With 103,432 residents, Las Cruces is New Mexico’s second-most populous city. It’s home to 16,135 senior citizens who represent about 16% of the total population. Retirees in the area benefit from a sunny, arid climate and a competitive cost of living. Health care access is good, and rates are relatively affordable. In fact, nursing homes in the city cost $7,336 per month, which is less than the state and national average.
Skilled nursing is just one option for seniors who need day-to-day assistance. Many services, including physical therapy, IV medications and medical monitoring, can be provided by home health care. Seniors who are active and independent but want access to assistance 24 hours a day may consider assisted living, which offers many additional amenities with significantly lower rates.
This guide explores the cost of skilled nursing and other forms of long-term care in Las Cruces and neighboring cities. It also includes details about local providers and government agencies that can identify your needs.
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4441 East Lohman Avenue, Las Cruces, NM, 88011
5.0
(3 reviews)
"My Mom(78) was admitted to the Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern New Mexico after a 5 week stay at Mountain View Hospital for Sepsis Pneumonia. She spent ~2 weeks in Rehab and was given the highest level of care. The entire staff, and I mean every ..."
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2880 N. Roadrunner Parkway, Las Cruces, NM, 88011
3.8
(16 reviews)
"My dad was in The Village at Northrise for five days and got severely dehydrated. I'm not sure what happened, but from there he went to the hospital and then from the hospital to the hospice. The living atmosphere and layout of the place was adequate..."
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3025 TERRACE DRIVE, Las Cruces, NM, 88011
4.0
(7 reviews)
"I only met one staff person at Good Samaritan Society Las Cruces Village, and he was great. He gave us a lot of information. The facility suited our needs very well. The meals and the dining facility were OK. They do all kinds of things. They go to m..."
READ MORE2884 North Road Runner Parkway, Las Cruces, NM, 88011
3.8
(5 reviews)
"Great caring staff, Admissions gal kept in contact with our family and was always available to answer questions. Even in the evenings. Therapist were caring . Only recommendation for betterment would be dietary, food could be better but it wasnt terr..."
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175 Roadrunner Pkwy, Las Cruces, NM, 88011
4.0
(1 reviews)
"I have been here at Welbrook Transitional Rehabilitation. It's very good. The rooms are very nice. The housekeeping comes in and cleans the place. It's very clean. The employees are very nice and very helpful. The food most of the time is very excell..."
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1005 LUJAN HILL ROAD, Las Cruces, NM, 88005
3.1
(9 reviews)
"Very good place. Staff has taken care of me. Everyone is very nice. I have no complaints...."
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2029 SAGECREST COURT, Las Cruces, NM, 88011
1.0
(1 reviews)
"I am just not happy at all with Sagecrest Nursing and Rehabilitation. It's right in the middle of housing development. They have a patio in the middle, there's nothing to look at, and there's no shade. My sister's room is semi-private. They share a b..."
READ MOREThe median cost of a semiprivate nursing home room in Las Cruces is $7,336. A private room costs $992 more at $8,328.
According to Genworth Financial’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey, seniors in Las Cruces enjoy below-average nursing home prices of $7,336 per month. This is $70 lower than the state median of $7,406, and it’s $420 lower than the U.S. median of $7,756. Seniors in Santa Fe pay about $725 more per month, and rates in Albuquerque are nearly $1,000 higher at $8,330. Seniors who want to lower their long-term care costs may consider out-of-state alternatives, such as El Paso, Texas, where nursing homes cost just $5,232, a savings of $2,104.
Las Cruces
$7,336
New Mexico
$7,406
The United States
$7,756
Albuquerque
$8,330
Santa Fe
$8,060
El Paso, TX
$5,232
Skilled nursing is the highest level of care available outside of a hospital, so it costs significantly more than other alternatives. The median cost of a nursing home room is $7,336-$8,328 per month. This is 70% more than assisted living, which averages around $4,248. In-home care costs $3,457 per month, and home health care costs $3,695. This option includes physical therapy and other skilled services. Seniors who are comfortable traveling to a local community center can join an adult day health care program for just $1,733 per month.
Home care
$3,457
Home health care
$3,695
Adult day health care
$1,733
Assisted living
$4,248
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$7,336
Nursing home (private room)
$8,328
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 and disabled adults who require a nursing home level of care can reach out to the following agencies for assistance. In most cases, the process starts with an in-home needs assessment to help with decision-making and determine which programs you qualify for.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Non Metro New Mexico Area Agency on Aging | (505)395-2668 | The Non Metro New Mexico Area Agency on Aging serves seniors and disabled adults in Las Cruces and 32 of the state’s 33 counties. It offers nutritional services, including home-delivered meals and dietary consultations. Seniors may also qualify for homemaker services and institutional respite care provided in a nursing home or similar setting. |
| Legal Resources for the Elderly | (800) 876-6657 | This free legal helpline is open to New Mexico residents aged 55 and older. Every year, it helps more than 4,000 seniors who have questions about civil legal matters, including Social Security benefits, Medicare, health insurance, housing and consumer rights. They can also help with estate planning and health care documents needed for nursing home admissions or other important decisions. |
| Las Cruces Senior Programs | (575) 528-3000 | The City of Las Cruces operates four senior centers and a congregate dining site, including The Munson Center, which is its flagship location. These facilities offer recreational activities, such as billiards, fitness classes, craft workshops and social events. Seniors who are unable to visit these centers may qualify for in-home care and case management services, including meal deliveries and help with chores. |
| Las Cruces Dial-a-Ride | (575) 541-2777 | Operated by the city’s RoadRunner Transit system, Dial-a-Ride provides affordable handicap-accessible transportation. On-demand trips cost $2 each way, and free rides are available to and from congregate meal sites. This program serves disabled adults and senior citizens as well as their caregivers. Due to high demand, rides must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance. |
Nursing Homes
Juanv369
5
Review of Casa De Oro Care and Rehabilitation Center
Very good place. Staff has taken care of me. Everyone is very nice. I have no complaints.
Provider response
Juanv369, thank you so much for the positive review!
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Martha Gonzales
1
Review of Casa De Oro Care and Rehabilitation Center
Worse facility ever, don't take your love ones there. Is a horrible place, they do not care for their patients. They offer no activities, they keep them in their bedrooms like prisoners, they...
Provider response
I would like to get some more details about your experience with us. Please contact our Compliance Department so we can further investigate.
Nursing Homes
Jaime Garcia
5
Review of Casa De Oro Care and Rehabilitation Center
Casa de oro has been a positive experience for me and my family.. My mom arrived in the middle of the pandemic and despite all the obstacles, the nurses have taken good care of my mother. All the...
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