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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Las Cruces, CA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Las Cruces area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Las Cruces. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 38 independent living facilities in Las Cruces, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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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.
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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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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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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.
Wyndham Residence is located in the quaint town of Arroyo Grande, close to shops, banks and other amenities. Its beautiful country manor architecture features a spacious courtyard and meandering pathways that guide you through colorful gardens, a fruit orchard, and the largest bird aviary on the...
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Cost of independent living in Las Cruces, CA
The average cost of senior living in Las Cruces is $4,319 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Santa Maria, CA with an average of $3,481 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Las Cruces
Recent reviews for independent living in Las Cruces
The Oaks at Nipomo
4.9
I was looking for a place for Dad when he started to need more care with ADLs and becoming more confused. And also looking for a higher standard of professionalism. Dad feels cared for and loved at the memory care unit at the Oaks. In his last residence Dad did not participate in the ...
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Alexander Gardens in Santa Barbara, CA
4.7
Alexander Gardens is by far the most peaceful, beautiful, and friendly place I've seen. My mom loved being there, and the staff went above and beyond to make Mom feel at home. The grounds are the most beautiful and tranquil and amazing that I've seen in any other resident facility that I ...
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Fountain Square of Lompoc
4.0
The employees are very friendly and caring to be good. I don't see too many activities and I've seen multiple patients wandering around with no shoes. There were other patients sitting in their own urine while eating lunch. We did tell an employee, but they didn't do anything. I'm not sure if ...
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Las Cruces independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Las Cruces independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Las Cruces, 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 Las Cruces 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 Las Cruces 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
12.5%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.1%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
21.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.3%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.4%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Las Cruces 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 Las Cruces communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
21.9%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
34.4%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.8%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Las Cruces 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 Las Cruces offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.9%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.6%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.4%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.3%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
34.4%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
21.9%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.6%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
46.1%
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Cliff View Terrace, Westmont of Santa Barbara and Villa Santa Barbara are the top-rated independent living facilities near Las Cruces, California. See full list of communities.
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