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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Ponderosa, NM

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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
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: 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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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: 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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Cost of independent living in Ponderosa, NM

The average cost of senior living in Ponderosa is $4,463 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Zia Pueblo, NM with an average of $4,193 per month.

Independent living costs in Ponderosa, NM, vs. nearby cities

Ponderosa, NM
$4,463/mo

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

Ponderosa, NM
$4,463/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Ponderosa, NM, vs. other senior living options

$4,831/mo
Independent Living
$4,463/mo

Independent living costs in Ponderosa, 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 Ponderosa 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: Ponderosa, NM
Column state: New Mexico
Column national: U.S.
Community typePonderosa, NMNew MexicoU.S.
Independent Living$4,463/mo$4,059/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,320/mo$4,271/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,831/mo$4,365/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Ponderosa, NM:$4,463/mo
New Mexico:$4,059/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Ponderosa, NM:$4,320/mo
New Mexico:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Ponderosa, NM:$4,831/mo
New Mexico:$4,365/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Ponderosa, NM, over time

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

Ponderosa, NMNM stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Ponderosa, NM

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Ponderosa 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
Ponderosa, 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%
Ponderosa, 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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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Ponderosa

Recent reviews for independent living in Ponderosa

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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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.

Ponderosa independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ponderosa independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ponderosa, 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 Ponderosa 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 Ponderosa partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ponderosa, NMNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.2%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Ponderosa 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 Ponderosa communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ponderosa, NMNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
51.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.4%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ponderosa 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 Ponderosa offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
51.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.2%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.8%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
39.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.4%
47%
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