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Why choose us for home care in Las Cruces, NM?


We believe aging should feel empowering, not limiting. That’s why we provide personalized care with a human touch, helping older adults live safely and with purpose at home.

Our Team

Behind every phone call, visit, and update is your local team who genuinely cares.

We're here to help with whatever you need, whenever you need it.

Buffy Jackson

Buffy Jackson

Franchise Owner

Buffy Jackson, Franchise Owner and Manager, purchased the Las Cruces Home Instead office in June 2016. She continues to provide the community with the quality and compassion that the previous owners initiated back in 1996. Buffy, who has a Bachelor's Degree in Health Professions and Health Administration, was a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator for 24 years. The past 10 years were spent as a Regional Vice President of Operations, and then President, for large Long-Term Care corporations. Along with her passion for providing quality care to seniors, she is involved with the Las Cruces community and is an active and involved resident here. She is married to Rick Jackson, and they have 6 children. The three youngest are teenagers and keep them busy and active. [email protected]

Alfredo “Fredy” Carrasco

Alfredo “Fredy” Carrasco

Client Care Coordinator

Fredy comes to us from another Home Care agency, and we are thrilled to have his experience and enthusiasm on our team! Fredy is from Las Cruces and his hobbies include community service, travel, nature, and social causes. He is an active member of Hearts for Autism. He is an NMSU Graduate ( Special Education) and is family-orientated and " Dad" to two Hedgehogs and four Dobermans. Fredy is excited to get out and meet our clients and caregivers. He is your go-to person for all things client-related. Please reach out to him with any client needs. [email protected]

Our Social Purpose.


Our social purpose starts in Las Cruces, NM but it carries on across the world. The Home Instead network works to create a world where people own their aging journeys. This vision drives us to expand the world’s capacity to care.

    Giving Back

    Home Instead helps older adults age with greater hope and success whether they're our clients or not.

    Be a Santa to a Senior

    Need help during the day? Overnight care? Weekend coverage? We offer flexible options, on-time visits, and reliable care from Care Pros you know and trust.

    Walk to End Alzheimers

    Home Instead walks to help end Alzheimer’s and support families affected by the disease with hope, awareness, and community care.

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    Free Care Resources

    We strive to help family caregivers navigate the aging journey by providing helpful, free resources.