Dementia Care in Anthony, NM: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Anthony, NM: the local picture

143

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

1,650

residents 65 or older (19% of Anthony)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Doña Ana County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Anthony has about 143 residents aged 85 or older among 1,650 aged 65 or older. The risk of Alzheimer’s rises steeply with age, and the Alzheimer’s Association estimates that about a third of people 85 and older have Alzheimer’s dementia.

34% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Doña Ana County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

21% of older Anthony residents in households live alone. For someone with memory loss who lives alone, a few hours of daily check-ins are often the first step.

Anthony compared with Doña Ana County and New Mexico

Census figure	Anthony	Doña Ana County	New Mexico
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	19%	17%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	34%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	31%	15%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	89%	45%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,948	$51,131	—

Older residents in towns around Anthony

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Anthony, TX	1.8 mi	540	50
Vinton, TX	3.7 mi	355	7
Westway, TX	3.9 mi	651	21
Canutillo, TX	6.5 mi	649	63
Vado, NM	8.6 mi	298	35
Santa Teresa, NM	11 mi	710	117

Nursing homes near Anthony

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Avir At El Paso	El Paso, TX	8.9 mi	2 of 5	124	(915) 842-8700
Avir At Patriot	El Paso, TX	12 mi	1 of 5	124	(915) 317-1758
White Acres Wellness & Rehabilitation	El Paso, TX	12 mi	2 of 5	74	(915) 581-4683
Los Arcos Del Norte Care Center	El Paso, TX	12 mi	1 of 5	124	(915) 849-3000
The Bartlett Skilled Nursing And Assisted Living	El Paso, TX	12 mi	2 of 5	58	(915) 584-8438
Franklin Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation	El Paso, TX	13 mi	1 of 5	132	(915) 584-9417

Hospices serving Anthony

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Global Hospice Care Inc	El Paso, TX	18 mi	(915) 543-6060
Sierra Hospice	Las Cruces, NM	21 mi	(575) 219-6055
Alliance Home Health Care, LLC Dba Ambercare	Las Cruces, NM	22 mi	(575) 437-0596
Enhabit Hospice	Las Cruces, NM	22 mi	(575) 323-9845

Straight-line miles from the center of Anthony. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a dementia caregiver can help with

Keeping a predictable daily routine
Gentle help with bathing, dressing and toileting
Meals, hydration and medication reminders
Calming approaches for sundowning, agitation and repeated questions

Cost

What dementia care costs in Anthony

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 46% of the $2,579 monthly median income of Anthony 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 dementia caregiver

An estimated 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2025 Facts and Figures. Most live at home, cared for by family. The Association’s 24/7 Helpline (1-800-272-3900) is free.

Questions worth asking: Tell me about someone with dementia you cared for. What worked? What do you do when a client becomes agitated in the late afternoon? How do you keep someone safe who tries to leave the house? More in our dementia care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Dementia Care in Anthony: common questions

What nursing homes are near Anthony?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Avir At El Paso in El Paso (8.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Avir At Patriot in El Paso (12 mi, 1 of 5 overall); White Acres Wellness & Rehabilitation in El Paso (12 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Anthony?

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 46% of the $2,579 monthly median income of Anthony 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).

When does someone with dementia need care at home?

Common signs are missed meals or medication, getting lost in familiar places, unsafe cooking or driving, and a family caregiver who is exhausted. Many families start with a few hours a day and add hours, nights or live-in help as the disease progresses.

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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 Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Anthony, NM