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Updated August 2026

In-Home Care in Albuquerque, New Mexico

We're still building out our in-home care directory for Albuquerque, NM. The median estimated cost is $5,854/mo. That's roughly in line with the New Mexico state median. Browse nearby cities or the New Mexico page while we finish adding local providers.

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Starting tier, Albuquerque

$2,661/mo

About 20 hours a week: a common starting point for a new home-care client

Full-time care (44 hrs/week, survey standard)

$5,854/mo

Estimated range $5,487 – $6,609

● Albuquerque $5,854 at 44 hrs/wk ○ National median $6,769 at 44 hrs/wk

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in Albuquerque

2025 figures

In-Home Care cost comparison (2025)
In-Home CareAlbuquerqueNew MexicoNational
25th percentile$5,487/mo$5,460/mo$6,221/mo
Median$5,854/mo$5,720/mo$6,769/mo
75th percentile$6,609/mo$6,217/mo$7,627/mo

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What home care costs by the hour

Home care in Albuquerque runs about $31 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$2,661
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$5,854
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$22,352

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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.

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What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Albuquerque.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Albuquerque runs about $4,435 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice, and Albuquerque has 15 such properties. The county aging agency at (505) 768-2745 can help you sort through options for free. If money is very tight, ask about Medicaid waivers.
$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care usually falls here. Full-time care at 44 hours a week runs about $5,854 a month. The local assisted living median is $6,090 a month, and smaller homes often charge less. If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the Albuquerque assisted living median of $6,090 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $5,854 a month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Albuquerque run about $9,339 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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In-Home Care in Albuquerque

We do not list a licensed in-home care agency in Albuquerque yet. An advisor can tell you what is near Albuquerque at no cost. Sponsored

We don't have licensed in-home care agencies listed for Albuquerque, NM yet.

Nearby cities are linked below.

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Free local help worth saving

Albuquerque, in Bernalillo County, has about 562,218 residents. About 99,291 of them (18%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $68,317.

Source: US Census Bureau
  • City of Albuquerque / Bernalillo County Area Agency on Aging505-768-2745aging.nm.gov

    Metro AAA serving Bernalillo County (Albuquerque). Contact from ALTSD Aging Network Services.

  • New Mexico Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programltcombudsman.org

    State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.

  • New Mexico State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)shiphelp.org

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

  • New Mexico Aging Services1-800-432-2080aging.nm.gov

    Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.

  • Raymond G. Murphy Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centerva.gov

    VA Medical Center in Albuquerque.

  • Community Benefit ProgramOfficial program page

    Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies.

  • Veterans options in Albuquerque

    1 VA Community Living Center or State Veterans Home nearby.

    VA Aid & Attendance overview →

National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.

Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →

Questions families ask

What does in-home care cost per hour in Albuquerque?

Based on the modeled median, in-home care in Albuquerque runs about $31 an hour. A 20-hour week runs about $2,661/month.

Is in-home care in Albuquerque more expensive than the rest of New Mexico?

Albuquerque's median in home care cost is about 2% higher than the New Mexico state median.

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Reading up first? In-Home Care across New Mexico → · In-Home Care cost across New Mexico → · Adult Day Care vs In-Home Care →

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In-Home Care in Albuquerque: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers