West Perrine, Florida

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

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in West Perrine, FL: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
960
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 Perrine are South Dade Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Miami (1.3 mi), St Annes Nursing Center, St Annes Residence Inc in Miami (1.7 mi), Coral Reef Subacute Care Center LLC in Miami (1.7 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 Perrine has about 244 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

West Perrine compared with Miami-Dade County and Florida

Census figureWest PerrineMiami-Dade CountyFlorida
Residents 85 or older2.2%2.4%2.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability42%32%31%
Residents 65 or older13%17%21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone23%22%25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)16%21%12%
Households with no vehicle7.8%9.8%6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$37,273$41,151—

Older residents in towns around West Perrine

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Palmetto Estates, FL1.2 mi2,794306
South Miami Heights, FL1.8 mi6,835785
Richmond Heights, FL1.9 mi1,834243
Cutler Bay, FL2.8 mi7,6111,147
Palmetto Bay, FL3.0 mi3,808603
Three Lakes, FL3.4 mi1,818207

Nursing homes near West Perrine

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
South Dade Nursing And Rehabilitation CenterMiami, FL1.3 mi5 of 5180(305) 255-1045
St Annes Nursing Center, St Annes Residence IncMiami, FL1.7 mi3 of 5213(305) 252-4000
Coral Reef Subacute Care Center LLCMiami, FL1.7 mi3 of 5180(305) 255-3220
East Ridge Rehabilitation And Nursing CenterCutler Bay, FL2.3 mi5 of 574(305) 256-3545
Jackson Memorial Perdue Medical CenterCutler Bay, FL2.8 mi5 of 5163(786) 466-3500
Kendall Lakes Healthcare And Rehab CenterMiami, FL5.6 mi5 of 5150(786) 433-7400

Home health agencies serving West Perrine

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
High Standard Health Services IncMiami, FL3.5 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(305) 271-6770
Lifetime Home Health Care CorpMiami, FL5.2 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(786) 831-1348
Professional Plus Home Health IncMiami, FL5.2 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides(305) 969-5741
Alpha Home Health Agency CorpMiami, FL9.2 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides—

Straight-line miles from the center of West Perrine. 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 Perrine

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 45% of the $3,106 monthly median income of West Perrine 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 Perrine: common questions

What nursing homes are near West Perrine?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are South Dade Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Miami (1.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); St Annes Nursing Center, St Annes Residence Inc in Miami (1.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Coral Reef Subacute Care Center LLC in Miami (1.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in West Perrine?

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 45% of the $3,106 monthly median income of West Perrine 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.

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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