The Montebello on Academy
10500 Academy Road NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87111
4.0
(33 reviews)
"The Montebello on Academy offers compassionate senior care in Albuquerque, NM. We strive to create a home-like atmosphere where you and your..."
READ MOREDotted with historic buildings and steeped in culture, Albuquerque is an ideal location for sunshine-loving seniors who prefer suburban life. Adults over the age of 60 make up 22.6% of the population, so there are plenty of thriving senior living communities to choose from. The UNM School of Medicine is home to the UNM Senior Health Center, which is dedicated to supporting individuals over age 70 who are frail or require memory care. It also runs the UNM Center on Aging, which aims to strengthen senior health care services across the entire state.
The function of nursing care is to provide a level of support suitable for people who are no longer able to get the care they need in their own home without help. A semiprivate room in a nursing home costs $8,330 on average, which is high compared to the national median of $7,756. Individuals who don’t require skilled nursing care around the clock might find assisted living or home health care more affordable and appropriate for their needs.
Read on to explore senior care costs in more detail and find out about some local resources for older adults in Albuquerque.
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10500 Academy Road NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87111
4.0
(33 reviews)
"The Montebello on Academy offers compassionate senior care in Albuquerque, NM. We strive to create a home-like atmosphere where you and your..."
READ MORE3620 Las Estancias Drive SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87105
4.4
(19 reviews)
"The staff was wonderful, always got us what we asked for in a timely manner. The nurses were also very good. My mom had a private room which was very nice and clean. They cleaned the room every other day or so. My mom enjoyed the bingo and other acti..."
READ MORE10501 Lagrima De Oro Ne, Albuquerque, NM, 87111
4.2
(20 reviews)
"I was at La Vida Llena as an invited guest. The facility is new and very beautiful. The location is also very good. It just opened this year. It would definitely be my choice, but it’s expensive. I would highly recommend this place if you had the mon..."
READ MORE5201 Roma Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87108
3.8
(16 reviews)
"I came to Manzano after hip replacement surgery. I had a bright, very clean room looking on the winter garden. The staff, from top to bottom, was friendly, responsive, and concerned. My calls were answered promptly. The food was varied, well-prepared..."
READ MORE7000 Jefferson St NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87109
4.7
(3 reviews)
"My dad is currently at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Albuquerque. It's well laid out. It's not cluttered, so the people have an easy way to walk around and get around. It's a fabulous facility. The staff are fabulous as well. They're ve..."
READ MORE5901 Ouray Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87120
3.7
(7 reviews)
"The nurses and texts are professional at their jobs I couldn't ask for a better place to live ..."
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9150 MCMAHON NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87114
2.8
(17 reviews)
"My mother has been in the facility for more than a year. The staff as a whole, are truly wonderful. They are patient and respectful, and very attentive. The Activities Director, Linh, makes my mother's day and is beyond amazing. Thank you all so ..."
READ MORE500 Louisiana Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87108
2.5
(19 reviews)
"My stepfather was at Princeton Place. He was there for hospice care. That place was amazing. The staff was very nice. The quality of care was excellent. They took very good care of him. He had cardiovascular disease and a wound that wasn't healing on..."
READ MORE103 HOSPITAL LOOP NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87109
2.7
(15 reviews)
"I recently visited my mom at ABQ Heights, Who had a wonderful experience while there. Every staff member has been friendly and extremely helpful. Their Kindness was much appreciated...."
READ MORE2701 Richmond Drive NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87107
2.9
(12 reviews)
"I stayed in a rehab center called Advanced Health Care of Albuquerque, and it was wonderful. They're just for rehab even though they have 40 rooms. It was outstanding. The room was spacious. It had a large armoire, it had a good-sized TV for being in..."
READ MORE7900 Constitution Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87110
2.5
(11 reviews)
"Wonderful facility, very clean, nicely updated on both the interior and exterior! Tiffany helped place my family member, arranged a private, very updated and modern room and did an excellent job. At times my family member can be somewhat demanding ..."
READ MORE10101 Lagrima De Oro Ne, Albuquerque, NM, 87111
2.8
(6 reviews)
"The nurses there were very caring to dad. The therapy department made him work hard, they tired him out and the nursing staff spoiled him. He walked out after breaking a hip with a walker and now lives in assisted living. The nurses were loving an..."
READ MORE1509 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
3.0
(4 reviews)
"As of 8/24/22 Odelia Healthcare is the only place In New Mexico I would send a loved one in need of rehabilitation. My 94 year old father received excellent rehabilitation healthcare after spending a week in Presbyterian Hospital. The entire facility..."
READ MORE8100 Palomas NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87109
2.1
(13 reviews)
"My husband suffered a severe TBI (traumatic brain injury) and the rehabilitation staff is excellent and very professional and friendly. My husbands room is always clean and what ever we needed they were there to help us out. I also was hesitant when ..."
READ MORE2216 Lester Drive NE , Albuquerque, NM, 87112
1.9
(10 reviews)
"This Facility was the best! My Grandfather who has been struggling with Cancer for 5 years now was admitted in December of 2011. They treated him so well like he was their Grandpa. They loved him and the place was always clean. Anytime we rang the c..."
READ MORE8820 Horizon Boulevard NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87113
2.3
(3 reviews)
"I visited my mother at Avamere Rehab at Fiesta Park through the window of her room. We talked through our cell phones. They gave her excellent care and excellent support. It was a very helpful place. She said they treated her very well, and they were..."
READ MORE5123 Juan Tabo Boulevard, Albuquerque, NM, 87111
2.0
(3 reviews)
"My mom stayed at Bear Canyon Rehabilitation Center. If they don't have insurance, it's very expensive. But they're an adequate facility. They get things done. First of all, when they admit an individual, they're placed in a room down a certain hallwa..."
READ MORE9150 Mcmahon, Albuquerque, NM, 87114
2.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother broke her him last November and chose to rehabilitate at Skies Rehabilitation in Albuquerque, NM. Her first two days there I became very worried because she seemed so out of it. My mother had all her faculties so when she didn't know who ..."
READ MORE5900 Forest Hills Drive Ne, Albuquerque, NM, 87109
1.3
(3 reviews)
"I cannot recommend this facility. The main problems with RCA were a lack of communication from the administration staff and failure to transport my family member to doctor's appointments. I live away from the Albuquerque area and when I would call or..."
READ MORE8300 Constitution Avenue NE , Albuquerque, NM, 87110
1.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother was placed there after breaking her hip. The staff is very lazy, and when paged for pain meds would take hours. The place is clean. She became very constipated and they neglected the fact that she was on strong pain meds and became impac..."
READ MORESeniors can expect to pay $9,809 per month on average for a private room in a nursing care facility, whereas the median cost of a semiprivate room is $8,330.
When comparing the prices of nursing home facilities in Albuquerque to nearby cities, the median costs of semiprivate rooms have been used. Not only is the city around $600 more expensive than the national average, but it’s also almost $1,000 more costly than the overall New Mexico State average of $7,406.
Of all the cities in New Mexico, Albuquerque is the most expensive when it comes to nursing home care. Santa Fe ($8,060) is more expensive than the U.S. and state averages, but cheaper than Albuquerque, while Farmington ($6,915) and Las Cruces ($7,336) are more affordable than the city, state and national median cost values.
Albuquerque
$8,330
New Mexico
$7,406
The United States
$7,756
Farmington
$6,915
Santa Fe
$8,060
Las Cruces:
$7,336
For some, the cost of senior living in Albuquerque plays a significant role in their final choice of care type, so it’s important to explore every available option. Nursing home facilities provide the most expensive and extensive level of care, with private rooms costing $9,809 and semiprivate rooms coming in at $8,330. Home care and home health care cost around half the price of a nursing home, with the average price of both being $4,385. Assisted living has the next-cheapest median cost, at $4,050 and the most affordable is adult day care, which older adults can expect to pay $2,513 for each month on average.
Home care
$4,385
Home health care
$4,385
Adult day care
$2,513
Assisted living
$4,050
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$8,330
Nursing home (private room)
$9,809
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Seniors in Albuquerque can benefit from knowing the resources that are available to them locally. Some free benefits might enable older adults to remain in their residencies longer, delaying time before nursing care is required and saving money. Others might help them to understand exactly what is offered by each type of facility.
Resource | Contact | Service |
---|---|---|
Area Agency on Aging | (505) 768-2084 | The Albuquerque Area Agency on Aging is designed to help adults over age 60 or 55 in tribal programs gain access to benefits and free services. It prioritizes low-income seniors, but any local resident can use the service to get information and advice. The services it offers include, case management, homemaker services, transportation, respite care, support for caregivers, health care services and home-delivered meals. |
City of Albuquerque Senior Services | (505) 764-6400 | Senior Services in Albuquerque offers a wide range of services and resources to the local community. Some of them, such as the health and fitness program, are available to individuals over age 50, others are designed for people over age 55, like the volunteering program and meals, transport and care coordination are aimed at over 60s. |
Meals on Wheels Albuquerque | (210) 735-5115 | Seniors who are unable to leave their homes or struggle to prepare three healthy meals a day can use the local Meals on Wheels service. Not only can Albuquerque residents benefit from the spoils of regular nutritious meals, but they also get regular wellness checks and the chance to chat with a friendly volunteer. |
Albuquerque Senior Centers | (210) 967-6372 | The Department of Senior Affairs operates all the local senior centers, which are community centers that provide adults over the age of 50 who live locally opportunities to socialize, exercise, attend events and get access to education, outings, meals and support groups. |
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