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

Local figures

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

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Doña Ana County)

8.2%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.1% in Doña Ana County)

710

residents 65 or older (12% of Santa Teresa)

10

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

92 Santa Teresa residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13%; 22% in Doña Ana County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

58 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.2%).

Medicare lists 10 home health agencies serving Santa Teresa ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Santa Teresa compared with Doña Ana County and New Mexico

Census figure	Santa Teresa	Doña Ana County	New Mexico
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	13%	22%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.2%	8.1%	10%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.6%	6.9%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	12%	17%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	25%	30%
Households with no vehicle	1.7%	6.1%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,266	$51,131	—

Older residents in towns around Santa Teresa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Canutillo, TX	5.3 mi	649	29%
Sunland Park, NM	5.4 mi	1,866	23%
Vinton, TX	7.7 mi	355	30%
Westway, TX	8.4 mi	651	41%
Anthony, TX	9.1 mi	540	23%
Anthony, NM	11 mi	1,650	16%

Home health agencies serving Santa Teresa

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Matrix Home Care Services Of New Mexico, LLC	Las Cruces, NM	32 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(575) 525-8755
Ambercare Home Health	Las Cruces, NM	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(575) 652-5766
Home Kare Inc Of Dona Ana	Las Cruces, NM	29 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(575) 521-2663
Enhabit Home Health	Las Cruces, NM	31 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(575) 532-1358
Tender Care Home Health	Las Cruces, NM	31 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(575) 522-3076
Heritage Home Care - Las Cruces Inc.	Las Cruces, NM	31 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(575) 556-2103

Nursing homes near Santa Teresa

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Avir At El Paso	El Paso, TX	6.2 mi	2 of 5	124	(915) 842-8700
The Bartlett Skilled Nursing And Assisted Living	El Paso, TX	6.4 mi	2 of 5	58	(915) 584-8438
White Acres Wellness & Rehabilitation	El Paso, TX	6.9 mi	2 of 5	74	(915) 581-4683

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

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 44% of the $2,689 monthly median income of Santa Teresa 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 Teresa: common questions

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

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 44% of the $2,689 monthly median income of Santa Teresa 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 Teresa, NM