Stroke Recovery Care in Agua Fria, NM: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Agua Fria, NM: the local picture

0.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Santa Fe)

14%

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

6.9%

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

11

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Agua Fria: Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center in Santa Fe (0.3 mi); Christus St Vincent Regional Medical Center in Santa Fe (8.6 mi); Los Alamos Medical Center in Los Alamos (20 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

23 Agua Fria residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.9%; 4.7% in Santa Fe County), and 48 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

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 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.6%	6.5%	10%
Residents 65 or older	12%	28%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	61%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.5%	4.2%	5.6%
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%

Hospitals near Agua Fria

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center	Santa Fe, NM	0.3 mi	5 of 5	(505) 772-6216
Christus St Vincent Regional Medical Center	Santa Fe, NM	8.6 mi	4 of 5	(505) 983-3361
Los Alamos Medical Center	Los Alamos, NM	20 mi	not rated	(505) 661-9500
Presbyterian Espanola Hospital	Espanola, NM	23 mi	not rated	(505) 753-1502

Home health agencies 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
Centerwell Home Health	Albuquerque, NM	47 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(505) 345-3754
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

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 caregiver for stroke recovery can help with

Help with bathing, dressing and meals
Safe walking and transfers
Rides to rehabilitation and follow-up appointments
Practising the exercises therapists set

Cost

What stroke recovery support 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 caregiver for stroke recovery

More than 795,000 people in the U.S. have a stroke every year, about 610,000 of them for the first time (CDC). Many go home to recover.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone after a stroke? How do you help with one-sided weakness during transfers? Can you drive to rehabilitation appointments? More in our stroke recovery support guide.

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

Questions

Stroke Recovery Support in Agua Fria: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support 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 does a caregiver do after a stroke?

Helps with personal care, meals and moving safely, takes the person to therapy, helps them practise what therapists set, and keeps the family informed. Medical and therapy decisions stay with the care team.

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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.

Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Agua Fria, NM