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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Silver City, NM: the local picture

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Grant County)

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (14% in Grant County)

2,473

residents 65 or older (26% of Silver City)

3

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

588 Silver City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 23% in Grant County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

418 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (17%).

Medicare lists 3 home health agencies serving Silver City ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Silver City compared with Grant County and New Mexico

Census figure	Silver City	Grant County	New Mexico
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	23%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	17%	14%	10%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	9.8%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	26%	30%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.0%	3.2%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,118	$45,609	—

Older residents in towns around Silver City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Deming, NM	47 mi	3,149	31%
Clifton, AZ	61 mi	133	0.0%
Truth or Consequences, NM	66 mi	1,560	21%

Home health agencies serving Silver City

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Horizon Home Health, Inc.	Silver City, NM	0.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(575) 388-1801
Amercare Home Health Care Corporation	Silver City, NM	0.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(575) 388-0222
Alto Mar New Mexico LLC	Santa Teresa, NM	113 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(575) 874-2211

Nursing homes near Silver City

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Silver City Care Center	Silver City, NM	1.5 mi	2 of 5	100	(575) 388-3127
Fort Bayard Medical Center	Santa Clara, NM	6.9 mi	3 of 5	200	(575) 537-8604

Straight-line miles from the center of Silver City. 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 Silver City

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 32% of the $3,677 monthly median income of Silver City 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 Silver City: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Silver City?

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 32% of the $3,677 monthly median income of Silver City 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 Silver City, NM