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

Local figures

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

16%

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

661

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

3.1%

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

5

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

About 1,049 Lovington residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (16%; 13% in Lea County).

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

3.1% of Lovington households have no vehicle (4.3% in Lea County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Lovington compared with Lea County and New Mexico

Census figure	Lovington	Lea County	New Mexico
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	16%	13%	15%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	10%	5.0%	5.3%
Households with no vehicle	3.1%	4.3%	5.6%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	49%	45%	31%
Residents 65+ with a disability	55%	44%	38%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	21%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,327	$35,679	—

Older residents in towns around Lovington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
North Hobbs, NM	18 mi	665	12%
Hobbs, NM	18 mi	4,786	12%
Denver City, TX	30 mi	574	13%
Eunice, NM	37 mi	385	20%
Seminole, TX	43 mi	1,047	11%
Seagraves, TX	45 mi	315	25%

Home health agencies serving Lovington

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
Star Care Home Health	Hobbs, NM	20 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(575) 393-7007
Del & Associates Nursing Service	Hobbs, NM	20 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(575) 393-7355

Straight-line miles from the center of Lovington. 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 Lovington

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 42% of the $2,861 monthly median income of Lovington 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 Lovington: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Lovington?

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 42% of the $2,861 monthly median income of Lovington 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 Lovington, NM