New Mexico has been called many names, including “The Cactus State” and “The Sunshine State,” but perhaps none are more fitting than “Tierra del Encanto,” or “The Land of Enchantment.” The state received this nickname for its natural beauty, which includes vast, painted deserts and tall, majestic mountains. From Santa Fe’s distinct architecture inspired by the region’s native Pueblo peoples, to the more modern appeal of Albuquerque, New Mexico’s cities have an undeniable charm as well. The Land of Enchantment truly has something to offer everyone and is an ideal place to retire.Currently, A Place for Mom partners with more than 20 independent living communities in New Mexico. The median monthly cost of independent living in New Mexico is about $2,800.
Brookdale is great. Friendly helpful staff there, a great outdoor pond courtyard area , good food, excellent activities, and other residents are pleasantly interactive.
Coronado Villa is the kind of place that gives its resident's children peace of mind. My parents moved into the Villa 8 years ago and immediately began to enjoy their clean, well-appointed apartment, meet...
My grandma has been living at The Montebello for a while now, and we couldn’t be happier. The staff are warm, attentive, and truly care about the residents. The place is always clean, welcoming, and she’s...
Coronado Villa is the kind of place that gives its resident's children peace of mind. My parents moved into the Villa 8 years ago and immediately began to enjoy their clean, well-appointed apartment, meet...
My grandma has been living at The Montebello for a while now, and we couldn’t be happier. The staff are warm, attentive, and truly care about the residents. The place is always clean, welcoming, and she’s...
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...
What most stood out to me about the facility was how bright and clean everything was. There was plenty of light around, beautiful views, and updated, well-kept facilities. The staff were very friendly and...
The personnel are responsive. The intake individual, [name removed], was exceptionally helpful and reached out to the previous facility to facilitate transfer and collect necessary documentation. My mother...
Brookdale is great. Friendly helpful staff there, a great outdoor pond courtyard area , good food, excellent activities, and other residents are pleasantly interactive.
Security at the front door can be improved. The room cleaning was average at best. Possibly more activities for more at risk seniors. . In general, I would recommend the facility. Its beautiful. The rooms...
We really liked that all of the clients had many opportunities to be social. We also enjoyed the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter gatherings that are allowed families to attend.
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...
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...
Unfortunately they just don't have enough staff. The little details of patient care were not attended to. Some care staff were more mindful of the details than others. The food was mediocre. The rooms were...
Since stand-alone independent living communities don’t provide senior care services, they don’t need to be licensed in New Mexico. However, several of our partner communities are part of combined senior living facilities that provide assisted living services. Known in the state as Assisted Living Facilities for Adults (ALFs), these communities are licensed by the New Mexico Department of Health’s Health Facility Licensing and Certification Bureau.[01]
If you choose a combined ALF as your independent living community, it may be helpful to understand some of the laws and regulations that will impact the assisted living portion of the facility:[01]
Check out our New Mexico assisted living laws and regulations page for more detailed information.
Before moving into an independent living community, you’ll sign a contract that should include the details of your rental agreement. Just as you would for a traditional apartment, we recommend first familiarizing yourself with your rights as a renter in New Mexico:[02]
View the full New Mexico renter’s guide for more information.
If you’re a senior with a disability, you also have protections under the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). These include the right to reasonable accommodations and modifications.
Reasonable accommodations are adjustments to rules and policies in your community. These include assigning accessible parking spaces, moving rental payment dates to match disability payments, and living with a service animal in a community that doesn’t allow pets.[03]
Reasonable modifications are changes made to your unit’s physical environment. These include bathroom grab bars, entryway ramps, and doors that are wide enough for a wheelchair.[03]
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New Mexico’s Licensing Authority requires on-site inspections, known as surveys, and annual license renewals.[01] If the independent living community you’re interested in is part of an Assisted Living Facility for Adults (ALF), you can access its license and survey reports online.
Visit New Mexico’s Health Care Provider Search and select “Assisted Living Facility” in Step 1. For Step 2, search for a community by the county, city, provider name, or all. Next, click “Submit.” Click “View Reports” under the name of the facility you’re interested in, and click within each survey report to view the results.
New Mexico Compendium of Residential Care and Assisted Living Regulations and Policy. 2015 ed. Assisted Living Facilities for Adults.
New Mexico Legal Aid. (2018). Renter’s guide.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Reasonable accommodations and modifications.
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