Personal Care in Hobbs, NM: Help With Bathing & Dressing

Local figures

Personal Care in Hobbs, NM: the local picture

11%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (9.6% in Lea County)

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26% in Lea County)

665

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

6

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

About 492 Hobbs residents aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (11%; 9.6% in Lea County). The Census Bureau calls this a self-care difficulty, and it is what personal care is for.

1,122 have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%), so many personal care visits also mean help getting to the bathroom or shower safely.

665 of the 4,786 older residents are 85 or older; needs for hands-on help rise with age.

Hobbs compared with Lea County and New Mexico

Census figure	Hobbs	Lea County	New Mexico
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	9.6%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	26%	23%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.5%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	44%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	24%	21%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,955	$35,679	—

Older residents in towns around Hobbs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
North Hobbs, NM	3.7 mi	665	3.9%
Lovington, NM	18 mi	973	8.7%
Eunice, NM	20 mi	385	32%
Denver City, TX	25 mi	574	1.7%
Seminole, TX	30 mi	1,047	7.2%
Seagraves, TX	38 mi	315	5.4%

Home health agencies with aides serving Hobbs

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Excelacare Home Health	Hobbs, NM	1.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(575) 391-0121
Elite Home Health, LLC	Hobbs, NM	1.4 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(575) 393-9281
Enhabit Home Health	Carlsbad, NM	67 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(575) 887-6050
Tlc Home Health Care, LLC	Carlsbad, NM	67 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(575) 885-9199
Star Care Home Health	Hobbs, NM	1.4 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(575) 393-7007
Del & Associates Nursing Service	Hobbs, NM	1.4 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(575) 393-7355

Straight-line miles from the center of Hobbs. 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 Hobbs

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 38% of the $3,163 monthly median income of Hobbs 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 Hobbs: common questions

How much does personal care cost in Hobbs?

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 38% of the $3,163 monthly median income of Hobbs 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; 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 Personal Care in Hobbs, NM