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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Clovis, NM: the local picture

558

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

4,888

residents 65 or older (13% of Clovis)

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (48% in Curry County)

5

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Clovis has about 558 residents aged 85 or older among 4,888 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.

48% of residents 65 and older report a disability (48% in Curry County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

36% of older Clovis 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.

Clovis compared with Curry County and New Mexico

Census figure	Clovis	Curry County	New Mexico
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.5%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	13%	13%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	48%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	34%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	17%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	28%	28%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,012	$42,328	—

Older residents in towns around Clovis

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Portales, NM	20 mi	1,462	156
Friona, TX	30 mi	875	41
Muleshoe, TX	30 mi	1,113	181
Dimmitt, TX	51 mi	816	22
Hereford, TX	52 mi	1,773	255
Tucumcari, NM	58 mi	966	157

Nursing homes near Clovis

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St. Anthony Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Clovis, NM	2.0 mi	2 of 5	70	(575) 762-4705
Clovis Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Clovis, NM	2.1 mi	2 of 5	90	(575) 762-3753
Retirement Ranches Inc.	Clovis, NM	2.3 mi	5 of 5	104	(575) 762-4495
Farwell Care And Rehabilitation Center	Farwell, TX	9.5 mi	1 of 5	75	(806) 481-9027
Coronado Care Center	Portales, NM	21 mi	4 of 5	80	(575) 359-4719

Hospices serving Clovis

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Excelacare Hospice	Clovis, NM	2.4 mi	(575) 763-9728
Plains Regional Medical Center Hospice	Clovis, NM	2.4 mi	(575) 769-7399
Family Hospice Ltd Dba Gentiva	Hobbs, NM	119 mi	(575) 392-2060
Compassus Hospice Albuquerque South	Albuquerque, NM	198 mi	(505) 881-5342

Straight-line miles from the center of Clovis. 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 Clovis

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 37% of the $3,251 monthly median income of Clovis 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 Clovis: common questions

What nursing homes are near Clovis?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are St. Anthony Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center in Clovis (2.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Clovis Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center in Clovis (2.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Retirement Ranches Inc. in Clovis (2.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Clovis?

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 37% of the $3,251 monthly median income of Clovis 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 Clovis, NM