Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Westgate, FL
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Nursing Assistants in Westgate, FL: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Westgate are Darcy Hall Of Life Care in West Palm Beach (0.9 mi), Palm Garden Of West Palm Beach in West Palm Beach (1.5 mi), Aviata At West Palm Beach in West Palm Beach (1.9 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.
Westgate has about 186 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Westgate compared with Palm Beach County and Florida
| Census figure | Westgate | Palm Beach County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 2.3% | 3.9% | 2.6% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 53% | 29% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 9.6% | 25% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 20% | 28% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 23% | 11% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 13% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
Older residents in towns around Westgate
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haverhill, FL | 1.5 mi | 337 | 16 |
| Lake Belvedere Estates, FL | 2.3 mi | 379 | 13 |
| Palm Beach, FL | 3.5 mi | 5,934 | 983 |
| West Palm Beach, FL | 3.6 mi | 26,251 | 3,949 |
| Lake Clarke Shores, FL | 4.0 mi | 746 | 28 |
| Palm Springs, FL | 4.4 mi | 3,447 | 386 |
Nursing homes near Westgate
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darcy Hall Of Life Care | West Palm Beach, FL | 0.9 mi | 2 of 5 | 220 | (561) 683-3333 |
| Palm Garden Of West Palm Beach | West Palm Beach, FL | 1.5 mi | 2 of 5 | 176 | (561) 471-5566 |
| Aviata At West Palm Beach | West Palm Beach, FL | 1.9 mi | 2 of 5 | 120 | (561) 689-1799 |
| Westgate Health And Rehabilitation Center | West Palm Beach, FL | 2.2 mi | 3 of 5 | 120 | (561) 478-1800 |
| Colonial Skilled Nursing Facility LLC | West Palm Beach, FL | 2.3 mi | 3 of 5 | 30 | (561) 686-5100 |
| Lourdes-Noreen Mckeen Residence For Geriatric Care | West Palm Beach, FL | 3.1 mi | 4 of 5 | 132 | (561) 655-8544 |
Home health agencies serving Westgate
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confident Care Of Florida Corp | West Palm Beach, FL | 2.2 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (561) 886-6533 |
| Elder's Choice, Inc. | West Palm Beach, FL | 4.3 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (561) 439-2877 |
| Mega Senior Services Inc | West Palm Beach, FL | 4.3 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (561) 855-8836 |
| Priority Senior Care, Inc. | West Palm Beach, FL | 5.2 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (561) 228-6164 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Westgate. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What CNAs costs in Westgate
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. 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.
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.
Nursing Assistants in Westgate: common questions
What nursing homes are near Westgate?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Darcy Hall Of Life Care in West Palm Beach (0.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Palm Garden Of West Palm Beach in West Palm Beach (1.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Aviata At West Palm Beach in West Palm Beach (1.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Westgate?
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. 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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