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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Albuquerque, NM for 2024

Dotted 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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Nursing Home Costs in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Seniors 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. 

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

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

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

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

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Albuquerque, New Mexico

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.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including 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.

Free Resources for Seniors in Albuquerque, New Mexico

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. 

ResourceContactService
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) 764-6400Senior 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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