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I had both my mom and dad there at the same time for memory care concerns. The staff treated my parents with great care and compassion. My parents needs were met in every level of care. The staff and I had...
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.
We are a faith based company that pride ourselves on providing compassionate care in every aspect of what we do daily. Our homes are ran intentionally with a lower caregiver to resident ratio because our primary focus is about the people we serve not profit. For many of our residents, our homes...
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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 Lincoln County, NM

The average cost of senior living in Lincoln County is $4,350 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pine Lodge, NM with an average of $2,882 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lincoln County, NM vs. nearby counties

Lincoln County, NM
$4,350/mo
$4,092/mo
$4,092/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lincoln County, NM vs. the state and national average

Lincoln County, NM
$4,350/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lincoln County vs. other types of senior living

$4,350/mo
Independent Living
$4,350/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Lincoln County, NM by room type

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What families are saying about independent living in Lincoln County

Recent reviews for independent living in Lincoln County

GoodLife Senior Living Ruidoso

4.1
Sometimes they are short staffed. The food is not bad. They could do better with the residents, and offer more activities. We picked this community because, it was the only option availabe in town. Overall, it's a nice place.

Lincoln County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lincoln County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
30.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
50%
31.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

GoodLife Senior Living Ruidoso, Casa Alegre and Ruidoso Care Ctr are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lincoln County, New Mexico. See full list of communities.

There are 3 independent living facilities near Lincoln County, New Mexico. See the full list.

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