Hospice Support in Artesia, NM: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Artesia, NM: the local picture

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Artesia ZIP codes

135

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

39%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (34% in Eddy County)

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Eddy County)

Medicare lists 7 hospices whose service area includes Artesia ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Enhabit Hospice in Carlsbad (32 mi) and Tlc Home Health Care, LLC in Carlsbad (32 mi).

449 Artesia residents 65 or older live alone (39% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Artesia compared with Eddy County and New Mexico

Census figure	Artesia	Eddy County	New Mexico
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.3%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	34%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	43%	38%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.9%	4.9%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	9.6%	15%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	18%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,290	$43,134	—

Older residents in towns around Artesia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Carlsbad, NM	33 mi	5,058	39%
Roswell, NM	37 mi	7,626	39%
Lovington, NM	63 mi	973	30%

Hospices serving Artesia

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Enhabit Hospice	Carlsbad, NM	32 mi	(575) 236-4844
Tlc Home Health Care, LLC	Carlsbad, NM	32 mi	(575) 885-9199
Lakeview Christian Hospice	Carlsbad, NM	32 mi	(575) 887-0933
Family Hospice Ltd Dba Gentiva	Hobbs, NM	75 mi	(575) 392-2060
Enhabit Hospice	Ruidoso, NM	79 mi	(575) 315-0592
Excelacare Hospice	Clovis, NM	128 mi	(575) 763-9728

Straight-line miles from the center of Artesia. 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 Artesia

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 39% of the $3,024 monthly median income of Artesia 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 Artesia: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Artesia?

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 39% of the $3,024 monthly median income of Artesia 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; 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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