Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Denver, CO
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Nursing Assistants in Denver, CO: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Denver are Veterans Community Living Center At Fitzsimons in Aurora (2.4 mi), City Scape Rehabilitation & Care Center LLC in Denver (2.6 mi), Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center in Aurora (2.7 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).
Denver has about 9,652 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Denver compared with Colorado
| Census figure | Denver | Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 31% | 30% |
| Residents 65 or older | 12% | 16% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 39% | 28% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 12% | 8.4% |
| Households with no vehicle | 10% | 5.2% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $59,799 | — |
Older residents in towns around Denver
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glendale, CO | 5.0 mi | 107 | 10 |
| Four Square Mile, CO | 5.6 mi | 1,721 | 233 |
| Derby, CO | 5.8 mi | 621 | 51 |
| Holly Hills, CO | 6.9 mi | 655 | 193 |
| Welby, CO | 7.0 mi | 1,511 | 82 |
| Twin Lakes, CO | 7.8 mi | 1,077 | 172 |
Nursing homes near Denver
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Community Living Center At Fitzsimons | Aurora, CO | 2.4 mi | 3 of 5 | 180 | (720) 857-6400 |
| City Scape Rehabilitation & Care Center LLC | Denver, CO | 2.6 mi | 2 of 5 | 60 | (303) 393-7600 |
| Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center | Aurora, CO | 2.7 mi | 5 of 5 | 110 | (303) 364-9311 |
| Aviva At Fitzsimons | Aurora, CO | 2.8 mi | 4 of 5 | 100 | (303) 344-8282 |
| Lowry Hills Care And Rehabilitation | Aurora, CO | 2.9 mi | 2 of 5 | 108 | (303) 364-3364 |
| Center At Lowry, LLC | Denver, CO | 2.9 mi | 3 of 5 | 96 | (303) 676-4000 |
Home health agencies serving Denver
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrity Home Health Inc | Aurora, CO | 7.0 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (214) 440-1394 |
| Adoration Home Health | Lakewood, CO | 16 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (720) 440-9422 |
| Berkley Home Health | Aurora, CO | 7.0 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (303) 758-2000 |
| HCA Healthone Healthcare At Home | Greenwood Village, CO | 10 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (877) 312-6614 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Denver. 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 Denver
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 32% of the $4,983 monthly median income of Denver 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.
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 Denver: common questions
What nursing homes are near Denver?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Veterans Community Living Center At Fitzsimons in Aurora (2.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); City Scape Rehabilitation & Care Center LLC in Denver (2.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center in Aurora (2.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Denver?
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 32% of the $4,983 monthly median income of Denver 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.
More senior care near Denver
Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
- Nursing Assistants in Glendale, CO
- Nursing Assistants in Four Square Mile, CO
- Nursing Assistants in Derby, CO
- Nursing Assistants in Holly Hills, CO
- Nursing Assistants in Welby, CO
- Nursing Assistants in Twin Lakes, CO
- Nursing Assistants in Sherrelwood, CO
- Nursing Assistants in Berkley, CO
- Nursing Assistants in Aurora, CO
- Nursing Assistants in Cherry Hills Village, CO
- Nursing Assistants in Commerce City, CO
- Nursing Assistants in Edgewater, CO
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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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