Personal Care in Agua Fria, NM: Help With Bathing & Dressing

Local figures

Personal Care in Agua Fria, NM: the local picture

6.9%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.7% in Santa Fe County)

14%

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

35

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

11

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

About 23 Agua Fria residents aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.9%; 4.7% in Santa Fe County). The Census Bureau calls this a self-care difficulty, and it is what personal care is for.

48 have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14%), so many personal care visits also mean help getting to the bathroom or shower safely.

35 of the 334 older residents are 85 or older; needs for hands-on help rise with age.

Agua Fria compared with Santa Fe County and New Mexico

Census figure	Agua Fria	Santa Fe County	New Mexico
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.9%	4.7%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	15%	23%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	2.5%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	27%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	61%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	9.2%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,885	$69,716	—

Older residents in towns around Agua Fria

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Santa Fe, NM	1.9 mi	23,296	4.3%
La Cienega, NM	7.9 mi	597	0.0%
Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM	10 mi	2,587	0.9%
White Rock, NM	15 mi	1,233	4.1%
La Mesilla, NM	20 mi	661	7.9%
Los Alamos, NM	22 mi	2,323	4.7%

Home health agencies with aides serving Agua Fria

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Professional Home Health Care, Inc.	Santa Fe, NM	8.6 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	80 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	8.6 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	45 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(505) 737-8213
Klarus Home Care, LLC	Albuquerque, NM	47 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(505) 717-1624

Straight-line miles from the center of Agua Fria. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a personal care aide can help with

Bathing or showering, with a shower chair if needed
Dressing and undressing
Toileting and incontinence care
Grooming: hair, shaving and oral care

Cost

What personal care costs in Agua Fria

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 43% of the $2,740 monthly median income of Agua Fria 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 personal care aide

The Census Bureau asks whether a person has difficulty dressing or bathing, which it calls a self-care difficulty; it is the clearest sign that someone needs personal care. Medicare does not pay for personal care when it is the only care needed (Medicare.gov), but many state Medicaid programs do for people who qualify.

Questions worth asking: How do you protect a client’s dignity during bathing and toileting? Are you trained in safe transfers? Can you keep the same morning or evening hours each day? More in our personal care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Personal Care in Agua Fria: common questions

How much does personal care cost in Agua Fria?

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 43% of the $2,740 monthly median income of Agua Fria 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 is the difference between personal care and companion care?

Companion care is company and help around the house. Personal care is hands-on help with the body: bathing, dressing, toileting and grooming. Many caregivers offer both; say in your posting which you need.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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.

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