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

Local figures

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

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in San Juan County)

9.4%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (13% in San Juan County)

7,670

residents 65 or older (17% of Farmington)

5

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

1,385 Farmington residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 24% in San Juan County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

699 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.4%).

Medicare lists 5 home health agencies serving Farmington ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Farmington compared with San Juan County and New Mexico

Census figure	Farmington	San Juan County	New Mexico
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	24%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.4%	13%	10%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.6%	6.7%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	17%	17%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	22%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.7%	6.7%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,560	$47,175	—

Older residents in towns around Farmington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Crouch Mesa, NM	5.3 mi	424	16%
Flora Vista, NM	6.0 mi	401	31%
Lee Acres, NM	7.4 mi	960	29%
Bloomfield, NM	11 mi	1,140	40%
Aztec, NM	12 mi	1,000	21%
Shiprock, NM	29 mi	914	37%

Home health agencies serving Farmington

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Basin Home Health Inc	Farmington, NM	0.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(505) 325-8231
Ricelands Home Health Care And Hospice, LLC	Rio Rancho, NM	134 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(423) 717-8266
Southwestern Home Health Care, Inc.	Farmington, NM	0.9 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(505) 326-6024
Guardian Angel Home Health, Inc	Farmington, NM	2.1 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(505) 564-9002
Radiant Home Healthcare	Gallup, NM	92 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(505) 722-9951

Nursing homes near Farmington

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cedar Ridge Inn	Farmington, NM	1.6 mi	5 of 5	101	(505) 598-6000
San Juan Care Center	Farmington, NM	3.0 mi	5 of 5	93	(505) 325-2910
Farmington Wellness & Rehabilitation	Farmington, NM	3.0 mi	5 of 5	61	(505) 675-4545

Straight-line miles from the center of Farmington. 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 Farmington

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 $4,630 monthly median income of Farmington 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 Farmington: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Farmington?

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 $4,630 monthly median income of Farmington 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 Farmington, NM