Artesia, New Mexico

In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Artesia, NM

Support at home for adults under 65 with a physical, intellectual or developmental disability, so they can live as independently as they choose. Post what you need in Artesia for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Artesia, NM: the local picture

15%
of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (14% in Eddy County)
418
residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone
3.4%
of households have no vehicle (4.7% in Eddy County)
3
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Artesia ZIP codes in their service area

About 1,126 Artesia residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (15%; 14% in Eddy County).

418 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

3.4% of Artesia households have no vehicle (4.7% in Eddy County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Artesia compared with Eddy County and New Mexico

Census figureArtesiaEddy CountyNew Mexico
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability15%14%15%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone5.6%4.1%5.3%
Households with no vehicle3.4%4.7%5.6%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home31%28%31%
Residents 65+ with a disability42%43%38%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)11%18%13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$36,290$43,134—

Older residents in towns around Artesia

TownDistanceResidents 65+Disability (18 to 64)
Carlsbad, NM33 mi5,05814%
Roswell, NM37 mi7,62620%
Lovington, NM63 mi97316%

Home health agencies serving Artesia

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
J & J Home Care, Inc.Artesia, NM1.4 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(575) 746-2892
Enhabit Home HealthRoswell, NM55 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(575) 622-9355
Tlc Home Health Care, LLCCarlsbad, NM32 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides(575) 885-9199

Straight-line miles from the center of Artesia. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a disability support caregiver can help with

  • Personal care, on the person’s terms
  • Cooking, shopping and housekeeping
  • Getting to work, school, appointments and activities
  • Keeping routines the person sets
Cost

What disability care for adults costs in Artesia

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 39% of the $3,024 monthly median income of Artesia 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.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a disability support caregiver

Many state Medicaid programs let adults with disabilities direct their own care: they, or a representative, hire and supervise the caregiver.

Questions worth asking: Have you supported adults with a disability like mine (or my family member’s)? How do you support someone to do things themselves? Can you drive to work, school or day programs? More in our disability care for adults guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Disability Care for Adults in Artesia: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Artesia?

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 39% of the $3,024 monthly median income of Artesia 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 an adult with a disability hire their own caregiver?

Yes. Many state Medicaid programs offer self-direction, where the person or a representative hires and supervises the caregiver. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers New Mexico.

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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