In this largely rural state, sophisticated medical services are concentrated primarily in Albuquerque. More than 40% of New Mexico’s population is rural, yet only 10% of medical services are in rural areas. Rural residents with major medical diagnoses are required to travel long distances for comprehensive health care services. Medical access disparities can impede quality patient outcomes, particularly for the rural poor and racial/ethnic minorities. Having access to affordable lodging and support services may result in earlier diagnosis and treatment, and can reduce the financial burden to the family and the community.

Casa Esperanza provides vital services, assistance, and support to families from all 33 counties in New Mexico. Casa Esperanza is the oldest hospitality house in New Mexico, and the only full- service facility serving both adult and pediatric patients.

Casa Esperanza provides direct services for over 5,000 families a year which includes low-to-moderate income, medically underserved families traveling and staying in Albuquerque for medical treatment. Our home provides resident families with access to lodging, food assistance, gas cards, and taxi vouchers, inhouse educational programs (e.g., legal/financial assistance), professionally facilitated clinical counseling and care management sessions, support groups, volunteer prepared meals, and organized social activities and educational programs.