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Assisted living costs in Barton average about $4,672 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 7 communities in Barton. Our detailed directory has 115 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Staff was caring, ratio to clients excellent. Room is always clean and spacious, communication excellent. They basically became our extended family.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Vista Sandia Assisted Living Facility is located in Albuquerque’s North East Heights. It is a state licensed residential care community specializing in the care of individuals who can no longer live on their own but do not need the rigors of nursing home care. Vista Sandia is unique in that it...
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My grandma has been living at The Montebello for a while now, and we couldn’t be happier. The staff are warm, attentive, and truly care about the residents. The place is always clean, welcoming, and she’s...
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.
The Montebello on Academy is a Retirement Community located in the prestigious Northeast Heights. Within its elegant setting, you will find Independent & Assisted Living with all-inclusive rates, 24-hour Assisted Living team and a Rehabilitation Therapy department. A variety of planned adult...
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I give each one of the above a 5 - I am sad our loved one was not able to stay there longer - she went to the hospital for a long stay - then suggested she be moved to a loving home in Rio Rancho - I really...
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.
Exceptional Senior LivingNew Mexico families looking for a more personalized senior living experience can find it here, at our luxurious senior living community that offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Known for its vibrant arts and culture...
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My Father who has dementia and Parkinson's disease has lived here for the past 8 months. This is one of the most trustworthy and safe facilities in all of Albuquerque. It is a small private home that has...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
What is Assisted Living? Assisted living provides each person with just the right amount of care to allow him or her to maintain their independence—all within the comforts of home. Assisted living provides a personalized alternative for seniors who need more assistance in their lives, but do not...
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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
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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.
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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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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Wilson Family care is a professional, experienced family care center for you and your family health care needs. Offering health care from birth to older years, we specialize in all fields in both men and women. Located in Florida, Wilson family care is filled with doctors and employees who truly...
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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 assisted living in Barton, NM

The average cost of senior living in Barton is $4,672 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Estancia, NM with an average of $4,392 per month.

Assisted living costs in Barton, NM, vs. nearby cities

Barton, NM
$4,672/mo
$4,784/mo
$4,411/mo

Assisted living costs in Barton, NM, vs. state and national averages

Barton, NM
$4,672/mo
U.S. national average
$4,698/mo

Assisted living costs in Barton, NM, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,672/mo
$4,994/mo

Assisted living costs in Barton, NM, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,560/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,278/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,970/mo

Senior living costs in Barton 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: Barton, NM
Column state: New Mexico
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBarton, NMNew MexicoU.S.
Assisted Living$4,672/mo$4,391/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,994/mo$4,589/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$4,838/mo$4,302/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Barton, NM:$4,672/mo
New Mexico:$4,391/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Barton, NM:$4,994/mo
New Mexico:$4,589/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Barton, NM:$4,838/mo
New Mexico:$4,302/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Assisted living costs in Barton, NM, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Barton 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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Assisted living cost trends in Barton, NM

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Barton 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Barton, NM$5,272/mo$5,633/mo-6.4%
New Mexico$4,421/mo$4,234/mo+4.4%
National$5,061/mo$4,708/mo+7.5%
Barton, NM
2024 average cost:$5,272/mo
2023 average cost:$5,633/mo
Percent change:-6.4%
New Mexico
2024 average cost:$4,421/mo
2023 average cost:$4,234/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,061/mo
2023 average cost:$4,708/mo
Percent change:+7.5%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Barton, NM

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Barton.

What families are saying about assisted living in Barton

Recent reviews for assisted living in Barton

Haven Care Birch House in Albuquerque, NM

3.9
My mother is currently a resident at Haven Care Birch House. The staff is a mix, three of the providers are terrific and one is very non caring. The Activities are the only thing that I would rate lower than a 4. The residents do sit and watch TV a lot.

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.

Sandia Senior Suites in Albuquerque, NM

4.5
My husband is going through a transitional phase after a fall. The staff are doing their absolute best to make him comfortable and provide good care to him. The staff communicate with me very well and even told me that I can call my husband anytime I want. My husband also receives care from a ...
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Barton assisted living services and amenities

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

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Barton 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
66.7%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
52.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Barton assisted living

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 Barton Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Barton, NMNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Barton assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Barton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
36.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Barton assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Barton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
66.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Barton assisted 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 assisted living communities in Barton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
30.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Barton

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Barton protect seniors.
Learn about New Mexico assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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