Hospice Support in Agua Fria, NM: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Agua Fria, NM: the local picture

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Agua Fria ZIP codes

35

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

61%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (32% in Santa Fe County)

39%

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

Medicare lists 13 hospices whose service area includes Agua Fria ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Enchanted Sky Hospice LLC in Santa Fe (8.6 mi) and Compassus- Santa Fe in Santa Fe (8.6 mi).

205 Agua Fria residents 65 or older live alone (61% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Agua Fria compared with Santa Fe County and New Mexico

Census figure	Agua Fria	Santa Fe County	New Mexico
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	2.5%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	61%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	27%	38%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.9%	4.7%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	12%	28%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	9.2%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,885	$69,716	—

Older residents in towns around Agua Fria

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Santa Fe, NM	1.9 mi	23,296	39%
La Cienega, NM	7.9 mi	597	17%
Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM	10 mi	2,587	22%
White Rock, NM	15 mi	1,233	17%
La Mesilla, NM	20 mi	661	23%
Los Alamos, NM	22 mi	2,323	23%

Hospices serving Agua Fria

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Enchanted Sky Hospice LLC	Santa Fe, NM	8.6 mi	(505) 982-0209
Compassus- Santa Fe	Santa Fe, NM	8.6 mi	(505) 983-9212
Presbyterian Hospice Of Northern NM	Santa Fe, NM	8.6 mi	(505) 988-2211
Del Corazon Hospice LLC	Santa Fe, NM	8.6 mi	(505) 988-2049
Roadrunner Healthcare	Albuquerque, NM	44 mi	(505) 321-4819
Ambercare Hospice Inc	Albuquerque, NM	47 mi	(505) 244-0046

Straight-line miles from the center of Agua Fria. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for hospice support can help with

Comfort, company and a calm presence
Gentle personal care and repositioning
Small meals and fluids as the person wants
Telling the hospice nurse about changes

Cost

What hospice support costs in Agua Fria

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 43% of the $2,740 monthly median income of Agua Fria 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 caregiver for hospice support

Under Medicare, hospice is for someone whose doctors certify a life expectancy of six months or less and who chooses comfort care instead of treatment to cure the illness. Medicare does not cover room and board for hospice care at home (Medicare.gov).

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone at the end of life? How do you work with a hospice nurse? Can you sit overnight in the last days if needed? More in our hospice support guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Hospice Support in Agua Fria: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Agua Fria?

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 43% of the $2,740 monthly median income of Agua Fria 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).

Who qualifies for hospice under Medicare?

Someone whose hospice doctor (and regular doctor, if they have one) certifies a life expectancy of six months or less, and who accepts comfort care instead of curative treatment (Medicare.gov).

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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