CNA Home Care in Breckenridge, CO: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Breckenridge, CO: the local picture

0

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

$18.53

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

$15.16

Colorado minimum wage per hour

1,099

residents 65 or older (22% of Breckenridge)

Aides in Colorado earn a median $18.53 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Colorado's minimum wage is $15.16 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Breckenridge has about 0 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Breckenridge compared with Summit County and Colorado

Census figure	Breckenridge	Summit County	Colorado
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	0.9%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	19%	30%
Residents 65 or older	22%	16%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	8.7%	16%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	5.3%	8.4%
Households with no vehicle	0.8%	2.2%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$138,382	$105,707	—

Older residents in towns around Breckenridge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Frisco, CO	6.0 mi	673	57
Silverthorne, CO	11 mi	689	0
Vail, CO	20 mi	996	50
Leadville, CO	22 mi	352	0
Avon, CO	27 mi	333	99
Edwards, CO	32 mi	1,297	33

Home health agencies serving Breckenridge

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Home Health Bristlecone	Frisco, CO	6.3 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(970) 668-5604

Straight-line miles from the center of Breckenridge. 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 Breckenridge

At the Colorado median aide wage of $18.53 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,606 a month in wages, which is 14% of the $11,532 monthly median income of Breckenridge households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Colorado's minimum wage is $15.16 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 Breckenridge: common questions

How much does CNAs cost in Breckenridge?

At the Colorado median aide wage of $18.53 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,606 a month in wages, which is 14% of the $11,532 monthly median income of Breckenridge households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Colorado's minimum wage is $15.16 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.

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Breckenridge, CO