BeeHive Homes of Farmington
400 N Locke Ave, Farmington, NM, 87401
"With 3 beautiful Care Homes to choose from right in the neighborhood, Our Services at BeeHive Homes of Farmington enjoy all of the following..."
READ MOREMany seniors in Farmington move to assisted living communities to get help with daily activities, socialize with other older adults and live a more comfortable life. Caregivers in these facilities help with laundry, housekeeping, grooming and medication reminders. Regular meals are often served in a dining room or delivered directly to residents’ apartments. These communities offer a middle ground between nursing homes and independent living communities in terms of care. Families in Farmington pay an average of $3,900 per month for assisted living, which is the lowest cost in the state of New Mexico.Â
More details about Farmington, including assisted living cost comparisons to nearby cities as well as other care types, are available in this guide. Seniors can also find resources that can make life in the city easier or more affordable.Â
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400 N Locke Ave, Farmington, NM, 87401
"With 3 beautiful Care Homes to choose from right in the neighborhood, Our Services at BeeHive Homes of Farmington enjoy all of the following..."
READ MORE800 West 30th Street, Farmington, NM, 87401
"There are not enough superlatives to describe this extremely well-run care facility. Starting with the owner, Alana, everyone is so caring, friendly, and helpful. The food is very good and being improved all the time. I just can't imagine any othe..."
READ MORE1091 WEST MURRAY DRIVE, Farmington, NM, 87401
3.0
(3 reviews)
"My mom is staying at The Bridge. They provide all her needs. They take care of her 24/7. Even when she doesn't want to do anything, they try and get her to do physical therapy, but they also give her freedom to choose activities. They schedule appoin..."
READ MORE1101 W Murray Drive, Farmington, NM, 87401
1.0
(2 reviews)
"I only inquired about the facility and I was transferred several times and those I did talk to were very unfriendly and jump to conclusions without being aware or knowledgeable of our situation...gave me an immediate flag to avoid this place!! ..."
READ MORE981 W Broadway, Farmington, NM, 87401
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We chose Three Rivers Estates Senior Living and Memory Care for my mother because it was very bright and friendly, and they allowed her to have her dog there. The staff is very friendly and professional. But they need to improve the quality and varie..."
READ MORECaring's Family Advisors are here to help you with questions about senior living and care options.
Assisted living facilities in Farmington are licensed and regulated by the New Mexico Department of Health. The requirements assisted living communities are required to follow are located in Title 7, Chapter 8, Part 2 of the New Mexico Administrative Code.Â
According to the Genworth Financial Cost of Care Survey, the average monthly cost for assisted living in Farmington is $3,900. This is $150 lower than the average for New Mexico and $400 less expensive than the average for the United States.
Farmington is the least expensive city in New Mexico for assisted living, at $3,900. Albuquerque, the state’s largest city, comes close with a cost equal to the state average of $4,050 per month. The most expensive area for assisted living is in the mountain city of Santa Fe, where the monthly average is $4,800. At the southern end of the state, Las Cruces has an average cost of $4,248 per month.Â
Farmington
$3,900
New Mexico
$4,050
The United States
$4,300
Albuquerque
$4,050
Santa Fe
$4,800
Las Cruces
$4,248
Room and board in an assisted living community is one of Farmington’s more affordable senior care options. Only adult day health care, which costs about $3,120 per month, is less expensive, but it does not offer seniors a place to live. Farmington seniors who stay in their own home but need help with daily life can hire homemaker services or home health aides, which both have an average cost of $4,957 per month. Nursing homes are the most expensive type of care at $6,915 for a semiprivate room and $7,300 per month for a private room.
Homemaker Services
$4,957
Home Health Aide
$4,957
Adult Day Health Care
$3,120
Assisted Living Facility
$3,900
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$6,915
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$7,300
Centennial Care is the New Mexico Health Services Department’s Medicaid waiver program that pays for the cost of assisted living for eligible seniors in Farmington.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in New Mexico page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in New Mexico page.
The free resources available to seniors in Farmington can enhance life in an assisted living community or make finding one easier. State and local government agencies provide these resources.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Bonnie Dallas Senior Center | (505) 599-1380 | Assisted living residents in Farmington can expand their horizons by visiting the Bonnie Dallas Senior Center. This activity center hosts live music, craft fairs, dance classes, card games and a variety of special events. While assisted living communities provide their own meals for residents, seniors can visit the senior center for meals when they want a change of pace. Transportation between assisted living communities and the Bonnie Dallas Senior Center is provided for free Monday through Friday. All adults aged 50 and over are welcome to participate. |
Non-Metro New Mexico Area Agency on Aging | (505) 395-2668 | The main service offered by the Non-Metro New Mexico Area Agency on Aging is to connect seniors in need, both in and out of assisted living communities, with nearby services. These include medical equipment providers, benefits counselors and transportation services. The goal of this agency is to maintain the independence and dignity of seniors in Farmington and other parts of Northern New Mexico. |
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (866) 451-2901 | If seniors experience abuse, neglect or exploitation at an assisted living community or another long-term care facility in Farmington, they, or another interested party, can report the problem to New Mexico's Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. They will investigate the issue and work to resolve the problem. The ombudsman program also informs assisted living residents of their rights, including the right to be treated with respect, participate in care management, voice complaints, maintain personal belongings and receive honest information about costs. |
Farmington Vet Center | (505) 327-9684 | Veterans and their surviving dependents can ensure they are getting the VA benefits they're entitled to by contacting the Farmington Vet Center. The regular pension helps many families in the community pay for assisted living, and some qualified seniors may receive Aid & Attendance benefits. This enhanced payment is available for veterans with physical and mental disabilities that prevent them from performing daily activities. |
Farmington-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in New Mexico are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in New Mexico page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
Reviewer#LD121223B
3
Review of The Bridge of Farmington
I didn't like anything about The Bridge of Farmington. It was very dark and depressing. They need to improve their lighting and provide more outside activities. The staff who toured me around was...
Assisted Living
Reviewer#LD121223B
5
Review of Three Rivers Estates Senior Living and Memory Care
We chose Three Rivers Estates Senior Living and Memory Care for my mother because it was very bright and friendly, and they allowed her to have her dog there. The staff is very friendly and...
Assisted Living
DJos
1
Review of The Bridge of Farmington
On numerous occasions the staff misrepresented information concerning the amount my dad's room and care would be. They seemed to only care about closing the sale knowing upfront that they would...