Parkinson's Care in Albuquerque, NM: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Albuquerque, NM: the local picture

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs

9.5%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding

99,291

residents 65 or older (18% of Albuquerque)

26

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Albuquerque ZIP codes in their service area

22,544 Albuquerque residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

9,285 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.5%).

Medicare lists 26 home health agencies serving Albuquerque ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Albuquerque compared with New Mexico

Census figure	Albuquerque	New Mexico
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.5%	10%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.9%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	18%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.0%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,811	—

Older residents in towns around Albuquerque

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM	4.0 mi	1,340	12%
North Valley, NM	4.9 mi	2,520	21%
Kirtland AFB, NM	6.2 mi	71	0.0%
South Valley, NM	6.9 mi	7,121	27%
Paradise Hills, NM	7.2 mi	1,294	18%
Corrales, NM	9.4 mi	3,209	15%

Home health agencies serving Albuquerque

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Billet Home Health Inc-Albuquerque	Albuquerque, NM	4.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(833) 224-5538
Enhabit Home Health	Albuquerque, NM	5.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(505) 563-4005
Ambercare Home Health	Belen, NM	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(505) 861-0060
Luna Vista Home Healthcare, LLC	Albuquerque, NM	4.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(505) 440-8316
Centerwell Home Health	Albuquerque, NM	5.4 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(505) 345-3754
Sierra Home Care	Las Cruces, NM	195 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(575) 219-6055

Nursing homes near Albuquerque

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Odelia Healthcare	Albuquerque, NM	1.0 mi	4 of 5	119	(505) 243-2257
Advanced Health Care Of Albuquerque	Albuquerque, NM	2.1 mi	5 of 5	47	(505) 967-4200
Spanish Trails Wellness & Rehabilitation	Albuquerque, NM	3.1 mi	3 of 5	134	(505) 600-4800

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

What it covers

What a caregiver experienced with Parkinson’s can help with

Medication reminders on the schedule the doctor set
Help walking, turning and getting up safely
Dressing and buttons when hands are stiff or shaky
Meals prepared the way the care team advises

Cost

What Parkinson’s care costs in Albuquerque

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 26% of the $4,651 monthly median income of Albuquerque 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 experienced with Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s disease affects more than 1.1 million people in the U.S., and nearly 90,000 are diagnosed each year, according to the Parkinson’s Foundation. Its Helpline, 1-800-473-4636, answers questions from people with Parkinson’s and their families.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone with Parkinson’s? What helped most? How do you keep medication reminders exactly on time? How do you help someone who freezes while walking? More in our parkinson’s care guide.

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

Questions

Parkinson’s Care in Albuquerque: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Albuquerque?

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 26% of the $4,651 monthly median income of Albuquerque 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 should a Parkinson’s caregiver know?

Look for someone who has helped people with stiffness, slowness or tremor, keeps a strict routine, and knows safe transfers. Ask for a reference from a family of someone with Parkinson’s.

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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.

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Albuquerque, NM