Mobility Assistance in Lovington, NM

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Lovington, NM: the local picture

42%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26% in Lea County)

166

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

0.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Lovington)

55%

of residents 65+ report a disability (44% in Lea County)

About 392 Lovington residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (42%; 26% in Lea County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Lovington that list physical therapy include Excelacare Home Health and Elite Home Health, LLC; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Lovington compared with Lea County and New Mexico

Census figure	Lovington	Lea County	New Mexico
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	42%	26%	23%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.5%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.7%	9.6%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	55%	44%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	3.1%	4.3%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,327	$35,679	—

Older residents in towns around Lovington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
North Hobbs, NM	18 mi	665	17%
Hobbs, NM	18 mi	4,786	24%
Denver City, TX	30 mi	574	8.0%
Eunice, NM	37 mi	385	46%
Seminole, TX	43 mi	1,047	28%
Seagraves, TX	45 mi	315	24%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Excelacare Home Health	Hobbs, NM	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(575) 391-0121
Elite Home Health, LLC	Hobbs, NM	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(575) 393-9281
Enhabit Home Health	Carlsbad, NM	64 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(575) 887-6050
Star Care Home Health	Hobbs, NM	20 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(575) 393-7007
Del & Associates Nursing Service	Hobbs, NM	20 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(575) 393-7355

Emergency hospitals near Lovington

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Nor-Lea Hospital District	Lovington, NM	0.5 mi	not rated	(575) 396-6611
Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital	Hobbs, NM	20 mi	3 of 5	(575) 492-5000

Straight-line miles from the center of Lovington. 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 Lovington

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 42% of the $2,861 monthly median income of Lovington 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 Lovington: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Lovington?

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 42% of the $2,861 monthly median income of Lovington 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 Lovington, NM