Respite Care in Chaparral, NM: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Chaparral, NM: the local picture

2,402

residents 65 or older (13% of Chaparral)

80%

of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Doña Ana County)

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Chaparral ZIP codes

Most older adults in Chaparral live with someone: 80% of residents 65 and older in households do. When one of them needs care, the person they live with usually provides most of it, and respite is what keeps that sustainable.

About 1,139 Chaparral residents aged 65 or older report a disability (47%) (34% in Doña Ana County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 8 hospices serving Chaparral ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Chaparral compared with Doña Ana County and New Mexico

Census figure	Chaparral	Doña Ana County	New Mexico
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	34%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	25%	30%
Residents 65 or older	13%	17%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	35%	15%	13%
Households with no vehicle	2.9%	6.1%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$21,683	$51,131	—

Older residents in towns around Chaparral

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Anthony, NM	11 mi	1,650	34%
Westway, TX	12 mi	651	45%
Anthony, TX	12 mi	540	33%
Vinton, TX	12 mi	355	41%
El Paso, TX	14 mi	97,265	39%
Fort Bliss, TX	14 mi	19	0.0%

Hospices serving Chaparral

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Global Hospice Care Inc	El Paso, TX	18 mi	(915) 543-6060
Hospice Of El Paso Inc	El Paso, TX	18 mi	(915) 532-5699
Enhabit Hospice	Las Cruces, NM	25 mi	(575) 323-9845
Tender Care Home Health & Hospice	Las Cruces, NM	25 mi	(575) 522-3076
Alliance Home Health Care, LLC Dba Ambercare	Las Cruces, NM	25 mi	(575) 437-0596

Nursing homes near Chaparral (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Los Arcos Del Norte Care Center	El Paso, TX	7.7 mi	1 of 5	124	(915) 849-3000
Avir At Patriot	El Paso, TX	8.2 mi	1 of 5	124	(915) 317-1758
Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home	El Paso, TX	11 mi	2 of 5	160	(915) 751-0967
Avir At El Paso	El Paso, TX	15 mi	2 of 5	124	(915) 842-8700

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

What it covers

What a respite caregiver can help with

Taking over the usual routine while you are away
Meals, medication reminders and personal care
Company and activities
Overnight cover for a weekend or a trip

Cost

What respite care costs in Chaparral

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 66% of the $1,807 monthly median income of Chaparral 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 respite caregiver

Family caregivers carry most long-term care in the U.S., and burnout is a common reason a home arrangement breaks down. The federal National Family Caregiver Support Program funds respite through local Area Agencies on Aging, and the ARCH National Respite Locator lists respite programs by state.

Questions worth asking: Can you do a short paid visit first, while I am home? Are you available at short notice if I am ill? Can you stay overnight, and what do you charge for it? More in our respite care guide.

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

Questions

Respite Care in Chaparral: common questions

Which hospices serve Chaparral?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Chaparral ZIP codes, including Global Hospice Care Inc, Hospice Of El Paso Inc, Enhabit Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Chaparral?

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 66% of the $1,807 monthly median income of Chaparral 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).

Does Medicaid or Medicare pay for respite care?

Medicare pays for short inpatient respite stays only for people on its hospice benefit (Medicare.gov); the hospices on this page serve Chaparral. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers New Mexico.

More near Chaparral

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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.

Respite Care in Chaparral, NM