Adult Disability Care in El Cerro, NM: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in El Cerro, NM: the local picture

12%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (19% in Valencia County)

82

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

2.5%

of households have no vehicle (3.0% in Valencia County)

19

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

About 179 El Cerro residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (12%; 19% in Valencia County).

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

2.5% of El Cerro households have no vehicle (3.0% in Valencia County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

El Cerro compared with Valencia County and New Mexico

Census figure	El Cerro	Valencia County	New Mexico
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	12%	19%	15%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	5.3%	6.7%	5.3%
Households with no vehicle	2.5%	3.0%	5.6%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	33%	28%	31%
Residents 65+ with a disability	56%	43%	38%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.5%	14%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,977	$50,919	—

Older residents in towns around El Cerro

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
El Cerro Mission, NM	3.0 mi	722	18%
Peralta, NM	3.4 mi	646	23%
Los Chaves, NM	4.9 mi	1,077	23%
Bosque Farms, NM	5.1 mi	906	12%
Los Lunas, NM	5.5 mi	3,556	16%
Belen, NM	6.5 mi	1,261	29%

Home health agencies serving El Cerro

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ambercare Home Health	Belen, NM	8.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(505) 861-0060
Billet Home Health Inc-Albuquerque	Albuquerque, NM	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(833) 224-5538
Enhabit Home Health	Albuquerque, NM	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(505) 563-4005
Luna Vista Home Healthcare, LLC	Albuquerque, NM	25 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(505) 440-8316
Centerwell Home Health	Albuquerque, NM	27 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(505) 345-3754

Straight-line miles from the center of El Cerro. 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 El Cerro

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 26% of the $4,498 monthly median income of El Cerro 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 El Cerro: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in El Cerro?

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 26% of the $4,498 monthly median income of El Cerro 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 El Cerro, NM