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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Santa Fe, NM: the local picture

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in Santa Fe County)

7.3%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.5% in Santa Fe County)

23,296

residents 65 or older (26% of Santa Fe)

12

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

3,600 Santa Fe residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 15% in Santa Fe County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

1,697 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.3%).

Medicare lists 12 home health agencies serving Santa Fe ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Santa Fe compared with Santa Fe County and New Mexico

Census figure	Santa Fe	Santa Fe County	New Mexico
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	15%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.3%	6.5%	10%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.3%	4.7%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	26%	28%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	4.5%	4.2%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,313	$69,716	—

Older residents in towns around Santa Fe

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Agua Fria, NM	1.9 mi	334	14%
La Cienega, NM	9.3 mi	597	23%
Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM	9.7 mi	2,587	4.0%
White Rock, NM	16 mi	1,233	20%
La Mesilla, NM	20 mi	661	18%
Los Alamos, NM	24 mi	2,323	17%

Home health agencies serving Santa Fe

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Professional Home Health Care, Inc.	Santa Fe, NM	6.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(505) 982-8581
Ambercare Home Health	Belen, NM	81 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(505) 861-0060
Centerwell Home Health	Albuquerque, NM	48 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(505) 345-3754
Presbyterian Home Healthcare Of Northern NM	Santa Fe, NM	6.9 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(505) 988-2211
Roadrunner Home Health LLC	Corrales, NM	47 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(505) 737-8213
Compassus Home Health Albuquerque NM	Albuquerque, NM	48 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(505) 881-0425

Nursing homes near Santa Fe

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Santa Fe Care Center	Santa Fe, NM	1.8 mi	1 of 5	120	(505) 982-2574
Casa Real	Santa Fe, NM	1.8 mi	not rated	118	(505) 984-8313
Los Alamos Wellness & Rehabilitation	Los Alamos, NM	23 mi	2 of 5	64	(505) 662-4300

Straight-line miles from the center of Santa Fe. 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 Santa Fe

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 22% of the $5,443 monthly median income of Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Santa Fe?

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 22% of the $5,443 monthly median income of Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe, NM