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The cost of independent living in Belen is about $4,645 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 54 options. Read 1588 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of Brio 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.
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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I frequently visit my family members here and from the moment I walk in I am greeted by name and with a smile. Not only is it clear they know their residents and their families, but they go above and beyond...
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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For my parents, they have a little apartment outside the main property, so the staff has been very accommodating to them for that and I would rate the cleanliness of that higher than the building of the main...
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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.
Casa de Rosa Assisted Living is a gorgeous assisted living community situated in the picturesque Albuquerque, New Mexico. Nestled in expansive grounds complete with local plant life and wildlife, Casa de Rosa offers all the best that the New Mexico landscape has to offer. The dry climate leaves...
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The meals at the Neighborhood are tasty and varied. Between the dining room and the Bistro, there is always something which is appealing. I would like to give a shout out to the wait staff. They are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Supportive Care at The Neighborhood in Rio Rancho is a Premier Full Service Health Care Community where extra support is available at one location. There is no entry fee or long term contract to move directly into Supportive Care at The Neighborhood in Rio Ranchoand features both private studio...
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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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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: Independent Living
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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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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: Independent Living
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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: Independent Living
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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.
Photo of La Vida Llena Retirement Community
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.
Photo of Overture Albuquerque 55+ Apartment Homes
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
NOW OPEN! MOVE IN TODAY!Welcome to a vibrant 55+ world full of endless freedom and luxury at Overture in scenic Albuquerque, New Mexico. Whether you’re downsizing or rightsizing, you’ll experience carefree and maintenance-free living like never before. Have your choice of spacious and...
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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
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, 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, 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, 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.
Photo of The Retreat and Retreat Gardens
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: Independent Living
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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: Independent Living
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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.

Cost of independent living in Belen, NM

The average cost of senior living in Belen is $4,645 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include South Acomita Village, NM with an average of $4,078 per month.

Independent living costs in Belen, NM, vs. nearby cities

Belen, NM
$4,645/mo
$4,645/mo

Independent living costs in Belen, NM, vs. state and national averages

Belen, NM
$4,645/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Belen, NM, vs. other senior living options

$5,079/mo
Independent Living
$4,645/mo

Independent living costs in Belen, NM, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,971/mo
Studio
$4,496/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,103/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,077/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,656/mo

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

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Belen 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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Independent living cost trends in Belen, NM

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Belen 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
Belen, NM$3,385/mo$3,226/mo+4.9%
New Mexico$3,249/mo$3,003/mo+8.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Belen, NM
2024 average cost:$3,385/mo
2023 average cost:$3,226/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
New Mexico
2024 average cost:$3,249/mo
2023 average cost:$3,003/mo
Percent change:+8.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Belen

Recent reviews for independent living in Belen

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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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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and welcoming staff and residents. Many reviews mention the warm and inviting atmosphere at the community, with friendly and welcoming staff and residents making newcomers feel at home. For instance, at Brookdale Valencia, residents and their families praise the helpful and caring nature of the staff and the friendly interactio ...
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Variety of activities for residents. Residents appreciate the diverse range of activities offered at the community to keep them engaged and active. At Bear Canyon Estates, residents wish for more transportation options to participate in activities outside the community. In contrast, at Fairwinds - Rio Rancho, residents enjoy th ...
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Clean and well-maintained living spaces. The cleanliness and upkeep of the living spaces are essential features mentioned in the reviews. At Brookdale Valencia, residents and families praise the cleanliness of the community, both in the private apartments and the common areas. Similarly, at Palmilla Senior Living, several reviews m ...
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Delicious and nutritious meals. Quality and variety of meals are significant factors for residents in choosing a senior living community. At Sandia Vista Senior Living, residents enjoy the fantastic food and have noted improvements in the meals since the new chef arrived. At Palmilla Senior Living, residents are pleased wi ...
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Secure and safe environment. Safety and security are top concerns for seniors and their families when choosing a senior living community. At Sandia Vista Senior Living, the community is described as safe and secure, making residents and their families feel at ease. Similarly, at The Rio Grande, the staff is attentive an ...
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Flexible care services to accommodate individual needs. Seniors have varying care needs, and it's crucial for a senior living community to accommodate those needs effectively. At Bear Canyon Estates, Foot Prints Home Care offers reasonably priced care services, including assistance with daily activities and personal care. At Coronado Villa Retirem ...
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Belen independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Belen independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Belen, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Belen independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Belen 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
12.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.1%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
42.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.8%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Belen independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Belen communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
46.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
51.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Belen independent 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 independent living communities in Belen offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
51.1%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.8%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.6%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.9%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
57.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
34%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40.4%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Montebello on Academy, Coronado Villa Retirement Resort and Morada Quintessence are the top-rated independent living facilities near Belen, New Mexico. See full list of communities.
There are 54 independent living facilities near Belen, New Mexico. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Belen, New Mexico is Morada Quintessence. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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