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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Paguate, NM

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The cost of independent living in Paguate is about $4,593 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 55 options. Read 1527 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of Sandia Senior Suites
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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.
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What we like the most about the MorningStar Assisted Living community is the cleanliness of the community as well as the friendliness of the staff. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would maybe...
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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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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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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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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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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I love living at Affinity! Affinity is not an "assisted living " facility so there is that. The staff is lovely, the activities are varied & plentiful & the residents I've met are nice. I've been here just...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Affinity at Albuquerque we’ve created a new kind of 55+ lifestyle community for people who are ambitious about the years ahead and aren’t willing to compromise their freedom.Rents start at $1,285, which includes everything: utilities, WiFi, expanded television services, swimming pool, hot...
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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.
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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 The Retreat and Retreat Gardens
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.
Photo of Brentwood Gardens 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.
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 Center for Ageless Living
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.
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The care has been good and I am happy with the care. The staff are helpful and attentive for my dad. The meals are good and my dad likes the food. I would recommend the services if they needed and can afford...
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.
Photo of Overture Albuquerque 55+ Apartment Homes
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88 Floor plans available
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
NOW OPEN! MOVE IN TODAY!Welcome to a vibrant 55+ world full of endless freedom and luxury at Overture in scenic Albuquerque, New Mexico. Whether you’re downsizing or rightsizing, you’ll experience carefree and maintenance-free living like never before. Have your choice of spacious and...
Photo of Albuquerque Uptown Assisted Living
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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.
Photo of Life Spire Assisted Living Of North Albuquerque Acres
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.
Photo of La Vida Llena Retirement Community
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: 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.
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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.
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Paguate, NM

The average cost of senior living in Paguate is $4,593 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include South Acomita Village, NM with an average of $4,078 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Paguate, NM vs. nearby cities

Paguate, NM
$4,591/mo

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

Paguate, NM
$4,591/mo
U.S. national average
$4,141/mo

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

$5,010/mo
Independent Living
$4,591/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,017/mo
Studio
$4,300/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,112/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,961/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,546/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Paguate over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Paguate

Recent reviews for independent living in Paguate

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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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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Safe and secure community environment. Many reviews mention feeling safe and secure at their community, such as at Sandia Vista Senior Living, where residents appreciate the gated community and friendly staff who ensure everyone's safety. Some residents, like those at Albuquerque Grand Senior Living, also highlight the importance ...
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Friendly and welcoming staff. Several reviews express appreciation for the friendly and welcoming nature of the staff at their community. For instance, at The Rio Grande, staff members are described as kind and available to help, while at Neighborhood in Rio Rancho Community, the dining staff are praised for their pleasa ...
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Variety of activities to encourage socializing. Residents enjoy the wide range of activities offered at their community, such as art classes, exercise classes, and bingo, which encourage socializing and help keep them engaged. For example, at Paloma Landing, residents participate in a variety of activities designed to meet different interes ...
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Delicious and accommodating meals. Reviews consistently mention the quality of the meals at their community, with residents expressing satisfaction with the taste and variety of options available. At Neighborhood in Rio Rancho Community, for instance, the food is described as delicious and well-prepared, and the staff accommoda ...
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Thorough and prompt maintenance and housekeeping. Several reviews praise the thoroughness and promptness of the maintenance and housekeeping staff at their community. At Neighborhood in Rio Rancho Community, for example, the maintenance staff is described as competent and quick to respond to requests, while the housekeeping staff is praised f ...
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Comfortable and spacious apartments. Some reviews highlight the comfort and spaciousness of the apartments at their community. For instance, at Sandia Vista Senior Living, residents appreciate the thermostats in their units that allow them to control the temperature, and at The Rio Grande, the apartments are described as having ...
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Paguate independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Paguate independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Paguate, 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 Paguate 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 Paguate 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
12.2%
20.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
49%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
40.8%
30.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.7%
33.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.2%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Paguate 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 Paguate communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
44.9%
36.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51%
43%
Room service
Room service
49%
36.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Paguate 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 Paguate offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
49%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.5%
28.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.9%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.3%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.2%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.9%
42.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.1%
37.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.8%
41.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.2%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
55.1%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
32.7%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40.8%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.1%
46.1%
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Fairwinds - Rio Rancho, Morada Quintessence and The Village At Alameda are the top-rated independent living facilities near Paguate, New Mexico. See full list of communities.

There are 55 independent living facilities near Paguate, New Mexico. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Paguate, New Mexico is Morada Quintessence. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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