Good Samaritan Society Betty Dare in Alamogordo, NM

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Good Samaritan Society Betty Dare in Alamogordo, NM

Good Samaritan Society Betty Dare is a nursing home community in Alamogordo, NM.

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3101 North Florida Avenue, Alamogordo, NM 88310

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.5 from 75 reviews
5 stars
33
4 stars
12
3 stars
8
2 stars
5
1 stars
17

Overall Review of Good Samaritan Society Betty Dare

caveat 16 reviews mention this

Care gaps and missed safety needs

Several residents’ families report delays, neglect concerns, and safety problems.

A recurring complaint is that staff did not respond when help was needed, including situations where calls were not answered or no one came to provide basic items. Multiple reviewers describe safety and hygiene issues such as falls, bed sores, dirty conditions, and patients sitting for long periods. Some families also describe medication timing problems, incomplete rehab plans, and limited availability of follow-up support.

common 23 reviews mention this

Some staff are genuinely caring

Many reviewers say the nursing team and aides are kind and attentive.

Alongside the complaints, many reviewers describe staff and nurses’ aides as wonderful, caring, and helpful. Several families emphasize that residents were kept clean and well-groomed and that the day-to-day care felt supportive. A number of reviews also single out therapy sessions and medical staff attention as part of why they felt comfortable placing a loved one there.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and upkeep draw criticism

Some reviewers say the building and rooms feel dirty or run down.

Multiple reviewers report cleanliness issues, including rooms that smelled in hallways and concerns about hygiene practices. Others describe the facility as run down and dirty, with visible need for repairs and general neglect of upkeep. These comments often appear alongside worries about whether patients were checked and cared for as frequently as needed.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Meals and meal service are inconsistent

Several reviews mention poor meal organization or substandard food.

Some reviewers describe meal service as disorganized, with trays arriving one at a time and patients waiting before they were served. Others say meals were not satisfying, describing food as horrible or not looking good. There are also complaints about delays getting drinks and about staff not noticing whether a patient ate.

common 6 reviews mention this

Rehab and therapy support varies

Reviews describe both strong therapy experiences and lapses in rehab planning.

Some families praise rehabilitation support, mentioning physical therapy and occupational therapy as part of helping a loved one regain strength. Other reviewers report that rehab was not prioritized or that there was no clear rehab plan, including cases where follow-through did not match expectations. One reviewer also describes needing outside help after an oxygen issue, before feeling better about subsequent care.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 90 resident community capacity 90 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Parks

  • Briggs Field Doggy Park (0.3 miles)
  • Washington Park (3.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • Pepper's Grill (0.4 miles)
  • Alamo Grill Pancake & Steakhouse (0.5 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (0.5 miles)
  • Subway (0.6 miles)
  • Bamboo Garden (0.6 miles)
  • Taco Bell (0.7 miles)
  • Si Senor Restaurant (0.9 miles)

Physicians

  • New Mexico Brain Institute (0.7 miles)
  • Alamogordo Internal Medicine P C (0.9 miles)
  • Alamogordo Family Practice (1.1 miles)
  • White Sands Family Practice Clinic (1.2 miles)
  • Alamogordo Imaging Center (1.2 miles)
  • Dr Paul's Office (1.2 miles)
  • Alamogordo Pediatric Associates PC (1.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Rustic Cafe (0.8 miles)
  • Lotus Boba Tea (2 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Christ Community Church (0.9 miles)
  • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (1.1 miles)
  • Brothers in Christ International (1.4 miles)
  • Community of Christ Church (1.4 miles)
  • Grace United Methodist Church (1.4 miles)
  • Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (1.5 miles)
  • Cuba Avenue Church of Christ (1.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Southern New Mexico Surgery Center (1.5 miles)
  • Mescalero Indian Health Services (19 miles)
  • Mescalero Phs Indian Hospital (19 miles)
  • Mescalero Indian Health Service (19 miles)

Transportation

  • Alamo-El Paso Shuttle Service (1.7 miles)

Theaters

  • New Mexico Museum Of Space History Alamogordo (2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Acp Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • Medical Arts Pharmacy (2 miles)

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