CNA Home Care in Thatcher, AZ: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Thatcher, AZ: the local picture

1

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

106

certified beds in the 1 nearest nursing homes

$17.51

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

$15.15

Arizona minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Thatcher are Haven Of Safford in Safford (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 Arizona earn a median $17.51 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Thatcher has about 47 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Thatcher compared with Graham County and Arizona

Census figure	Thatcher	Graham County	Arizona
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.3%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	49%	32%
Residents 65 or older	15%	14%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	26%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	16%	10%
Households with no vehicle	3.1%	5.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,676	$48,211	—

Older residents in towns around Thatcher

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Safford, AZ	4.3 mi	1,591	188
Swift Trail Junction, AZ	6.5 mi	262	17
Pima, AZ	7.1 mi	471	93
Clifton, AZ	32 mi	133	62
Willcox, AZ	39 mi	670	36
San Manuel, AZ	53 mi	906	241

Nursing homes near Thatcher

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Haven Of Safford	Safford, AZ	2.1 mi	2 of 5	106	(928) 428-4910

Home health agencies serving Thatcher

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Eden Home Health	Sierra Vista, AZ	95 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(520) 335-6118

Straight-line miles from the center of Thatcher. 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 Thatcher

At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $4,473 monthly median income of Thatcher households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 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 ALTCS family caregiver rules: how to get paid to care for a family member in Arizona.

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 Thatcher: common questions

What nursing homes are near Thatcher?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Haven Of Safford in Safford (2.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Thatcher?

At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $4,473 monthly median income of Thatcher households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 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 Thatcher, AZ