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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.

Meet 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]

Get to Know a Care Pro


Kristie w., Home Instead Las Cruces, NM


Meet Kristie w, a heartbeat of the Home Instead Las Cruces team. Kristie comes to us with a background in have cpr training facilities lifts. With Almost 4 years at Home Instead, Kristie has built relationships rooted in trust, compassion, and shared joy.

For Kristie, the reward is in the connection. "Love working with them and hearing the stories," Kristie shares. Through these shared moments, Kristie has learned valuable life lessons, noting, "Everything and patient."

Kristie's daily goal is simple: ensure every client feels safe, comfortable, and cared for. Skilled in all of them, Kristie finds joy in the details of each visit. "Everything," Kristie says of a typical day.

Kristie praises the local team for their dedication and communication. "Commincate and they care for there employees and make sure the clients are getting the care that they need," Kristie notes. "The team."

In every way, Kristie reflects the heart of caregiving: consistency, connection, and the quiet pride of knowing you've made someone's life better today.