Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Santa Fe, NM
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Nursing Assistants in Santa Fe, NM: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Santa Fe are Santa Fe Care Center in Santa Fe (1.8 mi), Casa Real in Santa Fe (1.8 mi), Los Alamos Wellness & Rehabilitation in Los Alamos (23 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).
Santa Fe has about 2,346 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Santa Fe compared with Santa Fe County and New Mexico
| Census figure | Santa Fe | Santa Fe County | New Mexico |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 2.6% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 28% | 27% | 38% |
| Residents 65 or older | 26% | 28% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 39% | 32% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 9.7% | 9.2% | 13% |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.5% | 4.2% | 5.6% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $65,313 | $69,716 | — |
Older residents in towns around Santa Fe
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agua Fria, NM | 1.9 mi | 334 | 35 |
| La Cienega, NM | 9.3 mi | 597 | 44 |
| Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM | 9.7 mi | 2,587 | 187 |
| White Rock, NM | 16 mi | 1,233 | 135 |
| La Mesilla, NM | 20 mi | 661 | 39 |
| Los Alamos, NM | 24 mi | 2,323 | 397 |
Nursing homes near Santa Fe
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Care Center | Santa Fe, NM | 1.8 mi | 1 of 5 | 120 | (505) 982-2574 |
| Casa Real | Santa Fe, NM | 1.8 mi | not rated | 118 | (505) 984-8313 |
| Los Alamos Wellness & Rehabilitation | Los Alamos, NM | 23 mi | 2 of 5 | 64 | (505) 662-4300 |
Home health agencies serving Santa Fe
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Home Health Care, Inc. | Santa Fe, NM | 6.9 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (505) 982-8581 |
| Ambercare Home Health | Belen, NM | 81 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (505) 861-0060 |
| Presbyterian Home Healthcare Of Northern NM | Santa Fe, NM | 6.9 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (505) 988-2211 |
| Roadrunner Home Health LLC | Corrales, NM | 47 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (505) 737-8213 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Santa Fe. 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 Santa Fe
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 22% of the $5,443 monthly median income of Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe: common questions
What nursing homes are near Santa Fe?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Santa Fe Care Center in Santa Fe (1.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Casa Real in Santa Fe (1.8 mi, not rated overall); Los Alamos Wellness & Rehabilitation in Los Alamos (23 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Santa Fe?
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 22% of the $5,443 monthly median income of Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe
Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
- Nursing Assistants in Agua Fria, NM
- Nursing Assistants in La Cienega, NM
- Nursing Assistants in Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM
- Nursing Assistants in White Rock, NM
- Nursing Assistants in La Mesilla, NM
- Nursing Assistants in Los Alamos, NM
- Nursing Assistants in Española, NM
- Nursing Assistants in Placitas, NM
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- Nursing Assistants in Corrales, NM
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Other care in Santa Fe
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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