Newcastle, Wyoming

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Newcastle, WY

Hands-on personal care at home from a certified nursing assistant, for families who want state-certified training. Post what you need in Newcastle for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Newcastle, WY: the local picture

1
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
58
certified beds in the 1 nearest nursing homes
$15.96
median hourly wage of home care aides in Wyoming (BLS, May 2025)
$7.25
Wyoming minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Newcastle are Weston County Health Services in Newcastle (0.3 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in Wyoming earn a median $15.96 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Wyoming's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

Newcastle has about 96 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Newcastle compared with Weston County and Wyoming

Census figureNewcastleWeston CountyWyoming
Residents 85 or older2.9%2.3%1.8%
Residents 65+ with a disability38%37%35%
Residents 65 or older18%22%19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone36%28%31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)0.0%8.5%8.2%
Households with no vehicle5.1%3.5%4.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$50,764$52,366—

Older residents in towns around Newcastle

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Lead, SD41 mi818102
Colonial Pine Hills, SD45 mi79313
Hot Springs, SD47 mi1,338203
Blackhawk, SD48 mi55026
Spearfish, SD48 mi2,676421
Summerset, SD49 mi24829

Nursing homes near Newcastle

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Weston County Health ServicesNewcastle, WY0.3 mi2 of 558(307) 746-2793

Home health agencies serving Newcastle

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Healing Hearts Home HealthGillette, WY71 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(307) 756-9200
Weston County Health ServicesNewcastle, WY1.5 mi2 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(307) 746-3553

Straight-line miles from the center of Newcastle. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

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
Cost

What CNAs costs in Newcastle

At the Wyoming median aide wage of $15.96 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,383 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $4,230 monthly median income of Newcastle households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wyoming's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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.

Before you hire

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.

Questions

Nursing Assistants in Newcastle: common questions

What nursing homes are near Newcastle?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Weston County Health Services in Newcastle (0.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Newcastle?

At the Wyoming median aide wage of $15.96 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,383 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $4,230 monthly median income of Newcastle households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wyoming's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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.

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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