Respite Care in Santa Teresa, NM for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Santa Teresa, NM: the local picture

710

residents 65 or older (12% of Santa Teresa)

59%

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

25%

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

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Santa Teresa ZIP codes

Most older adults in Santa Teresa live with someone: 59% 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 178 Santa Teresa residents aged 65 or older report a disability (25%) (34% in Doña Ana County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Santa Teresa ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Santa Teresa compared with Doña Ana County and New Mexico

Census figure	Santa Teresa	Doña Ana County	New Mexico
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	34%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	25%	30%
Residents 65 or older	12%	17%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	15%	13%
Households with no vehicle	1.7%	6.1%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,266	$51,131	—

Older residents in towns around Santa Teresa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Canutillo, TX	5.3 mi	649	59%
Sunland Park, NM	5.4 mi	1,866	33%
Vinton, TX	7.7 mi	355	41%
Westway, TX	8.4 mi	651	45%
Anthony, TX	9.1 mi	540	33%
Anthony, NM	11 mi	1,650	34%

Hospices serving Santa Teresa

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Sierra Hospice	Las Cruces, NM	29 mi	(575) 219-6055
Alliance Home Health Care, LLC Dba Ambercare	Las Cruces, NM	31 mi	(575) 437-0596
Enhabit Hospice	Las Cruces, NM	31 mi	(575) 323-9845
Tender Care Home Health & Hospice	Las Cruces, NM	31 mi	(575) 522-3076
Mesilla Valley Hospice, Inc.	Las Cruces, NM	32 mi	(575) 523-4700

Nursing homes near Santa Teresa (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Avir At El Paso	El Paso, TX	6.2 mi	2 of 5	124	(915) 842-8700
The Bartlett Skilled Nursing And Assisted Living	El Paso, TX	6.4 mi	2 of 5	58	(915) 584-8438
White Acres Wellness & Rehabilitation	El Paso, TX	6.9 mi	2 of 5	74	(915) 581-4683
Franklin Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation	El Paso, TX	7.7 mi	1 of 5	132	(915) 584-9417

Straight-line miles from the center of Santa Teresa. 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 Santa Teresa

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 44% of the $2,689 monthly median income of Santa Teresa 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 Santa Teresa: common questions

Which hospices serve Santa Teresa?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Santa Teresa ZIP codes, including Sierra Hospice, Alliance Home Health Care, LLC Dba Ambercare, Enhabit Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Santa Teresa?

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 44% of the $2,689 monthly median income of Santa Teresa 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 Santa Teresa. 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.

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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 Santa Teresa, NM