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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Los Alamos, NM: the local picture

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Los Alamos County)

5.9%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.5% in Los Alamos County)

2,323

residents 65 or older (17% of Los Alamos)

4

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

388 Los Alamos residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 18% in Los Alamos County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

135 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.9%).

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

Los Alamos compared with Los Alamos County and New Mexico

Census figure	Los Alamos	Los Alamos County	New Mexico
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	18%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.9%	5.5%	10%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.7%	4.5%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	17%	18%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	21%	30%
Households with no vehicle	2.8%	2.2%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$140,750	$137,143	—

Older residents in towns around Los Alamos

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
White Rock, NM	7.5 mi	1,233	20%
La Mesilla, NM	13 mi	661	18%
Española, NM	14 mi	1,894	30%
Agua Fria, NM	22 mi	334	14%
Santa Fe, NM	24 mi	23,296	16%
La Cienega, NM	24 mi	597	23%

Home health agencies serving Los Alamos

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ambercare Home Health	Belen, NM	89 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(505) 861-0060
Presbyterian Home Healthcare Of Northern NM	Santa Fe, NM	30 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(505) 988-2211
Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service, Inc.	Los Alamos, NM	2.3 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(505) 662-2525
La Vita Bella Home Health, LLC	Rio Rancho, NM	50 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(505) 814-5386

Nursing homes near Los Alamos

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Los Alamos Wellness & Rehabilitation	Los Alamos, NM	0.8 mi	2 of 5	64	(505) 662-4300
Casa Real	Santa Fe, NM	25 mi	not rated	118	(505) 984-8313

Straight-line miles from the center of Los Alamos. 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 Los Alamos

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 10% of the $11,729 monthly median income of Los Alamos 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 Los Alamos: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Los Alamos?

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 10% of the $11,729 monthly median income of Los Alamos 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 Los Alamos, NM