Mobility Assistance in Santa Teresa, NM

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Santa Teresa, NM: the local picture

13%

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

117

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

7.8 mi

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

25%

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

About 92 Santa Teresa residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13%; 22% in Doña Ana County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Santa Teresa compared with Doña Ana County and New Mexico

Census figure	Santa Teresa	Doña Ana County	New Mexico
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	13%	22%	23%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.6%	6.9%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	34%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	25%	30%
Households with no vehicle	1.7%	6.1%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,266	$51,131	—

Older residents in towns around Santa Teresa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Canutillo, TX	5.3 mi	649	29%
Sunland Park, NM	5.4 mi	1,866	23%
Vinton, TX	7.7 mi	355	30%
Westway, TX	8.4 mi	651	41%
Anthony, TX	9.1 mi	540	23%
Anthony, NM	11 mi	1,650	16%

Home health agencies serving Santa Teresa (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	32 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(575) 525-8755
Ambercare Home Health	Las Cruces, NM	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(575) 652-5766
Home Kare Inc Of Dona Ana	Las Cruces, NM	29 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(575) 521-2663
Enhabit Home Health	Las Cruces, NM	31 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	31 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(575) 522-3076
Heritage Home Care - Las Cruces Inc.	Las Cruces, NM	31 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(575) 556-2103

Emergency hospitals near Santa Teresa

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
The Hospitals Of Providence Transmountain Campus	El Paso, TX	7.8 mi	2 of 5	(915) 877-8136
The Hospitals Of Providence - Memorial Campus	El Paso, TX	13 mi	2 of 5	(915) 577-6011

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

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 44% of the $2,689 monthly median income of Santa Teresa 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 Teresa: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Santa Teresa?

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 44% of the $2,689 monthly median income of Santa Teresa 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 Teresa, NM