Mesilla Valley Hospice & Palliative Care
Home Care, Hospice Care & Palliative Care · Las Cruces, NM

Mesilla Valley Hospice & Palliative Care

Home Care, Hospice Care & Palliative Care · Las Cruces, NM

Overview of Mesilla Valley Hospice & Palliative Care

Nina Salmon administers Mesilla Valley Hospice & Palliative Care, an end-of-life and comfort care facility operated by Mesilla Valley Hospice, Inc., at 299 Montana Ave in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The single-level building design enables patients, staff, and families to move between private spaces and common rooms without navigating stairs. The daily clinical routine combines continuous medical monitoring, pain management, and specialized symptom control.

The care team consists of licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants who provide 24-hour support, alongside counselors who offer bereavement support and end-of-life consultations. The surrounding neighborhood carries a walkability score of 59 out of 100, which means the area is moderately walkable, allowing visitors and staff to manage some basic errands on foot.

Families seeking dedicated hospice or palliative services can contact the admissions office to discuss the intake process and care coordination.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #72 / 186Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 72nd out of 186 homes we track in New Mexico for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across New Mexico facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New Mexico that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeHospice
StatusActive
ExpirationAugust 31, 2026 Expires in 14 days

Ownership & Operating Entity

Mesilla Valley Hospice & Palliative Care is legally operated by Mesilla Valley Hospice, Inc, and administered by Nina Salmon.

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax(575) 525-5775

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsBereavement Services, End-of-Life Options
Volunteer Program
Operating Hours24/7

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Address 1.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Las Cruces's city center to Mesilla Valley Hospice & Palliative 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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative 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.
Retirement Ranch
HC
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
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104
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14
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79.8%
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2
Facility 2
NM AVG 4
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5
Facility 5
NM AVG 5.3
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14
Facility 14
NM AVG 30
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2.8
Facility 2.8
NM AVG 2.7
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HC
AL
HOS
IL
MC
RC
SNF
Albuquerque (Embudo Canyon)
40
Facility 40
NM AVG 68
Rank #87 / 141
No
42
Facility 42
NM AVG 48
Rank #111 / 186
1 Bed
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
NM AVG 78.1%
Rank #70 / 106
-Michael Brito13101 Constitution, LLC10
2
Facility 2
NM AVG 4
Rank #29 / 82
3
Facility 3
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #31 / 82
13
Facility 13
NM AVG 30
Rank #28 / 82
1.3
Facility 1.3
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #22 / 82
Sierra Vista Retirement Community
HC
AL
MC
PC
Santa Fe
24
Facility 24
NM AVG 68
Rank #97 / 141
No
17
Facility 17
NM AVG 48
Rank #159 / 186
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NM AVG 78.1%
Rank #1 / 106
A+Caroline AndradeVista Living Communities12
2
Facility 2
NM AVG 4
Rank #29 / 82
5
Facility 5
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #49 / 82
28
Facility 28
NM AVG 30
Rank #52 / 82
2.3
Facility 2.3
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #40 / 82
Blue Horizon Boutique Assisted Living & Memory Care
HC
AL
HOS
MC
RC
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15
Facility 15
NM AVG 68
Rank #106 / 141
No
65
Facility 65
NM AVG 48
Rank #53 / 186
-
86.7%
Facility 86.7%
NM AVG 78.1%
Rank #41 / 106
-Jill ShannonBlue Horizon Properties, Inc8
0
Facility 0
NM AVG 4
Rank #1 / 82
2
Facility 2
NM AVG 5.3
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11
Facility 11
NM AVG 30
Rank #27 / 82
1.4
Facility 1.4
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #24 / 82
Mesilla Valley Hospice & Palliative Care
HC
HOS
PC
Las Cruces-No
59
Facility 59
NM AVG 48
Rank #72 / 186
---Nina SalmonMesilla Valley Hospice, Inc-----

Frequently Asked Questions about Mesilla Valley Hospice & Palliative Care

Who is the owner of Mesilla Valley Hospice & Palliative Care?

Mesilla Valley Hospice & Palliative Care is legally operated by Mesilla Valley Hospice, Inc, and administered by Nina Salmon.

Is Mesilla Valley Hospice & Palliative Care in a walkable area?

Mesilla Valley Hospice & Palliative Care has a walk score of 59. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

When does Mesilla Valley Hospice & Palliative Care's license expire?

According to NM state health department records, Mesilla Valley Hospice & Palliative Care's license expires on August 31, 2026.

Are pets allowed at Mesilla Valley Hospice & Palliative Care?

No, Mesilla Valley Hospice & Palliative Care has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Mesilla Valley Hospice & Palliative Care?

Nina Salmon is the administrator of Mesilla Valley Hospice & Palliative Care.

Are there photos of Mesilla Valley Hospice & Palliative Care?

Yes — there are 3 photos of Mesilla Valley Hospice & Palliative Care in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Mesilla Valley Hospice & Palliative Care?

Mesilla Valley Hospice & Palliative Care is located at 299 Montana Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88005.

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