Mobility Assistance in Chaparral, NM

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Chaparral, NM: the local picture

31%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Doña Ana County)

216

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

13 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (El Paso)

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Doña Ana County)

About 752 Chaparral residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31%; 22% in Doña Ana County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

216 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Chaparral that list physical therapy include Matrix Home Care Services Of New Mexico, LLC and Enhabit Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Chaparral compared with Doña Ana County and New Mexico

Census figure	Chaparral	Doña Ana County	New Mexico
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	31%	22%	23%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	20%	6.9%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	34%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	25%	30%
Households with no vehicle	2.9%	6.1%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$21,683	$51,131	—

Older residents in towns around Chaparral

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Anthony, NM	11 mi	1,650	16%
Westway, TX	12 mi	651	41%
Anthony, TX	12 mi	540	23%
Vinton, TX	12 mi	355	30%
El Paso, TX	14 mi	97,265	27%
Fort Bliss, TX	14 mi	19	0.0%

Home health agencies serving Chaparral (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Matrix Home Care Services Of New Mexico, LLC	Las Cruces, NM	30 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(575) 525-8755
Enhabit Home Health	Las Cruces, NM	25 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(575) 532-1358
Tender Care Home Health	Las Cruces, NM	25 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(575) 522-3076
Home Kare Inc Of Dona Ana	Las Cruces, NM	27 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(575) 521-2663
Alto Mar New Mexico LLC	Santa Teresa, NM	22 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(575) 874-2211
Santa Fe Home Care Of New Mexico	Las Cruces, NM	30 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(575) 589-9000

Emergency hospitals near Chaparral

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
The Hospitals Of Providence Transmountain Campus	El Paso, TX	13 mi	2 of 5	(915) 877-8136
William Beaumont Amg (Ft Bliss)	El Paso, TX	16 mi	not rated	(915) 742-7777

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

What it covers

What a caregiver for mobility help can help with

Steadying walks inside and outside the home
Transfers: bed, chair, toilet, shower and car
Help with walkers, canes and wheelchairs
The home exercises a physical therapist set

Cost

What mobility assistance costs in Chaparral

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 66% of the $1,807 monthly median income of Chaparral 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 mobility help

Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults 65 and older, and over 14 million, or 1 in 4, older adults report falling every year (CDC).

Questions worth asking: Which transfers are you trained to do safely? Have you used a gait belt, walker or wheelchair with clients? What would you do if my parent started to fall? More in our mobility assistance guide.

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

Questions

Mobility Assistance in Chaparral: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Chaparral?

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 66% of the $1,807 monthly median income of Chaparral 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).

What does a caregiver do to help with mobility?

Walks beside the person, helps them stand and sit, transfers them to bed, chair, toilet, shower or car, and keeps walkways clear. They do not replace a physical therapist.

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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.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Chaparral, NM