Home Health Aides in Agua Fria, NM
Trained help with personal care, mobility and daily routines at home, hired privately or through a Medicare-certified agency. Post what you need in Agua Fria for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Home Health Aides in Agua Fria, NM: the local picture
11 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Agua Fria ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 5 of those list home health aide services. Agency aides are usually part of care a doctor orders. For help beyond those visits, families hire an aide directly.
Home health and personal care aides in New Mexico earn a median $13.71 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $12.97 and $14.77.
Agua Fria has about 334 residents aged 65 or older, 39% of whom report a disability.
Agua Fria compared with Santa Fe County and New Mexico
| Census figure | Agua Fria | Santa Fe County | New Mexico |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 39% | 27% | 38% |
| Residents 65 or older | 12% | 28% | 19% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.2% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 61% | 32% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 15% | 9.2% | 13% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 49% | 30% | 31% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $32,885 | $69,716 | — |
Older residents in towns around Agua Fria
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NM | 1.9 mi | 23,296 | 28% |
| La Cienega, NM | 7.9 mi | 597 | 43% |
| Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM | 10 mi | 2,587 | 13% |
| White Rock, NM | 15 mi | 1,233 | 34% |
| La Mesilla, NM | 20 mi | 661 | 29% |
| Los Alamos, NM | 22 mi | 2,323 | 26% |
Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Agua Fria
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Home Health Care, Inc. | Santa Fe, NM | 8.6 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (505) 982-8581 |
| Ambercare Home Health | Belen, NM | 80 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (505) 861-0060 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Albuquerque, NM | 47 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (505) 345-3754 |
| Presbyterian Home Healthcare Of Northern NM | Santa Fe, NM | 8.6 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (505) 988-2211 |
| Roadrunner Home Health LLC | Corrales, NM | 45 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (505) 737-8213 |
| Compassus Home Health Albuquerque NM | Albuquerque, NM | 47 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (505) 881-0425 |
| Osalta Home Health LLC | Albuquerque, NM | 50 mi | 3.5 of 5 | — | (505) 717-1324 |
| Klarus Home Care, LLC | Albuquerque, NM | 47 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (505) 717-1624 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Agua Fria. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a home health aide can help with
- Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
- Transfers, walking and positioning
- Meals and help with eating
- Medication reminders
What home health aides costs in Agua Fria
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 43% of the $2,740 monthly median income of Agua Fria 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.
What to know before hiring a home health aide
Federal rules require home health aides who work for Medicare-certified agencies to complete at least 75 hours of training, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, or pass a competency evaluation (42 CFR 484.80). Many states add their own requirements.
Questions worth asking: Where did you train, and can I see the certificate? Have you worked for a home health agency? Which transfers and equipment are you trained on? More in our home health aides guide.
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Home Health Aides in Agua Fria: common questions
Which home health agencies serve Agua Fria?
Medicare lists 11 certified agencies whose service area includes Agua Fria ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Professional Home Health Care, Inc. (4.5 of 5), Ambercare Home Health (4.5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does home health aides cost in Agua Fria?
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 43% of the $2,740 monthly median income of Agua Fria 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).
What is the difference between a home health aide and a CNA?
Both are trained in personal care. A certified nursing assistant (CNA) has passed a state exam and is on the state nurse aide registry, and often works in nursing homes and hospitals. A home health aide is trained for care in the home. Neither does skilled nursing.
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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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