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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Las Cruces, NM
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 14 independent living facilities in Las Cruces, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Mesilla, Santo Tomas and Boyd.
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9.0
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44 reviews
Solstice is fabulous. I have recently added Hospice in-home care through Ambercare. Solstice has been wonderful and working with care providers. Solstice provides so many opportunities for their residents...
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.
Located an hour from El Paso, Solstice Senior Living at Las Cruces offers a tropical mirage atmosphere with desert landscape for our residents to enjoy easy access to adventure, entertainment and the beautiful outdoors. Family members and caregivers find comfort in the availability of on-site...
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8.7
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16 reviews
My mom was a resident of the memory care unit, the staff was friendly, and caring, with the residents. [New resident] the director was extremely knowledgeable, and personable. The meals they prepared were...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
The Village at Northrise - Proudlyserving our local community in Las Cruces NMsince 1998. The Village at Northrise isa 16-acre continuing care campus forseniors with majestic views of theOrgan Mountains. TheVillage at Northrise offersindependent living, assisted living,skilled nursing and memory...
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8.5
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31 reviews
When it comes to the meals, there could be more of a variety. However, everything else is great and we would recommend them to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
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.
ABOUT US Unique design differences place The Haciendas at Grace Village among the most outstanding Alzheimer's and dementia care facilities in our region. Truly not a 'facility', but instead, a residence, the Haciendas at Grace Village is comprised of residential-style homes that provide...
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8.2
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31 reviews
The staff is good, but there is a bit of a lack of communication. Security is good for keeping patients safe and not roaming around outside. The move in process was easy, and the facility was clean. I would...
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.
Desert Peaks Assisted Living & Memory Care is guided by goodness, loyalty, faith, and fun. We're located in beautiful Las Cruces, New Mexico and offer independent living, assisted living and memory care services for seniors. We warmly welcome you to experience the good people who live and...
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7.8
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6 reviews
This is a smaller facility, so there is more one on one care. The medical care could use better attention to resident's needs. Medical care attending physicians will only see you if you tell the staff you're...
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.
The AristocratThe Aristocrat is a senior living community located in the beautiful town of Las Cruces, New Mexico. Our community is located near the foot hills of the Organ Mountains, so our residents are able to enjoy the beauty of splendor of New Mexico every day. Las Cruces is an active town...
8.9
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4 reviews
I have ONLY PRAISE for the staff at this WONDERFUL facility!!! My mother was cared for and lived at BLUE HORIZON for almost 5 years. She was a little over 100 years young. The staff showed my mother the...
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: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
The Adobe Assisted Living center in Las Cruces, New Mexico offers a homey atmosphere, yet it has space for 41 people. Therefore, senior citizens who stay here have the chance to make friends while feeling as if it is a place they can call their own. We focus on doing whatever we can to improve...
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: 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.
Aspen House is located in the picturesque Mesilla Valley of Southern New Mexico famed for its chile, pecans, and cotton. Las Cruces is known as the city of crosses and is at the base of the rugged Organ Mountains. Aspen House is situated in a beautifully landscaped residential area just minutes...
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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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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 Las Cruces, NM
The average cost of senior living in Las Cruces is $3,789 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hatch, NM with an average of $3,347 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 Aristocrat in Las Cruces, NM
4.4
They are smaller than most facilities, so you get more one on one attention.
My loved one does no participate in a majority of the activities provided.
I would recommend The Aristocrat to others looking.
Haciendas at Grace Village in Las Cruces, NM
4.9
It was a wonderful place and the staff were extremely helpful.
The staff went out of their way to accommodate changes in my father's condition. Maintaining the residents' dignity was a primary focus for them. The facility was always clean and smelled nice. I really like the fact that the door ...
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Solstice Senior Living at Las Cruces
4.4
Very friendly and helpful staff. This facility is very nice but the stairwells could use a more frequent cleaning. Would also like to see a few more activities provided for those residents who have more mobility.
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
16.7%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
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
16.7%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.7%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
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
41.7%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.3%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.3%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
41.7%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Solstice Senior Living at Las Cruces, Blue Horizon Assisted Living and The Village at Northrise are the top-rated independent living facilities near Las Cruces, New Mexico. See full list of communities.
There are 14 independent living facilities near Las Cruces, New Mexico. See the full list.
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