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Photo of Bear Canyon Estates
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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.
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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9.0
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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
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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.
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
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9.0
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144 reviews
9.0
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144 reviews
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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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77 Floor plans available
8.9
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100 reviews
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I give each one of the above a 5 - I am sad our loved one was not able to stay there longer - she went to the hospital for a long stay - then suggested she be moved to a loving home in Rio Rancho - I really...
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.
Exceptional Senior LivingNew Mexico families looking for a more personalized senior living experience can find it here, at our luxurious senior living community that offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Known for its vibrant arts and culture...
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66 Floor plans available
7.6
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115 reviews
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115 reviews
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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 GoodLife Senior Living Los Lunas
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7.0
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10 reviews
7.0
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What our family likes the most about the GoodLife Senior Living community is that it is a smaller community so the workers get to know the residents better. They also have a nurse working on site to help out...
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.
Good Life Senior Living is the finest assisted living home in Los Lunas, New Mexico. Due to heavy demand, we recently completed construction on a specialized Alzheimer wing 2 months ago. This recent home is one of the most beautiful in New Mexico. It is equipped with an exclusive built in living...
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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...
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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
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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 Brio 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.
Brio Assisted Living’s focus is creating a home for each and every resident. It is where we started, and what we strive to do each day. We are an independently owned assisted community in the northeast heights of Albuquerque NM with a vision of enriching lives by providing individualized care...
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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...
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Photo of Westwind House Assisted Living
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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 Brookdale Valencia
33 Floor plans available
9.0
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131 reviews
9.0
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131 reviews
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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, 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.
Photo of Vista Montano 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 Socorro Good Samaritan Village
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 Moriarty Senior Citizens
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 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.
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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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Photo of Albuquerque Uptown Assisted Living
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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: 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.
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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Scholle, NM

The average cost of senior living in Scholle is $4,385 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chupadera, NM with an average of $4,300 per month.

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

Scholle, NM
$4,385/mo

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

Scholle, NM
$4,385/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,609/mo
Independent Living
$4,385/mo

Independent living costs in Scholle, NM, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,688/mo
Studio
$4,483/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,697/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,893/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,500/mo

Senior living costs in Scholle 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: Scholle, NM
Column state: New Mexico
Column national: U.S.
Community typeScholle, NMNew MexicoU.S.
Independent Living$4,385/mo$4,059/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,973/mo$4,271/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,609/mo$4,365/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Scholle, NM:$4,385/mo
New Mexico:$4,059/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Scholle, NM:$3,973/mo
New Mexico:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Scholle, NM:$4,609/mo
New Mexico:$4,365/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Scholle, NM, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Scholle 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
Scholle, NM$2,748/mo$2,933/mo-6.3%
New Mexico$3,249/mo$3,003/mo+8.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Scholle, NM
2024 average cost:$2,748/mo
2023 average cost:$2,933/mo
Percent change:-6.3%
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 Scholle

Recent reviews for independent living in Scholle

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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Sandia Senior Suites in Albuquerque, NM

4.5
My husband is going through a transitional phase after a fall. The staff are doing their absolute best to make him comfortable and provide good care to him. The staff communicate with me very well and even told me that I can call my husband anytime I want. My husband also receives care from a ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and welcoming community atmosphere. Residents and staff at Brookdale Valencia and Sandia Vista Senior Living mention the warm and welcoming atmosphere at their communities, with friendly residents making new friends and engaging in social activities. Some reviews also highlight the importance of feeling at home and having a se ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Many reviews across different communities, including Brookdale Valencia, Bear Canyon Estates, and Sandia Vista Senior Living, praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities. Housekeeping services, well-maintained common areas, and clean apartments contribute to a pleasant living exper ...
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Variety of activities for residents. Reviews for Brookdale Valencia, Bear Canyon Estates, and Sandia Vista Senior Living highlight the diverse range of activities offered to residents, from art classes and exercise programs to wine downs and ice cream socials. These opportunities allow residents to stay engaged and active.
Delicious and accommodating meals. Residents of Brookdale Valencia, Bear Canyon Estates, and Sandia Vista Senior Living express appreciation for the tasty meals provided at their communities. Some reviews mention accommodations for dietary restrictions and preferences, ensuring residents look forward to mealtimes every day. ...
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Helpful and caring staff. Positive reviews from Brookdale Valencia, Bear Canyon Estates, and Sandia Vista Senior Living highlight the helpful and caring nature of the staff. Several residents describe the friendly demeanor and attentiveness of caregivers, making them feel valued and cared for.
Safe and secure living environment. Several residents at Brookdale Valencia, Bear Canyon Estates, and Sandia Vista Senior Living express feelings of safety and security within their communities. These factors contribute to peace of mind for both residents and their families.
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Scholle independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Scholle independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Scholle, 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 Scholle 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 Scholle 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
37.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.2%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Scholle 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 Scholle communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
41.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.8%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Scholle 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 Scholle offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Scholle, NMNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.2%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.2%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
45.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
25%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.8%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
47%
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