Home Health Aides in Las Vegas, NM: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Las Vegas, NM: the local picture

3

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

$13.71

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

2,660

residents 65 or older (20% of Las Vegas)

50%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in San Miguel County)

3 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Las Vegas ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 3 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.

Las Vegas has about 2,660 residents aged 65 or older, 50% of whom report a disability.

Las Vegas compared with San Miguel County and New Mexico

Census figure	Las Vegas	San Miguel County	New Mexico
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	40%	38%
Residents 65 or older	20%	26%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.9%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	36%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	25%	14%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	40%	46%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,688	$42,430	—

Older residents in towns around Las Vegas

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM	41 mi	2,587	13%
Santa Fe, NM	43 mi	23,296	28%
Agua Fria, NM	45 mi	334	39%
La Cienega, NM	50 mi	597	43%
La Mesilla, NM	53 mi	661	29%
Española, NM	55 mi	1,894	44%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Las Vegas

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Professional Home Health Care, Inc.	Santa Fe, NM	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(505) 982-8581
Ambercare Home Health	Belen, NM	106 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(505) 861-0060
La Vita Bella Home Health, LLC	Rio Rancho, NM	86 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(505) 814-5386

Straight-line miles from the center of Las Vegas. 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 Las Vegas

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 32% of the $3,724 monthly median income of Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Las Vegas?

Medicare lists 3 certified agencies whose service area includes Las Vegas ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Professional Home Health Care, Inc. (4.5 of 5), Ambercare Home Health (4.5 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 Las Vegas?

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 32% of the $3,724 monthly median income of Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas, NM