Stroke Recovery Care in Chaparral, NM: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Chaparral, NM: the local picture

13 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (El Paso)

31%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Doña Ana County)

20%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.9% in Doña Ana County)

7

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Chaparral: The Hospitals Of Providence Transmountain Campus in El Paso (13 mi); William Beaumont Amg (Ft Bliss) in El Paso (16 mi); The Hospitals Of Providence - Memorial Campus in El Paso (19 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

482 Chaparral residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (20%; 6.9% in Doña Ana County), and 752 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Chaparral compared with Doña Ana County and New Mexico

Census figure	Chaparral	Doña Ana County	New Mexico
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	20%	6.9%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	31%	22%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	21%	8.1%	10%
Residents 65 or older	13%	17%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	25%	30%
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+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Anthony, NM	11 mi	1,650	3.9%
Westway, TX	12 mi	651	8.8%
Anthony, TX	12 mi	540	8.9%
Vinton, TX	12 mi	355	11%
El Paso, TX	14 mi	97,265	9.4%
Fort Bliss, TX	14 mi	19	0.0%

Hospitals near Chaparral

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
The Hospitals Of Providence Transmountain Campus	El Paso, TX	13 mi	2 of 5	(915) 877-8136
William Beaumont Amg (Ft Bliss)	El Paso, TX	16 mi	not rated	(915) 742-7777
The Hospitals Of Providence - Memorial Campus	El Paso, TX	19 mi	2 of 5	(915) 577-6011
University Medical Center Of El Paso	El Paso, TX	19 mi	3 of 5	(915) 521-7602

Home health agencies serving Chaparral

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Matrix Home Care Services Of New Mexico, LLC	Las Cruces, NM	30 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(575) 525-8755
Enhabit Home Health	Las Cruces, NM	25 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(575) 532-1358
Tender Care Home Health	Las Cruces, NM	25 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(575) 522-3076
Home Kare Inc Of Dona Ana	Las Cruces, NM	27 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(575) 521-2663
Alto Mar New Mexico LLC	Santa Teresa, NM	22 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(575) 874-2211

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 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 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 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 Chaparral: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support 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).

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; 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 Chaparral, NM