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111 North Pearl St
Deming, NM 88031
Located at 111 North Pearl St in Deming, New Mexico, Mimbres Valley Home Health is a in-home care provider offering in-home nursing care along with in-home personal care. They have been providing care in New Mexico for nearly 25 years. ...
Deming's moderate winters and comfortable summers make it a popular choice for seniors looking for a place to retire. The city's population is slightly below 14,000, although the metropolitan area is home to approximately 1.5 million residents. Around 19.3% of Deming's inhabitants are aged 65 and over, which is higher than the national average of 16.5%.
The city has a SeniorScore of 67, one point higher than New Mexico's but five points below the national average. A SeniorScore represents the city's likely appeal to seniors, based on a range of criteria divided into four categories; Quality of Life, Finances, Health & Safety and Recreation & Leisure. Deming scored highest for Quality of Life due to its ideal climate, very good air quality and short daily commute times. It also scored well for Recreation & Leisure because of its high number of seniors, 13 parks and eight churches. However, it lost some points for not having a mall, although there are 11 grocery stores and a movie theater.
The city's property taxes of total income are 1% lower than the U.S. average of 2.79%, adding to its points in the Finances category. Deming's property taxes of property value, which are less than half of the national average, also helped its score. However, the city lost points because of its $16, 602 per capita income, which is far below the U.S. average of $25, 611. Deming's lowest-scoring category is Health & Safety. Although its number of Medicare registered physicians is on par with other cities, it lost points because of the very high property and violent crime rates.
In this guide, we'll cover the costs of home care in Deming. We'll also provide examples of some of the area's local services and support networks dedicated to helping seniors live independent lives.
The 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey found that Deming's home care costs averaged at $3,457, while home health care, which provides restricted medical care, came in at $248 per month more for the additional support. In both cases, Deming's seniors pay less than the average for New Mexico, whose home care costs are $4,290. The city is even more affordable when compared to the national average of $4,481 for similar services.
Deming's home care costs are at the more affordable end of the market when compared to the nearest cities recorded in the Genworth survey. Only El Paso, across the border in Texas, comes in cheaper at $2,860. West of Deming, in Sierra Vista, Arizona, the cost jumps to $4,576 per month, while further north, within New Mexico, the costs are also higher. The state's most populous city, Albuquerque, costs $4,385, while seniors living in the state capital, Santa Fe, pay significantly more at $5,148 per month.
Cost of Home Care | Cost of Home Health Care | |
Deming | $3,457 | $3,695 |
New Mexico | $4,290 | $4,385 |
United States | $4,481 | $4,576 |
Albuquerque | $4,385 | $4,385 |
Santa Fe | $5,148 | $5,148 |
El Paso, Texas | $2,860 | $2,860 |
Sierra Vista, Arizona | $4,576 | $4,957 |
Note: Data for Deming was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Las Cruces, was used instead.
Seniors in Deming have access to many programs and services that help older adults maintain their independence and safely age in place. Below, we've compiled a few of the most helpful resources:
The center is a one-stop shop for the county's seniors and their caregivers. Its services include delivering freshly prepared meals to homebound seniors, providing a place for the more able-bodied to come and share a meal together, and a source for information regarding federal, state and local programs. It can also help with transportation and personal care services.
Contact Information
To learn more about the center's many services, seniors or their caregivers should call (575) 546-8823.
Cancer Support of Deming & Luna County Inc. offers a no-cost service to all cancer patients in the county. Its services include transportation by van to medical appointments in and out of town and a voucher program to offset the costs of gas for patients visiting physicians and medical centers. For seniors who have had mastectomies, the service can provide specialized bras, and for those undergoing chemotherapy, there's a selection of wigs, hats and scarves.
Contact Information
To get help and discover more about what the service has to offer cancer patients, seniors should call (575) 546-4780.
The nonprofit organization is managed by members of the community who want to assist their low-income employed and unemployed neighbors. It is self-funding, typically through donations from other Deming residents. The service can provide and deliver food, commodities and clothing to those most in need.
Contact Information
Seniors, and adults acting on their behalf, can call (575) 546-2558 to get more information on how the service can help them. Its staff can communicate in English and Spanish.
Administered by the New Mexico Aging & Long-Term Services department, this service provides a route for seniors and others to report the abuse, neglect and exploitation of adults within the state. Citizens concerned for seniors who can't protect themselves can contact Adult Protective Services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Contact Information
To contact the Southwest department of the service, call (575) 373-5570.
This is a free helpline for state residents aged 55 and older which doesn't restrict seniors based on income. Eligible seniors can speak to a qualified attorney and get free legal advice on a number of issues, such as debt collection, Medicare/Medicaid, landlord/tenant issues, wills and trusts.
Contact Information
Seniors can call (800) 876-6657 tool-free to get more information about the service.
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