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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, 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: Memory Care
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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.
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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.
Home Sweet Home - Palomas Place Home Sweet Home - Palomas Place is a residential care home for seniors that is located in the city of Albuquerque, New Mexico which is in Bernalillo County. Albuquerque is a unique city full of culture and recreation to suit every taste and need. For those nature...
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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: 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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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: 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.
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My Grandmother was at the Garland House after she fell and broke her hip. They took great care of her. They had music therapy and children therapy. It was in a regular neighborhood and it really felt like...
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.
The Garland HouseThe Garland House is a residential care home located in the active community of Albuquerque, New Mexico in Bernalillo County. The city is surrounded by recreational areas and hiking trails in locations like the Santa Fe National Forest, the Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge and...
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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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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.
Wilson Family care is a professional, experienced family care center for you and your family health care needs. Offering health care from birth to older years, we specialize in all fields in both men and women. Located in Florida, Wilson family care is filled with doctors and employees who truly...

Cost of assisted living in North Valley, NM

The average cost of senior living in North Valley is $4,251 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Estancia, NM with an average of $4,229 per month.

Assisted living costs in North Valley, NM, vs. nearby cities

North Valley, NM
$4,251/mo

Assisted living costs in North Valley, NM, vs. state and national averages

North Valley, NM
$4,251/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in North Valley, NM, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,251/mo
$4,789/mo

Assisted living costs in North Valley, NM, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,313/mo
Private
$5,650/mo
Studio
$4,865/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,417/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,913/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,940/mo

Senior living costs in North Valley 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: North Valley, NM
Column state: New Mexico
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNorth Valley, NMNew MexicoU.S.
Assisted Living$4,251/mo$4,271/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,789/mo$4,365/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,423/mo$4,059/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
North Valley, NM:$4,251/mo
New Mexico:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
North Valley, NM:$4,789/mo
New Mexico:$4,365/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
North Valley, NM:$4,423/mo
New Mexico:$4,059/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in North Valley, NM, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in North Valley 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.

North Valley, NMNM stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in North Valley, NM

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in North Valley 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
North Valley, NM$4,470/mo$4,394/mo+1.7%
New Mexico$4,620/mo$4,459/mo+3.6%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
North Valley, NM
2024 average cost:$4,470/mo
2023 average cost:$4,394/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
New Mexico
2024 average cost:$4,620/mo
2023 average cost:$4,459/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in North Valley, 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 North Valley.

What families are saying about assisted living in North Valley

Recent reviews for assisted living in North Valley

GoodLife Senior Living Los Lunas

5.0
After touring several different assisted living facilities and being told they cannot accommodate someone who needs a two-person lift, my husband and I toured Goodlife Senior Living. We met with [name removed], the manager, and she was the first person to sit with us and tell us that everything ...
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Haven Care Birch House Memory Care in Albuquerque, NM

3.9
My mother is currently a resident at Haven Care Birch House. The staff is a mix, three of the providers are terrific and one is very non caring. The Activities are the only thing that I would rate lower than a 4. The residents do sit and watch TV a lot.

Westwind House Assisted Living in Albuquerque, NM

4.5
My mom is eating the meal. It is not like home cooking but I think it is good. The staff are good people who help out very well. I am pleased that she is getting taken care of.The staff assist with her ADL and there has been no problems. A Place For Mom helped us find this community. They are ...
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North Valley review score based on 257 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 257 reviews of 61 North Valley assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The North Valley 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

North Valley review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
North Valley, NM61 facilities
8.1
Edith Endave, NM70 facilities

Review subcategories for North Valley 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 257 reviews of 61 North Valley assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare North Valley 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.
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Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.1
Care services
3.4
3.8
Staff
3.7
4.0
Meals & dining
3.4
3.6
Activities
3.3
3.7
Value for cost*
3.4
3.7
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North Valley assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Valley assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North Valley, 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 North Valley 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 North Valley 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
60.7%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
47.5%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.9%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
65.6%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.9%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.2%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.5%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.9%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in North Valley 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 North Valley Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
North Valley, NMNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.6%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.1%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
34.4%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in North Valley 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 North Valley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
North Valley, NMNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
49.2%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
44.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.9%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.8%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in North Valley 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 North Valley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
North Valley, NMNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.8%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
34.4%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.9%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in North Valley 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 North Valley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
North Valley, NMNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.6%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.5%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.2%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.6%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.4%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.2%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.3%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.7%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.8%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
52.5%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
27.9%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.3%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in North Valley

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about New Mexico assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in North Valley protect seniors.
Learn about New Mexico assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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