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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Los Alamos, NM

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Photo of Brookdale Santa Fe
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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...
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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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...
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.
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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.
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Kingston Residence of Santa Fe was a wonderful place for mom. The facility was very nice and well kept. There were plenty of activities to choose from weekly and the food was excellent. I believe they also...
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.
Kingston Residence of Santa Fe located in Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico provides seniors with a caring assisted community that they can call home. This area is rich with history and things to do. Santa Fe offers an opera house, hiking and camping tours, museums, and much more. This area...
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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.
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Enchanted Care Center is wonderful! There are not enough good things to say about them. General Manager, Ellen, and Preston were both Superb. Everyone Ellen hired was wonderful, very caring, loving, and...
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.
Enchanted Care Center Inc. was established by experienced professionals with over 30 years of health care management skills. We dispense our collective wisdom to help seniors lead safe and enjoyable lifestyles. We are active members of local and national senior care organizations. Our homes are...

Cost of assisted living in Los Alamos, NM

The average cost of senior living in Los Alamos is $4,638 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Santa Ana Pueblo, NM with an average of $4,250 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Los Alamos, NM vs. nearby cities

Los Alamos, NM
$4,638/mo
$4,682/mo
$4,704/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Los Alamos, NM vs. the state and national average

Los Alamos, NM
$4,638/mo
U.S. national average
$4,552/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Los Alamos vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,638/mo
$4,753/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Los Alamos, NM by room type

Studio
$3,103/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,590/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,303/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Los Alamos over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Los Alamos, 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 Los Alamos.

What families are saying about assisted living in Los Alamos

Recent reviews for assisted living in Los Alamos

Brookdale Santa Fe

3.5
The facility is just a little dated, but they have a new dining hall that is beautiful. The quality of care is very good, but they are a little bit understaffed. They all tried very hard to make us feel welcome. They have been very good in answering questions about billing as we close our ...
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The Legacy at Santa Fe

4.5
Its a beautiful facility. Walking in there is like walking into a high end hotel. It's warm and welcoming. My aunt seems to be happy there. Moving from another state has been difficult for her, but she seems to be settling in with her daily routine. Communication is getting better with staff and ...
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Los Alamos assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Los Alamos assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Los Alamos, 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 Los Alamos 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 Los Alamos 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
45.5%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.3%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.5%
56.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.3%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.4%
47.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45.5%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Los Alamos 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 Los Alamos 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
36.4%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.3%
31.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.3%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.1%
13.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Los Alamos 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 Los Alamos 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
9.1%
26.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
39.2%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
36.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.4%
34.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
12.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Los Alamos 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 Los Alamos communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
30.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
41.2%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
35%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Los Alamos 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 Los Alamos offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
27.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.1%
30.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
29.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.3%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.3%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.3%
51.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
40.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.1%
33.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
36.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.3%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
27.3%
45.9%
Dances
Dances
27.3%
28.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
23.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.3%
44.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Los Alamos

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 Los Alamos protect seniors.

Learn about New Mexico Assisted Living regulations

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Brookdale Santa Fe, The Legacy at Santa Fe and Kingston Residence of Santa Fe are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Los Alamos, New Mexico. See full list of communities.

There are 11 assisted living facilities near Los Alamos, New Mexico. See the full list.

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