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Desert Peaks Assisted Living & Memory Care
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Las Cruces, NM
Exterior view of Desert Peaks Assisted Living facility with landscaping Common area with seating and entertainment options Cozy reading nook in a common area with bookshelves Cozy interior room with a bed and furniture

Desert Peaks Assisted Living & Memory Care

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Las Cruces, NM
5525 Cottonbloom Ct, Las Cruces, NM 88007 View map
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Overview of Desert Peaks Assisted Living & Memory Care

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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
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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 45 Rank #36 / 92Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 36th out of 92 assisted living communities we track in New Mexico for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other New Mexico facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in New Mexico that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Occupancy rate Info Occupancy higher than 95% suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited. Rank #15 / 67Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 15th out of 67 assisted living communities we track in New Mexico for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the New Mexico average, with its Statewide rank out of 67. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in New Mexico that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
97.8% This home is often near full

Based on 44 residents and 45 beds. Source: state inspection report (Jul 2025)

Higher than the New Mexico average: 81.6%

About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

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Starting Price
$4,795/Month

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
CountyDoña Ana

Certifications & Programs

Circle of Care™ Respite Stays — Compass Senior LivingA short-term respite stay program from Compass Senior Living, providing furnished lodging, daily assistance, meals, activities, and 24-hour support while family caregivers rest or manage other needs.

Ownership & Operating Entity

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

Leadership

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

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Validation Therapy

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurse Supervision

Additional Services

5 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Family Support and Education
Emergency Call System
Housekeeping
Laundry & Linen

Contact Information

Email jinkpen@desertpeaksal.com
Fax(575) 523-8687

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Courtyard
Beauty Salon
Rose Gardens
Turtle Ponds
Activities
Live Music
Garden Strolls

Room Accommodations

Room Types
Studio 1 Bedroom Semi-Private / Shared Room

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Inspection History

In New Mexico, the Department of Health, Division of Health Improvement is the primary regulatory authority that conducts unannounced inspections and investigates quality of care complaints.

Since 2005 · 21 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 73 deficiencies 18 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 2 Worse Metrics worse than New Mexico average:
• Total deficiencies (204% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (64% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityNM Averagevs. NM Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 7324.0 This facility has 204% more total deficiencies than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (73 vs. NM avg 24).↑ 204% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 4.12.5 This facility has 64% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (4.1 vs. NM avg 2.5).↑ 64% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityNM Averagevs. NM Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 1812.0 This facility has had 50% more total inspections than the New Mexico average (18 vs. NM avg 12). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 50% more
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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Desert Peaks Assisted Living & Memory Care

1 Bedroom
1 Bedroom
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Studio
Studio
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Places of interest near Desert Peaks Assisted Living & Memory Care

Address 5.6 miles from city center Info 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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Info below is compiled from the NM Dept. of Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Casa Bella Assisted Living
AL
MC
Las Cruces
15
Facility 15
NM AVG 48
Rank #57 / 92
No
18
Facility 18
NM AVG 40
Rank #77 / 100
-
73.3%
Facility 73.3%
NM AVG 81.6%
Rank #49 / 67
-Jill ShannonSeb Properties, LLC13
4
Facility 4
NM AVG 3
Rank #44 / 74
2
Facility 2
NM AVG 4.7
Rank #13 / 74
4
Facility 4
NM AVG 24
Rank #9 / 74
0.3
Facility 0.3
NM AVG 2.0
Rank #3 / 74
Blue Horizon Boutique Assisted Living & Memory Care
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Las Cruces
15
Facility 15
NM AVG 48
Rank #57 / 92
No
65
Facility 65
NM AVG 40
Rank #17 / 100
-
86.7%
Facility 86.7%
NM AVG 81.6%
Rank #29 / 67
-Jill ShannonBlue Horizon Properties, Inc8
0
Facility 0
NM AVG 3
Rank #1 / 74
2
Facility 2
NM AVG 4.7
Rank #13 / 74
11
Facility 11
NM AVG 24
Rank #27 / 74
1.4
Facility 1.4
NM AVG 2.0
Rank #26 / 74
Haciendas at Grace Village
AL
MC
Las Cruces
18
Facility 18
NM AVG 48
Rank #52 / 92
No
9
Facility 9
NM AVG 40
Rank #90 / 100
-
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
NM AVG 81.6%
Rank #63 / 67
A+Jeannette M. AcostaHaciendas At Grace Village, LLC16
4
Facility 4
NM AVG 3
Rank #44 / 74
2
Facility 2
NM AVG 4.7
Rank #13 / 74
10
Facility 10
NM AVG 24
Rank #23 / 74
0.6
Facility 0.6
NM AVG 2.0
Rank #11 / 74
The Village at Northrise – Morningside
AL
MC
Las Cruces
100
Facility 100
NM AVG 48
Rank #13 / 92
Yes
25
Facility 25
NM AVG 40
Rank #68 / 100
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
73.0%
Facility 73.0%
NM AVG 81.6%
Rank #52 / 67
-Leah Kight-17
8
Facility 8
NM AVG 3
Rank #67 / 74
4
Facility 4
NM AVG 4.7
Rank #39 / 74
8
Facility 8
NM AVG 24
Rank #20 / 74
0.5
Facility 0.5
NM AVG 2.0
Rank #9 / 74
Desert Peaks Assisted Living & Memory Care
AL
MC
RC
Las Cruces (San Ysidro)
45
Facility 45
NM AVG 48
Rank #36 / 92
No--
97.8%
Facility 97.8%
NM AVG 81.6%
Rank #15 / 67
-Jana InkpenCsl-Las Cruces, LLC18
5
Facility 5
NM AVG 3
Rank #57 / 74
18
Facility 18
NM AVG 4.7
Rank #73 / 74
73
Facility 73
NM AVG 24
Rank #71 / 74
4.1
Facility 4.1
NM AVG 2.0
Rank #63 / 74

