In-Home Hospice Support in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM

Local figures

Hospice Support in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM: the local picture

28

Medicare-certified hospices serve Los Ranchos de Albuquerque ZIP codes

126

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

28%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (33% in Bernalillo County)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Bernalillo County)

Medicare lists 28 hospices whose service area includes Los Ranchos de Albuquerque ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Advanced Home Health Of New Mexico in Albuquerque (1.9 mi) and Billet Hospice Inc - Albuquerque in Albuquerque (1.9 mi).

378 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque residents 65 or older live alone (28% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Los Ranchos de Albuquerque compared with Bernalillo County and New Mexico

Census figure	Los Ranchos de Albuquerque	Bernalillo County	New Mexico
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.1%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	36%	38%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.1%	8.0%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	23%	18%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	12%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,614	$56,582	—

Older residents in towns around Los Ranchos de Albuquerque

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
North Valley, NM	1.5 mi	2,520	24%
Albuquerque, NM	4.0 mi	99,291	36%
Paradise Hills, NM	4.1 mi	1,294	20%
Corrales, NM	5.5 mi	3,209	18%
Sandia Heights, NM	8.9 mi	1,462	16%
Rio Rancho, NM	9.0 mi	19,109	23%

Hospices serving Los Ranchos de Albuquerque

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Advanced Home Health Of New Mexico	Albuquerque, NM	1.9 mi	(505) 967-4274
Billet Hospice Inc - Albuquerque	Albuquerque, NM	1.9 mi	(833) 224-5538
Ambercare Hospice Inc	Albuquerque, NM	2.7 mi	(505) 244-0046
Advantage Hospice Dba Corus Hospice	Albuquerque, NM	2.7 mi	(505) 828-0232
High Desert Hospice	Albuquerque, NM	2.7 mi	(505) 585-2603
Nevaeh Hospice Inc	Albuquerque, NM	2.7 mi	(505) 293-5858

Straight-line miles from the center of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. 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 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque

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 25% of the $4,801 monthly median income of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque 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 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque?

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 25% of the $4,801 monthly median income of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque 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.