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9 Best Assisted Living Facilities in El Llanito, NM

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The one thing that makes Fairwinds really stand out is the residents are all so friendly. They are like family and the staff are also friendly and helpful. The other thing that makes Fairwinds stand out from...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Fairwinds - Rio Rancho offers luxurious apartment homes in a fun and active retirement community. We are proud to be managed by Leisure Care who leads the industry in the development and management of elegant retirement communities that are all about Five-Star Fun. At Fairwinds - Rio...
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When it comes to the friendliness the staff gets a 4-5, but the admin staff gets a 3. The staff gets a 2-3 depending on who and we can't speak to the activities. The frontline staff really got to know me and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Avamere at Rio Rancho offers residents the full spectrum of senior living options including independent, assisted living and a secure memory care community. Located on Albuquerque's west side, close to both Cottonwood mall and scenic Corrales, we are conveniently located near Presbyterian Rust,...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Casa De Paz is a single-story senior care home located in the beautiful desert city of Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Located just north of Albuquerque, Rio Rancho is an historical and cultural gem with its own personality. Casa De Paz is a cozy home with a large, open floor plan. Recliners in the...
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Very pleased with this home. We toured two of their houses. Staff made it an easy transition for dad. I thought it was nice that the house manager, cook will make meals that individuals like...instead us...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Haven Care - Dogwood is located in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Our specialized care agency offers Alzheimer's and Dementia services for elderly senior citizens. We offer assisted living to help people who have mentally incapacitating diseases stay safe and secure. Our programs allow us to customize...
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Harmony Residential Care, Inc. has been a part of my family for over two years. They have the most wonderful team who genuinely care for your loved one. My Grandmother aka Pretty Mama could not be in better...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Cost of assisted living in El Llanito, NM

The average cost of senior living in El Llanito is $4,250 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Estancia, NM with an average of $4,229 per month.

Assisted living costs in El Llanito, NM, vs. nearby cities

El Llanito, NM
$4,250/mo

Assisted living costs in El Llanito, NM, vs. state and national averages

El Llanito, NM
$4,250/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

Assisted living costs in El Llanito, NM, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,250/mo
$4,819/mo

Assisted living costs in El Llanito, NM, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,552/mo
Private
$6,000/mo
Studio
$3,165/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,460/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,724/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,000/mo

Senior living costs in El Llanito vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: El Llanito, NM
Column state: New Mexico
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEl Llanito, NMNew MexicoU.S.
Assisted Living$4,250/mo$4,244/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$4,819/mo$4,411/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living$4,414/mo$4,075/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
El Llanito, NM:$4,250/mo
New Mexico:$4,244/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
El Llanito, NM:$4,819/mo
New Mexico:$4,411/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
Independent Living
El Llanito, NM:$4,414/mo
New Mexico:$4,075/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in El Llanito, NM

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What families are saying about assisted living in El Llanito

Recent reviews for assisted living in El Llanito

The Woodmark at Uptown in Albuquerque, NM

4.8
Based on our families experience, we were frustrated that all the required paperwork had to be completed by hand rather than a word doc to edit. There were a lot of duplicate questions on many different forms. It was also frustrating that we could not get our loved one moved in on the weekend. ...
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Willowwood Assisted Living in Albuquerque, NM

4.9
The staff members at Willowood Assisted Living are so great and friendly and our loved one is really well taken care of. He always looks clean and is being fed really well. We have absolutely no complaints or see any red flags with this community. His favorite thing is sitting outside in the ...
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Brookdale Valencia in Albuquerque, NM

5.0
I had to find a community for my mom on an emergency basis. The Brookdale team was fantastic - I toured two facilities virtually and then flew in to tour them in person. After selecting Valencia, they set up a respite room for my mom so I could get their immediate support while I then packed up ...
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El Llanito assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in El Llanito assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in El Llanito, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in El Llanito assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in El Llanito that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
El Llanito, NMNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71.4%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.9%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.7%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.1%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.6%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.1%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in El Llanito assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of El Llanito Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
El Llanito, NMNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.1%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.1%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in El Llanito assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of El Llanito partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
El Llanito, NMNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
29.7%
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Availability of select dining options in El Llanito assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of El Llanito communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
El Llanito, NMNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in El Llanito assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in El Llanito offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
El Llanito, NMNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in El Llanito

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about New Mexico assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in El Llanito protect seniors.

Learn about New Mexico Assisted Living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Fairwinds - Rio Rancho, Morada Quintessence and The Village At Alameda are the top-rated assisted living facilities near El Llanito, New Mexico. See full list of communities.

There are 9 assisted living facilities near El Llanito, New Mexico. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in El Llanito, New Mexico are Morada Quintessence. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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