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9 Best Independent Living Communities in Lea County, NM
The cost of independent living in Lea County is about $3,825 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 9 options. Read 22 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Hobbs, Lovington and Buckeye.
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3 reviews
GoodLife Senior Living Lovington is a great facility. The billing is handled through a third party and can be difficult to communicate with, but the management at this facility will do everything they can to...
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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6 reviews
Staff genuinely cares, my dad said he should have gone there a long time ago.I would recommend to others. The atmosphere is like home and the staff cooks all meals and does the resident's laundry. The...
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 Carlsbad New Mexico. The construction and design of our Carlsbad location, as well as our (8) additional homes, are uniquely designed for maximum safety of our residents.We provide the best care in everything from chronic illness or...
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11 reviews
The food was good. We picked this community because, it was the only facility in town that participated in Medicaid. They met my loved ones needs, at a very challenging time. They went above and beyond to...
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.
Our mission is simple: creating environments where moments of joy, independence, and wellness are the focus each and every day. We believe in an Eden Alternative model, where elders are learning, growing, and contributing to the environment of the community. Located in the nostalgic downtown...
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.
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: 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.
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Cost of independent living in Lea County, NM
The average cost of senior living in Lea County is $3,825 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jal, NM with an average of $3,731 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lea County, NM vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lea County, NM vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lea County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Lea County, NM by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Lea County
Recent reviews for independent living in Lea County
GoodLife Senior Living Hobbs
4.5
It was worthwhile. It served a purpose. At the time, it was the best thing for us to do. I would surely recommend it. The food was good. My loved one was bedridden, so she didn't end up participating in the activities. I thought the staff were exceptional. They were very friendly and ...
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GoodLife Senior Living Lovington
4.3
Goodlife does a lot more for their residents and supplies more for them (toilet paper, tissues, etc).
Food was about what you would expect from a small facility, nothing exciting, but edible. They were not consistent with their activities. They have a hard time keeping staff and often didn't ...
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Landmark at Desert Gardens in Hobbs, NM
4.9
The community is an older building, and slowly remodeling the building. The staff are always nice when I speak to them. They typically have several activities for the residents to participate in, outside of the pandemic.
Lea County independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lea County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lea 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 Lea 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 Lea County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lea County, NMNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
33.1%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
30.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.5%
32.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
7.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Lea 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 Lea County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lea County, NMNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
35.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12.5%
42.2%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
35.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lea 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 Lea County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
12.5%
43.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
27.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
31.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
47.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
48.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
12.5%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
41.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
36.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.5%
40.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
45.8%
Dances
Dances
25%
31.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
45.7%
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GoodLife Senior Living Lovington, GoodLife Senior Living Hobbs and Landmark at Desert Gardens are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lea County, New Mexico. See full list of communities.
There are 9 independent living facilities near Lea County, New Mexico. See the full list.
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