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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Sunlit Hills, NM

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Assisted living costs in Sunlit Hills average about $5,317 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 53 communities in Sunlit Hills. Our detailed directory has 959 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Santa Fe, Las Campanas and Kennedy.

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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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
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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: 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.
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Cost of assisted living in Sunlit Hills, NM

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

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

Sunlit Hills, NM
$5,317/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Sunlit Hills, NM, vs. other senior living options

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

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

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Sunlit Hills 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
Sunlit Hills, 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%
Sunlit Hills, 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 Sunlit Hills, 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 Sunlit Hills.

What families are saying about assisted living in Sunlit Hills

Recent reviews for assisted living in Sunlit Hills

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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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.

Singing Arrow Manor Inc. in Albuquerque, NM

4.7
I liked them. Any place you go, there's bound to be issues. We worked on lots of things, and they've been very supportive, but it just wasn't a good situation. Susan bent over backwards on many occassions, and the support she gives is amazing. Their food is excellent, and they gave my loved one ...
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Sunlit Hills review score based on 169 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 169 reviews of 53 Sunlit Hills assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Sunlit Hills 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

Sunlit Hills review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Sunlit Hills, NM53 facilities
7.6
Los Alamos, NM19 facilities
7.1
Rio Rancho, NM59 facilities

Review subcategories for Sunlit Hills 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 169 reviews of 53 Sunlit Hills assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Sunlit Hills 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.
Sunlit Hills, NM averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.5
3.4
Friendliness
3.6
3.5
Care services
3.2
3.2
Staff
3.3
3.4
Meals & dining
3.1
3.1
Activities
3.1
3.1
Value for cost*
3.1
3.1
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Sunlit Hills assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sunlit Hills assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sunlit Hills, 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 Sunlit Hills 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 Sunlit Hills 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
67.9%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
43.4%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.5%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.2%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.3%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.3%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.2%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.2%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Sunlit Hills 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 Sunlit Hills Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sunlit Hills, NMNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.3%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
39.6%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.7%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.4%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sunlit Hills 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 Sunlit Hills partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sunlit Hills, NMNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.5%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
49.1%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
37.7%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.6%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.9%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Sunlit Hills 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 Sunlit Hills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
35.8%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
35.8%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.5%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sunlit Hills 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 Sunlit Hills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sunlit Hills, NMNational
Activity director
Activity director
47.2%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.4%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.4%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.5%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.2%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.4%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.5%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.7%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.8%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
54.7%
48%
Dances
Dances
35.8%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.3%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50.9%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Sunlit Hills

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

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