Disability Care for Adults in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM: the local picture

11%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (14% in Bernalillo County)

256

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

5.6%

of households have no vehicle (6.4% in Bernalillo County)

21

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Los Ranchos de Albuquerque ZIP codes in their service area

About 402 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (11%; 14% in Bernalillo County).

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

5.6% of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque households have no vehicle (6.4% in Bernalillo County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Los Ranchos de Albuquerque compared with Bernalillo County and New Mexico

Census figure	Los Ranchos de Albuquerque	Bernalillo County	New Mexico
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	11%	14%	15%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	7.2%	5.4%	5.3%
Households with no vehicle	5.6%	6.4%	5.6%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	15%	27%	31%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	36%	38%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	12%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,614	$56,582	—

Older residents in towns around Los Ranchos de Albuquerque

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
North Valley, NM	1.5 mi	2,520	22%
Albuquerque, NM	4.0 mi	99,291	13%
Paradise Hills, NM	4.1 mi	1,294	18%
Corrales, NM	5.5 mi	3,209	9.3%
Sandia Heights, NM	8.9 mi	1,462	2.7%
Rio Rancho, NM	9.0 mi	19,109	13%

Home health agencies serving Los Ranchos de Albuquerque

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Enhabit Home Health	Albuquerque, NM	2.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(505) 563-4005
Billet Home Health Inc-Albuquerque	Albuquerque, NM	7.4 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(833) 224-5538
Ambercare Home Health	Belen, NM	35 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(505) 861-0060
Luna Vista Home Healthcare, LLC	Albuquerque, NM	3.6 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	4.4 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(505) 345-3754

Straight-line miles from the center of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. 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 Ranchos de Albuquerque

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 25% of the $4,801 monthly median income of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque 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 Ranchos de Albuquerque: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque?

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 25% of the $4,801 monthly median income of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque 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 Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM