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Assisted Living Communities in Alamogordo, NM
Alamogordo sits in the southern region of New Mexico in Otero County, where assisted living communities accommodate seniors with daily care needs. In 2024, local facilities charge around $5,500 per month, which outpaces New Mexico’s median of $5,450 and the national norm of $5,350.
To help you assess the quality of care in Alamogordo, we weighed consumer feedback and found an average satisfaction score of 5.0 out of 5 stars stars. To learn more about the factors that went into this rating, see the 2 reviews reviews in our directory.
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Reviewer RC#1108b
5.0
Review of BeeHive Homes of Alamogordo
Mom moved to BeeHive Homes of Alamogordo. It looks like they have sufficient staff. It's not a large facility. It's small and it looks very clean and the rooms are very comfortable. There's a good...
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Thank you so much for your kind and detailed review. We’re truly honored to care for your mom here at BeeHive Homes of Alamogordo. It means the world to hear that you’ve found our home to be clean,...
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Laura
5.0
Review of The Aristocrat Assisted Living
My relative is in The Aristocrat Assisted Living Center-Alamogordo. They are very personable with the residents, their nurses care very much for them, and they go above and beyond, making sure that...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
The 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey reports assisted living costs of around $5,500 per month in Alamogordo. This rate exceeds the state norm of $5,450 and outpaces costs in many nearby cities. For example, fees in Farmington hover near $5,450, and facilities in El Paso, TX, charge approximately $4,450. However, local rates compare favorably to costs in Albuquerque, where seniors pay roughly $5,738.
Alamogordo
$5,500
New Mexico
$5,450
The United States
$5,350
Albuquerque
$5,738
Farmington
$5,450
El Paso, TX
$4,450
Paying for Assisted Living in Alamogordo, NM
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Alamogordo
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.
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.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Assisted living facilities in Alamogordo charge around $5,500 per month, which falls near the upper end of typical senior care costs citywide. Agencies charge approximately $3,813 for in-home care and about $5,339 for home health care, and seniors who attend adult day health care pay roughly $2,708. Even so, assisted living costs less than a semi-private room in nursing home care, which comes in near $9,794.
In-Home Care
$3,813
Home Health Care
$5,339
Adult Day Health Care
$2,708
Assisted Living Facility
$5,500
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$9,794
Note: Since data for Alamogordo is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Las Cruces, instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Alamogordo
Seniors in Alamogordo can access information, support and advice from numerous local nonprofit agencies, helping them make informed decisions regarding their long-term care options. The following resources include options counselors, information specialists and legal professionals who specialize in serving older adults.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Alamo Senior Center | (575) 439-4150 | The Alamo Senior Center hosts social and recreational activities for those aged 60 and over, including age-friendly fitness classes, games and congregate meals. The center is open on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Non Metro New Mexico Area Agency on Aging | (505)-395-2668 | The local Area Agency on Aging administers a range of programs to support the independence of those aged 60 and over, including social and recreational opportunities and transportation and nutrition services. The agency also has options counselors who help older adults understand their Medicare benefits and determine eligibility for Medicaid, which can help cover assisted living expenses. |
| Legal Resources for the Elderly Program | (800) 876-6657 | The Legal Resources for the Elderly Program provides free civil legal advice and assistance to Alamogordo residents aged 55 and over. Older adults can call the hotline to speak with an intake specialist regarding issues, such as public benefits, guardianship, general estate planning and consumer debt problems. The program can also help resolve issues related to intake and discharge procedures or quality of care in assisted living facilities. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (866) 451-2901 | The long-term care ombudsman advocates for the rights of seniors living in assisted living facilities, helping them receive the quality of care they deserve, investigating complaints and ensuring they understand their rights. The ombudsman visits local facilities regularly and can also be reached by calling the statewide hotline. |
| RSVP of Alamogordo | (575) 439-4154 | RSVP is a nationwide program that provides exclusive volunteer opportunities to those aged 55 and over. Participants choose when, where and in what capacity they want to serve their community, with opportunities, including promoting math and reading literacy in local schools, providing administrative assistance for charities and nonprofits and participating in the Senior Companion Program or Foster Grandparent Program. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Alamogordo
Alamogordo-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.
