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

Local figures

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

24%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (21% in Socorro County)

621

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

13%

of households have no vehicle (6.7% in Socorro County)

2

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

About 1,197 Socorro residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (24%; 21% in Socorro County).

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

13% of Socorro households have no vehicle (6.7% in Socorro County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Socorro compared with Socorro County and New Mexico

Census figure	Socorro	Socorro County	New Mexico
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	24%	21%	15%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	12%	12%	5.3%
Households with no vehicle	13%	6.7%	5.6%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	35%	33%	31%
Residents 65+ with a disability	67%	64%	38%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	23%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,875	$31,835	—

Older residents in towns around Socorro

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Rio Communities, NM	42 mi	1,105	32%
Los Chaves, NM	48 mi	1,077	23%
Belen, NM	50 mi	1,261	29%
El Cerro Mission, NM	52 mi	722	18%
El Cerro, NM	52 mi	907	12%
Los Lunas, NM	52 mi	3,556	16%

Home health agencies serving Socorro

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ambercare Home Health	Belen, NM	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(505) 861-0060
Socorro General Hospital Home Health Care	Socorro, NM	1.0 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(575) 835-8343

Straight-line miles from the center of Socorro. 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 Socorro

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 39% of the $3,073 monthly median income of Socorro 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 Socorro: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Socorro?

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 39% of the $3,073 monthly median income of Socorro 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 Socorro, NM