Pueblo West, Colorado

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

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

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Pueblo West, CO: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
713
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 West are Center At Park West LLC, The in Pueblo (6.8 mi), High Plains Post Acute LLC in Pueblo (8.5 mi), Life Care Center Of Pueblo in Pueblo (8.7 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 West has about 517 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Pueblo West compared with Pueblo County and Colorado

Census figurePueblo WestPueblo CountyColorado
Residents 85 or older1.4%2.3%1.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability32%38%30%
Residents 65 or older18%20%16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone18%32%28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)5.6%11%8.4%
Households with no vehicle2.8%6.9%5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$63,256$50,737—

Older residents in towns around Pueblo West

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Pueblo, CO10.0 mi21,4192,817
Penrose, CO14 mi83659
Florence, CO18 mi74582
Lincoln Park, CO24 mi1,384235
Cañon City, CO25 mi4,461749
Fort Carson, CO26 mi40

Nursing homes near Pueblo West

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Center At Park West LLC, ThePueblo, CO6.8 mi2 of 580(719) 585-3400
High Plains Post Acute LLCPueblo, CO8.5 mi2 of 559(719) 544-1173
Life Care Center Of PuebloPueblo, CO8.7 mi4 of 5187(719) 564-2000
Rock Canyon Respiratory And Rehabilitation CenterPueblo, CO9.5 mi1 of 5151(719) 564-0550
Atlas Post AcutePueblo, CO9.6 mi4 of 5146(719) 564-1735
Vista Ridge Care And RehabilitationPueblo, CO10 mi3 of 590(719) 253-3700

Home health agencies serving Pueblo West

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Adoration Home HealthPueblo, CO8.5 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(719) 423-8210
Professional Home Health Care IncColorado Springs, CO36 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(719) 532-0373
Centerwell Home HealthColorado Springs, CO41 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(719) 531-9585
Frontier Home Health LLCPueblo, CO8.5 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides(719) 544-5891

Straight-line miles from the center of Pueblo West. 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 West

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 30% of the $5,271 monthly median income of Pueblo West 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 West: common questions

What nursing homes are near Pueblo West?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Center At Park West LLC, The in Pueblo (6.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); High Plains Post Acute LLC in Pueblo (8.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Life Care Center Of Pueblo in Pueblo (8.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Pueblo West?

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 30% of the $5,271 monthly median income of Pueblo West 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.

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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