Home Health Aides in Nellis AFB, NV: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Nellis AFB, NV: the local picture

3

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Nellis AFB ZIP codes in their service area

$16.19

median hourly wage of home care aides in Nevada (BLS, May 2025)

33

residents 65 or older (0.6% of Nellis AFB)

100%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Clark County)

3 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Nellis AFB ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 2 of those list home health aide services. Agency aides are usually part of care a doctor orders. For help beyond those visits, families hire an aide directly.

Home health and personal care aides in Nevada earn a median $16.19 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $13.96 and $16.77.

Nellis AFB has about 33 residents aged 65 or older, 100% of whom report a disability.

Nellis AFB compared with Clark County and Nevada

Census figure	Nellis AFB	Clark County	Nevada
Residents 65+ with a disability	100%	35%	34%
Residents 65 or older	0.6%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	1.4%	1.5%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	0.0%	24%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	11%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	18%	34%	29%

Older residents in towns around Nellis AFB

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
North Las Vegas, NV	3.5 mi	33,605	38%
Sunrise Manor, NV	4.7 mi	24,075	46%
Winchester, NV	8.8 mi	4,272	42%
Whitney, NV	10 mi	6,883	42%
Las Vegas, NV	12 mi	105,843	35%
Paradise, NV	12 mi	28,495	38%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Nellis AFB

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Palmeira Home Healthcare	Las Vegas, NV	19 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(702) 259-4966
Enhabit Home Health (Pecos)	Henderson, NV	15 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(725) 605-2727
Recovery Home Health Agency	North Las Vegas, NV	6.4 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(702) 331-5922

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

What it covers

What a home health aide can help with

Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
Transfers, walking and positioning
Meals and help with eating
Medication reminders

Cost

What home health aides costs in Nellis AFB

At the Nevada median aide wage of $16.19 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,403 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nevada's minimum wage is $12.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a home health aide

Federal rules require home health aides who work for Medicare-certified agencies to complete at least 75 hours of training, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, or pass a competency evaluation (42 CFR 484.80). Many states add their own requirements.

Questions worth asking: Where did you train, and can I see the certificate? Have you worked for a home health agency? Which transfers and equipment are you trained on? More in our home health aides guide.

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

Questions

Home Health Aides in Nellis AFB: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Nellis AFB?

Medicare lists 3 certified agencies whose service area includes Nellis AFB ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Palmeira Home Healthcare (4 of 5), Enhabit Home Health (Pecos) (3.5 of 5), Recovery Home Health Agency (not rated). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Nellis AFB?

At the Nevada median aide wage of $16.19 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,403 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nevada's minimum wage is $12.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

What is the difference between a home health aide and a CNA?

Both are trained in personal care. A certified nursing assistant (CNA) has passed a state exam and is on the state nurse aide registry, and often works in nursing homes and hospitals. A home health aide is trained for care in the home. Neither does skilled nursing.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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.

Home Health Aides in Nellis AFB, NV