Desert Peaks Assisted Living & Memory Care in Las Cruces, NM

Q: What neighborhood is Desert Peaks Assisted Living & Memory Care in?

Desert Peaks Assisted Living & Memory Care is in the San Ysidro neighborhood of Las Cruces.

Q: When does Desert Peaks Assisted Living & Memory Care's license expire?

According to NM state health department records, Desert Peaks Assisted Living & Memory Care's license expires on September 30, 2026.

Q: What is the occupancy rate at Desert Peaks Assisted Living & Memory Care?

Desert Peaks Assisted Living & Memory Care's occupancy is 98%.

Q: Are pets allowed at Desert Peaks Assisted Living & Memory Care?

No, Desert Peaks Assisted Living & Memory Care has a no-pet policy.

Q: What is the best email address for Desert Peaks Assisted Living & Memory Care?

The team at Desert Peaks Assisted Living & Memory Care can be reached at jinkpen@desertpeaksal.com.

Q: Who is the administrator of Desert Peaks Assisted Living & Memory Care?

Jana Inkpen is the administrator of Desert Peaks Assisted Living & Memory Care.

Overview of Desert Peaks Assisted Living & Memory Care

Operated by Csl-Las Cruces, Desert Peaks Assisted Living & Memory Care is a 45-bed facility administered by Jana Inkpen in Las Cruces, New Mexico. It sits in a car-dependent area of Las Cruces, with a Walk Score of 0, so almost all daily activities demand a vehicle. The facility has a strong 98 percent occupancy rate, with 44 of 45 beds currently filled.

The community offers memory care services alongside assisted living. It’s located at 5525 Cottonbloom Ct, providing residential care for older adults needing structured support with daily activities and memory-related concerns. With nearly full occupancy, the home shows solid demand among families wanting care options in Las Cruces.

State inspections have noted themes of focus surrounding medication administration documentation and staff training protocols. Such ongoing compliance matters mirror the facility’s engagement with state oversight processes.

Prospective occupants and families must tour Desert Peaks Assisted Living & Memory Care to understand its daily operations, resident programs, and specific services offered for memory care needs.

Facility Direct Line (575) 652-5321

45-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

Walk Score: 0 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

98%

Higher than the New Mexico average: 78.9%

Occupied beds

44 / 45

Average occupied beds in New Mexico homes 82 beds

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusActive

ExpirationSeptember 30, 2026

CountyDoña Ana

Desert Peaks Assisted Living & Memory Care is legally operated by Csl-Las Cruces, LLC, and administered by Jana Inkpen.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

ContactJana Inkpen (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)

Email jinkpen@desertpeaksal.com

Fax(575) 523-8687

Pets not allowed

Since 2005 · 21 years of data 73 deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New Mexico state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2005 vs. New Mexico state average

Overall vs. NM average

Latest Inspection July 17, 2025 Follow Up

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	NM Average	vs. NM Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	73	30	This facility has 143% more total deficiencies than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (73 vs. NM avg 30).↑ 143% worse
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2005.	3.5	1.4	This facility has 150% more deficiencies per year than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (3.5 vs. NM avg 1.4).↑ 150% worse

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

July 17, 2025 follow-up found the facility still failed to initial Medication Administration Records for two residents, leaving medication administration documentation incomplete.
October 22, 2024 complaint investigation cited failures in staff training documentation and incident reporting, including unreported resident elopements and falls, posing risks to resident safety.
May 21, 2025 complaint survey confirmed one medication administration deficiency but no other complaints or deficiencies were substantiated at that time.

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Desert Peaks Assisted Living & Memory Care

1 Bedroom

Studio

5.6 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Las Cruces's city center to Desert Peaks Assisted Living & Memory Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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The information below is reported by the New Mexico Department of Health, Division of Health Improvement.


