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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in El Cerro, NM: the local picture

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27% in Valencia County)

40%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (10% in Valencia County)

907

residents 65 or older (31% of El Cerro)

19

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

106 El Cerro residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (12%; 27% in Valencia County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

366 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (40%).

Medicare lists 19 home health agencies serving El Cerro ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

El Cerro compared with Valencia County and New Mexico

Census figure	El Cerro	Valencia County	New Mexico
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	12%	27%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	40%	10%	10%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.7%	7.5%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	31%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	11%	25%	30%
Households with no vehicle	2.5%	3.0%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,977	$50,919	—

Older residents in towns around El Cerro

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
El Cerro Mission, NM	3.0 mi	722	47%
Peralta, NM	3.4 mi	646	16%
Los Chaves, NM	4.9 mi	1,077	33%
Bosque Farms, NM	5.1 mi	906	27%
Los Lunas, NM	5.5 mi	3,556	23%
Belen, NM	6.5 mi	1,261	38%

Home health agencies serving El Cerro

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ambercare Home Health	Belen, NM	8.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(505) 861-0060
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
Enhabit Home Health	Albuquerque, NM	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(505) 563-4005
Luna Vista Home Healthcare, LLC	Albuquerque, NM	25 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	27 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(505) 345-3754
Sierra Home Care	Las Cruces, NM	172 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(575) 219-6055

Nursing homes near El Cerro

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Belen Meadows Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Belen, NM	10 mi	2 of 5	120	(505) 864-1600
Las Estancias By Pure Health	Albuquerque, NM	17 mi	5 of 5	120	(505) 632-3018
South Valley Care Center LLC	Albuquerque, NM	19 mi	5 of 5	58	(505) 877-2200

Straight-line miles from the center of El Cerro. 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 El Cerro

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 $4,498 monthly median income of El Cerro 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 El Cerro: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in El Cerro?

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 $4,498 monthly median income of El Cerro 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 El Cerro, NM