Assisted Living Facilities in New Mexico

New Mexico Assisted Living Facilities Directory

232 licensed assisted living facilities across 30 cities.

New Mexico licenses Assisted Living Facilities through the Health Care Authority. The state has more than 230 licensed facilities, with concentrations in Albuquerque, Las Cruces, and Santa Fe. Many serve both English and Spanish-speaking residents.

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New Mexico care costs at a glance

Median monthly figures for New Mexico. Small residential homes often price below the assisted living median because they carry lower overhead, though rates rise with care needs. Ask any home for its rate sheet in writing.

Type of care Median per month
Assisted living Monthly median, one resident $5,950
In-home care Non-medical caregiver, 44 hours a week $5,720
Nursing home Semi-private room $9,125

Home care median is CareScout's non-medical caregiver rate at 44 hours per week.

Source: CareScout (formerly Genworth) Cost of Care Survey, 2025.

Full cost breakdown for New Mexico assisted living facilities →

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What small care homes are called in New Mexico

Licensing term
assisted living facility (ALF)
Size and capacity
Licensed homes range from small residential settings to larger communities.
Licensed and inspected by
New Mexico Department of Health, Division of Health Improvement

Check any home you are considering against the state license record before you tour or sign anything. The lookup shows current license status and inspection history.

Does Medicaid pay in New Mexico?

New Mexico's managed Medicaid community benefit can pay for assisted living services for eligible members. The program to ask about by name is Turquoise Care Community Benefit.

How Medicaid covers residential care →

Common questions about assisted living facilities in New Mexico

How many assisted living facilities are there in New Mexico?
Our New Mexico directory lists 232 licensed assisted living facilities across 30 cities. The largest concentrations are in Bernalillo County, Sandoval County, Doña Ana County.
What is an assisted living facility in New Mexico?
"Assisted Living Facility" is the New Mexico licensing term for a residential care setting: a home where a group of older adults live and receive daily personal care. Licensed homes range from small residential settings to larger communities.
How much does assisted living cost in New Mexico?
The median assisted living rate in New Mexico is $5,950 a month, according to the CareScout (formerly Genworth) Cost of Care Survey, 2025. Small residential homes often price below that median because they carry lower overhead, and rates rise with care needs. Ask each home for its rate sheet in writing, and use our free cost estimator for a figure based on your situation.
Who licenses assisted living facilities in New Mexico?
New Mexico Department of Health, Division of Health Improvement licenses and inspects every assisted living facility in the state. Check any home you are considering against the official state license record before you tour or sign anything. The lookup shows current license status and inspection history.
Does Medicaid pay for assisted living facilities in New Mexico?
New Mexico's managed Medicaid community benefit can pay for assisted living services for eligible members. The program to ask about by name is Turquoise Care Community Benefit. Eligibility rules and waitlists vary, so confirm current terms with the state before you count on coverage.