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Assisted living costs in La Tierra average about $5,317 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 29 communities in La Tierra. Our detailed directory has 677 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Santa Fe, Los Alamos and Española.

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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Photo of Marbella Santa Fe
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22 Floor plans available
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Brookdale is great. Friendly helpful staff there, a great outdoor pond courtyard area , good food, excellent activities, and other residents are pleasantly interactive.
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 Montebello on Academy
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34 reviews
9.4
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They have had some challenges since the ownership change, but she still is glad to be there. There are many activities, the staff is awesome, and she loves her room.
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.
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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77 reviews
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I have lived at Morada Quintessence for about a year now. I wasn't happy about the move at first, but i have made great friends since living here. The staff is always kind and helpful, even managers. I feel...
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.
Choose Morada Quintessence for Small-Town Senior Living & Big-Time Value. Our flat rate pricing ensures full care and amenities with no surprise charges.At Morada Quintessence, we provide a range of onsite medical and therapy services for our residents. This includes but is not limited to...
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77 Photos available
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Brookdale was good for my Dad. They seemed to genuinely care. We had a great experience at Brookdale overall. We found the staff to be very polite and receptive, everyone seemed pleasant, and that they...
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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22 Floor plans available
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North Ridge is great. Good pretty good. Great caregivers who really love their job, are happy there, good working environment, really care about their people.
Provides: Memory Care
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.
MorningStar at Northridge Alzheimer's Special Care Center is a family owned stand alone memory care specializing in caring for and honoring those with Dementia. Our exclusive Meaningful Moments program is specifically designed to help meet the needs of your loved one with memory loss. By adding...
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Friendly, caring staff...always very clean residence...We have had no issues. We feel our Dad is well taken care of there. They have good communication with the family is meds or depends are getting low.
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.
Haven Care – Dogwood House is a small, secure residential memory care home serving individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related conditions. Located in the Rio Rancho area, Dogwood House offers a quiet residential setting designed to support safety, routine, and...
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We moved my brother in law and his wife, who was living in another long term care facility to the veterans home in truth or consequences, New Mexico They had been on a waiting list. However, we were very...
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.
Avamere at Rio Rancho offers residents the full spectrum of senior living options including independent, assisted living and a secure memory care community. Located on Albuquerque's west side, close to both Cottonwood mall and scenic Corrales, we are conveniently located near Presbyterian Rust,...
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Photo of Fairwinds Rio Rancho
88 Photos available
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The one thing that makes Fairwinds really stand out is the residents are all so friendly. They are like family and the staff are also friendly and helpful. The other thing that makes Fairwinds stand out from...
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.
Fairwinds - Rio Rancho offers luxurious apartment homes in a fun and active retirement community. We are proud to be managed by Leisure Care who leads the industry in the development and management of elegant retirement communities that are all about Five-Star Fun. At Fairwinds - Rio...
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Photo of Las Soleras Senior Living
1313 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.2
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Everyone that I have had contact with, has been very helpful, supportive, and accommodating. I can't say much about the food, I have only eaten here a couple of times. So far, so good.
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.
Life at Las SolerasLas Soleras Senior Living is your home base for everything that makes life rich and vibrant — activities, travel, excitement, learning, growing.Experience more, do what you love. When you live here, you’re making the good things in life your priority. Learn to salsa? Let’s do...
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Photo of Pegasus Landing of Santa Fe
1313 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
7.8
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28 reviews
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28 reviews
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We really liked that all of the clients had many opportunities to be social. We also enjoyed the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter gatherings that are allowed families to attend.
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.
Pegasus Landing of Santa Fe provides conscientious care in the inspiring New Mexican landscape. The adobe-style facility sits on the city's edge in the middle of the high desert prairie. Residents can see mountains in the distance and breathe the famously fresh air all day. Santa Fe brings in a...
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Photo of MorningStar of Albuquerque
1313 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
7.8
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46 reviews
7.8
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46 reviews
5 star
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Disappointed that food allergies could not be accommodated in a better manner. Disappointed with administrative management - slow response Did not care for in-house medical doctor - slow response 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.
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Photo of MorningStar of Santa Fe
1111 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
7.7
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21 reviews
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21 reviews
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I am very happy with MorningStar and feel very grateful that my husband was able to get a room there so close to home. He is getting excellent care and the facility is lovely, the staff all so pleasant and...
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.
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Santa Fe proudly brings to area the finest assisted living Santa Fe NM offers. Our new community is located near the intersection of St. Francis and St. Michael on the city’s west side and is ideally situated for mountain views. Dedicated to...
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Photo of The Montecito Santa Fe
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It is simply wonderful to live at a place where everybody here cares for one another. The care services so far have been very good. They do have really good activities, the kids from the local school get a...
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.
Welcome Home to The Montecito Santa Fe The Montecito is an unparalleled luxurious retirement community located in picturesque Santa Fe where senior living is celebrated in ultimate resort style. Here, generous amenities complement a breadth of daily activities and like-minded people who share...
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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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My sister was only in the Buena Vista Senior Care facility for a short time before she passed. But in that short time, [name removed] and the other staff treated us like family. And we loved the intimate and...
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.
* Providing high quality, loving care in a home-like environment for over 15 years.* 8 Private rooms with 3 shared bathrooms.* 2-person transfer capability daily, 7am to 7pm.* Visiting doctors and nurses.* Twice Daily Socialization/Activities Schedule.* Exceptionally high caregiver-to-resident...
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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 Casa Real Health Care Ctr
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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Kingston Residence of Santa Fe was a wonderful place for mom. The facility was very nice and well kept. There were plenty of activities to choose from weekly and the food was excellent. I believe they also...
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.
Kingston Residence of Santa Fe located in Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico provides seniors with a caring assisted community that they can call home. This area is rich with history and things to do. Santa Fe offers an opera house, hiking and camping tours, museums, and much more. This area...
Photo of The Rosemont of Santa Fe
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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Enchanted Care Center is wonderful! There are not enough good things to say about them. General Manager, Ellen, and Preston were both Superb. Everyone Ellen hired was wonderful, very caring, loving, and...
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.
Enchanted Care Center Inc. was established by experienced professionals with over 30 years of health care management skills. We dispense our collective wisdom to help seniors lead safe and enjoyable lifestyles. We are active members of local and national senior care organizations. Our homes are...
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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.
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.
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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They were wonderful. They were very clean, and the care was great. I'm not sure who dropped the ball, but hospice never came out. Wrapping up the billing was difficult, it has been several months, and it...
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.
Enchanted Care Center Inc. was established by experienced professionals with over 30 years of health care management skills. We dispense our collective wisdom to help seniors lead safe and enjoyable lifestyles. We are active members of local and national senior care organizations. Our homes are...
Photo of Casa De Paz
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.
Casa De Paz is a single-story senior care home located in the beautiful desert city of Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Located just north of Albuquerque, Rio Rancho is an historical and cultural gem with its own personality. Casa De Paz is a cozy home with a large, open floor plan. Recliners in the...

