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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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They are doing great. I haven't eaten there a lot, but I did have a Mother's Day meal there, and it was good. Overall they are doing a pretty good job. No specific areas of concern, or anything that needs...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Cost of assisted living in La Mesa, NM

The average cost of senior living in La Mesa is $3,686 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chamberino, NM with an average of $3,642 per month.

Assisted living costs in La Mesa, NM, vs. nearby cities

La Mesa, NM
$3,686/mo
$3,860/mo

Assisted living costs in La Mesa, NM, vs. state and national averages

La Mesa, NM
$3,686/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in La Mesa, NM, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,686/mo
$3,711/mo

Assisted living costs in La Mesa, NM, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,129/mo
Private
$4,000/mo
Studio
$4,404/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,188/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,978/mo

Senior living costs in La Mesa vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: La Mesa, NM
Column state: New Mexico
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLa Mesa, NMNew MexicoU.S.
Assisted Living$3,686/mo$4,271/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$3,711/mo$4,365/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,418/mo$4,059/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
La Mesa, NM:$3,686/mo
New Mexico:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
La Mesa, NM:$3,711/mo
New Mexico:$4,365/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
La Mesa, NM:$3,418/mo
New Mexico:$4,059/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in La Mesa, NM, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in La Mesa and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in La Mesa, NM

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in La Mesa have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
La Mesa, NM$4,151/mo$3,866/mo+7.4%
New Mexico$4,310/mo$4,120/mo+4.6%
National$4,973/mo$4,631/mo+7.4%
La Mesa, NM
2024 average cost:$4,151/mo
2023 average cost:$3,866/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
New Mexico
2024 average cost:$4,310/mo
2023 average cost:$4,120/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
National
2024 average cost:$4,973/mo
2023 average cost:$4,631/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in La Mesa, NM

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in La Mesa.

What families are saying about assisted living in La Mesa

Recent reviews for assisted living in La Mesa

Royal Estates of El Paso

5.0
This senior facility - apt proves fine care. I have been here 20 years. All the help and support they provide is sincerely appreciated. The 24-hour security and availability is so welcomed.

Country Sunset in Hatch, NM

4.8
Everyone there at The Jim Wood Home has been very helpful. They are all very kind, and very understanding. It has been a really good experience and I would highly recommend them.

Sunridge at Desert Springs in El Paso, TX

4.7
My Mother has lived at Sun Ridge at Desert Springs for 8 years. She has been very well cared for and treated like a beloved family member. It is a homelike environment that is clean, bright and nicely furnished. The employees/caregivers treat the residents like family and I appreciate the fact ...
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La Mesa review score based on 32 family reviews

7.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 32 reviews of 32 La Mesa assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The La Mesa review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

La Mesa review score compared against nearby cities

7.0
La Mesa, NM32 facilities
7.2
Mesilla, NM16 facilities
7.2
Las Cruces, NM17 facilities

Review subcategories for La Mesa assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 32 reviews of 32 La Mesa assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare La Mesa resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
La Mesa, NM averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.1
Care services
3.9
3.8
Staff
4.1
4.0
Meals & dining
3.5
3.6
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.7
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La Mesa assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in La Mesa assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in La Mesa, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in La Mesa assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in La Mesa that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
La Mesa, NMNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
43.8%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.9%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.8%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
43.8%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.8%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.5%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in La Mesa assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of La Mesa Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
La Mesa, NMNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
43.8%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.3%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.3%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.8%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in La Mesa assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of La Mesa partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
La Mesa, NMNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.3%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
34.4%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.9%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.4%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in La Mesa assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of La Mesa communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
La Mesa, NMNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.9%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
28.1%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.1%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in La Mesa assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in La Mesa offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
La Mesa, NMNational
Activity director
Activity director
34.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.4%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.3%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.6%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.4%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.9%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.9%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.9%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
40.6%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
28.1%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.4%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.4%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in La Mesa

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about New Mexico assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in La Mesa protect seniors.
Learn about New Mexico assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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