CNA Home Care in Deming, NM: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Deming, NM: the local picture

1

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

66

certified beds in the 1 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 Deming are Luna Wellness Rehabilitation, LLC in Deming (1.0 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).

Deming has about 644 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Deming compared with Luna County and New Mexico

Census figure	Deming	Luna County	New Mexico
Residents 85 or older	4.2%	3.2%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	54%	49%	38%
Residents 65 or older	21%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	34%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	17%	13%
Households with no vehicle	6.1%	5.2%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$27,656	$31,298	—

Older residents in towns around Deming

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Silver City, NM	47 mi	2,473	325
Las Cruces, NM	56 mi	18,616	2,578
University Park, NM	59 mi	0	0
Vado, NM	65 mi	298	35
Santa Teresa, NM	69 mi	710	117
Anthony, NM	70 mi	1,650	143

Nursing homes near Deming

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Luna Wellness Rehabilitation, LLC	Deming, NM	1.0 mi	2 of 5	66	(575) 299-2800

Home health agencies serving Deming

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Horizon Home Health, Inc.	Silver City, NM	48 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(575) 388-1801
Amercare Home Health Care Corporation	Silver City, NM	48 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(575) 388-0222
Enhabit Home Health	Las Cruces, NM	64 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(575) 532-1358

Straight-line miles from the center of Deming. 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 Deming

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 52% of the $2,305 monthly median income of Deming 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 Deming: common questions

What nursing homes are near Deming?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Luna Wellness Rehabilitation, LLC in Deming (1.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Deming?

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 52% of the $2,305 monthly median income of Deming 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.

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Deming, NM