Cost of assisted living in La Tierra, NM

The average cost of senior living in La Tierra is $5,317 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rio Rancho, NM with an average of $5,207 per month.

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

La Tierra, NM
$5,317/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in La Tierra, NM, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,317/mo
$6,113/mo

Assisted living costs in La Tierra, NM, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,847/mo
Studio
$4,371/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,025/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,357/mo

Senior living costs in La Tierra 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: La Tierra, NM
Column state: New Mexico
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLa Tierra, NMNew MexicoU.S.
Assisted Living$5,317/mo$5,328/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,113/mo$6,193/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,320/mo$3,403/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
La Tierra, NM:$5,317/mo
New Mexico:$5,328/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
La Tierra, NM:$6,113/mo
New Mexico:$6,193/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
La Tierra, NM:$3,320/mo
New Mexico:$3,403/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in La Tierra, NM, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in La Tierra 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 La Tierra, NM

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in La Tierra 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 average 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
La Tierra, NM$5,345/mo$4,895/mo+9.2%
New Mexico$5,001/mo$4,737/mo+5.6%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
La Tierra, NM
2024 average cost:$5,345/mo
2023 average cost:$4,895/mo
Percent change:+9.2%
New Mexico
2024 average cost:$5,001/mo
2023 average cost:$4,737/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in La Tierra, NM

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What families are saying about assisted living in La Tierra

Recent reviews for assisted living in La Tierra

Harmony House in Rio Rancho, NM

5.0
Harmony is a wonderful Residential Care Facility. The facility is three houses which hold about 8 to 10 residents each. There are one person bedrooms and bedrooms that are cut in half, so there will be two people per room. There are three houses, not a 100 people housed in one big building. ...
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MorningStar of Albuquerque

3.8
Leadership seems to genuinely care. Facility is pleasant. Some areas still seem to be catching up from pandemic staffing issues but are on the right trajectory.

The Montecito Santa Fe

4.6
The room is clean at this community. They let me bring all of my furniture here and it was nice to be able to bring my own things. I have only met a few staff so far but they have been pretty good. There was an incident where a piece of glass was broken and I am still waiting to hear back on ...
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La Tierra review score based on 137 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 137 reviews of 29 La Tierra assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The La Tierra review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

La Tierra review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
La Tierra, NM29 facilities
7.6
Los Alamos, NM19 facilities
7.1
Rio Rancho, NM59 facilities

Review subcategories for La Tierra assisted living

When assisted living 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 137 reviews of 29 La Tierra assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare La Tierra resident and family assisted living 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.
La Tierra, NM averageNational average
Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Care services
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Staff
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Meals & dining
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La Tierra assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in La Tierra assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in La Tierra, 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 La Tierra 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 La Tierra 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
72.4%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.8%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.6%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.8%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.6%
53%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in La Tierra 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 La Tierra Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
La Tierra, NMNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.1%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.9%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.7%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.7%
13.9%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in La Tierra 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 La Tierra partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
La Tierra, NMNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.1%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.2%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
37.9%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.8%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.6%
19.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in La Tierra 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 La Tierra communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
La Tierra, NMNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.8%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
44.8%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.7%
18.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in La Tierra 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 La Tierra offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
La Tierra, NMNational
Activity director
Activity director
55.2%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.4%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.4%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.6%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.6%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.2%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.3%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.4%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.2%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
58.6%
48%
Dances
Dances
44.8%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.9%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.7%
47.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for assisted living in La Tierra

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 La Tierra protect seniors.
Learn about New Mexico assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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