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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Holloman AFB, NM: the local picture

67%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26% in Otero County)

0.0%

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

43

residents 65 or older (1.0% of Holloman AFB)

2

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

29 Holloman AFB residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (67%; 26% in Otero County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

0 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (0.0%).

Medicare lists 2 home health agencies serving Holloman AFB ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Holloman AFB compared with Otero County and New Mexico

Census figure	Holloman AFB	Otero County	New Mexico
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	67%	26%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	0.0%	13%	10%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.0%	11%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	1.0%	18%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	0.0%	27%	30%
Households with no vehicle	0.5%	5.0%	5.6%

Older residents in towns around Holloman AFB

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Alamogordo, NM	8.1 mi	5,992	28%
Tularosa, NM	16 mi	324	31%
Ruidoso, NM	43 mi	2,216	21%
Ruidoso Downs, NM	44 mi	662	24%
Las Cruces, NM	54 mi	18,616	24%
University Park, NM	55 mi	0	—

Home health agencies serving Holloman AFB

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ambercare Home Health	Las Cruces, NM	49 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(575) 652-5766
Enhabit Home Health	Ruidoso, NM	43 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(575) 258-0028

Nursing homes near Holloman AFB

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Casa Arena Healthcare LLC	Alamogordo, NM	9.6 mi	1 of 5	117	(575) 434-4510
Betty Dare Wellness & Rehabilitation LLC	Alamogordo, NM	10 mi	2 of 5	90	(575) 286-4457

Straight-line miles from the center of Holloman AFB. 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 Holloman AFB

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. 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 Holloman AFB: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Holloman AFB?

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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Holloman AFB, NM