CNA Home Care in Delta, CO: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Delta, CO: the local picture

5

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

382

certified beds in the 5 nearest nursing homes

$18.53

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

$15.16

Colorado minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Delta are Willow Tree Care Center in Delta (3.0 mi), Horizons Care Center in Eckert (7.3 mi), Colorow Care Center in Olathe (12 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

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).

Delta has about 262 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Delta compared with Delta County and Colorado

Census figure	Delta	Delta County	Colorado
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	3.5%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	36%	30%
Residents 65 or older	22%	28%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.9%	11%	8.4%
Households with no vehicle	8.4%	5.1%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,774	$47,412	—

Older residents in towns around Delta

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Orchard City, CO	7.7 mi	974	279
Montrose, CO	23 mi	5,822	786
Palisade, CO	28 mi	684	71
Clifton, CO	30 mi	2,972	252
Orchard Mesa, CO	30 mi	1,615	91
Fruitvale, CO	31 mi	1,856	221

Nursing homes near Delta

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Willow Tree Care Center	Delta, CO	3.0 mi	2 of 5	80	(970) 874-9773
Horizons Care Center	Eckert, CO	7.3 mi	3 of 5	45	(970) 835-2600
Colorow Care Center	Olathe, CO	12 mi	3 of 5	82	(970) 323-5504
Hope Springs Care Center	Montrose, CO	23 mi	2 of 5	74	(970) 249-9683
Valley Manor Care Center	Montrose, CO	23 mi	3 of 5	101	(970) 249-9634

Home health agencies serving Delta

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Pasco/Sw Home Health - Grand Junction	Grand Junction, CO	34 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(970) 208-1430
Volunteers Of America Home Health Of Western Colo	Montrose, CO	23 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(970) 240-0139
Star Light Home Health	Montrose, CO	23 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(970) 414-1650
Lilisare	Castle Rock, CO	176 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(303) 552-3440

Straight-line miles from the center of Delta. 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 Delta

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 55% of the $2,898 monthly median income of Delta 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 Delta: common questions

What nursing homes are near Delta?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Willow Tree Care Center in Delta (3.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Horizons Care Center in Eckert (7.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Colorow Care Center in Olathe (12 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Delta?

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 55% of the $2,898 monthly median income of Delta 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 Delta, CO