Adult Disability Care in Clayton, NM: In-Home Support

Local figures

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

37%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (29% in Union County)

273

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

7.0%

of households have no vehicle (4.7% in Union County)

0

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Clayton ZIP codes in their service area

About 465 Clayton residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (37%; 29% in Union County).

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

7.0% of Clayton households have no vehicle (4.7% in Union County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Clayton compared with Union County and New Mexico

Census figure	Clayton	Union County	New Mexico
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	37%	29%	15%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	22%	15%	5.3%
Households with no vehicle	7.0%	4.7%	5.6%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	29%	22%	31%
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	42%	38%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	35%	23%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,365	$34,523	—

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 Clayton

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 47% of the $2,530 monthly median income of Clayton 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 Clayton: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Clayton?

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 47% of the $2,530 monthly median income of Clayton 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.

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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.

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