Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Rio Communities, NM
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Nursing Assistants in Rio Communities, NM: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Rio Communities are Belen Meadows Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center in Belen (4.3 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).
Rio Communities has about 188 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Rio Communities compared with Valencia County and New Mexico
| Census figure | Rio Communities | Valencia County | New Mexico |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 46% | 43% | 38% |
| Residents 65 or older | 22% | 19% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 23% | 25% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 12% | 14% | 13% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.0% | 3.0% | 5.6% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $37,302 | $50,919 | — |
Older residents in towns around Rio Communities
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Chaves, NM | 6.6 mi | 1,077 | 127 |
| El Cerro, NM | 9.4 mi | 907 | 29 |
| El Cerro Mission, NM | 9.4 mi | 722 | 11 |
| Belen, NM | 9.9 mi | 1,261 | 99 |
| Los Lunas, NM | 12 mi | 3,556 | 400 |
| Peralta, NM | 13 mi | 646 | 91 |
Nursing homes near Rio Communities
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belen Meadows Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center | Belen, NM | 4.3 mi | 2 of 5 | 120 | (505) 864-1600 |
Home health agencies serving Rio Communities
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambercare Home Health | Belen, NM | 1.2 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (505) 861-0060 |
| Billet Home Health Inc-Albuquerque | Albuquerque, NM | 31 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (833) 224-5538 |
| Enhabit Home Health | Albuquerque, NM | 37 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (505) 563-4005 |
| Unmh Home Care | Albuquerque, NM | 31 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 Rio Communities. 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 Rio Communities
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 38% of the $3,109 monthly median income of Rio Communities 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 Rio Communities: common questions
What nursing homes are near Rio Communities?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Belen Meadows Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center in Belen (4.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Rio Communities?
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 38% of the $3,109 monthly median income of Rio Communities 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.
More senior care near Rio Communities
Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
- Nursing Assistants in Los Chaves, NM
- Nursing Assistants in El Cerro, NM
- Nursing Assistants in El Cerro Mission, NM
- Nursing Assistants in Belen, NM
- Nursing Assistants in Los Lunas, NM
- Nursing Assistants in Peralta, NM
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Other care in Rio Communities
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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