West Palm Beach, Florida

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in West Palm Beach, FL

Hands-on personal care at home from a certified nursing assistant, for families who want state-certified training. Post what you need in West Palm Beach for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in West Palm Beach, FL: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
805
certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes
$16.25
median hourly wage of home care aides in Florida (BLS, May 2025)
$15.00
Florida minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to West Palm Beach are Joseph L Morse Health Center Inc The in West Palm Beach (0.7 mi), Westgate Health And Rehabilitation Center in West Palm Beach (2.2 mi), Colonial Skilled Nursing Facility LLC in West Palm Beach (2.5 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in Florida earn a median $16.25 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.

West Palm Beach has about 3,949 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

West Palm Beach compared with Palm Beach County and Florida

Census figureWest Palm BeachPalm Beach CountyFlorida
Residents 85 or older3.2%3.9%2.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability28%29%31%
Residents 65 or older21%25%21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone33%28%25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)14%11%12%
Households with no vehicle9.5%6.0%6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$57,526$65,565—

Older residents in towns around West Palm Beach

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Westgate, FL3.6 mi781186
Haverhill, FL3.8 mi33716
Lake Belvedere Estates, FL3.8 mi37913
Riviera Beach, FL4.0 mi7,391771
Lake Park, FL5.3 mi1,469258
Palm Beach, FL6.3 mi5,934983

Nursing homes near West Palm Beach

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Joseph L Morse Health Center Inc TheWest Palm Beach, FL0.7 mi5 of 5230(561) 471-5111
Westgate Health And Rehabilitation CenterWest Palm Beach, FL2.2 mi3 of 5120(561) 478-1800
Colonial Skilled Nursing Facility LLCWest Palm Beach, FL2.5 mi3 of 530(561) 686-5100
Rehabilitation Center Of The Palm Beaches, TheWest Palm Beach, FL2.8 mi4 of 585(561) 712-1717
Edward J Healey Rehabilitation And Nursing CenterRiviera Beach, FL2.9 mi5 of 5120(561) 842-6111
Darcy Hall Of Life CareWest Palm Beach, FL3.0 mi2 of 5220(561) 683-3333

Home health agencies serving West Palm Beach

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Confident Care Of Florida CorpWest Palm Beach, FL4.2 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(561) 886-6533
Priority Senior Care, Inc.West Palm Beach, FL6.3 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides(561) 228-6164
Elder's Choice, Inc.West Palm Beach, FL7.8 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(561) 439-2877
Mega Senior Services IncWest Palm Beach, FL7.8 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(561) 855-8836

Straight-line miles from the center of West Palm Beach. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a nursing assistant can help with

  • Bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting
  • Safe transfers, repositioning and walking
  • Help with eating and fluids
  • Taking and noting vital signs if asked
Cost

What CNAs costs in West Palm Beach

At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $4,794 monthly median income of West Palm Beach households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see How to get paid to take care of a family member in Florida: SMMC LTC and the PDO.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a nursing assistant

To be certified, a nurse aide completes a state-approved training program of at least 75 hours, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, and passes a competency exam (42 CFR 483.152). The state then lists them on its nurse aide registry, which you can search online in most states.

Questions worth asking: Which state certified you, and is it current? Where have you worked as a CNA? Are you comfortable with lifts, catheters and incontinence care? More in our nursing assistants guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Nursing Assistants in West Palm Beach: common questions

What nursing homes are near West Palm Beach?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Joseph L Morse Health Center Inc The in West Palm Beach (0.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Westgate Health And Rehabilitation Center in West Palm Beach (2.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Colonial Skilled Nursing Facility LLC in West Palm Beach (2.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in West Palm Beach?

At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $4,794 monthly median income of West Palm Beach households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.

Can a CNA give medication?

Generally no. A CNA can remind someone to take medication. Giving medication is usually reserved for licensed nurses, or for aides with a separate state medication certification.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

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