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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Socorro, NM: the local picture

50%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (48% in Socorro County)

36%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (25% in Socorro County)

1,506

residents 65 or older (18% of Socorro)

2

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

728 Socorro residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (50%; 48% in Socorro County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

530 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (36%).

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

Socorro compared with Socorro County and New Mexico

Census figure	Socorro	Socorro County	New Mexico
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	50%	48%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	36%	25%	10%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	37%	28%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	18%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	31%	30%
Households with no vehicle	13%	6.7%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,875	$31,835	—

Older residents in towns around Socorro

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Rio Communities, NM	42 mi	1,105	33%
Los Chaves, NM	48 mi	1,077	33%
Belen, NM	50 mi	1,261	38%
El Cerro Mission, NM	52 mi	722	47%
El Cerro, NM	52 mi	907	12%
Los Lunas, NM	52 mi	3,556	23%

Home health agencies serving Socorro

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ambercare Home Health	Belen, NM	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(505) 861-0060
Socorro General Hospital Home Health Care	Socorro, NM	1.0 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(575) 835-8343

Nursing homes near Socorro

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Socorro Wellness & Rehabilitation	Socorro, NM	0.4 mi	4 of 5	66	(575) 835-2724

Straight-line miles from the center of Socorro. 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 Socorro

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 39% of the $3,073 monthly median income of Socorro 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 Socorro: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Socorro?

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 39% of the $3,073 monthly median income of Socorro 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 Socorro, NM