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Photo of Solstice Senior Living at Las Cruces
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66 Floor plans available
9.0
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44 reviews
9.0
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44 reviews
5 star
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Staff is warm welcoming capable & professional. There are many activities, easy ways to sign up for them. The bus takes residents to Dr appointments, also shopping or other destinations. Food is...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Located an hour from El Paso, Solstice Senior Living at Las Cruces offers a tropical mirage atmosphere with desert landscape for our residents to enjoy easy access to adventure, entertainment and the beautiful outdoors. Family members and caregivers find comfort in the availability of on-site...
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8.7
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31 reviews
8.7
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31 reviews
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Value for cost initially 5. After [name removed] passed, 2. Overall, it was a good experience. We found the Staff to be caring. My in laws were both there, together. And they both Fell. My father in law...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
ABOUT US Unique design differences place The Haciendas at Grace Village among the most outstanding Alzheimer's and dementia care facilities in our region. Truly not a 'facility', but instead, a residence, the Haciendas at Grace Village is comprised of residential-style homes that provide...
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9.4
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6 reviews
9.4
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I personally would rate Aristocrat a 5. But [name removed], who stayed there, was not happy. Honestly, my recommendation is to have the person who would be staying there try it and learn if it works for...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
The AristocratThe Aristocrat is a senior living community located in the beautiful town of Las Cruces, New Mexico. Our community is located near the foot hills of the Organ Mountains, so our residents are able to enjoy the beauty of splendor of New Mexico every day. Las Cruces is an active town...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Photo of La Posada Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
The Adobe Assisted Living center in Las Cruces, New Mexico offers a homey atmosphere, yet it has space for 41 people. Therefore, senior citizens who stay here have the chance to make friends while feeling as if it is a place they can call their own. We focus on doing whatever we can to improve...
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Cost of independent living in Vado, NM

The average cost of senior living in Vado is $3,513 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sunland Park, NM with an average of $3,255 per month.

Independent living costs in Vado, NM, vs. nearby cities

Vado, NM
$3,513/mo
$3,789/mo

Independent living costs in Vado, NM, vs. state and national averages

Vado, NM
$3,513/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Independent living costs in Vado, NM, vs. other senior living options

$3,888/mo
Independent Living
$3,513/mo

Independent living costs in Vado, NM, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,890/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,482/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,266/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,895/mo

Senior living costs in Vado 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: Vado, NM
Column state: New Mexico
Column national: U.S.
Community typeVado, NMNew MexicoU.S.
Independent Living$3,513/mo$4,075/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living$3,823/mo$4,244/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$3,888/mo$4,411/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Vado, NM:$3,513/mo
New Mexico:$4,075/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Vado, NM:$3,823/mo
New Mexico:$4,244/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Vado, NM:$3,888/mo
New Mexico:$4,411/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Vado

Recent reviews for independent living in Vado

The Aristocrat in Las Cruces, NM

4.4
They are smaller than most facilities, so you get more one on one attention. My loved one does no participate in a majority of the activities provided. I would recommend The Aristocrat to others looking.

Sunridge at Desert Springs in El Paso, TX

4.7
My Mother has lived at Sun Ridge at Desert Springs for 8 years. She has been very well cared for and treated like a beloved family member. It is a homelike environment that is clean, bright and nicely furnished. The employees/caregivers treat the residents like family and I appreciate the fact ...
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Haciendas at Grace Village in Las Cruces, NM

4.9
It was a wonderful place and the staff were extremely helpful. The staff went out of their way to accommodate changes in my father's condition. Maintaining the residents' dignity was a primary focus for them. The facility was always clean and smelled nice. I really like the fact that the door ...
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Vado independent living services and amenities

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

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Vado independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Vado partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Vado, NMNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.5%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
28.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Vado independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Vado communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Vado, NMNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
25%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Vado independent 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 independent living communities in Vado offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Vado, NMNational
Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
12.5%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.5%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
25%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
40%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Legacy at Cimarron, Solstice Senior Living at Las Cruces and Blue Horizon Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Vado, New Mexico. See full list of communities.

There are 9 independent living facilities near Vado, New Mexico. See the full list.

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