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

Local figures

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

20%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (13% in Lea County)

138

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

12%

of households have no vehicle (4.3% in Lea County)

6

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

About 323 Eunice residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (20%; 13% in Lea County).

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

12% of Eunice households have no vehicle (4.3% in Lea County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Eunice compared with Lea County and New Mexico

Census figure	Eunice	Lea County	New Mexico
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	20%	13%	15%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	8.5%	5.0%	5.3%
Households with no vehicle	12%	4.3%	5.6%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	44%	45%	31%
Residents 65+ with a disability	58%	44%	38%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.2%	21%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,466	$35,679	—

Older residents in towns around Eunice

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Hobbs, NM	20 mi	4,786	12%
North Hobbs, NM	23 mi	665	12%
Seminole, TX	35 mi	1,047	11%
Andrews, TX	36 mi	1,287	12%
Lovington, NM	37 mi	973	16%
Kermit, TX	40 mi	757	12%

Home health agencies serving Eunice

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Excelacare Home Health	Hobbs, NM	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(575) 391-0121
Elite Home Health, LLC	Hobbs, NM	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(575) 393-9281
Enhabit Home Health	Carlsbad, NM	64 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(575) 887-6050
Tlc Home Health Care, LLC	Carlsbad, NM	64 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(575) 885-9199
Star Care Home Health	Hobbs, NM	20 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(575) 393-7007

Straight-line miles from the center of Eunice. 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 Eunice

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 50% of the $2,372 monthly median income of Eunice 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 Eunice: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Eunice?

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 50% of the $2,372 monthly median income of Eunice 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 (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.

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