About Us
Caring for a family member is a deeply personal act of love, but it can also feel isolating, overwhelming, or undervalued. We’ve walked that path alongside families in rural and urban New Mexico.
We recognize that family members and close friends have been providing exceptional, loving support for their loved ones in New Mexico without any formal recognition or pay. We are here to change that.
Alpenglow Homecare will be a supportive and experienced partner specializing in helping you become a paid family caregiver under New Mexico’s Medicaid-managed programs.
Empowering New Mexico Families & Caregivers
At Alpenglow Homecare, we believe that the heart of care lies within your home and family. and that you can not only care for a loved one, you can be paid to do it.
We are committed to helping families across Albuquerque, Bernalillo, Sandoval, Santa Fe, Valencia, Cibola, Socorro, and Torrance counties build the support they need. We ensure your loved ones can remain at home, and you can have the recognition (and payment) you deserve.
Alpenglow Homecare is built for family caregivers. We recognize that as their primary caregiver, you are the central pillar of your loved one’s life.
We focus solely on family caregivers and not generic aides. This means our support can be tailored to your family’s unique needs and dynamics.
We understand New Mexico, its communities, traditions, multigenerational homes, and the importance of staying close to home.
We guide you through the exact programs available under the state’s Medicaid system: Turquoise Care (formerly Centennial Care) for the Community Benefit program with both the Agency-Based Community Benefit (ABCB) and Self-Directed Community Benefit (SDCB) models.
Our team can help you access and navigate the state’s Medicaid Waiver programs.
Empowering the Caregiver
We’re focused on ensuring that you’re supported, empowered and paid for the care you provide.
Financial Support
When you become a paid family caregiver through Alpenglow Homecare, you’re building a meaningful income to support your household while caring for someone you love. We ensure you receive a competitive wage for your work and process your paychecks on time and accurately, every time.
Support & Guidance
We handle the complex parts, explaining the Turquoise Care process and the Community Benefit models (ABCB and SDCB). We help you understand how self-direction works in the Mi Via waiver and guide you on completing any relevant forms and building a care plan. You don’t have to worry about navigating the system alone.
Home-Based Living
Your loved one stays at home and you stay in your familiar space. We craft a personalized plan of care that puts your loved one and you at the centre. With the self-directed model of the Community Benefit Program (SDCB), you have greater say in how care is managed and who provides it, keeping tradition, culture and family together.
Meet Lauren Newsom-Gonzales
Executive Director, New Mexico, Alpenglow Homecare
Lauren is a passionate and welcoming healthcare leader and advocate whose dedication to service began in 2012. For Lauren, everything starts with compassion - it is the driving philosophy behind her specialized patient-centered care, where families always come first.
As a wife and mother, Lauren deeply understands the significance of family relationships and how they shape the very culture of New Mexico. This personal insight fuels her work championing individuals and families across our state who face disabilities, mental-health challenges, chronic illnesses, or injuries.
Her goal is simple and heartfelt: to help clients maintain independence and enjoy a high quality of life right in the comfort of their own homes.
Lauren believes that smart organization creates better care. With a Bachelor of Science in Administration and a Master’s in Organisational Management (currently working toward her Ph.D.), she brings a strong strategic background to her role. This experience ensures every family receives the absolute best support, advocacy, and representation.
Lauren leads the Alpenglow Homecare team in New Mexico. She is your direct connection for the Albuquerque region and surrounding counties.
Why Choose Alpenglow Homecare?
When choosing an agency to partner with, you need a reliable guide who understands the unique demands of family caregiving in New Mexico. Here's what sets us apart.
Contact Us Today
We invite you to learn more about how Alpenglow Homecare can support you and your loved one on this journey. Contact us to schedule your free initial consultation and take the first step towards accessing Medicaid-funded in-home care services tailored to your needs.
To contact our office in Albuquerque, NM, please call 505-404-7700 or request an appointment online.
