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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in White Sands, NM

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Photo of Casa Bella Assisted Living
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9.0
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11 reviews
9.0
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11 reviews
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Staff members are patient and friendly with my mom. She is not left alone (trapped) in bed for long during the day when she is awake. She eats meals with her peers in a dining room. Mom seems happy. I highly...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
We have three communities in Las Cruces that are owned and operated by three individuals who are native New Mexicans and have a combined Assisted Living Experience of over 30 years. We are involved daily in the communities and are available to our family members and staff 24 hours a day! If...
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Photo of The Village at Northrise
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66 Floor plans available
8.9
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16 reviews
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62%
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My mom was a resident of the memory care unit, the staff was friendly, and caring, with the residents. [New resident] the director was extremely knowledgeable, and personable. The meals they prepared were...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Village at Northrise - Proudlyserving our local community in Las Cruces NMsince 1998. The Village at Northrise isa 16-acre continuing care campus forseniors with majestic views of theOrgan Mountains. TheVillage at Northrise offersindependent living, assisted living,skilled nursing and memory...
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Photo of Haciendas at Grace Village
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8.2
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30 reviews
8.2
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30 reviews
5 star
67%
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23%
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7%
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It was a wonderful place and the staff were extremely helpful. The staff went out of their way to accommodate changes in my father's condition. Maintaining the residents' dignity was a primary focus for...
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.
ABOUT US Unique design differences place The Haciendas at Grace Village among the most outstanding Alzheimer's and dementia care facilities in our region. Truly not a 'facility', but instead, a residence, the Haciendas at Grace Village is comprised of residential-style homes that provide...
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7.8
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6 reviews
7.8
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6 reviews
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This is a smaller facility, so there is more one on one care. The medical care could use better attention to resident's needs. Medical care attending physicians will only see you if you tell the staff you're...
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.
The AristocratThe Aristocrat is a senior living community located in the beautiful town of Las Cruces, New Mexico. Our community is located near the foot hills of the Organ Mountains, so our residents are able to enjoy the beauty of splendor of New Mexico every day. Las Cruces is an active town...
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I have ONLY PRAISE for the staff at this WONDERFUL facility!!! My mother was cared for and lived at BLUE HORIZON for almost 5 years. She was a little over 100 years young. The staff showed my mother the...
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.
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.
Aspen House is located in the picturesque Mesilla Valley of Southern New Mexico famed for its chile, pecans, and cotton. Las Cruces is known as the city of crosses and is at the base of the rugged Organ Mountains. Aspen House is situated in a beautifully landscaped residential area just minutes...
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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: Memory Care
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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.
Arbors of Del Rey is located in Las Cruces at the base of the Organ Mountains nestled in the Mesilla Valley, famed for its chile, pecans, and cotton. Las Cruces is the City of Crosses and was established in the 1850's and retains much of its rich history. The community is small enough to be...
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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.
The Adobe Assisted Living center in Las Cruces, New Mexico offers a homey atmosphere, yet it has space for 41 people. Therefore, senior citizens who stay here have the chance to make friends while feeling as if it is a place they can call their own. We focus on doing whatever we can to improve...
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Photo of La Posada Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Casa Bella Residential Care Facility
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
"Devoted to Caring for New Mexico's Elderly" 24 hour carePrivate and semi-private roomsMagnetic outer door locksMedication ManagementFull Laundry ServicesNo confusing point system to determine priceAlzheimer'sDementiaIncontinence ManagementAssistance with all Activities of Daily...

Cost of assisted living in White Sands, NM

The average cost of senior living in White Sands is $3,825 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Boyd, NM with an average of $3,660 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in White Sands, NM vs. nearby cities

White Sands, NM
$3,825/mo
$3,825/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in White Sands, NM vs. the state and national average

White Sands, NM
$3,825/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in White Sands vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,825/mo
$3,693/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in White Sands, NM by room type

Semi-Private
$4,250/mo
Private
$4,000/mo
Studio
$3,990/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,571/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,978/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in White Sands over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in White Sands, 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 White Sands.

What families are saying about assisted living in White Sands

Recent reviews for assisted living in White Sands

The Aristocrat in Las Cruces, NM

4.4
They are smaller than most facilities, so you get more one on one attention. My loved one does no participate in a majority of the activities provided. I would recommend The Aristocrat to others looking.

Haciendas at Grace Village in Las Cruces, NM

5.0
This was a respite stay. My loved one was there for a few weeks. The move in and out process was rough. The facility provided all the supplies needed for her care. The staff was feeding my loved one during her meal times. The staff did a good job caring for her. They were very very kind. This is ...
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Desert Peaks Assisted Living and Memory Care in Las Cruces, NM

4.1
I am currently a resident at Desert Peaks Assisted Living and Memory Care and overall things have been very good for me here at this facility. I would recommend this facility to others.

White Sands assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in White Sands assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in White Sands, 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 White Sands 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 White Sands that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in White Sands 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 White Sands Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in White Sands 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 White Sands partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
8.3%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in White Sands 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 White Sands communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
8.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
42%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in White Sands 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 White Sands offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.3%
31%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
16.7%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
8.3%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.3%
34%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.3%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in White Sands

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about New Mexico assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in White Sands protect seniors.

Learn about New Mexico Assisted Living regulations

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Casa Bella Assisted Living, The Village at Northrise and Blue Horizon Assisted Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near White Sands, New Mexico. See full list of communities.

There are 12 assisted living facilities near White Sands, New Mexico. See the full list.

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