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La Junta 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 333 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in La Junta, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in La Junta is about $5,002, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase.

To learn more, browse our 10383 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area. You may also consider nearby communities such as Northlake, New Fairview and Newark.

Nursing Homes Facilities near La Junta, TX

Cost of nursing homes in La Junta, TX

The average cost of senior living in La Junta is $5,002 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Springtown, TX with an average of $4,851 per month.

Nursing homes costs in La Junta, TX, vs. nearby cities

La Junta, TX

$5,007/mo

Sanctuary, TX

$4,967/mo

Azle, TX

$5,004/mo

Nursing homes costs in La Junta, TX, vs. state and national averages

La Junta, TX

$5,007/mo

Texas state

$4,901/mo

U.S. national average

$5,058/mo

Nursing homes costs in La Junta, TX, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living

$4,916/mo

Memory Care

$5,108/mo

Independent Living

$4,251/mo

Nursing Homes

$5,007/mo

Nursing homes costs in La Junta, TX, by floor plan type

Senior living costs in La Junta vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.

Column communityType: Community type

Column destination: La Junta, TX

Column state: Texas

Column national: U.S.

Community type	La Junta, TX	Texas	U.S.
Nursing Homes	$5,007/mo	$4,901/mo	$5,058/mo
Assisted Living	$4,916/mo	$4,741/mo	$4,788/mo
Memory Care	$5,108/mo	$4,899/mo	$5,057/mo
Independent Living	$4,251/mo	$4,217/mo	$4,245/mo

Nursing Homes

La Junta, TX:$5,007/mo

Texas:$4,901/mo

U.S.:$5,058/mo

Assisted Living

La Junta, TX:$4,916/mo

Texas:$4,741/mo

U.S.:$4,788/mo

Memory Care

La Junta, TX:$5,108/mo

Texas:$4,899/mo

U.S.:$5,057/mo

Independent Living

La Junta, TX:$4,251/mo

Texas:$4,217/mo

U.S.:$4,245/mo

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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

Your Guide to Paying for Care

Plan for and know your options for how to cover long-term care expenses.

Your Guide to VA Benefits

The VA provides two veterans benefits that can be used to offset the costs of long-term care.

Medicare and Medicaid

Understand the difference between these two public pay options, and what they cover.

What families are saying about nursing homes in La Junta

Recent reviews for nursing homes in La Junta

Silverado Southlake

4.0

My dad is doing great, it was a little adjustment at first but going good now. We love the facility. It is bright and airy and there is more for them to do. They were my favorite when touring. I like that they can go outside and walk in the garden when he wants. They also have a mini golf course ...

The Healthcare Resort of Plano

5.0

This is a gorgeous but mellow place with caring staff members. I had surgery and my needs were complex and the nursing team was able to make me feel safe and their expertise to hospital like procedures kept me worry free. I was discharged home with their outpatient therapy. Their therapy is top ...

Truewood by Merrill, Park Central in Dallas, TX

4.7

I thought it was a very good choice. It is a very nice facility and the staff is super helpful. The price point is also great especially for that area and compared to everything else we looked at. I would recommend Truewood by Merrill to others.

La Junta nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in La Junta nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in La Junta, 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 La Junta 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 La Junta that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.

La Junta, TXNational

Full medication management

69.5%

2.5%

Doctor on call

54.8%

9.8%

24-Hour awake staff

84.2%

23.6%

Diabetic care

83.2%

23.9%

*Visiting health care professionals

73.6%

10%

Home care agency on-site

42.1%

0.8%

Non-ambulatory care

83.9%

20.3%

Respite or short term stays

54.8%

6.9%

Hospice available on-site

62.3%

17.5%

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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in La Junta 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 La Junta Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.

La Junta, TXNational

Dementia behaviors care

67.8%

Specialized memory care training for staff

52.1%

0.3%

Secured community and/or wander guard

57.5%

5.5%

Memory care only community

28.1%

1.2%

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Availability of select dietary accommodations in La Junta 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 La Junta partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

La Junta, TXNational

Nutritionist / dietician

34.9%

0.6%

Low / no sodium

60.6%

1.4%

No sugar

52.7%

1.4%

Vegetarian

52.7%

3.5%

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Availability of select dining options in La Junta 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 La Junta communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

La Junta, TXNational

Professional chef

44.2%

0.2%

Restaurant style dining

61.3%

0.5%

Room service

57.2%

0.3%

Anytime dining

29.5%

0.7%

0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in La Junta 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 La Junta offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

La Junta, TXNational

Activity director

64.4%

0.4%

Pet-focused programs

45.5%

0.3%

Community service programs

41.8%

0.3%

Devotional activities on-site

67.8%

6.5%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

68.8%

0.5%

Outings / off-site activities

62.3%

6.7%

Piano or organ

57.9%

0.4%

Arts and crafts center

53.1%

0.3%

Educational speakers / life long learning

55.8%

0.3%

Clubs / games / karaoke

65.1%

0.4%

Live performances

68.2%

0.4%

Dances

51%

0.2%

Fitness center

31.8%

0.3%

Fitness classes

63%

0.4%

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