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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Los Alamos County, NM
If you’re looking for assisted living in Los Alamos County, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Los Alamos County or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Los Alamos County.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Los Alamos County for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 11 assisted living facilities in the Los Alamos County area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like La Tierra, Las Campanas and West Santa Fe.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Santa Fe, Los Alamos and Española.
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It is like living at a Resort in this facility. Because of the staff and operating procedures one is more relaxed and can enjoy their old age. Thanks!
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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My loved one loves the activities provided for the residents. There is a daily schedule that's she's memorized to make sure she doesn't miss bingo and black jack. I'm happy that the staff is very attentive...
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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2 reviews
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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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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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...
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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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
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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...
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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Cost of assisted living in Los Alamos County, NM
The average cost of senior living in Los Alamos County 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 County, NM vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Los Alamos County, NM vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Los Alamos County, NM by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Los Alamos County over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Los Alamos County, 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 County.
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What families are saying about assisted living in Los Alamos County
Recent reviews for assisted living in Los Alamos County
Brookdale Santa Fe
5.0
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 lovely.
The Legacy at Santa Fe
4.6
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.
Los Alamos County review score based on 32 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 32 reviews of 11 Los Alamos County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Los Alamos County 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
Los Alamos County review score compared against nearby cities
7.3
Los Alamos County, NM11 facilities
7.1
Española, NM9 facilities
7.4
Cuyamungue Grant, NM14 facilities
Review subcategories for Los Alamos County 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 32 reviews of 11 Los Alamos County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Los Alamos County 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.Los Alamos County, NM averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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Los Alamos County assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Los Alamos County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Los Alamos County, 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 County 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 County 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
33.3%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.7%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.7%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
41.7%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.7%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Los Alamos County 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 County 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%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.3%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Los Alamos County 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 County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Los Alamos County 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 County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
8.3%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Los Alamos County 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 County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
25%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.3%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.3%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
25%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Los Alamos County
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 County protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Santa Fe, The Legacy at Santa Fe and Kingston Residence of Santa Fe are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Los Alamos County, New Mexico. See full list of communities.
There are 11 assisted living facilities near Los Alamos County, New Mexico. See the full list.
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