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

Local figures

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

10

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

$13.71

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

710

residents 65 or older (12% of Santa Teresa)

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Doña Ana County)

10 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Santa Teresa ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 8 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 Teresa has about 710 residents aged 65 or older, 25% of whom report a disability.

Santa Teresa compared with Doña Ana County and New Mexico

Census figure	Santa Teresa	Doña Ana County	New Mexico
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	34%	38%
Residents 65 or older	12%	17%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	15%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	73%	45%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,266	$51,131	—

Older residents in towns around Santa Teresa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Canutillo, TX	5.3 mi	649	59%
Sunland Park, NM	5.4 mi	1,866	33%
Vinton, TX	7.7 mi	355	41%
Westway, TX	8.4 mi	651	45%
Anthony, TX	9.1 mi	540	33%
Anthony, NM	11 mi	1,650	34%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Santa Teresa

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Matrix Home Care Services Of New Mexico, LLC	Las Cruces, NM	32 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(575) 525-8755
Ambercare Home Health	Las Cruces, NM	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(575) 652-5766
Home Kare Inc Of Dona Ana	Las Cruces, NM	29 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(575) 521-2663
Enhabit Home Health	Las Cruces, NM	31 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(575) 532-1358
Tender Care Home Health	Las Cruces, NM	31 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(575) 522-3076
Heritage Home Care - Las Cruces Inc.	Las Cruces, NM	31 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(575) 556-2103
Alto Mar New Mexico LLC	Santa Teresa, NM	2.3 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(575) 874-2211
Santa Fe Home Care Of New Mexico	Las Cruces, NM	32 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(575) 589-9000

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

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 44% of the $2,689 monthly median income of Santa Teresa 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 Teresa: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Santa Teresa?

Medicare lists 10 certified agencies whose service area includes Santa Teresa ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Matrix Home Care Services Of New Mexico, LLC (5 of 5), Ambercare Home Health (4.5 of 5), Home Kare Inc Of Dona Ana (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Santa Teresa?

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 44% of the $2,689 monthly median income of Santa Teresa 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 Teresa, NM