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8 Best Memory Care Facilities in El Guacho, NM

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Memory care in El Guacho offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in El Guacho is about $5,189 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 8 communities, read 83 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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El Guacho Memory Care Facilities | 83 Reviews

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Last Updated: 11/7/24
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Photo of Brookdale Santa Fe
1212 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
10
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56 reviews
10
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56 reviews
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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
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.
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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Photo of The Legacy at Santa Fe
1313 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.8
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24 reviews
8.8
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24 reviews
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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.
At The Legacy at Santa Fe, we provide assisted living and memory care services in a welcoming environment designed for older adults. Located in Santa Fe, NM, our community focuses on creating meaningful experiences, offering daily activities, and supporting residents through personalized care....
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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.
Photo of Beehive Homes of White Rock
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 Jubilados
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 Plaza Del Monte
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, Memory Care, 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.
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
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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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Cost of memory care in El Guacho, NM

The average cost of senior living in El Guacho is $5,189 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Taos, NM with an average of $3,113 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in El Guacho, NM vs. nearby cities

El Guacho, NM
$5,189/mo
$4,722/mo
$4,729/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in El Guacho, NM vs. the state and national average

El Guacho, NM
$5,189/mo
U.S. national average
$4,989/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in El Guacho vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$5,189/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in El Guacho, NM by room type

Studio
$4,564/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,177/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,303/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in El Guacho

Recent reviews for memory care in El Guacho

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.

The Legacy at Santa Fe

5.0
All of these categories are worthy of receiving 5 stars. What we really like about this community is the friendliness and the care given to the residents by the staff. They are very diligent in their care to the residents from the director down to the cleaning staff. Based on our experience so ...
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El Guacho review score based on 30 family reviews

7.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 30 reviews of 8 El Guacho memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The El Guacho review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

El Guacho review score compared against nearby cities

7.1
El Guacho, NM8 facilities
7.1
Española, NM9 facilities
7.3
Cuartelez, NM12 facilities

Review subcategories for El Guacho memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 30 reviews of 8 El Guacho memory care communities. This chart helps you compare El Guacho resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
El Guacho, NM averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.2
4.0
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
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El Guacho memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in El Guacho memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in El Guacho, 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 El Guacho memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in El Guacho that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
El Guacho, NMNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
37.5%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
12.5%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
37.5%
71.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
25%
72.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in El Guacho memory care

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 El Guacho Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
El Guacho, NMNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
25%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
46.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
12.5%
70.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in El Guacho memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of El Guacho partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
El Guacho, NMNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
17.7%
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Availability of select dining options in El Guacho memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of El Guacho communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
El Guacho, NMNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
31.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
25%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in El Guacho memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in El Guacho offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
El Guacho, NMNational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
33.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
25%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Santa Fe, The Legacy at Santa Fe and Aspen Ridge Lodge are the top-rated memory care facilities near El Guacho, New Mexico. See full list of communities.

There are 8 memory care facilities near El Guacho, New Mexico. See the full list.

The 8 memory care facilities near you in El Guacho, New Mexico typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in El Guacho, New Mexico, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in El Guacho, New Mexico, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in El Guacho, New Mexico ranges from $1885 to $9616. The average Memory Care cost in El Guacho, New Mexico is $5,189. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in El Guacho, New Mexico typically starts at $1885. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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