Assisted Living in New Mexico
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Families looking for assisted living in New Mexico (NM) have a wide array of communities to choose from, since estimated that there are more than 30,000 assisted living communities serving seniors across the U.S., and over 98 statewide. The state is also home to a rapidly growing number of senior citizens, with adults over 65 making up an estimated 17 percent of the population. A resident in an assisted living community in New Mexico will pay $4,250 per month on average.
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Genworth lists the average cost of a private, one bedroom unit in an assisted living community in New Mexico as $4,377. This places New Mexico on the higher end of the scale at about $400 over the national average, and about $400 higher than the median cost of assisted living in nearby states.
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When it comes to care options, assisted living is just one of several choices available to seniors. Some care options, like part-time in-home care or independent living, may cost less, while others like memory care or skilled nursing are likely to cost significantly more. Seniors can speak with their medical practitioners to receive guidance on what level of care will best suit their needs and abilities.
When estimating the cost of assisted living, it's important to know that average prices can differ significantly between various parts of New Mexico. The most affordable region in New Mexico for assisted living is Farmington at $3,708.
What You Should Know About Assisted Living in New Mexico
Assisted living communities in New Mexico were formally referred to as adult residential care facilities by the state. As of 2018, the correct technical term for these communities within the state was assisted living facilities (ALFs).
State laws cause a wide range of facilities to fall under this designation. Requirements to be an ALF include:
- Two or more individuals receive services and live within the facility
- Assistance is provided with at least one activity of daily living (such as helping someone bath, eat, take correct medications or travel to necessary appointments)
- Programmatic services are also provided (such as recreation and exercise, games and nutritional education)
Under these rules, adult foster care that includes at least two individuals constitutes an ALF in New Mexico.
