Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Dulce, NM
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Nursing Assistants in Dulce, NM: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Dulce are Pine Ridge Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Pagosa Springs (21 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).
Dulce has about 70 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Dulce compared with Rio Arriba County and New Mexico
| Census figure | Dulce | Rio Arriba County | New Mexico |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 2.2% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 50% | 34% | 38% |
| Residents 65 or older | 17% | 22% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 23% | 29% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 18% | 14% | 13% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.5% | 3.8% | 5.6% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $54,875 | $47,365 | — |
Older residents in towns around Dulce
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayfield, CO | 38 mi | 240 | 26 |
| Durango, CO | 53 mi | 3,232 | 244 |
| Aztec, NM | 54 mi | 1,000 | 93 |
| Bloomfield, NM | 56 mi | 1,140 | 139 |
| Flora Vista, NM | 61 mi | 401 | 37 |
| Lee Acres, NM | 61 mi | 960 | 57 |
Nursing homes near Dulce
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Ridge Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center | Pagosa Springs, CO | 21 mi | 3 of 5 | 60 | (970) 731-4330 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Dulce. 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 Dulce
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 26% of the $4,573 monthly median income of Dulce 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 Dulce: common questions
What nursing homes are near Dulce?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Pine Ridge Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Pagosa Springs (21 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Dulce?
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 26% of the $4,573 monthly median income of Dulce 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.
More senior care near Dulce
Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
- Nursing Assistants in Bayfield, CO
- Nursing Assistants in Durango, CO
- Nursing Assistants in Aztec, NM
- Nursing Assistants in Bloomfield, NM
- Nursing Assistants in Flora Vista, NM
- Nursing Assistants in Lee Acres, NM
- Nursing Assistants in Crouch Mesa, NM
- Nursing Assistants in Monte Vista, CO
- Nursing Assistants in Farmington, NM
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- Stroke Recovery Support in Dulce
- Disability Care for Adults in Dulce
- Hospice Support in Dulce
- Senior Meal Preparation in Dulce
- Senior Housekeeping in Dulce
- Medication Reminders in Dulce
- Veterans’ Home Care in Dulce
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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