CNA Home Care in University Park, NM: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in University Park, NM: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

540

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$13.71

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

$12.00

New Mexico minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to University Park are Las Cruces Village Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC in Las Cruces (1.5 mi), Casa Del Sol Center in Las Cruces (1.7 mi), Calibre Post Acute, LLC in Las Cruces (3.4 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).

University Park has about 0 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

University Park compared with Doña Ana County and New Mexico

Census figure	University Park	Doña Ana County	New Mexico
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	0.0%	17%	19%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	6.1%	5.6%

Older residents in towns around University Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Las Cruces, NM	4.3 mi	18,616	2,578
Vado, NM	12 mi	298	35
Anthony, NM	20 mi	1,650	143
Anthony, TX	22 mi	540	50
Vinton, TX	24 mi	355	7
Westway, TX	24 mi	651	21

Nursing homes near University Park

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Las Cruces Village Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC	Las Cruces, NM	1.5 mi	1 of 5	94	(575) 556-2103
Casa Del Sol Center	Las Cruces, NM	1.7 mi	3 of 5	62	(575) 522-0404
Calibre Post Acute, LLC	Las Cruces, NM	3.4 mi	1 of 5	120	(575) 522-7000
Las Cruces Wellness & Rehabilitation LLC	Las Cruces, NM	3.4 mi	3 of 5	75	(575) 386-5800
Northrise Wellness & Rehabilitation	Las Cruces, NM	5.4 mi	2 of 5	31	(575) 522-1110
Casa De Oro Center	Las Cruces, NM	12 mi	1 of 5	158	(575) 523-4573

Home health agencies serving University Park

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Matrix Home Care Services Of New Mexico, LLC	Las Cruces, NM	4.1 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(575) 525-8755
Ambercare Home Health	Las Cruces, NM	5.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(575) 652-5766
Sierra Home Care	Las Cruces, NM	1.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(575) 219-6055
Home Kare Inc Of Dona Ana	Las Cruces, NM	1.0 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(575) 521-2663

Straight-line miles from the center of University Park. 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 University Park

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. 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.

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 University Park: common questions

What nursing homes are near University Park?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Las Cruces Village Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC in Las Cruces (1.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Casa Del Sol Center in Las Cruces (1.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Calibre Post Acute, LLC in Las Cruces (3.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in University Park?

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. 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.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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