Bernalillo, New Mexico

Home Health Aides in Bernalillo, 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 Bernalillo for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Home Health Aides in Bernalillo, NM: the local picture

20
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Bernalillo ZIP codes in their service area
$13.71
median hourly wage of home care aides in New Mexico (BLS, May 2025)
2,293
residents 65 or older (25% of Bernalillo)
42%
of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Sandoval County)

20 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Bernalillo ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 6 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.

Bernalillo has about 2,293 residents aged 65 or older, 42% of whom report a disability.

Bernalillo compared with Sandoval County and New Mexico

Census figureBernalilloSandoval CountyNew Mexico
Residents 65+ with a disability42%35%38%
Residents 65 or older25%20%19%
Residents 85 or older1.8%1.9%2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone24%22%30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)14%9.0%13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home39%24%31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$55,977$65,791—

Older residents in towns around Bernalillo

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Placitas, NM6.3 mi2,09026%
Corrales, NM6.5 mi3,20928%
Rio Rancho, NM8.4 mi19,10933%
Sandia Heights, NM10 mi1,46224%
North Valley, NM10 mi2,52034%
Paradise Hills, NM12 mi1,29426%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Bernalillo

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Enhabit Home HealthAlbuquerque, NM9.8 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(505) 563-4005
Billet Home Health Inc-AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque, NM17 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(833) 224-5538
Ambercare Home HealthBelen, NM46 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(505) 861-0060
Centerwell Home HealthAlbuquerque, NM11 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(505) 345-3754
Luna Vista Home Healthcare, LLCAlbuquerque, NM15 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(505) 440-8316
Roadrunner Home Health LLCCorrales, NM6.6 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(505) 737-8213
Compassus Home Health Albuquerque NMAlbuquerque, NM11 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(505) 881-0425
Presbyterian Home HealthcareAlbuquerque, NM14 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(505) 559-1000

Straight-line miles from the center of Bernalillo. 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 Bernalillo

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 25% of the $4,665 monthly median income of Bernalillo 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 Bernalillo: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Bernalillo?

Medicare lists 20 certified agencies whose service area includes Bernalillo ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Enhabit Home Health (4.5 of 5), Billet Home Health Inc-Albuquerque (4.5 of 5), Ambercare Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Bernalillo?

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 25% of the $4,665 monthly median income of Bernalillo 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.

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