In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in University Park, 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 University Park for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in University Park, NM: the local picture
About 142 University Park residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (5.3%; 12% in Doña Ana County).
9 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
0.0% of University Park households have no vehicle (6.1% in Doña Ana County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
University Park compared with Doña Ana County and New Mexico
| Census figure | University Park | Doña Ana County | New Mexico |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 5.3% | 12% | 15% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 0.3% | 4.3% | 5.3% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.0% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 22% | 45% | 31% |
Older residents in towns around University Park
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces, NM | 4.3 mi | 18,616 | 13% |
| Vado, NM | 12 mi | 298 | 7.4% |
| Anthony, NM | 20 mi | 1,650 | 8.3% |
| Anthony, TX | 22 mi | 540 | 13% |
| Vinton, TX | 24 mi | 355 | 11% |
| Westway, TX | 24 mi | 651 | 8.7% |
Home health agencies serving University Park
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matrix Home Care Services Of New Mexico, LLC | Las Cruces, NM | 4.1 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (575) 525-8755 |
| Ambercare Home Health | Las Cruces, NM | 5.6 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (575) 652-5766 |
| Sierra Home Care | Las Cruces, NM | 1.0 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (575) 219-6055 |
| Home Kare Inc Of Dona Ana | Las Cruces, NM | 1.0 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (575) 521-2663 |
| Heritage Home Care - Las Cruces Inc. | Las Cruces, NM | 5.6 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides | (575) 556-2103 |
Straight-line miles from the center of University Park. 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 University Park
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. 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 University Park: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in University Park?
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. 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 University Park
Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
- Disability Care for Adults in Las Cruces, NM
- Disability Care for Adults in Vado, NM
- Disability Care for Adults in Anthony, NM
- Disability Care for Adults in Anthony, TX
- Disability Care for Adults in Vinton, TX
- Disability Care for Adults in Westway, TX
- Disability Care for Adults in Chaparral, NM
- Disability Care for Adults in Canutillo, TX
- Disability Care for Adults in Santa Teresa, NM
- Disability Care for Adults in Sunland Park, NM
- Disability Care for Adults in El Paso, TX
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- Disability Care for Adults in Homestead Meadows North, TX
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Sources
Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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