Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Peralta, NM
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Nursing Assistants in Peralta, NM: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Peralta are Las Estancias By Pure Health in Albuquerque (13 mi), Belen Meadows Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center in Belen (13 mi), South Valley Care Center LLC in Albuquerque (16 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).
Peralta has about 91 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Peralta compared with Valencia County and New Mexico
| Census figure | Peralta | Valencia County | New Mexico |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 44% | 43% | 38% |
| Residents 65 or older | 19% | 19% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 30% | 25% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 9.4% | 14% | 13% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.0% | 3.0% | 5.6% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $46,964 | $50,919 | — |
Older residents in towns around Peralta
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosque Farms, NM | 1.9 mi | 906 | 92 |
| El Cerro, NM | 3.4 mi | 907 | 29 |
| El Cerro Mission, NM | 4.7 mi | 722 | 11 |
| Los Lunas, NM | 6.1 mi | 3,556 | 400 |
| Meadow Lake, NM | 6.8 mi | 473 | 85 |
| Los Chaves, NM | 7.8 mi | 1,077 | 127 |
Nursing homes near Peralta
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Estancias By Pure Health | Albuquerque, NM | 13 mi | 5 of 5 | 120 | (505) 632-3018 |
| Belen Meadows Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center | Belen, NM | 13 mi | 2 of 5 | 120 | (505) 864-1600 |
| South Valley Care Center LLC | Albuquerque, NM | 16 mi | 5 of 5 | 58 | (505) 877-2200 |
| Manzano Del Sol By Purehealth | Albuquerque, NM | 19 mi | 1 of 5 | 117 | (505) 262-2311 |
| Princeton Health & Rehabilitation | Albuquerque, NM | 19 mi | 2 of 5 | 369 | (505) 255-1717 |
| Odelia Healthcare | Albuquerque, NM | 19 mi | 4 of 5 | 119 | (505) 243-2257 |
Home health agencies serving Peralta
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambercare Home Health | Belen, NM | 12 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (505) 861-0060 |
| Enhabit Home Health | Albuquerque, NM | 25 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (505) 563-4005 |
| Luna Vista Home Healthcare, LLC | Albuquerque, NM | 22 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (505) 440-8316 |
| Unmh Home Care | Albuquerque, NM | 18 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (505) 272-2111 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Peralta. 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 Peralta
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 30% of the $3,914 monthly median income of Peralta 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 Peralta: common questions
What nursing homes are near Peralta?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Las Estancias By Pure Health in Albuquerque (13 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Belen Meadows Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center in Belen (13 mi, 2 of 5 overall); South Valley Care Center LLC in Albuquerque (16 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Peralta?
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 30% of the $3,914 monthly median income of Peralta 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
- Nursing Assistants in Bosque Farms, NM
- Nursing Assistants in El Cerro, NM
- Nursing Assistants in El Cerro Mission, NM
- Nursing Assistants in Los Lunas, NM
- Nursing Assistants in Meadow Lake, NM
- Nursing Assistants in Los Chaves, NM
- Nursing Assistants in Belen, NM
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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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