Colfax, Washington

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Colfax, WA

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Colfax, WA: the local picture

4
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
236
certified beds in the 4 nearest nursing homes
$22.95
median hourly wage of home care aides in Washington (BLS, May 2025)
$17.13
Washington minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Colfax are Colfax Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia in Colfax (4.9 mi), Three Creeks Post Acute in Pullman (12 mi), Paradise Creek Health And Rehab Of Cascadia in Moscow (20 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in Washington earn a median $22.95 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Colfax has about 71 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Colfax compared with Whitman County and Washington

Census figureColfaxWhitman CountyWashington
Residents 85 or older2.6%1.1%1.8%
Residents 65+ with a disability43%35%33%
Residents 65 or older20%12%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone52%31%26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)16%9.4%8.9%
Households with no vehicle5.1%7.3%7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$45,685$57,283—

Older residents in towns around Colfax

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Pullman, WA15 mi2,175223
Moscow, ID20 mi2,737452
Clarkston, WA37 mi1,100117
West Clarkston-Highland, WA38 mi1,523247
Clarkston Heights-Vineland, WA39 mi2,374309
Lewiston, ID39 mi7,1461,079

Nursing homes near Colfax

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Colfax Health And Rehabilitation Of CascadiaColfax, WA4.9 mi1 of 555(509) 397-4603
Three Creeks Post AcutePullman, WA12 mi1 of 548(509) 332-1566
Paradise Creek Health And Rehab Of CascadiaMoscow, ID20 mi4 of 563(208) 882-6560
Aspen Park Of CascadiaMoscow, ID20 mi5 of 570(208) 882-4576

Home health agencies serving Colfax

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Centerwell Home HealthSpokane Valley, WA51 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(509) 473-4900

Straight-line miles from the center of Colfax. 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 Colfax

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 52% of the $3,807 monthly median income of Colfax households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 Colfax: common questions

What nursing homes are near Colfax?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Colfax Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia in Colfax (4.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Three Creeks Post Acute in Pullman (12 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Paradise Creek Health And Rehab Of Cascadia in Moscow (20 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Colfax?

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 52% of the $3,807 monthly median income of Colfax households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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.

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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