Home Health Aides in Sandia Heights, NM: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Sandia Heights, NM: the local picture

23

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

$13.71

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

1,462

residents 65 or older (46% of Sandia Heights)

24%

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

23 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Sandia Heights ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 5 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.

Sandia Heights has about 1,462 residents aged 65 or older, 24% of whom report a disability.

Sandia Heights compared with Bernalillo County and New Mexico

Census figure	Sandia Heights	Bernalillo County	New Mexico
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	36%	38%
Residents 65 or older	46%	18%	19%
Residents 85 or older	6.8%	2.1%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.2%	12%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	13%	27%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$123,548	$56,582	—

Older residents in towns around Sandia Heights

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
North Valley, NM	7.6 mi	2,520	34%
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM	8.9 mi	1,340	37%
Corrales, NM	9.0 mi	3,209	28%
Kirtland AFB, NM	9.7 mi	71	51%
Albuquerque, NM	10 mi	99,291	35%
Bernalillo, NM	10 mi	2,293	42%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Sandia Heights

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Enhabit Home Health	Albuquerque, NM	6.4 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	8.6 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	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(505) 861-0060
Centerwell Home Health	Albuquerque, NM	4.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(505) 345-3754
Luna Vista Home Healthcare, LLC	Albuquerque, NM	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(505) 440-8316
Compassus Home Health Albuquerque NM	Albuquerque, NM	4.8 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(505) 881-0425
Presbyterian Home Healthcare	Albuquerque, NM	6.7 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(505) 559-1000
Osalta Home Health LLC	Albuquerque, NM	6.7 mi	3.5 of 5	—	(505) 717-1324

Straight-line miles from the center of Sandia Heights. 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 Sandia Heights

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 12% of the $10,296 monthly median income of Sandia Heights 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 Sandia Heights: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Sandia Heights?

Medicare lists 23 certified agencies whose service area includes Sandia Heights 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 Sandia Heights?

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 12% of the $10,296 monthly median income of Sandia Heights 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 Sandia Heights, NM