Home Health Aides in Santa Fe, NM: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Santa Fe, NM: the local picture

12

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

$13.71

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

23,296

residents 65 or older (26% of Santa Fe)

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Santa Fe County)

12 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Santa Fe 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.

Santa Fe has about 23,296 residents aged 65 or older, 28% of whom report a disability.

Santa Fe compared with Santa Fe County and New Mexico

Census figure	Santa Fe	Santa Fe County	New Mexico
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	27%	38%
Residents 65 or older	26%	28%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.5%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.7%	9.2%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	33%	30%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,313	$69,716	—

Older residents in towns around Santa Fe

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Agua Fria, NM	1.9 mi	334	39%
La Cienega, NM	9.3 mi	597	43%
Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM	9.7 mi	2,587	13%
White Rock, NM	16 mi	1,233	34%
La Mesilla, NM	20 mi	661	29%
Los Alamos, NM	24 mi	2,323	26%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Santa Fe

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Professional Home Health Care, Inc.	Santa Fe, NM	6.9 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	81 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	48 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(505) 345-3754
Presbyterian Home Healthcare Of Northern NM	Santa Fe, NM	6.9 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(505) 988-2211
Roadrunner Home Health LLC	Corrales, NM	47 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(505) 737-8213
Compassus Home Health Albuquerque NM	Albuquerque, NM	48 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(505) 881-0425
Osalta Home Health LLC	Albuquerque, NM	51 mi	3.5 of 5	—	(505) 717-1324
Klarus Home Care, LLC	Albuquerque, NM	48 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(505) 717-1624

Straight-line miles from the center of Santa Fe. 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 Santa Fe

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 22% of the $5,443 monthly median income of Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Santa Fe?

Medicare lists 12 certified agencies whose service area includes Santa Fe 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), Centerwell Home Health (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Santa Fe?

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 22% of the $5,443 monthly median income of Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe, NM