Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Los Alamos, NM
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Nursing Assistants in Los Alamos, NM: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Los Alamos are Los Alamos Wellness & Rehabilitation in Los Alamos (0.8 mi), Casa Real in Santa Fe (25 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).
Los Alamos has about 397 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Los Alamos compared with Los Alamos County and New Mexico
| Census figure | Los Alamos | Los Alamos County | New Mexico |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 3.0% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 26% | 29% | 38% |
| Residents 65 or older | 17% | 18% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 23% | 21% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 2.9% | 3.1% | 13% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.8% | 2.2% | 5.6% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $140,750 | $137,143 | — |
Older residents in towns around Los Alamos
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Rock, NM | 7.5 mi | 1,233 | 135 |
| La Mesilla, NM | 13 mi | 661 | 39 |
| Española, NM | 14 mi | 1,894 | 254 |
| Agua Fria, NM | 22 mi | 334 | 35 |
| Santa Fe, NM | 24 mi | 23,296 | 2,346 |
| La Cienega, NM | 24 mi | 597 | 44 |
Nursing homes near Los Alamos
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Alamos Wellness & Rehabilitation | Los Alamos, NM | 0.8 mi | 2 of 5 | 64 | (505) 662-4300 |
| Casa Real | Santa Fe, NM | 25 mi | not rated | 118 | (505) 984-8313 |
Home health agencies serving Los Alamos
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambercare Home Health | Belen, NM | 89 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (505) 861-0060 |
| Presbyterian Home Healthcare Of Northern NM | Santa Fe, NM | 30 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (505) 988-2211 |
| Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service, Inc. | Los Alamos, NM | 2.3 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (505) 662-2525 |
| La Vita Bella Home Health, LLC | Rio Rancho, NM | 50 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (505) 814-5386 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Los Alamos. 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 Los Alamos
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 10% of the $11,729 monthly median income of Los Alamos 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.
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Nursing Assistants in Los Alamos: common questions
What nursing homes are near Los Alamos?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Los Alamos Wellness & Rehabilitation in Los Alamos (0.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Casa Real in Santa Fe (25 mi, not rated overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Los Alamos?
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 10% of the $11,729 monthly median income of Los Alamos 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.
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