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9 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Carson, NM
Assisted living costs in Carson average about $4,774 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 9 communities in Carson. Our detailed directory has 91 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.
As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Montecito, El Rito and Ranchos de Taos.
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9.9
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55 reviews
My mother in law has been happy at Brookdale. They have lots of activities, something for everyone. She is getting her meals and meds on time, and the staff seem to really care. The center courtyard is...
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.
Find Your Redefined IndependenceIt’s time to upgrade your senior living, and you don’t even have to leave town to do it. We are a senior living community right here in Santa Fe that offers beautiful independent living and assisted living residences in pueblo-style architecture with magnificent...
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8.8
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23 reviews
Highly recommend using this service. All areas above 5, except meals and dining 2 (slow service, small portions, few selections, food arrives Luke warm). We suspect small work force in Santa Fe.
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.
At The Legacy at Santa Fe, we provide assisted living and memory care services in a welcoming environment designed for older adults. Located in Santa Fe, NM, our community focuses on creating meaningful experiences, offering daily activities, and supporting residents through personalized care....
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My Mother was well taken care of at Taos Retirement Village. She was happy to be there and enjoyed herself. I had no complaints, the staff was very friendly and personnel.
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.
Taos Retirement Village is a unique senior living community that offers accommodations for both independent and assisted living residents, including free-standing 2 bedroom/2 bathroom casitas, one and two bedroom apartments, private assisted living rooms and in-home care options. Each unit is...
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2 reviews
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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.
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Cost of assisted living in Carson, NM
The average cost of senior living in Carson is $4,774 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Taos, NM with an average of $3,113 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Carson, NM vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Carson, NM vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Carson, NM
Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Carson.
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What families are saying about assisted living in Carson
Recent reviews for assisted living in Carson
The Legacy at Santa Fe
4.8
I chose this community because it was the brightest, cleanest, and most cheerful / modern one we visited. Overall Legacy has been great. We haven't had to use the upper care levels yet, so I can only speak to the basic assisted living situation, but my mother seems overall happy with the people, ...
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Taos Retirement Village
5.0
In 2018, I moved my mom to the TRV assisted living unit, which was small, warm and welcoming. Her adjustment was rapid, unlike her negative response to the time she had spent in other facilities in NM and VA. We were able to decorate her room to suit her tastes, personalizing her intimate ...
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Brookdale Santa Fe
4.6
The staff and personnel made us feel very welcome and were supportive of our very specific and unique needs. They took such good care of my mother and were so kind and helpful. We would recommend them to anyone!
Carson review score based on 28 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 28 reviews of 9 Carson assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Carson review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Carson review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Carson assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 28 reviews of 9 Carson assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Carson resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Carson, NM averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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Carson assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carson assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carson, 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 Carson 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 Carson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
44.4%
52.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.1%
33.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.4%
56.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Carson 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 Carson Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
51%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
32%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
22.2%
40.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Carson 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 Carson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
26.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
39.8%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
36.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
35%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
13.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Carson 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 Carson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carson 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 Carson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
29.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
52.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
40.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
37.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.2%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
29.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
24.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
45.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Carson
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 Carson protect seniors.
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