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10 Best Nursing Homes in Los Alamos, NM
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Los Alamos nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Los Alamos, NM may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Los Alamos or another care type is right for you. Browse 17 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Los Alamos.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Las Campanas, West Santa Fe and Tierra de Oro.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Cochiti Lake, Cochiti and Cochiti Pueblo.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Los Alamos, NM
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It is like living at a Resort in this facility. Because of the staff and operating procedures one is more relaxed and can enjoy their old age. Thanks!
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Find Your Redefined IndependenceIt’s time to upgrade your senior living, and you don’t even have to leave town to do it. We are a senior living community right here in Santa Fe that offers beautiful independent living and assisted living residences in pueblo-style architecture with magnificent...
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It was the most cheerful experience we had meaning the tour. I would recommend it to them based upon n friendliness and mainly an employee named {name removed] She is the best, and very helpful to me.
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.
Fairwinds - Rio Rancho offers luxurious apartment homes in a fun and active retirement community. We are proud to be managed by Leisure Care who leads the industry in the development and management of elegant retirement communities that are all about Five-Star Fun. At Fairwinds - Rio...
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My loved one loves the activities provided for the residents. There is a daily schedule that's she's memorized to make sure she doesn't miss bingo and black jack. I'm happy that the staff is very attentive...
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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The staff treat my mom with compassion and respect. The building feels like someone's home, not sterile or clinical. Based on the experience we have had, we would recommend this community to other families...
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.
Avamere at Rio Rancho offers residents the full spectrum of senior living options including independent, assisted living and a secure memory care community. Located on Albuquerque's west side, close to both Cottonwood mall and scenic Corrales, we are conveniently located near Presbyterian Rust,...
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The facility is very well done and the little one bedroom apartment my aunt and uncle are in is very nice and spacious enough for both wheelchairs. Unfortunately I cannot comment on the activities as they...
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.
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Santa Fe proudly brings to area the finest assisted living Santa Fe NM offers. Our new community is located near the intersection of St. Francis and St. Michael on the city’s west side and is ideally situated for mountain views. Dedicated to...
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The meals at the Neighborhood are tasty and varied. Between the dining room and the Bistro, there is always something which is appealing. I would like to give a shout out to the wait staff. They are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Supportive Care at The Neighborhood in Rio Rancho is a Premier Full Service Health Care Community where extra support is available at one location. There is no entry fee or long term contract to move directly into Supportive Care at The Neighborhood in Rio Ranchoand features both private studio...
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It is simply wonderful to live at a place where everybody here cares for one another. The care services so far have been very good. They do have really good activities, the kids from the local school get a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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 Home to The Montecito Santa Fe The Montecito is an unparalleled luxurious retirement community located in picturesque Santa Fe where senior living is celebrated in ultimate resort style. Here, generous amenities complement a breadth of daily activities and like-minded people who share...
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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
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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.
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, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
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.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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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Cost of nursing homes in Los Alamos, NM
The average cost of senior living in Los Alamos is $4,633 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Española, NM with an average of $4,504 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Los Alamos, NM vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Los Alamos, NM vs. the state and national average
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Los Alamos over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Los Alamos
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Los Alamos
Brookdale Santa Fe
5.0
My mother in law has been happy at Brookdale. They have lots of activities, something for everyone. She is getting her meals and meds on time, and the staff seem to really care. The center courtyard is lovely.
MorningStar of Santa Fe
4.6
Most of the staff at MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care of Santa Fe is wonderful. There are a couple that have bad attitudes. The housekeeping in her apartment is average at best, but in all fairness, I'm not 100% certain that my mom doesn't turn them away when they come to clean. She ...
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Avamere at Rio Rancho
4.9
From the moment of first contact, [name removed] was absolutely amazing in sending me everything that I needed. Following up most appropriately. And providing other suggested resources to help. She coordinated everything with the facility my mother was coming from in another state and kept me ...
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Los Alamos nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Los Alamos nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Los Alamos, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Los Alamos nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Los Alamos that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
41.2%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.5%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.1%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.1%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
41.2%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.4%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.1%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35.3%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52.9%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Los Alamos nursing homes
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Los Alamos Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
35.3%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
29.4%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.8%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Los Alamos nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Los Alamos partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Los Alamos, NMNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.6%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.1%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
41.2%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.2%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Los Alamos nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Los Alamos communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
29.4%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.1%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
35.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Los Alamos nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Los Alamos offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
47.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.4%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.3%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.1%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
47.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
41.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.2%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.1%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Santa Fe, Fairwinds - Rio Rancho and The Legacy at Santa Fe are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Los Alamos, New Mexico. See full list of communities.
There are 17 nursing homes facilities near Los Alamos, New Mexico. See the full list.
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