CNA Home Care in Pueblo, CO: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Pueblo, CO: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

746

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$18.53

median hourly wage of home care aides in Colorado (BLS, May 2025)

$15.16

Colorado minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Pueblo are Vista Ridge Care And Rehabilitation in Pueblo (1.5 mi), High Plains Post Acute LLC in Pueblo (1.6 mi), Pueblo Heights Nursing And Rehabilitation in Pueblo (2.1 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).

Pueblo has about 2,817 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Pueblo compared with Pueblo County and Colorado

Census figure	Pueblo	Pueblo County	Colorado
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.3%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	38%	30%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	32%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	11%	8.4%
Households with no vehicle	8.6%	6.9%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,565	$50,737	—

Older residents in towns around Pueblo

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Pueblo West, CO	10.0 mi	6,290	517
Penrose, CO	24 mi	836	59
Florence, CO	28 mi	745	82
Fountain, CO	29 mi	2,009	193
Fort Carson, CO	30 mi	4	0
Security-Widefield, CO	34 mi	5,164	439

Nursing homes near Pueblo

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Vista Ridge Care And Rehabilitation	Pueblo, CO	1.5 mi	3 of 5	90	(719) 253-3700
High Plains Post Acute LLC	Pueblo, CO	1.6 mi	2 of 5	59	(719) 544-1173
Pueblo Heights Nursing And Rehabilitation	Pueblo, CO	2.1 mi	2 of 5	120	(719) 562-7200
Rock Canyon Respiratory And Rehabilitation Center	Pueblo, CO	2.6 mi	1 of 5	151	(719) 564-0550
Atlas Post Acute	Pueblo, CO	2.7 mi	4 of 5	146	(719) 564-1735
University Park Care Center	Pueblo, CO	2.9 mi	4 of 5	180	(719) 545-5321

Home health agencies serving Pueblo

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Pueblo, CO	3.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(719) 423-8210
Adoration Home Health	Lakewood, CO	102 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(720) 440-9422
Professional Home Health Care Inc	Colorado Springs, CO	41 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(719) 532-0373
Centerwell Home Health	Colorado Springs, CO	45 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(719) 531-9585

Straight-line miles from the center of Pueblo. 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 Pueblo

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 41% of the $3,880 monthly median income of Pueblo 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.

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 Pueblo: common questions

What nursing homes are near Pueblo?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Vista Ridge Care And Rehabilitation in Pueblo (1.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall); High Plains Post Acute LLC in Pueblo (1.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Pueblo Heights Nursing And Rehabilitation in Pueblo (2.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Pueblo?

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 41% of the $3,880 monthly median income of Pueblo 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.

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Pueblo, CO