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

Local figures

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

19%

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

4.5%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.5% in Santa Fe County)

968

residents 65 or older (16% of Edgewood)

11

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

180 Edgewood residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 15% in Santa Fe County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

43 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (4.5%).

Medicare lists 11 home health agencies serving Edgewood ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Edgewood compared with Santa Fe County and New Mexico

Census figure	Edgewood	Santa Fe County	New Mexico
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	15%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.5%	6.5%	10%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.5%	4.7%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	16%	28%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	2.3%	4.2%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$72,045	$69,716	—

Older residents in towns around Edgewood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Sandia Heights, NM	15 mi	1,462	15%
Placitas, NM	18 mi	2,090	11%
Kirtland AFB, NM	20 mi	71	0.0%
Bernalillo, NM	23 mi	2,293	31%
North Valley, NM	23 mi	2,520	21%
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM	24 mi	1,340	12%

Home health agencies serving Edgewood

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Billet Home Health Inc-Albuquerque	Albuquerque, NM	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(833) 224-5538
Ambercare Home Health	Belen, NM	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(505) 861-0060
Compassus Home Health Albuquerque NM	Albuquerque, NM	20 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(505) 881-0425
Presbyterian Home Healthcare	Albuquerque, NM	20 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(505) 559-1000
Osalta Home Health LLC	Albuquerque, NM	20 mi	3.5 of 5	—	(505) 717-1324
Unmh Home Care	Albuquerque, NM	23 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(505) 272-2111

Nursing homes near Edgewood

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
La Vida Llena	Albuquerque, NM	17 mi	3 of 5	58	(505) 296-6700
Bear Canyon Rehabilitation Center	Albuquerque, NM	17 mi	3 of 5	178	(505) 292-3333
Canyon Transitional Rehabilitation Center, LLC	Albuquerque, NM	18 mi	5 of 5	74	(505) 298-1231

Straight-line miles from the center of Edgewood. 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 Edgewood

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 20% of the $6,004 monthly median income of Edgewood 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 Edgewood: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Edgewood?

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 20% of the $6,004 monthly median income of Edgewood 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 Edgewood, NM