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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in South Garcia, NM

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Memory care in South Garcia 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 South Garcia is about $5,079 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 41 communities, read 1253 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
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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, 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.
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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, 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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
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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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.

Cost of memory care in South Garcia, NM

The average cost of senior living in South Garcia is $5,079 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include South Acomita Village, NM with an average of $4,078 per month.

Memory care costs in South Garcia, NM, vs. nearby cities

South Garcia, NM
$5,079/mo

Memory care costs in South Garcia, NM, vs. state and national averages

South Garcia, NM
$5,079/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

Memory care costs in South Garcia, NM, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,079/mo

Memory care costs in South Garcia, NM, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,658/mo
Studio
$5,112/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,665/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,625/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,260/mo

Senior living costs in South Garcia 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: South Garcia, NM
Column state: New Mexico
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Garcia, NMNew MexicoU.S.
Memory Care$5,079/mo$4,589/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$4,410/mo$4,391/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$4,645/mo$4,302/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
South Garcia, NM:$5,079/mo
New Mexico:$4,589/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
South Garcia, NM:$4,410/mo
New Mexico:$4,391/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
South Garcia, NM:$4,645/mo
New Mexico:$4,302/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Memory care costs in South Garcia, NM, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in South Garcia 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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Memory care cost trends in South Garcia, NM

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in South Garcia 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
South Garcia, NM$5,786/mo$5,199/mo+11.3%
New Mexico$5,948/mo$5,143/mo+15.7%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
South Garcia, NM
2024 average cost:$5,786/mo
2023 average cost:$5,199/mo
Percent change:+11.3%
New Mexico
2024 average cost:$5,948/mo
2023 average cost:$5,143/mo
Percent change:+15.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in South Garcia

Recent reviews for memory care in South Garcia

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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Brookdale Tramway Ridge in Albuquerque, NM

3.9
Families need to be be present and interactive. Observation keeps staff honest. Most staff is good but like everywhere you have staff that shouldn't be in the field. If the families speak up consistently, then the staff and facility is forced to respond and take action. As far as activities go ...
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South Garcia review score based on 242 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 242 reviews of 37 South Garcia memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Garcia 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

South Garcia review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
South Garcia, NM37 facilities
7.9
7.9
Pajarito Mesa, NM12 facilities

Review subcategories for South Garcia 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 242 reviews of 37 South Garcia memory care communities. This chart helps you compare South Garcia 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.
South Garcia, NM averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.2
Care services
3.3
3.9
Staff
3.7
4.1
Meals & dining
3.3
3.8
Activities
3.3
3.7
Value for cost*
3.4
3.8
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South Garcia memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Garcia memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Garcia, 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 South Garcia 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 South Garcia 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
75.7%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40.5%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75.7%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.4%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.1%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in South Garcia 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 South Garcia Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.9%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
43.2%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40.5%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Garcia 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 South Garcia 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
18.9%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.2%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
51.4%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.2%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.9%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in South Garcia 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 South Garcia communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
48.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.8%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
56.8%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Garcia 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 South Garcia offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
56.8%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.4%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.7%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.1%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70.3%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.2%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.4%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
54.1%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.2%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
67.6%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
64.9%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
32.4%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.1%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59.5%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in South Garcia

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about New Mexico memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in South Garcia protect seniors.
Learn about New Mexico memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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