There are 6 memory care communities serving Portales, New Mexico. This includes 1 community in Portales and 5 nearby. The mean cost per day for dementia care in New Mexico is around $169, with costs running between $92 and $297 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to a median cost of $5,075, with costs ranging from about $2,755 up to $8,917. The mean yearly cost is $60,900, which is the same as the nationwide average of $60,900.
Portales is a small city in New Mexico. It is located in Roosevelt County. The city has a population of 18,651, with 1,542,315 inhabitants in the surrounding metropolitan area. The 55+ community makes up 21% of the overall population.
The SeniorScore™ for Portales is 63. The city has a mean per capita income of $18,000 and a mean household income is $36,000 (the New Mexico state average is $38,000). The average housing price in Portales is $168,000, which is somewhat lower than the state average of $184,500. The city also has a high unemployment rate of around 9.34%.
Portales has mild mean temperatures, with tolerable winters and very temperate summers. The city receives optimal amounts of rainfall annually. In relation to other cities, Portales has a lower than average rate of crime and moderate air quality.