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

Local figures

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

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31% in McKinley County)

10%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (17% in McKinley County)

3,019

residents 65 or older (14% of Gallup)

4

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

641 Gallup residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 31% in McKinley County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

294 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (10%).

Medicare lists 4 home health agencies serving Gallup ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Gallup compared with McKinley County and New Mexico

Census figure	Gallup	McKinley County	New Mexico
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	31%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	10%	17%	10%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.5%	9.9%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	14%	14%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	21%	30%
Households with no vehicle	8.7%	11%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,111	$40,852	—

Older residents in towns around Gallup

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Fort Defiance, AZ	24 mi	434	18%
Zuni Pueblo, NM	31 mi	878	29%
Crownpoint, NM	36 mi	306	29%
Grants, NM	57 mi	1,390	23%
Chinle, AZ	64 mi	472	21%

Home health agencies serving Gallup

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ricelands Home Health Care And Hospice, LLC	Rio Rancho, NM	118 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(423) 717-8266
La Vita Bella Home Health, LLC	Rio Rancho, NM	118 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(505) 814-5386
Radiant Home Healthcare	Gallup, NM	0.5 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(505) 722-9951
Zuni Home Health Care Agency, Inc.	Zuni, NM	31 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(505) 782-5544

Nursing homes near Gallup

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Gallup Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC	Gallup, NM	0.9 mi	5 of 5	62	(505) 863-9551
Red Rocks Care Center	Gallup, NM	4.3 mi	4 of 5	102	(505) 722-2261

Straight-line miles from the center of Gallup. 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 Gallup

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 34% of the $3,509 monthly median income of Gallup 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 Gallup: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Gallup?

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 34% of the $3,509 monthly median income of Gallup 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 Gallup, NM