CNA Home Care in Anthony, NM: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Anthony, NM: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

636

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$13.71

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

$12.00

New Mexico minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Anthony are Avir At El Paso in El Paso (8.9 mi), Avir At Patriot in El Paso (12 mi), White Acres Wellness & Rehabilitation in El Paso (12 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in New Mexico earn a median $13.71 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). New Mexico's minimum wage is $12.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Anthony has about 143 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Anthony compared with Doña Ana County and New Mexico

Census figure	Anthony	Doña Ana County	New Mexico
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	34%	38%
Residents 65 or older	19%	17%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	31%	15%	13%
Households with no vehicle	5.1%	6.1%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,948	$51,131	—

Older residents in towns around Anthony

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Anthony, TX	1.8 mi	540	50
Vinton, TX	3.7 mi	355	7
Westway, TX	3.9 mi	651	21
Canutillo, TX	6.5 mi	649	63
Vado, NM	8.6 mi	298	35
Santa Teresa, NM	11 mi	710	117

Nursing homes near Anthony

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Avir At El Paso	El Paso, TX	8.9 mi	2 of 5	124	(915) 842-8700
Avir At Patriot	El Paso, TX	12 mi	1 of 5	124	(915) 317-1758
White Acres Wellness & Rehabilitation	El Paso, TX	12 mi	2 of 5	74	(915) 581-4683
Los Arcos Del Norte Care Center	El Paso, TX	12 mi	1 of 5	124	(915) 849-3000
The Bartlett Skilled Nursing And Assisted Living	El Paso, TX	12 mi	2 of 5	58	(915) 584-8438
Franklin Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation	El Paso, TX	13 mi	1 of 5	132	(915) 584-9417

Home health agencies serving Anthony

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Matrix Home Care Services Of New Mexico, LLC	Las Cruces, NM	24 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(575) 525-8755
Ambercare Home Health	Las Cruces, NM	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(575) 652-5766
Sierra Home Care	Las Cruces, NM	21 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(575) 219-6055
Home Kare Inc Of Dona Ana	Las Cruces, NM	21 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(575) 521-2663

Straight-line miles from the center of Anthony. 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 Anthony

At the New Mexico median aide wage of $13.71 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,188 a month in wages, which is 46% of the $2,579 monthly median income of Anthony households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Mexico'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 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 Anthony: common questions

What nursing homes are near Anthony?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Avir At El Paso in El Paso (8.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Avir At Patriot in El Paso (12 mi, 1 of 5 overall); White Acres Wellness & Rehabilitation in El Paso (12 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Anthony?

At the New Mexico median aide wage of $13.71 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,188 a month in wages, which is 46% of the $2,579 monthly median income of Anthony households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Mexico's minimum wage is $12.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

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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