In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Lee Acres, 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 Lee Acres for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Lee Acres, NM: the local picture
About 219 Lee Acres residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (11%; 13% in San Juan County).
81 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
1.9% of Lee Acres households have no vehicle (6.7% in San Juan County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Lee Acres compared with San Juan County and New Mexico
| Census figure | Lee Acres | San Juan County | New Mexico |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 11% | 13% | 15% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 4.0% | 4.6% | 5.3% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.9% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 31% | 28% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 45% | 44% | 38% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 14% | 15% | 13% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $43,925 | $47,175 | — |
Older residents in towns around Lee Acres
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crouch Mesa, NM | 3.3 mi | 424 | 13% |
| Bloomfield, NM | 5.5 mi | 1,140 | 9.3% |
| Flora Vista, NM | 7.0 mi | 401 | 16% |
| Farmington, NM | 7.4 mi | 7,670 | 12% |
| Aztec, NM | 9.2 mi | 1,000 | 12% |
| Shiprock, NM | 36 mi | 914 | 20% |
Home health agencies serving Lee Acres
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basin Home Health Inc | Farmington, NM | 7.0 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (505) 325-8231 |
| Ricelands Home Health Care And Hospice, LLC | Rio Rancho, NM | 127 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (423) 717-8266 |
| Southwestern Home Health Care, Inc. | Farmington, NM | 7.0 mi | 2 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, home health aides | (505) 326-6024 |
| Guardian Angel Home Health, Inc | Farmington, NM | 6.5 mi | 1.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (505) 564-9002 |
| Radiant Home Healthcare | Gallup, NM | 91 mi | 1.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, home health aides | (505) 722-9951 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Lee Acres. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What disability care for adults costs in Lee Acres
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 32% of the $3,660 monthly median income of Lee Acres 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.
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.
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Disability Care for Adults in Lee Acres: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Lee Acres?
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 32% of the $3,660 monthly median income of Lee Acres 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.
More senior care near Lee Acres
Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
- Disability Care for Adults in Crouch Mesa, NM
- Disability Care for Adults in Bloomfield, NM
- Disability Care for Adults in Flora Vista, NM
- Disability Care for Adults in Farmington, NM
- Disability Care for Adults in Aztec, NM
- Disability Care for Adults in Shiprock, NM
- Disability Care for Adults in Durango, CO
- Disability Care for Adults in Bayfield, CO
- Disability Care for Adults in Cortez, CO
- Disability Care for Adults in Dulce, NM
- Disability Care for Adults in Crownpoint, NM
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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.
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