Los Lunas, New Mexico

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

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Local figures

Home Health Aides in Los Lunas, NM: the local picture

19
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Los Lunas ZIP codes in their service area
$13.71
median hourly wage of home care aides in New Mexico (BLS, May 2025)
3,556
residents 65 or older (19% of Los Lunas)
36%
of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Valencia County)

19 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Los Lunas ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 7 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.

Los Lunas has about 3,556 residents aged 65 or older, 36% of whom report a disability.

Los Lunas compared with Valencia County and New Mexico

Census figureLos LunasValencia CountyNew Mexico
Residents 65+ with a disability36%43%38%
Residents 65 or older19%19%19%
Residents 85 or older2.1%1.6%2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone26%25%30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)13%14%13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home21%28%31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$56,359$50,919—

Older residents in towns around Los Lunas

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Belen, NM2.6 mi1,26154%
Los Chaves, NM4.9 mi1,07743%
El Cerro, NM5.5 mi90756%
Peralta, NM6.1 mi64644%
Bosque Farms, NM6.2 mi90636%
El Cerro Mission, NM8.5 mi72261%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Los Lunas

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Ambercare Home HealthBelen, NM12 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(505) 861-0060
Billet Home Health Inc-AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque, NM22 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(833) 224-5538
Enhabit Home HealthAlbuquerque, NM28 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(505) 563-4005
Luna Vista Home Healthcare, LLCAlbuquerque, NM24 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(505) 440-8316
Centerwell Home HealthAlbuquerque, NM27 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(505) 345-3754
Sierra Home CareLas Cruces, NM174 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(575) 219-6055
Unmh Home CareAlbuquerque, NM22 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(505) 272-2111
Presbyterian Home HealthcareAlbuquerque, NM25 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 Los Lunas. 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 Los Lunas

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 $4,697 monthly median income of Los Lunas 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 Los Lunas: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Los Lunas?

Medicare lists 19 certified agencies whose service area includes Los Lunas ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Ambercare Home Health (4.5 of 5), Billet Home Health Inc-Albuquerque (4.5 of 5), Enhabit Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Los Lunas?

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 $4,697 monthly median income of Los Lunas 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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