Adult Disability Care in Los Alamos, NM: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Los Alamos, NM: the local picture

7.8%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (8.1% in Los Alamos County)

239

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

2.8%

of households have no vehicle (2.2% in Los Alamos County)

4

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

About 634 Los Alamos residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (7.8%; 8.1% in Los Alamos County).

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

2.8% of Los Alamos households have no vehicle (2.2% in Los Alamos County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Los Alamos compared with Los Alamos County and New Mexico

Census figure	Los Alamos	Los Alamos County	New Mexico
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	7.8%	8.1%	15%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	2.9%	3.0%	5.3%
Households with no vehicle	2.8%	2.2%	5.6%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	18%	15%	31%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	29%	38%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.9%	3.1%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$140,750	$137,143	—

Older residents in towns around Los Alamos

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
White Rock, NM	7.5 mi	1,233	9.2%
La Mesilla, NM	13 mi	661	9.1%
Española, NM	14 mi	1,894	9.0%
Agua Fria, NM	22 mi	334	11%
Santa Fe, NM	24 mi	23,296	11%
La Cienega, NM	24 mi	597	7.9%

Home health agencies serving Los Alamos

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ambercare Home Health	Belen, NM	89 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(505) 861-0060
Presbyterian Home Healthcare Of Northern NM	Santa Fe, NM	30 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(505) 988-2211
Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service, Inc.	Los Alamos, NM	2.3 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(505) 662-2525
La Vita Bella Home Health, LLC	Rio Rancho, NM	50 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(505) 814-5386

Straight-line miles from the center of Los Alamos. 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 Los Alamos

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 10% of the $11,729 monthly median income of Los Alamos 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 Los Alamos: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Los Alamos?

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 10% of the $11,729 monthly median income of Los Alamos 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 Los Alamos, NM