Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Lee Acres, NM
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Nursing Assistants in Lee Acres, NM: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Lee Acres are Bloomfield Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Bloomfield (4.6 mi), Cedar Ridge Inn in Farmington (8.6 mi), San Juan Care Center in Farmington (8.9 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).
Lee Acres has about 57 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Lee Acres compared with San Juan County and New Mexico
| Census figure | Lee Acres | San Juan County | New Mexico |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.3% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 45% | 44% | 38% |
| Residents 65 or older | 22% | 17% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 23% | 22% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 14% | 15% | 13% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.9% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $43,925 | $47,175 | — |
Older residents in towns around Lee Acres
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crouch Mesa, NM | 3.3 mi | 424 | 6 |
| Bloomfield, NM | 5.5 mi | 1,140 | 139 |
| Flora Vista, NM | 7.0 mi | 401 | 37 |
| Farmington, NM | 7.4 mi | 7,670 | 1,059 |
| Aztec, NM | 9.2 mi | 1,000 | 93 |
| Shiprock, NM | 36 mi | 914 | 33 |
Nursing homes near Lee Acres
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Bloomfield, NM | 4.6 mi | 3 of 5 | 95 | (505) 632-1823 |
| Cedar Ridge Inn | Farmington, NM | 8.6 mi | 5 of 5 | 101 | (505) 598-6000 |
| San Juan Care Center | Farmington, NM | 8.9 mi | 5 of 5 | 93 | (505) 325-2910 |
| Farmington Wellness & Rehabilitation | Farmington, NM | 8.9 mi | 5 of 5 | 61 | (505) 675-4545 |
| Aztec Healthcare | Aztec, NM | 9.2 mi | 2 of 5 | 112 | (505) 334-9445 |
| Life Care Center Of Farmington | Farmington, NM | 9.5 mi | 3 of 5 | 144 | (505) 326-1600 |
Home health agencies serving Lee Acres
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basin Home Health Inc | Farmington, NM | 7.0 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (505) 325-8231 |
| Ricelands Home Health Care And Hospice, LLC | Rio Rancho, NM | 127 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (423) 717-8266 |
| Southwestern Home Health Care, Inc. | Farmington, NM | 7.0 mi | 2 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, home health aides | (505) 326-6024 |
| Guardian Angel Home Health, Inc | Farmington, NM | 6.5 mi | 1.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (505) 564-9002 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Lee Acres. 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 Lee Acres
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 32% of the $3,660 monthly median income of Lee Acres 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 Lee Acres: common questions
What nursing homes are near Lee Acres?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Bloomfield Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Bloomfield (4.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Cedar Ridge Inn in Farmington (8.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); San Juan Care Center in Farmington (8.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Lee Acres?
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 32% of the $3,660 monthly median income of Lee Acres 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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Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
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- Nursing Assistants in Shiprock, NM
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Other care in Lee Acres
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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