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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Bernalillo County, NM

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Photo of Coronado Villa Retirement Resort
1313 Photos available
1212 Floor plans available
9.8
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26 reviews
9.8
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26 reviews
5 star
84%
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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...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Coronado Villa in Albuquerque, New Mexico is an independent living community that offers luxury apartments for your enjoyment. Albuquerque is a part of Bernalillo County. Living in an area where the sun shines 310 days of the year gives you the opportunity to pursue golf, tennis, and local...
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Photo of Bear Canyon Estates
1010 Photos available
9.2
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93 reviews
9.2
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93 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Bear Canyon Estates provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on beautiful grounds in the Northeast Heights of Albuquerque, you'll love the splendor of the rugged landscape, the coziness of our facilities and the nearby city's convenience. We're just...
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Photo of Sandia Vista Senior Living
1212 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.0
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109 reviews
9.0
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109 reviews
5 star
76%
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3 star
4%
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My dad lives at Sandia Vista, and I spend a lot time visiting him there. I 100% recommend it. The whole place has a relaxed, positive, homey energy. Things seem well-run, and staff are competent,...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Welcome to Sandia Vista Senior Living, a Stellar Living community. Sandia Vista is an independent living community located in the heart of the 'Land of Enchantment' near the Sandia Mountains. It's a community filled with friendship, sunshine, and lots of ways to enjoy a life full of...
Photo of Morada Albuquerque
55 Photos available
9.0
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144 reviews
9.0
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144 reviews
5 star
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Visited several communities and this one had 3 meals a day, staff to assist the residents to meals, to sitting outside, delivering medication. They take residents to appoints, once a week take residents on a...
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 Morada Albuquerque, you'll find a tightly knit community with the support you need to lead an independent life. Enjoy a family-style environment that fosters physical activity and social engagements, including yoga, bridge, educational seminars and a resident-led arts and crafts group. Morada...
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Photo of Elan Santa Monica Assisted Living and Memory Care
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8.5
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16 reviews
8.5
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16 reviews
5 star
43%
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38%
3 star
0%
2 star
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I think it's working out very well for my brother. Great experience overall. It's up-to-date and clean. Staff is friendly and helpful. Dining experience is exceptional. Activities are good and ongoing.
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.
Introducing Élan Santa Monica in Albuquerque, NMStep into the unexpected. Stunning, but casual. Elegant, yet comfortable. More like an urban lodge or boutique hotel than a traditional senior living community. At Élan Santa Monica you’ll discover concierge-style services, resort-quality amenities,...
Photo of The Woodmark at Uptown
1313 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
7.6
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115 reviews
7.6
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115 reviews
5 star
51%
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30%
3 star
11%
2 star
4%
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I can tell you things they should be concerned about. Food is not the best quality, constantly serving meals that consist of chicken. There's been times that the fryers and ovens have been down. I feel that...
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.
The Woodmark at Uptown: The Woodmark at Uptown is a senior living community in Albuquerque, New Mexico offering assisted living and memory care services for senior citizens. The Woodmark at Uptown is ideally located in Albuquerque's Uptown neighborhood, with fantastic sunsets and awesome views...
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Photo of Ravenna Assisted Living
77 Photos available
7.3
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31 reviews
7.3
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31 reviews
5 star
29%
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39%
3 star
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They seem to be short-staffed. A little bit disorganized. But fortunately, I come and check on my mom daily. So I can advocate for her. I seem to have to do a lot of reminding the staff about caring for mom,...
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.
Ravenna Assisted Living is a mid-sized, privately owned and operated senior living community in Albuquerque's West Side. In operation since 2014, we continue our passion for providing a safe and caring environment for our residents. We focus on compassion and engaging interactions and activities...
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Photo of Albuquerque Grand Senior Living
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5 star
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Prior to moving to Albuquerque Grand I walked or relied on public transportation to get around. As I got older it became more difficult for me to get to the store or laundry mat. Since moving to Albuquerque...
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.
Albuquerque Grand Senior Living in Albuquerque, New Mexico, offers what may be the state's finest senior living experience. Offering both independent and assisted living, Albuquerque Grand is dedicated to providing an active, vibrant senior lifestyle with a wide variety of activities to ensure...
Photo of Westwind House Assisted Living
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5 star
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3 star
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When we walked in for the first time Westwind felt like home! The food is great, residents have choices and can ask for something different that matches their taste, like a sandwich with certain...
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.
Thank you for your interest in Westwind House. Welcome to Westwind House! Westwind House offers an independent living as well as an assisted living environment. It is our pleasure to provide a secure, healthy and happy home. We encourage an atmosphere where family members of all ages are...
Photo of Sandia Senior Suites
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5 star
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Not sure why someone would give this place a 1 star. Obviously they have not seen other places. I have my relative in this place for about 2 months and all I can say is that the caretakers, yes they are a...
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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Photo of Camino Retirement Apartments
1616 Photos available
7.0
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10 reviews
7.0
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10 reviews
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3 star
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The staff are accommodating and kept us informed of what was going on with my loved one (my brother in law moved out for a year and just moved back last week). I would recommend Camino Retirement Apartments...
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.
Camino Retirement Apartments has served the community since 1972, when it became Albuquerque's first Retirement Center. We have remained at the same convenient location just east of Juan Tabo, with great views of the East Mountains, the spectacular sunsets and brilliant city lights. Camino...
Photo of Brookdale Valencia
33 Floor plans available
9.0
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131 reviews
9.0
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131 reviews
5 star
43%
4 star
31%
3 star
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2 star
7%
1 star
4%
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My brother is very happy living at Brookdale Valencia. He feels safe unlike his last apartment which even though it was gated I suspect everyone in Albuquerque had the gate code. Brookdale has a live person...
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.
Premium Senior Living in AlbuquerqueIt’s time to trade the stress and hassle that often comes from living at home for relaxation and a full social calendar. It’s time to give up the isolation that often comes from living on your own and get in return a life full of interesting things to do and...
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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.
Photo of La Terraza Apartments
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Albuquerque Uptown Assisted Living
1010 Photos available
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
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.
Photo of Brentwood Gardens Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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
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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Photo of La Resolana Senior Citizen Apt
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Sandia Vista Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Overture Albuquerque 55+ Apartment Homes
1212 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
NOW OPEN! MOVE IN TODAY!Welcome to a vibrant 55+ world full of endless freedom and luxury at Overture in scenic Albuquerque, New Mexico. Whether you’re downsizing or rightsizing, you’ll experience carefree and maintenance-free living like never before. Have your choice of spacious and...

