Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Fort Lupton, CO
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Nursing Assistants in Fort Lupton, CO: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Fort Lupton are Riverdale Post Acute in Brighton (6.7 mi), Brighton Care Center in Brighton (6.9 mi), Skylake Post Acute in Thornton (14 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).
Fort Lupton has about 71 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Fort Lupton compared with Weld County and Colorado
| Census figure | Fort Lupton | Weld County | Colorado |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 48% | 34% | 30% |
| Residents 65 or older | 11% | 13% | 16% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 16% | 25% | 28% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 11% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.7% | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $36,750 | $61,091 | — |
Older residents in towns around Fort Lupton
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lochbuie, CO | 6.5 mi | 828 | 0 |
| Dacono, CO | 7.7 mi | 685 | 13 |
| Todd Creek, CO | 8.0 mi | 755 | 40 |
| Brighton, CO | 8.1 mi | 4,228 | 232 |
| Firestone, CO | 9.2 mi | 1,985 | 71 |
| Frederick, CO | 9.2 mi | 1,922 | 146 |
Nursing homes near Fort Lupton
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverdale Post Acute | Brighton, CO | 6.7 mi | 2 of 5 | 105 | (303) 659-2253 |
| Brighton Care Center | Brighton, CO | 6.9 mi | 4 of 5 | 108 | (303) 659-4580 |
| Skylake Post Acute | Thornton, CO | 14 mi | 1 of 5 | 242 | (303) 450-2700 |
| Center At Northridge, LLC, The | Westminster, CO | 15 mi | 5 of 5 | 96 | (303) 280-4444 |
| Malley Transitional Care Center | Northglenn, CO | 16 mi | 2 of 5 | 162 | (303) 452-4700 |
| Villas At Sunny Acres, The | Thornton, CO | 16 mi | 2 of 5 | 160 | (303) 255-4100 |
Home health agencies serving Fort Lupton
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adoration Home Health | Lakewood, CO | 33 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (720) 440-9422 |
| Banner Home Care Colorado | Greeley, CO | 23 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (970) 810-6222 |
| Canyon Home Care | Loveland, CO | 28 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (970) 330-5655 |
| Berkley Home Health | Aurora, CO | 29 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (303) 758-2000 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Fort Lupton. 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 Fort Lupton
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 52% of the $3,063 monthly median income of Fort Lupton 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 Fort Lupton: common questions
What nursing homes are near Fort Lupton?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Riverdale Post Acute in Brighton (6.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Brighton Care Center in Brighton (6.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Skylake Post Acute in Thornton (14 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Fort Lupton?
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 52% of the $3,063 monthly median income of Fort Lupton 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.
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