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The 3 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Los Lunas, NM for 2024

The village of Los Lunas serves as the seat of Valencia County and sits east of the Rio Grande in central New Mexico. There are 3 assisted living facilities serving the city, as well as 1 in nearby communities. These facilities charge an average monthly rate of $4,750 for care, which is a couple of hundred dollars higher than New Mexico’s norm of $4,498 and the national rate of $4,500.

Our directory features 434 reviews reviews of assisted living facilities in Los Lunas and the surrounding region. Based on reviews, these facilities have an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars stars.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Los Lunas

The New Mexico Department of Health regulates all assisted living facilities in Los Lunas and publishes a comprehensive set of rules facilities must follow related to building features, care planning and staffing. The department also provides a range of services to the community, including vaccine clinics and health screenings.  

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Los Lunas

  • Los Lunas doesn’t have its own hospital, but its proximity to Albuquerque gives assisted living residents access to facilities such as UNM Hospital and Lovelace Medical Center. These hospitals provide diagnostic and treatment services, inpatient and outpatient care and 24-hour emergency services. Additionally, many local assisted living facilities have on-site wellness centers and on-call physicians to improve residents’ access to medical support.
  • Valencia County, where Los Lunas is located, ranks 17th out of 32 surveyed counties in New Mexico for health. The city’s average life expectancy is 76.5 years, which is comparable to the state’s norm of 76.9 but 2 years below the national average. However, its rate of preventable hospital stays is 1,377 per 100,000 patients, which is well below the New Mexico average of 1,947 and the national rate of 2,809, indicating access to robust outpatient medical services.
  • Los Lunas seniors obtain local transportation services through Valencia County Dial-a-Ride, which is a service of the Rio Metro Regional Transit District. This service helps seniors attend errands, recreational activities and medical appointments and supplements transportation services they receive through assisted living.
  • In Los Lunas, the overall cost of living comes in 5.4% below the national norm, offering financial incentives for choosing this city for long-term care. Although transportation expenses surpass the national average by about 5%, residents spend 24% less on housing, 16% less on utilities and 8% less on health care, encouraging competitive assisted living rates.
  • Los Lunas has an AARP Livability Index score of 45, indicating moderate favorability for older adults. The number of ADA-accessible public transit vehicles in this city aligns with national norms, and within a half-mile radius, residents have access to 0.3 grocery stores, 1.8 parks and 0.1 libraries versus national rates of 0.0.
  • Seniors in Los Lunas pay state income taxes on all forms of retirement income, including Social Security benefits. Fortunately, those aged 65 and over can claim a deduction of up to $8,000 to reduce what they owe to the state, helping many seniors afford local assisted living costs.

 

Paying for Assisted Living in Los Lunas

Assisted living facilities in Los Lunas charge approximately $4,750 per month for care.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

In Los Lunas, assisted living facilities charge $4,750 per month for care, exceeding the statewide rate of $4,498 and the national average of $4,500. Several cities in New Mexico have more economically priced care, including Las Cruces, where monthly fees come in at $4,495, and Farmington, where assisted living facilities charge $3,999. However, Los Lunas has more affordable residential care rates than Santa Fe, where facilities charge $5,814 for care.

Los Lunas

$4,750

New Mexico

$4,498

US

$4,500

Santa Fe

$5,814

Farmington

$3,999

Las Cruces

$4,495

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

In Los Lunas, assisted living residents pay $4,750 per month on average for residential services. This monthly rate is a little higher than the $4,671 seniors pay for in-home care, which includes nonmedical personal care from private caregivers, and home health care, which includes skilled nursing services in the individual’s home. It also exceeds the cost of adult day health care, which features skilled nursing services and personal care in a nonresidential setting for $2,427. However, these three options don’t include housing, driving up living costs for seniors. On the other hand, assisted living is affordably priced in comparison to nursing home care, which provides a hospital-like setting with around-the-clock medical support for $8,479 per month.

In-Home Care

$4,671

Home Health Care

$4,671

Adult Day Health Care

$2,427

Assisted Living Facility

$4,750

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$8,479

Note: Data for Los Lunas was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Albuquerque, was used instead

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Los Lunas

Most financial assistance given to senior New Mexicans is through Centennial Care, the state's Medicaid program. Other financial assistance for qualifying seniors may be available through the state's Non-Metro Area Agency on Aging.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in New Mexico page.

Financial Assistance in New Mexico

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in New Mexico page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Los Lunas

Los Lunas and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Los Lunas, please visit our Assisted Living in New Mexico page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Los Lunas

Los Lunas Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in New Mexico are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in New Mexico page for more information about these laws.

Laws and Regulations in New Mexico

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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David

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Good Life Senior Living and Memory Care

My mother has moved into Good Life Senior Living and Memory Care. It's a small facility. They only have 16 people. The personnel seem to be caring and good. Her room is adequate for somebody who is...

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laragon2

I visited this facility

Review of Good Life Senior Living and Memory Care

This place is the absolute WORST!!! Not only is it expensive but they offer absolutely no care for your loved one. My grandmother hasn’t even been there for a month and in the time she was there...

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Caring Daughter N Law

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Good Life Senior Living and Memory Care

Our loved one was at GoodLife. We were there during passing. Our family was caught by surprise with staff being on phones, the poor quality of leadership from administration, and the kitchen. We...

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