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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 66 independent living facilities in El Llanito, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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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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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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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.
Photo of The Rosemont of Santa Fe
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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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.
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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: 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.
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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: 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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Cost of independent living in El Llanito, NM

The average cost of senior living in El Llanito is $4,459 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Los Cerrillos, NM with an average of $4,347 per month.

Independent living costs in El Llanito, NM, vs. nearby cities

El Llanito, NM
$4,459/mo

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

El Llanito, NM
$4,459/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in El Llanito, NM, vs. other senior living options

$4,819/mo
Independent Living
$4,459/mo

Independent living costs in El Llanito, NM, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,261/mo
Studio
$4,466/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,932/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,570/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,571/mo

Senior living costs in El Llanito 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: El Llanito, NM
Column state: New Mexico
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEl Llanito, NMNew MexicoU.S.
Independent Living$4,459/mo$4,059/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,320/mo$4,271/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,819/mo$4,365/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
El Llanito, NM:$4,459/mo
New Mexico:$4,059/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
El Llanito, NM:$4,320/mo
New Mexico:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
El Llanito, NM:$4,819/mo
New Mexico:$4,365/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in El Llanito, NM, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in El Llanito 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 El Llanito, NM

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in El Llanito 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
El Llanito, NM$3,268/mo$3,013/mo+8.5%
New Mexico$3,249/mo$3,003/mo+8.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
El Llanito, NM
2024 average cost:$3,268/mo
2023 average cost:$3,013/mo
Percent change:+8.5%
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 El Llanito

Recent reviews for independent living in El Llanito

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.

The Montecito Santa Fe

5.0
Everything is going really well and my mom likes being here a lot. She likes the food and the people the most. The food is really good and the menus have a pretty good variety, including all different kinds of foods for people with food allergies, some things are gluten free, and they even have ...
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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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El Llanito independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in El Llanito independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in El Llanito, 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 El Llanito 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 El Llanito 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
11.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
42.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.2%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in El Llanito 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 El Llanito communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
44.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
49.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in El Llanito 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 El Llanito offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
49.2%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.9%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
49.2%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
54.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
37.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40.7%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.5%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Santa Fe, Coronado Villa Retirement Resort and The Montebello on Academy are the top-rated independent living facilities near El Llanito, New Mexico. See full list of communities.
There are 66 independent living facilities near El Llanito, New Mexico. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in El Llanito, New Mexico are Brookdale Santa Fe and Morada Quintessence. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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