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The cost of independent living in Casa Fria is about $4,130 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 24 options. Read 775 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 Fairwinds - Rio Rancho
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9.5
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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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9.4
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36 reviews
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36 reviews
5 star
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I'm very happy he's there. They have been a huge support for us both before and after my mom passed. [name removed] (director) is AWESOME!!! Because staff is hard to keep it hinders the quality of food,...
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.
The Village at Alameda is and assisted living community located in Albuquerque, NM. Absolutely breathtaking to behold, this assisted living community has a look to it that draws the eye, and it commands attention. This community offers access to area attractions and to the natural beauty that...
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33 Floor plans available
9.3
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172 reviews
9.3
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172 reviews
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What we liked the most about the community is that they were very easy to work with. They did an excellent job with communication and made moving in very easy. Yes, we would recommend Palmilla Senior Living...
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.
Palmilla Senior Living puts premium independent senior living within your reach. We offer Independent Living, Assisted Living and Alzheimer's and Memory Care in Albuquerque, New Mexico. All of our living options stress independence and autonomy, providing the assistance you need to live...
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9.0
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144 reviews
9.0
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144 reviews
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Visited several communities and this one had 3 meals a day, staff to assist the residents to meals, to sitting outside, delivering medication. They take residents to appoints, once a week take residents on a...
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.
Morada Albuquerque is a bright, friendly community where residents feel right at home. Our convenient month to month rent and levels of care help residents who are completely independent to those who need help. Enjoy restaurant-style dining, an abundance of activities, and a staff who truly...
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84 reviews
8.6
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The personnel are responsive. The intake individual, [name removed], was exceptionally helpful and reached out to the previous facility to facilitate transfer and collect necessary documentation. My mother...
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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8.4
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29 reviews
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We really are impressed and are so happy that he is happy. For my brother in law, I can rank all of the above at a 5. He says that he hopes he dies there! It's a lovely community. The rates increase on his...
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.
At The Rio Grande, we have an abundance of heart, and we can’t wait to share it with you. Our caring management team is here for you any time, day or night, because we live here too. We participate in activities +pour coffee at mealtime and take time to get to know each of our residents. Plus,...
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8.0
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They do what the others SAY they will do!! FOOD YES! CARE YES! Engaged with residents YES! WE found Lifespire after my wife ENDURED 14 months at another institution in Albuquerque where the care was very...
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.
Life Spire has been in business for over 6 years. We provide a warm and homelike atmosphere within a secured setting. We started our line of work by assisting adults and children with disabilities to live at home and be active in the community. Our strong commitment to our mission lead the phone...
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7.5
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22 reviews
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Overall, MorningStar has been a good choice for Mom, but I can see where some improvements need to be made. For example, it would be nice if they provided some evening activities occasionally as that is when...
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 Ravenna Assisted Living
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7.3
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31 reviews
7.3
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They seem to be short-staffed. A little bit disorganized. But fortunately, I come and check on my mom daily. So I can advocate for her. I seem to have to do a lot of reminding the staff about caring for mom,...
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.
Ravenna Assisted Living is a mid-sized, privately owned and operated senior living community in Albuquerque's West Side. In operation since 2014, we continue our passion for providing a safe and caring environment for our residents. We focus on compassion and engaging interactions and activities...
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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
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.
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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Photo of Fountain Hill Assisted Living
88 Photos available
7.0
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9 reviews
7.0
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9 reviews
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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My husband was there only a couple of weeks in [date removed]. Based off of our short experience, I would recommend Fountain Hill to others looking for assisted living.
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.
Fountain Hill Assisted Living is locally owned and operated community residence. We provide high quality and personal residential living care in Albuquerque, NM. We focus on quality care and comfort in a family setting. That includes attention to enrichment for our residents through daily...
Photo of Westwind House Assisted Living
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When we walked in for the first time Westwind felt like home! The food is great, residents have choices and can ask for something different that matches their taste, like a sandwich with certain...
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.
Thank you for your interest in Westwind House. Welcome to Westwind House! Westwind House offers an independent living as well as an assisted living environment. It is our pleasure to provide a secure, healthy and happy home. We encourage an atmosphere where family members of all ages are...
Photo of Casa de Rosa Assisted Living
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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...
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.
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...
Photo of Albuquerque Grand Senior Living
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Prior to moving to Albuquerque Grand I walked or relied on public transportation to get around. As I got older it became more difficult for me to get to the store or laundry mat. Since moving to Albuquerque...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Albuquerque Grand Senior Living in Albuquerque, New Mexico, offers what may be the state's finest senior living experience.Offering both independent and living with assistance through care partners, Albuquerque Grand is dedicated to providing an active, vibrant senior lifestyle with a wide...
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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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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, 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 La Terraza Apartments
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Entrada Pointe Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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 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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Casa Fria, NM

The average cost of senior living in Casa Fria is $4,130 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cubero, NM with an average of $4,048 per month.

Independent living costs in Casa Fria, NM, vs. nearby cities

Casa Fria, NM
$4,130/mo

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

Casa Fria, NM
$4,130/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Casa Fria, NM, vs. other senior living options

$4,388/mo
Independent Living
$4,130/mo

Independent living costs in Casa Fria, NM, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,477/mo
Studio
$4,099/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,782/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,166/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,708/mo

Senior living costs in Casa Fria 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: Casa Fria, NM
Column state: New Mexico
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCasa Fria, NMNew MexicoU.S.
Independent Living$4,130/mo$4,302/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$3,916/mo$4,391/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,388/mo$4,589/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Casa Fria, NM:$4,130/mo
New Mexico:$4,302/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Casa Fria, NM:$3,916/mo
New Mexico:$4,391/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Casa Fria, NM:$4,388/mo
New Mexico:$4,589/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Casa Fria, NM, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Casa Fria 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 Casa Fria, NM

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Casa Fria 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
Casa Fria, NM$4,055/mo$3,363/mo+20.6%
New Mexico$3,249/mo$2,951/mo+10.1%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Casa Fria, NM
2024 average cost:$4,055/mo
2023 average cost:$3,363/mo
Percent change:+20.6%
New Mexico
2024 average cost:$3,249/mo
2023 average cost:$2,951/mo
Percent change:+10.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Casa Fria

Recent reviews for independent living in Casa Fria

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.

Fairwinds - Rio Rancho

4.4
The classes are vital to me. I wish more people would take part. Food is ok. Sometimes tasty but it repeats itself far too often. New recipes like the walnut shrimp are welcome. Today oddly people at the lunch table were not aware that the breakfast had a menu. Breakfast should go to 9:30!!!! ...
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Casa Fria independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Casa Fria independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Casa Fria, 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 Casa Fria 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 Casa Fria 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
14.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
47.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Casa Fria 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 Casa Fria communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Casa Fria, NMNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
47.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Casa Fria 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 Casa Fria offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Casa Fria, NMNational
Activity director
Activity director
52.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.9%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.1%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
52.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
23.8%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.1%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.6%
46.4%
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Fairwinds - Rio Rancho, The Village At Alameda and Palmilla Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Casa Fria, New Mexico. See full list of communities.
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