In-Home Hospice Support in El Cerro Mission, NM
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Hospice Support in El Cerro Mission, NM: the local picture
Medicare lists 21 hospices whose service area includes El Cerro Mission ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Presbyterian Hospice Inpatient Unit in Albuquerque (24 mi) and Interim Healthcare in Albuquerque (24 mi).
170 El Cerro Mission residents 65 or older live alone (24% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.
El Cerro Mission compared with Valencia County and New Mexico
| Census figure | El Cerro Mission | Valencia County | New Mexico |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 0.2% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 24% | 25% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 61% | 43% | 38% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4% | 7.5% | 8.0% |
| Residents 65 or older | 14% | 19% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 24% | 14% | 13% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $42,024 | $50,919 | — |
Older residents in towns around El Cerro Mission
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Live alone (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Cerro, NM | 3.0 mi | 907 | 11% |
| Peralta, NM | 4.7 mi | 646 | 30% |
| Meadow Lake, NM | 4.8 mi | 473 | 55% |
| Bosque Farms, NM | 6.7 mi | 906 | 15% |
| Los Chaves, NM | 7.0 mi | 1,077 | 19% |
| Los Lunas, NM | 8.5 mi | 3,556 | 26% |
Hospices serving El Cerro Mission
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian Hospice Inpatient Unit | Albuquerque, NM | 24 mi | (505) 559-7062 |
| Interim Healthcare | Albuquerque, NM | 24 mi | (505) 910-4725 |
| Hospice Of New Mexico, LLC | Albuquerque, NM | 24 mi | (505) 872-2300 |
| Bosque Trails Hospice LLC | Albuquerque, NM | 24 mi | (505) 808-2870 |
| Advanced Home Health Of New Mexico | Albuquerque, NM | 25 mi | (505) 967-4274 |
| Legacy Hospice | Albuquerque, NM | 26 mi | (505) 338-3702 |
Straight-line miles from the center of El Cerro Mission. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What hospice support costs in El Cerro Mission
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 34% of the $3,502 monthly median income of El Cerro Mission 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.
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.
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Hospice Support in El Cerro Mission: common questions
How much does hospice support cost in El Cerro Mission?
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 34% of the $3,502 monthly median income of El Cerro Mission 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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