Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Crouch Mesa, NM
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Nursing Assistants in Crouch Mesa, NM: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Crouch Mesa are Cedar Ridge Inn in Farmington (6.1 mi), Bloomfield Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Bloomfield (6.2 mi), Aztec Healthcare in Aztec (7.0 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).
Crouch Mesa has about 6 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Crouch Mesa compared with San Juan County and New Mexico
| Census figure | Crouch Mesa | San Juan County | New Mexico |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 0.1% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 49% | 44% | 38% |
| Residents 65 or older | 8.8% | 17% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 21% | 22% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 6.4% | 15% | 13% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.3% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $81,667 | $47,175 | — |
Older residents in towns around Crouch Mesa
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Acres, NM | 3.3 mi | 960 | 57 |
| Flora Vista, NM | 3.8 mi | 401 | 37 |
| Farmington, NM | 5.3 mi | 7,670 | 1,059 |
| Bloomfield, NM | 6.2 mi | 1,140 | 139 |
| Aztec, NM | 7.9 mi | 1,000 | 93 |
| Shiprock, NM | 34 mi | 914 | 33 |
Nursing homes near Crouch Mesa
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Ridge Inn | Farmington, NM | 6.1 mi | 5 of 5 | 101 | (505) 598-6000 |
| Bloomfield Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Bloomfield, NM | 6.2 mi | 3 of 5 | 95 | (505) 632-1823 |
| Aztec Healthcare | Aztec, NM | 7.0 mi | 2 of 5 | 112 | (505) 334-9445 |
| San Juan Care Center | Farmington, NM | 7.6 mi | 5 of 5 | 93 | (505) 325-2910 |
| Farmington Wellness & Rehabilitation | Farmington, NM | 7.6 mi | 5 of 5 | 61 | (505) 675-4545 |
| Life Care Center Of Farmington | Farmington, NM | 8.1 mi | 3 of 5 | 144 | (505) 326-1600 |
Home health agencies serving Crouch Mesa
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basin Home Health Inc | Farmington, NM | 5.2 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (505) 325-8231 |
| Ricelands Home Health Care And Hospice, LLC | Rio Rancho, NM | 130 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (423) 717-8266 |
| Southwestern Home Health Care, Inc. | Farmington, NM | 5.2 mi | 2 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, home health aides | (505) 326-6024 |
| Guardian Angel Home Health, Inc | Farmington, NM | 3.7 mi | 1.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (505) 564-9002 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Crouch Mesa. 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 Crouch Mesa
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 17% of the $6,806 monthly median income of Crouch Mesa 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.
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 Crouch Mesa: common questions
What nursing homes are near Crouch Mesa?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Cedar Ridge Inn in Farmington (6.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Bloomfield Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Bloomfield (6.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Aztec Healthcare in Aztec (7.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Crouch Mesa?
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 17% of the $6,806 monthly median income of Crouch Mesa 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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