Desert Peaks Assisted Living & Memory Care	AL MC RC	Las Cruces (San Ysidro)	45 Facility 45 NM AVG 68 Rank #84 / 145	No	0 Facility 0 NM AVG 43 Rank #186 / 207	97.8%	Jana Inkpen	Csl-Las Cruces, LLC	18	5 Facility 5 NM AVG 4 Rank #62 / 85	18 Facility 18 NM AVG 5.3 Rank #83 / 85	73 Facility 73 NM AVG 30 Rank #79 / 85	4.1 Facility 4.1 NM AVG 2.7 Rank #67 / 85
La Posada Assisted Living	AL RC	Las Cruces	30 Facility 30 NM AVG 68 Rank #96 / 145	No	59 Facility 59 NM AVG 43 Rank #72 / 207	-	Nina Salmon	My Physician, Inc	10	0 Facility 0 NM AVG 4 Rank #1 / 85	0 Facility 0 NM AVG 5.3 Rank #1 / 85	- Facility - NM AVG 30 Rank #1 / 85	0.0 Facility 0.0 NM AVG 2.7 Rank #1 / 85
Haciendas at Grace Village	AL MC	Las Cruces	18 Facility 18 NM AVG 68 Rank #105 / 145	No	9 Facility 9 NM AVG 43 Rank #172 / 207	50.0%	Jeannette M. Acosta	Haciendas At Grace Village, LLC	16	4 Facility 4 NM AVG 4 Rank #47 / 85	2 Facility 2 NM AVG 5.3 Rank #14 / 85	10 Facility 10 NM AVG 30 Rank #23 / 85	0.6 Facility 0.6 NM AVG 2.7 Rank #10 / 85
Blue Horizon Boutique Assisted Living & Memory Care	AL HOS MC RC	Las Cruces	15 Facility 15 NM AVG 68 Rank #110 / 145	No	65 Facility 65 NM AVG 43 Rank #53 / 207	86.7%	Jill Shannon	Blue Horizon Properties, Inc	8	0 Facility 0 NM AVG 4 Rank #1 / 85	2 Facility 2 NM AVG 5.3 Rank #14 / 85	11 Facility 11 NM AVG 30 Rank #27 / 85	1.4 Facility 1.4 NM AVG 2.7 Rank #24 / 85
Casa Bella Assisted Living	AL MC	Las Cruces	15 Facility 15 NM AVG 68 Rank #110 / 145	No	18 Facility 18 NM AVG 43 Rank #153 / 207	73.3%	Jill Shannon	Seb Properties, LLC	13	4 Facility 4 NM AVG 4 Rank #47 / 85	2 Facility 2 NM AVG 5.3 Rank #14 / 85	4 Facility 4 NM AVG 30 Rank #9 / 85	0.3 Facility 0.3 NM AVG 2.7 Rank #3 / 85

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Centennial Care Community Benefit

NM Medicaid Centennial Care

Age 65+ or disabled

General New Mexico resident, Medicaid- eligible, long-term care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).

Managed care model; rural outreach efforts.

Benefits

In-home care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$65/day) Medical services

New Mexico Caregiver Support Program

NM NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)

General New Mexico resident.

Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits Not applicable.

Limited slots; rural focus due to sparse population.

Benefits

In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$65/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

New Mexico PACE (e.g., InnovAge New Mexico PACE)

Age 55+

General NM resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.

Available in Bernalillo, Sandoval, Valencia Counties via InnovAge.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

New Mexico Older Americans Act Services

Age 60+

General NM resident (or spouse of any age); no income/asset limits.

Income Limits (2025) None; sliding scale fees may apply for some services.

Asset Limits Not assessed.

Two AAAs (Albuquerque vs. Non-Metro); services vary by region.

Benefits

Meals (home-delivered or group, ~$5-$7/meal value) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (5 days/year) Adult day care ($50/day)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

New Mexico Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled

General NM resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits None in NM unique among states

No asset test; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits

Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

New Mexico VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse

General NM resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits

Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Property Tax Rebate for Seniors

New Mexico Property Tax Rebate

Age 65+

General NM resident, homeowner or renter, paid property taxes.

Income Limits (2025) ~$36,000/year individual, projected

Asset Limits Not assessed.

Rebate up to $250-$500; annual application required.

Benefits

Tax rebate (~$250-$500/year) to offset housing costs

What neighborhood is Desert Peaks Assisted Living & Memory Care in?

Desert Peaks Assisted Living & Memory Care is in the San Ysidro neighborhood of Las Cruces.

Who is the owner of Desert Peaks Assisted Living & Memory Care?

Desert Peaks Assisted Living & Memory Care is legally operated by Csl-Las Cruces, LLC, and administered by Jana Inkpen.

When does Desert Peaks Assisted Living & Memory Care's license expire?

According to NM state health department records, Desert Peaks Assisted Living & Memory Care's license expires on September 30, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Desert Peaks Assisted Living & Memory Care?

Desert Peaks Assisted Living & Memory Care's occupancy is 98%.

Are pets allowed at Desert Peaks Assisted Living & Memory Care?

No, Desert Peaks Assisted Living & Memory Care has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Desert Peaks Assisted Living & Memory Care?

The team at Desert Peaks Assisted Living & Memory Care can be reached at jinkpen@desertpeaksal.com.

Who is the administrator of Desert Peaks Assisted Living & Memory Care?

Jana Inkpen is the administrator of Desert Peaks Assisted Living & Memory Care.

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