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Preserving affordable homes for New Mexico seniors

UnitedHealth Group is investing nearly $11 million to preserve 140 affordable homes for seniors in Las Cruces and Roswell, New Mexico.

For older adults, a stable and affordable home can help make it possible to remain in their community and stay connected to the care and resources they need to stay healthy. That’s why UnitedHealth Group is investing nearly $11 million to preserve and rehabilitate Montana Meadows in Las Cruces and Wildewood Apartments in Roswell.

Together, the two communities provide 140 affordable one-bedroom homes for adults age 62 and older. All homes are supported by federal rental assistance, helping serve households who are at or below 60% of the area’s median income.

More than one in five New Mexicans is 65 or older. As our state’s population ages, preserving affordable housing can help more seniors live independently in their communities. 

 

“As New Mexico's population ages, investing in affordable housing is critical. UnitedHealth Group's investment will help ensure more seniors in Roswell and Las Cruces have safe and secure housing that enables independence and supports their overall health.”

Alanna Dancis Medicaid Director, New Mexico Health Care Authority
 
Montana Meadows, located in Las Cruces, New Mexico

Protecting homes already serving New Mexicans

Montana Meadows and Wildewood Apartments were constructed in 1978 and 1979, respectively. Although both communities remain occupied, many major building systems are nearing the end of their useful lives. The investment will finance rehabilitation needed to extend the life of the infrastructure and preserve affordability for current and future residents. Preserving existing affordable housing is particularly critical because it protects homes that are already being used by community members.

The rehabilitation work will take place while communities remain occupied, with temporary relocation for residents during construction. Rehabilitation is expected to be completed in late 2027.

Connecting seniors with services that support independence

Each community will continue to have a full-time resident services coordinator on-site. The coordinators work with residents to identify needs, develop personalized plans and connect with local resources. Services include help accessing health care, financial education, meal delivery and other services that support independent living for seniors.

Resident services coordinators also make referrals to health care providers and organize wellness and educational programming. Two U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grants help fund this work across the two communities. 

The communities also include on-site management offices, community rooms, laundry facilities and dog parks. Both locations are near public transportation and essential services, helping residents access resources they need to live independently.

 
Wildewood Apartments, located in Roswell, New Mexico

A continued commitment to housing and health

This investment is expected to bring UnitedHealth Group’s affordable housing portfolio in New Mexico to approximately $85 million across 28 locations, supporting more than 2,100 homes. It builds on a broader effort to expand access to affordable housing as a foundation for better health. 

 
 
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