Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in West Wendover, NV
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Nursing Assistants in West Wendover, NV: the local picture
Aides in Nevada earn a median $16.19 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Nevada's minimum wage is $12.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
West Wendover has about 0 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
West Wendover compared with Elko County and Nevada
| Census figure | West Wendover | Elko County | Nevada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 35% | 32% | 34% |
| Residents 65 or older | 7.8% | 13% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 52% | 24% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 13% | 10% | 11% |
| Households with no vehicle | 23% | 5.6% | 7.0% |
Home health agencies serving West Wendover
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis Home Health Services | Elko, NV | 77 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (775) 753-7626 |
| New Horizon Home Care, LLC | Elko, NV | 77 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides | (775) 753-7110 |
Straight-line miles from the center of West Wendover. 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 West Wendover
At the Nevada median aide wage of $16.19 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,403 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nevada'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.
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Nursing Assistants in West Wendover: common questions
How much does CNAs cost in West Wendover?
At the Nevada median aide wage of $16.19 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,403 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nevada'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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