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The cost of independent living in Rutter is about $3,758 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 19 options. Read 255 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of The Legacy at Cimarron
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44 Floor plans available
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I haven't personally sampled the food.. I'm so please that your group helped me find this place for my brother! Yes, I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so...
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 Cimarron, we provide assisted living and memory care services in El Paso, TX, offering a welcoming environment designed for older adults. Our community focuses on creating meaningful experiences, offering daily activities, and providing personalized care to residents. Our...
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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
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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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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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Photo of Desert Peaks Assisted Living and Memory Care
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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...
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.
Desert Peaks Assisted Living & Memory Care is guided by goodness, loyalty, faith, and fun. We're located in beautiful Las Cruces, New Mexico and offer independent living, assisted living and memory care services for seniors. We warmly welcome you to experience the good people who live and...
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66 Floor plans available
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I have found a few exceptional staff members who have shown extraordinary dedication and concern for their patients wellbeing. [name removed] reality is humans work there and every interaction is not perfect...
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.
The Village at Northrise - Proudlyserving our local community in Las Cruces NMsince 1998. The Village at Northrise isa 16-acre continuing care campus forseniors with majestic views of theOrgan Mountains. TheVillage at Northrise offersindependent living, assisted living,skilled nursing and memory...
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Las Cruces Village Independent Living is dedicated to helping individuals 55 and older find their ideal apartment within a vibrant, welcoming community. Here, residents have the opportunity to build lasting friendships and enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle enriched by a wide range of engaging...
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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.
Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care in El Paso, Texas.Surround yourself with support while maintaining your independence. White Acres Independent Living offers the best of both worlds – roomy senior apartments, with the safety and security of help and medical staff...
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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.
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
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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.
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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Photo of The Bartlett in El Paso
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Overall our experience with Regency of El Paso has been a good one. I thought the registration and move-in process was handled very well, they did a great job making her feel welcome and helping her get...
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.
Regency of El PasoRegency of El Paso is an assisted living community located in El Paso, TX. El Paso is located in El Paso County and is home to just over 837,000 people. El Paso is a beautiful city on the border with Mexico and home to a lot of shops, new real estate, restaurants, sports venues...
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I have ONLY PRAISE for the staff at this WONDERFUL facility!!! My mother was cared for and lived at BLUE HORIZON for almost 5 years. She was a little over 100 years young. The staff showed my mother the...
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.
Photo of Sunridge at Desert Springs
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[Name removed] and her staff are great! My mother is early onset Alzheimer’s and so she doesn’t think she should be there. The staff helped to make her feel like she was there to help others and now she is...
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 Sun Ridge at Desert Springs, a dementia care community, we provide superior Resident focused care. Our caregivers focus on knowing a resident's wants, needs and preferences based on their life story. Understanding the residents' past experiences and preferences allow us to provide for their...

Cost of independent living in Rutter, NM

The average cost of senior living in Rutter is $3,758 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Columbus, NM with an average of $1,365 per month.

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

Rutter, NM
$3,758/mo
$4,008/mo

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

Rutter, NM
$3,758/mo
U.S. national average
$4,152/mo

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

$4,082/mo
Independent Living
$3,758/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,315/mo
Studio
$4,139/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,515/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,378/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,620/mo

Senior living costs in Rutter 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: Rutter, NM
Column state: New Mexico
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRutter, NMNew MexicoU.S.
Independent Living$3,758/mo$4,302/mo$4,152/mo
Assisted Living$4,024/mo$4,391/mo$4,697/mo
Memory Care$4,082/mo$4,589/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Rutter, NM:$3,758/mo
New Mexico:$4,302/mo
U.S.:$4,152/mo
Assisted Living
Rutter, NM:$4,024/mo
New Mexico:$4,391/mo
U.S.:$4,697/mo
Memory Care
Rutter, NM:$4,082/mo
New Mexico:$4,589/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Rutter, NM, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Rutter and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Rutter, NM

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Rutter have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Rutter, NM$3,109/mo$2,964/mo+4.9%
New Mexico$3,249/mo$3,003/mo+8.2%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Rutter, NM
2024 average cost:$3,109/mo
2023 average cost:$2,964/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
New Mexico
2024 average cost:$3,249/mo
2023 average cost:$3,003/mo
Percent change:+8.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,265/mo
2023 average cost:$3,169/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Rutter

Recent reviews for independent living in Rutter

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

4.5
When it comes to the meals, there could be more of a variety. However, everything else is great and we would recommend them to other families based on the experience we have had so far.

The Aristocrat in Las Cruces, NM

4.8
The director always answers my questions promptly and clarifies everything for me. She also helps resolve issues with outside providers like home health services. She is very patient and understanding.The caregivers are very nice, patient and caring with the residents. They check on my father ...
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Rutter independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rutter independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rutter, 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 Rutter 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 Rutter 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
30.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.8%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
38.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.5%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.1%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Rutter 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 Rutter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
30.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.8%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
53.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rutter 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 Rutter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
61.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.8%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.2%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.5%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.8%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.2%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
61.5%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
53.8%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.5%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.5%
46.4%
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