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4 Best Nursing Homes in Dunken, NM
Dunken is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 4 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Dunken, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Dunken is about $4,144, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 11 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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We've had absolutely no problems. The staff is excellent and wonderful to work with. They are just some of the best people around. The facility is top notch. It's clean every time we've been there. ...
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.
We are a faith based company that pride ourselves on providing compassionate care in every aspect of what we do daily. Our homes are ran intentionally with a lower caregiver to resident ratio because our primary focus is about the people we serve not profit. For many of our residents, our homes...
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I had both my mom and dad there at the same time for memory care concerns. The staff treated my parents with great care and compassion. My parents needs were met in every level of care. The staff and I had...
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.
We are a faith based company that pride ourselves on providing compassionate care in every aspect of what we do daily. Our homes are ran intentionally with a lower caregiver to resident ratio because our primary focus is about the people we serve not profit. For many of our residents, our homes...
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My experience with the facility so far has been wonderful. The staff has a great dedication to serving all of the residents. They make everyone feel at home and fulfill all of our needs. The only thing I'm...
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.
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Dunken, NM
The average cost of senior living in Dunken is $4,144 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sunset, NM with an average of $3,199 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dunken, NM vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dunken, NM vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Dunken
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Dunken
GoodLife Senior Living Ruidoso
4.1
Sometimes they are short staffed. The food is not bad. They could do better with the residents, and offer more activities. We picked this community because, it was the only option availabe in town. Overall, it's a nice place.
GoodLife Senior Living Artesia
4.9
We love GoodLife Senior Living. They are taking great care of my mom and she is doing well here. She has gained the weight the doctor wanted her to gain, she loves the food that they serve. The staff are very friendly and are great with all of the residents. There is only 16 residents so ...
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Dunken nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dunken nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dunken, 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 Dunken nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Dunken 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
75%
2.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
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26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
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26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Dunken nursing homes
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 Dunken Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
75%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dunken nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Dunken partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
75%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
75%
1.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Dunken nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Dunken communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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0.5%
Room service
Room service
25%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dunken nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Dunken offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
25%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
0.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
75%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
75%
0.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
75%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
75%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
50%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
75%
0.4%
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GoodLife Senior Living Artesia, GoodLife Senior Living Ruidoso and The Aristocrat are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Dunken, New Mexico. See full list of communities.
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