Home Health Aides in Aztec, NM: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Aztec, NM: the local picture

5

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

$13.71

median hourly wage of home care aides in New Mexico (BLS, May 2025)

1,000

residents 65 or older (16% of Aztec)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (44% in San Juan County)

5 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Aztec 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.

Aztec has about 1,000 residents aged 65 or older, 33% of whom report a disability.

Aztec compared with San Juan County and New Mexico

Census figure	Aztec	San Juan County	New Mexico
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	44%	38%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	22%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	15%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	14%	28%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,386	$47,175	—

Older residents in towns around Aztec

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Bloomfield, NM	5.0 mi	1,140	49%
Flora Vista, NM	6.7 mi	401	44%
Crouch Mesa, NM	7.9 mi	424	49%
Lee Acres, NM	9.2 mi	960	45%
Farmington, NM	12 mi	7,670	38%
Durango, CO	31 mi	3,232	17%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Aztec

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Basin Home Health Inc	Farmington, NM	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(505) 325-8231
Ricelands Home Health Care And Hospice, LLC	Rio Rancho, NM	130 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(423) 717-8266
Southwestern Home Health Care, Inc.	Farmington, NM	13 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(505) 326-6024
Guardian Angel Home Health, Inc	Farmington, NM	10 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(505) 564-9002
Radiant Home Healthcare	Gallup, NM	100 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(505) 722-9951

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

What it covers

What a home health aide can help with

Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
Transfers, walking and positioning
Meals and help with eating
Medication reminders

Cost

What home health aides costs in Aztec

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 31% of the $3,782 monthly median income of Aztec 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 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.

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

Questions

Home Health Aides in Aztec: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Aztec?

Medicare lists 5 certified agencies whose service area includes Aztec ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Basin Home Health Inc (5 of 5), Ricelands Home Health Care And Hospice, LLC (2.5 of 5), Southwestern Home Health Care, Inc. (2 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Aztec?

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 31% of the $3,782 monthly median income of Aztec 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; 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.

Home Health Aides in Aztec, NM