Mobility Assistance in Silver City, NM

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Silver City, NM: the local picture

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Grant County)

325

residents 85 or older (3.4% of all residents)

0.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Silver City)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in Grant County)

About 588 Silver City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 23% in Grant County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Silver City that list physical therapy include Horizon Home Health, Inc. and Amercare Home Health Care Corporation; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Silver City compared with Grant County and New Mexico

Census figure	Silver City	Grant County	New Mexico
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	23%	23%
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	2.9%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	9.8%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	42%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.0%	3.2%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,118	$45,609	—

Older residents in towns around Silver City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Deming, NM	47 mi	3,149	31%
Clifton, AZ	61 mi	133	0.0%
Truth or Consequences, NM	66 mi	1,560	21%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Horizon Home Health, Inc.	Silver City, NM	0.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(575) 388-1801
Amercare Home Health Care Corporation	Silver City, NM	0.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(575) 388-0222
Alto Mar New Mexico LLC	Santa Teresa, NM	113 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(575) 874-2211

Emergency hospitals near Silver City

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Gila Regional Medical Center	Silver City, NM	0.9 mi	2 of 5	(575) 538-4100

Straight-line miles from the center of Silver City. 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 Silver City

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 32% of the $3,677 monthly median income of Silver City 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 Silver City: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Silver City?

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 32% of the $3,677 monthly median income of Silver City 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.

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