Hospice Support in South Valley, NM: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in South Valley, NM: the local picture

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Medicare-certified hospices serve South Valley ZIP codes

601

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

24%

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

45%

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

Medicare lists 1 hospice whose service area includes South Valley ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Presbyterian Hospice Inpatient Unit in Albuquerque (9.2 mi).

1,684 South Valley 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.

South Valley compared with Bernalillo County and New Mexico

Census figure	South Valley	Bernalillo County	New Mexico
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	2.1%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	36%	38%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	8.0%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	19%	18%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	12%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,500	$56,582	—

Older residents in towns around South Valley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Albuquerque, NM	6.9 mi	99,291	36%
Kirtland AFB, NM	7.4 mi	71	49%
Bosque Farms, NM	11 mi	906	15%
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM	11 mi	1,340	28%
North Valley, NM	12 mi	2,520	24%
Peralta, NM	12 mi	646	30%

Hospices serving South Valley

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Presbyterian Hospice Inpatient Unit	Albuquerque, NM	9.2 mi	(505) 559-7062

Straight-line miles from the center of South Valley. 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 South Valley

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 32% of the $3,708 monthly median income of South Valley 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 South Valley: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in South Valley?

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 32% of the $3,708 monthly median income of South Valley 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.

In-Home Hospice Support in South Valley, NM