Live-In Caregivers in University Park, NM: 24-Hour Home Care

Local figures

Live-In Caregivers in University Park, NM: the local picture

0

residents 85 or older (0.0% of all residents)

0.0%

of University Park homes have 3 or more bedrooms (69% in Doña Ana County)

$12.00

New Mexico minimum wage per hour

0

residents 65 or older (0.0% of University Park)

About 0 University Park residents are 85 or older. Live-in care is most often arranged for this age group, when help is needed through the day and someone should be close at night.

A live-in caregiver needs a private room. 0.0% of homes in University Park have three or more bedrooms (69% in Doña Ana County).

University Park compared with Doña Ana County and New Mexico

Census figure	University Park	Doña Ana County	New Mexico
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	0.0%	17%	19%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	22%	45%	31%

Older residents in towns around University Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Las Cruces, NM	4.3 mi	18,616	2,578
Vado, NM	12 mi	298	35
Anthony, NM	20 mi	1,650	143
Anthony, TX	22 mi	540	50
Vinton, TX	24 mi	355	7
Westway, TX	24 mi	651	21

Emergency hospitals near University Park

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Three Crosses Regional Hospital LLC	Las Cruces, NM	1.0 mi	3 of 5	(800) 421-8274
Memorial Medical Center	Las Cruces, NM	5.6 mi	2 of 5	(575) 522-8641
Mountain View Regional Medical Center	Las Cruces, NM	5.6 mi	2 of 5	(575) 556-7600

Straight-line miles from the center of University Park. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a live-in caregiver can help with

Help across the day: meals, housekeeping, personal care
Someone in the home overnight if help is needed
Medication reminders and appointment rides
Companionship and a steady routine

Cost

What live-in care costs in University Park

Live-in pay is often agreed by the day or week, but every hour worked counts toward minimum wage. At $13.71 an hour (the New Mexico median aide wage), a live-in caregiver paid for 50 hours a week costs about $2,971 a month. Round-the-clock shift care, 168 paid hours a week across two or three caregivers, comes to about $9,981 a month. Private rates are agreed with the caregiver, and overtime rules can add to both. 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 live-in caregiver

Put the arrangement in writing: hours on duty, sleep time, days off, the room and pay (federal rules: DOL Fact Sheet 79B).

Questions worth asking: Have you lived in with a client before, and for how long? What days off and sleep time do you need? How do you handle being woken at night? More in our live-in caregivers guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Live-In Caregivers in University Park: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to University Park?

Three Crosses Regional Hospital LLC in Las Cruces, about 1.0 mi in a straight line from the center of University Park (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (800) 421-8274. In an emergency, call 911.

How much does live-in care cost in University Park?

Live-in pay is often agreed by the day or week, but every hour worked counts toward minimum wage. At $13.71 an hour (the New Mexico median aide wage), a live-in caregiver paid for 50 hours a week costs about $2,971 a month. Round-the-clock shift care, 168 paid hours a week across two or three caregivers, comes to about $9,981 a month. Private rates are agreed with the caregiver, and overtime rules can add to both. New Mexico's minimum wage is $12.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Live-in or 24-hour care in University Park?

A live-in caregiver sleeps in the home and has protected sleep and break time. 24-hour care uses two or three caregivers in shifts so someone is always awake. Choose shifts if help is needed several times a night.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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.

Live-In Caregivers in University Park, NM