Assisted Living Communities in Las Cruces, NM

Las Cruces’ average cost of assisted living is $3 less than the state average and $5 less than the national average. It also has the second-lowest average compared to the other three New Mexico cities on Genworth’s survey. Farmington’s average cost of $3,999 is less than Las Cruces’ cost by $496 per month. However, Las Cruces’ average is less than Albuquerque’s $4,750 and Santa Fe’s much higher $5,814.

The average cost of assisted living in Las Cruces is $4,495 per month, according to Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey. However, this price varies based on living arrangements, services, amenities and other factors.

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.

Older adults may benefit from comparing other types of senior care based on their needs and budgets. While adult day health care is the lowest cost option in Las Cruces at only $1,950 per month, it offers the least amount of care. At-home care appeals to seniors wishing to age in place and is close in cost to assisted living. In-home care averages $4,195 per month, while home health care costs $4,605. Nursing home care is the highest cost option, with the greatest level of care provided at an average cost of $7,336.