Mobility Assistance in Santa Fe, NM

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Santa Fe, NM: the local picture

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in Santa Fe County)

2,346

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

1.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Santa Fe)

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Santa Fe County)

About 3,600 Santa Fe residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 15% in Santa Fe County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

2,346 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Santa Fe that list physical therapy include Professional Home Health Care, Inc. and Ambercare Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Santa Fe compared with Santa Fe County and New Mexico

Census figure	Santa Fe	Santa Fe County	New Mexico
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	15%	23%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.5%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.3%	4.7%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	27%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	4.5%	4.2%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,313	$69,716	—

Older residents in towns around Santa Fe

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Agua Fria, NM	1.9 mi	334	14%
La Cienega, NM	9.3 mi	597	23%
Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM	9.7 mi	2,587	4.0%
White Rock, NM	16 mi	1,233	20%
La Mesilla, NM	20 mi	661	18%
Los Alamos, NM	24 mi	2,323	17%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Professional Home Health Care, Inc.	Santa Fe, NM	6.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(505) 982-8581
Ambercare Home Health	Belen, NM	81 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(505) 861-0060
Centerwell Home Health	Albuquerque, NM	48 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(505) 345-3754
Presbyterian Home Healthcare Of Northern NM	Santa Fe, NM	6.9 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(505) 988-2211
Roadrunner Home Health LLC	Corrales, NM	47 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(505) 737-8213
Compassus Home Health Albuquerque NM	Albuquerque, NM	48 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(505) 881-0425

Emergency hospitals near Santa Fe

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center	Santa Fe, NM	1.9 mi	5 of 5	(505) 772-6216
Christus St Vincent Regional Medical Center	Santa Fe, NM	6.9 mi	4 of 5	(505) 983-3361

Straight-line miles from the center of Santa Fe. 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 Santa Fe

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 22% of the $5,443 monthly median income of Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Santa Fe?

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 22% of the $5,443 monthly median income of Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe, NM