Hospice Support in Zuni Pueblo, NM: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Zuni Pueblo, NM: the local picture

2

Medicare-certified hospices serve Zuni Pueblo ZIP codes

81

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

13%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (21% in McKinley County)

54%

of residents 65+ report a disability (51% in McKinley County)

Medicare lists 2 hospices whose service area includes Zuni Pueblo ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Luna Del Valle in Albuquerque (129 mi) and Compassus Hospice Albuquerque South in Albuquerque (129 mi).

111 Zuni Pueblo residents 65 or older live alone (13% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Zuni Pueblo compared with McKinley County and New Mexico

Census figure	Zuni Pueblo	McKinley County	New Mexico
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.3%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	21%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	54%	51%	38%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.1%	9.9%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	15%	14%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	25%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,991	$40,852	—

Older residents in towns around Zuni Pueblo

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Gallup, NM	31 mi	3,019	24%
Fort Defiance, AZ	48 mi	434	26%
St. Johns, AZ	49 mi	282	37%
Grants, NM	58 mi	1,390	31%
Crownpoint, NM	61 mi	306	25%

Hospices serving Zuni Pueblo

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Luna Del Valle	Albuquerque, NM	129 mi	(505) 365-0321
Compassus Hospice Albuquerque South	Albuquerque, NM	129 mi	(505) 881-5342

Straight-line miles from the center of Zuni Pueblo. 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 Zuni Pueblo

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 30% of the $3,916 monthly median income of Zuni Pueblo 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 Zuni Pueblo: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Zuni Pueblo?

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 30% of the $3,916 monthly median income of Zuni Pueblo 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).

More near Zuni Pueblo

More senior care near Zuni Pueblo

Hospice Support in nearby cities

Other care in Zuni Pueblo

More for Zuni Pueblo families

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 Zuni Pueblo, NM