Cost of independent living in Bernalillo County, NM

The average cost of senior living in Bernalillo County is $4,423 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Los Cerrillos, NM with an average of $4,347 per month.

Independent living costs in Bernalillo County, NM, vs. nearby counties

Bernalillo County, NM
$4,423/mo

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

Bernalillo County, NM
$4,423/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Bernalillo County, NM, vs. other senior living options

$4,789/mo
Independent Living
$4,423/mo

Independent living costs in Bernalillo County, NM, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,754/mo
Studio
$4,317/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,458/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,072/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,500/mo

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

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Bernalillo County 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.

Bernalillo County, NMNM stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Bernalillo County, NM

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Bernalillo County 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
Bernalillo County, NM$2,864/mo$2,999/mo-4.5%
New Mexico$3,249/mo$3,003/mo+8.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Bernalillo County, NM
2024 average cost:$2,864/mo
2023 average cost:$2,999/mo
Percent change:-4.5%
New Mexico
2024 average cost:$3,249/mo
2023 average cost:$3,003/mo
Percent change:+8.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Bernalillo County

Recent reviews for independent living in Bernalillo County

GoodLife Senior Living Los Lunas

5.0
A very home type welcoming atmosphere . From my observation very skilled caring staff, the handling of residents is gentle and careful. Yes, housekeeping is available. The extra curricular activities are great. They bring in families and residents seem to be comfortable and enjoy being there.

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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The Village At Alameda in Albuquerque, NM

5.0
The Village at Alameda is a very nice place. Mom and Dad really like it. The food is good. The staff is great. The place is clean. They keep the apartments clean. If extra cleaning is needed, it is taken care of it right away. Hope this helps.

Bernalillo County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bernalillo County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bernalillo County, 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 Bernalillo County 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 Bernalillo County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bernalillo County, NMNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
38.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.8%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Bernalillo County 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 Bernalillo County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bernalillo County, NMNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
52.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.8%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bernalillo County 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 Bernalillo County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bernalillo County, NMNational
Activity director
Activity director
47.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.1%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.6%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.4%
47%
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