There are 8 memory care communities serving Los Alamos, New Mexico. This includes 1 community in Los Alamos and 7 nearby. The daily costs of memory care in New Mexico range from $92 to $297, with a median expense running approximately $169. The monthly cost averages around $5,075 and ranges between $2,755 and $8,917. On an annual basis, the median cost is about $60,900, which is equal to the nationwide average of $60,900.
Dementia care costs in Los Alamos generally range from $3,300 per month to $7,920 per month, with a median cost of around $5,156 per month. This equates to a yearly cost of about $61,875.
Located within Los Alamos County, Los Alamos is a small city in New Mexico. While the encompassing metropolitan area has 1,542,315 people, there are 17,950 living within the city. The 55-and-over community currently composes 30% of the total population.
Los Alamos has a good SeniorScore™ of 73. The city has a mean per capita income of $50,000 and a mean household income is $105,000 (the New Mexico state average is $38,000). The median home price in Los Alamos is $213,000, which is somewhat higher than the New Mexico average of $184,500. Los Alamos has a low unemployment rate of roughly 4.06%.
Los Alamos has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and mildly warm summers. The area receives optimal levels of precipitation each year. In comparison to similarly-sized cities, Los Alamos has low air quality ratings, average water quality ratings, and a lower than average rate of crime.