Home Health Aides in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM: the local picture

21

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Los Ranchos de Albuquerque ZIP codes in their service area

$13.71

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

1,340

residents 65 or older (23% of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Bernalillo County)

21 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Los Ranchos de Albuquerque 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.

Los Ranchos de Albuquerque has about 1,340 residents aged 65 or older, 37% of whom report a disability.

Los Ranchos de Albuquerque compared with Bernalillo County and New Mexico

Census figure	Los Ranchos de Albuquerque	Bernalillo County	New Mexico
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	36%	38%
Residents 65 or older	23%	18%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.1%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	12%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	15%	27%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,614	$56,582	—

Older residents in towns around Los Ranchos de Albuquerque

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
North Valley, NM	1.5 mi	2,520	34%
Albuquerque, NM	4.0 mi	99,291	35%
Paradise Hills, NM	4.1 mi	1,294	26%
Corrales, NM	5.5 mi	3,209	28%
Sandia Heights, NM	8.9 mi	1,462	24%
Rio Rancho, NM	9.0 mi	19,109	33%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Los Ranchos de Albuquerque

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Enhabit Home Health	Albuquerque, NM	2.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(505) 563-4005
Billet Home Health Inc-Albuquerque	Albuquerque, NM	7.4 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(833) 224-5538
Ambercare Home Health	Belen, NM	35 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(505) 861-0060
Luna Vista Home Healthcare, LLC	Albuquerque, NM	3.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(505) 440-8316
Centerwell Home Health	Albuquerque, NM	4.4 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(505) 345-3754
Compassus Home Health Albuquerque NM	Albuquerque, NM	4.4 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(505) 881-0425
Roadrunner Home Health LLC	Corrales, NM	5.2 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(505) 737-8213
Presbyterian Home Healthcare	Albuquerque, NM	5.2 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(505) 559-1000

Straight-line miles from the center of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. 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 Ranchos de Albuquerque

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 $4,801 monthly median income of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque 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 Ranchos de Albuquerque: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Los Ranchos de Albuquerque?

Medicare lists 21 certified agencies whose service area includes Los Ranchos de Albuquerque ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Enhabit Home Health (4.5 of 5), Billet Home Health Inc-Albuquerque (4.5 of 5), Ambercare Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque?

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 $4,801 monthly median income of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque 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.