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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Eunice, NM: the local picture

6

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

$13.71

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

385

residents 65 or older (13% of Eunice)

58%

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

6 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Eunice 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.

Eunice has about 385 residents aged 65 or older, 58% of whom report a disability.

Eunice compared with Lea County and New Mexico

Census figure	Eunice	Lea County	New Mexico
Residents 65+ with a disability	58%	44%	38%
Residents 65 or older	13%	11%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.5%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.2%	21%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	44%	45%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,466	$35,679	—

Older residents in towns around Eunice

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Hobbs, NM	20 mi	4,786	43%
North Hobbs, NM	23 mi	665	28%
Seminole, TX	35 mi	1,047	47%
Andrews, TX	36 mi	1,287	35%
Lovington, NM	37 mi	973	55%
Kermit, TX	40 mi	757	31%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Eunice

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Excelacare Home Health	Hobbs, NM	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(575) 391-0121
Elite Home Health, LLC	Hobbs, NM	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(575) 393-9281
Enhabit Home Health	Carlsbad, NM	64 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(575) 887-6050
Tlc Home Health Care, LLC	Carlsbad, NM	64 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(575) 885-9199
Star Care Home Health	Hobbs, NM	20 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(575) 393-7007
Del & Associates Nursing Service	Hobbs, NM	20 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(575) 393-7355

Straight-line miles from the center of Eunice. 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 Eunice

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 50% of the $2,372 monthly median income of Eunice 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 Eunice: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Eunice?

Medicare lists 6 certified agencies whose service area includes Eunice ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Excelacare Home Health (5 of 5), Elite Home Health, LLC (4.5 of 5), Enhabit Home Health (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Eunice?

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 50% of the $2,372 monthly median income of Eunice 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.

Home Health Aides in Eunice, NM