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6 Best Assisted Living Facilities in El Refugio, NM
Assisted living costs in El Refugio average about $4,259 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 6 communities in El Refugio. Our detailed directory has 128 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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8.6
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87 reviews
The caregivers are great. Not enough activities. TV is not enough. We picked this community because of their activity schedule and location.
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.
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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39 reviews
My mother has resided at Avista Senior Living Albuquerque for 11 years now. I am very happy with the facility and even more so the staff. My mother is very well taken care of and I have zero worries about...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Specialized Care From the Industry LeaderSelecting the right memory care option can often be challenging. It’s hard to know the right choice. But memory care doesn’t have to mean giving up on a great life. In fact, in the right environment, with the right specialty care, seniors living with...
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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...
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: 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.
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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Cost of assisted living in El Refugio, NM
The average cost of senior living in El Refugio is $4,259 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Estancia, NM with an average of $4,238 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in El Refugio, NM vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in El Refugio, NM vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in El Refugio, NM by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in El Refugio, NM
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What families are saying about assisted living in El Refugio
Recent reviews for assisted living in El Refugio
The Woodmark at Uptown in Albuquerque, NM
4.8
Based on our families experience, we were frustrated that all the required paperwork had to be completed by hand rather than a word doc to edit. There were a lot of duplicate questions on many different forms. It was also frustrating that we could not get our loved one moved in on the weekend. ...
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Willowwood Assisted Living in Albuquerque, NM
4.9
The staff members at Willowood Assisted Living are so great and friendly and our loved one is really well taken care of. He always looks clean and is being fed really well. We have absolutely no complaints or see any red flags with this community. His favorite thing is sitting outside in the ...
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Brookdale Valencia in Albuquerque, NM
5.0
I had to find a community for my mom on an emergency basis. The Brookdale team was fantastic - I toured two facilities virtually and then flew in to tour them in person. After selecting Valencia, they set up a respite room for my mom so I could get their immediate support while I then packed up ...
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El Refugio assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in El Refugio assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in El Refugio, 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 Refugio 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 El Refugio 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
60%
52.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
33.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in El Refugio 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 El Refugio Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60%
32%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
60%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in El Refugio 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 El Refugio 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
40%
26.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
80%
39.9%
No sugar
No sugar
80%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
35.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
13.9%
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Availability of select dining options in El Refugio 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 El Refugio communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
60%
30.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
60%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
60%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in El Refugio 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 El Refugio offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
60%
45.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
29.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
40.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
34.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
37.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
80%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
40%
29.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
80%
45.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in El Refugio
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about New Mexico assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in El Refugio protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fairwinds - Rio Rancho, Morada Quintessence and Brookdale Valencia are the top-rated assisted living facilities near El Refugio, New Mexico. See full list of communities.
There are 6 assisted living facilities near El Refugio, New Mexico. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in El Refugio, New Mexico is Morada Quintessence. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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