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other NM assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Programs that may help with care and living costs in New Mexico

Desert Peaks Assisted Living & Memory Care is in Las Cruces, New Mexico. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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Cash support · veterans

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

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

Who it is for
Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit
2026 · Countable income is compared with the applicable maximum annual pension rate (MAPR), which varies by dependents and benefit category. For a veteran with one dependent and Aid and Attendance, MAPR is $34,488/year.
Asset limit
VA pension net-worth ceiling is $163,699 from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026. Net worth includes countable assets plus income for VA purposes; exclusions and transfer rules apply.

Eligibility

General
Aid and Attendance or Housebound is an increased VA pension rate for eligible veterans or surviving spouses who meet pension and additional care/disability requirements; it is not a stand-alone state benefit.
NM specifics
Federal VA pension rules apply nationwide.

What it provides

  • Monthly pension is based on the applicable MAPR less countable annual income; divided by 12. Maximum annual veteran Aid and Attendance rates are $29,093 without dependents and $34,488 with one dependent; actual payments may be lower.
In-home & community support

Turquoise Care Community Benefit

Turquoise Care Community Benefit

Eligibility

General
Medicaid members who qualify for nursing-facility services may receive Community Benefit services to remain at home, subject to eligibility and assessment.
NM specifics
Turquoise Care replaced Centennial Care on July 1, 2024; Community Benefit is provided through the Medicaid managed-care program.

What it provides

  • Medicaid in-home care services for members who qualify for nursing-facility services but choose to remain at home.
Caregiver support

National Family Caregiver Support Program

National Family Caregiver Support Program

Who it is for
Family or informal caregivers of an older adult

Eligibility

General
Family caregivers of older adults receive support through the New Mexico aging network.

What it provides

  • Respite care; caregiver training; information and referral assistance; and counseling.
In-home & community support

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Who it is for
Adults 60+ looking for meals, in-home help or other local aging services
Income limit
No financial eligibility test for Older Americans Act Title III services.
Asset limit
No asset limit for Older Americans Act Title III services.

Eligibility

General
Adults age 60+ seeking Older Americans Act Title III services through the local Area Agency on Aging.

What it provides

  • Older Americans Act Title III services include nutrition; health promotion and caregiver support.
Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing

Eligibility

General
Medicare beneficiary; the state determines the applicable Medicare Savings Program. QMB helps with premiums and Medicare cost sharing; SLMB and QI generally help with Part B premiums.
NM specifics
QI requires annual application and is funded first-come, first-served with priority for prior recipients. QMB, SLMB and QI confer Part D Extra Help.

What it provides

  • QMB pays eligible Part A/Part B premiums and Medicare deductibles and cost sharing; SLMB and QI pay Part B premiums. The exact benefit depends on the approved program.
Energy assistance

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Who it is for
Income-eligible households responsible for home heating or energy costs

Eligibility

General
Income-eligible households with qualifying home-energy costs; the administering agency applies household-size and program eligibility rules.

What it provides

  • Assistance with eligible home energy costs through the state LIHEAP program.
Homeowner tax relief

Property Tax Rebate for Seniors

Property Tax Rebate for Seniors

Eligibility

General
New Mexico provides a Property Tax Rebate for Persons 65 or Older; eligible low-income renters can qualify as well as homeowners. Filing and income calculations follow the applicable PIT-RC instructions.
NM specifics
Claim through the applicable PIT-RC schedule. Refund claims are generally permitted within three years from the end of the calendar year in which the tax was due; use the eligibility rules for the claimed tax year.

What it provides

  • Property-tax rebate claimed through the New Mexico personal income-tax return; qualifying renters may also claim it.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Peaks Assisted Living & Memory Care

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 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.
02 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.
03 What is the occupancy rate at Desert Peaks Assisted Living & Memory Care?
Desert Peaks Assisted Living & Memory Care's occupancy is 97.8%.
04 Are pets allowed at Desert Peaks Assisted Living & Memory Care?
No, Desert Peaks Assisted Living & Memory Care has a no-pet policy.
05 Who is the administrator of Desert Peaks Assisted Living & Memory Care?
Jana Inkpen is the administrator of Desert Peaks Assisted Living & Memory Care.
06 How many beds does Desert Peaks Assisted Living & Memory Care have?
Desert Peaks Assisted Living & Memory Care has 45 beds.
07 How much does Desert Peaks Assisted Living & Memory Care cost per month?
Pricing at Desert Peaks Assisted Living & Memory Care starts at $4,795 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.
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