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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Grants, NM: the local picture

4

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

$13.71

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

1,390

residents 65 or older (16% of Grants)

51%

of residents 65+ report a disability (49% in Cibola County)

4 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Grants ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 4 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.

Grants has about 1,390 residents aged 65 or older, 51% of whom report a disability.

Grants compared with Cibola County and New Mexico

Census figure	Grants	Cibola County	New Mexico
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	49%	38%
Residents 65 or older	16%	18%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	24%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	19%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	34%	38%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,684	$46,776	—

Older residents in towns around Grants

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Crownpoint, NM	44 mi	306	51%
Gallup, NM	57 mi	3,019	41%
Zuni Pueblo, NM	58 mi	878	54%
Belen, NM	64 mi	1,261	54%
Paradise Hills, NM	64 mi	1,294	26%
Los Lunas, NM	64 mi	3,556	36%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Grants

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ambercare Home Health	Belen, NM	73 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(505) 861-0060
Ricelands Home Health Care And Hospice, LLC	Rio Rancho, NM	65 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(423) 717-8266
La Vita Bella Home Health, LLC	Rio Rancho, NM	65 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(505) 814-5386
Radiant Home Healthcare	Gallup, NM	57 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(505) 722-9951

Straight-line miles from the center of Grants. 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 Grants

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 $3,890 monthly median income of Grants 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 Grants: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Grants?

Medicare lists 4 certified agencies whose service area includes Grants ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Ambercare Home Health (4.5 of 5), Ricelands Home Health Care And Hospice, LLC (2.5 of 5), La Vita Bella Home Health, LLC (2.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Grants?

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 $3,890 monthly median income of Grants 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 Grants, NM