University Park, New Mexico

In-Home Care for Veterans in University Park, NM

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Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in University Park, NM: the local picture

0
residents 65 or older (0.0% of University Park)
$13.71
median hourly wage of home care aides in New Mexico (BLS, May 2025)

About 0 University Park residents aged 65 or older are veterans (— of that age group; 16% in Doña Ana County), out of 46 veterans of all adult ages in town.

University Park compared with Doña Ana County and New Mexico

Census figureUniversity ParkDoña Ana CountyNew Mexico
Residents 65 or older0.0%17%19%

Older residents in towns around University Park

TownDistanceResidents 65+Veterans (65+)
Las Cruces, NM4.3 mi18,61619%
Vado, NM12 mi29810%
Anthony, NM20 mi1,6501.8%
Anthony, TX22 mi5409.8%
Vinton, TX24 mi35515%
Westway, TX24 mi6512.0%

Hospitals near University Park

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Three Crosses Regional Hospital LLCLas Cruces, NM1.0 mi3 of 5(800) 421-8274
Memorial Medical CenterLas Cruces, NM5.6 mi2 of 5(575) 522-8641
Mountain View Regional Medical CenterLas Cruces, NM5.6 mi2 of 5(575) 556-7600

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

What it covers

What a caregiver for a veteran can help with

  • Company and help around the house
  • Personal care: bathing, dressing, toileting
  • Rides to VA and other appointments
  • Meals and medication reminders
Cost

What veterans’ home care costs in University Park

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. 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 a veteran

The VA’s Homemaker and Home Health Aide program sends a trained aide, supervised by a registered nurse, to help eligible veterans with daily activities at home. The Aid and Attendance benefit adds monthly payments to a VA pension for veterans who need help with daily activities. The VA Caregiver Support Line is 1-855-260-3274.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for veterans before? Can you drive to the VA medical center or clinic? Are you comfortable with the paperwork VA programs need? More in our veterans’ home care guide.

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

Questions

Veterans’ Home Care in University Park: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in University Park?

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. 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 the VA pay for in-home care?

For eligible veterans, VA programs such as Homemaker and Home Health Aide care can provide help at home, and Aid and Attendance can add to a VA pension. Ask the VA about eligibility; the Caregiver Support Line is 1-855-260-3274 (caregiver.va.gov).

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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.

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