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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Española, NM: the local picture

8

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

$13.71

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

1,894

residents 65 or older (18% of Española)

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Rio Arriba County)

8 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Española 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.

Española has about 1,894 residents aged 65 or older, 44% of whom report a disability.

Española compared with Rio Arriba County and New Mexico

Census figure	Española	Rio Arriba County	New Mexico
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	34%	38%
Residents 65 or older	18%	22%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	14%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	59%	51%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,739	$47,365	—

Older residents in towns around Española

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
La Mesilla, NM	4.3 mi	661	29%
Los Alamos, NM	14 mi	2,323	26%
White Rock, NM	16 mi	1,233	34%
Agua Fria, NM	24 mi	334	39%
Santa Fe, NM	24 mi	23,296	28%
La Cienega, NM	29 mi	597	43%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Española

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ambercare Home Health	Belen, NM	100 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	65 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(505) 345-3754
Presbyterian Home Healthcare Of Northern NM	Santa Fe, NM	29 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(505) 988-2211
Mountain Home Health Care, Inc.	Taos, NM	38 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(575) 758-4786
Roadrunner Home Health LLC	Corrales, NM	62 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(505) 737-8213
Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service, Inc.	Los Alamos, NM	15 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(505) 662-2525
La Vita Bella Home Health, LLC	Rio Rancho, NM	62 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(505) 814-5386
Genesis Home Health Care LLC	Albuquerque, NM	67 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(505) 595-3113

Straight-line miles from the center of Española. 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 Española

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 40% of the $2,978 monthly median income of Española 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 Española: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Española?

Medicare lists 8 certified agencies whose service area includes Española ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Ambercare Home Health (4.5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4 of 5), Presbyterian Home Healthcare Of Northern NM (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Española?

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 40% of the $2,978 monthly median income of Española 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 Española, NM