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The cost of independent living in Chilili is about $5,266 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 19 options. Read 684 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 The Montebello on Academy
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My grandma has been living at The Montebello for a while now, and we couldn’t be happier. The staff are warm, attentive, and truly care about the residents. The place is always clean, welcoming, and she’s...
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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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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The staff is very helpful the manager acts nice but it's fake. The apartment size is good they offer laundry service which is nice food is good with a lot of choices. Activities are good with lots of...
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.
Bear Canyon EstatesSituated between the Sandia Mountains and the lush Cibola National Forest is Bear Canyon Estates — a Sky Active Living community offering excellent independent living services in a supportive environment that facilitates a sense of belonging. This multi-story community is...
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9.0
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My dad lives at Sandia Vista, and I spend a lot time visiting him there. I 100% recommend it. The whole place has a relaxed, positive, homey energy. Things seem well-run, and staff are competent,...
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.
Welcome to Sandia Vista Senior Living, a Stellar Living community. Sandia Vista is an independent living community located in the heart of the 'Land of Enchantment' near the Sandia Mountains. It's a community filled with friendship, sunshine, and lots of ways to enjoy a life full of...
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9.0
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My brother is very happy living at Brookdale Valencia. He feels safe unlike his last apartment which even though it was gated I suspect everyone in Albuquerque had the gate code. Brookdale has a live person...
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.
Premium Senior Living in AlbuquerqueIt’s time to trade the stress and hassle that often comes from living at home for relaxation and a full social calendar. It’s time to give up the isolation that often comes from living on your own and get in return a life full of interesting things to do and...
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I give each one of the above a 5 - I am sad our loved one was not able to stay there longer - she went to the hospital for a long stay - then suggested she be moved to a loving home in Rio Rancho - I really...
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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I can tell you things they should be concerned about. Food is not the best quality, constantly serving meals that consist of chicken. There's been times that the fryers and ovens have been down. I feel that...
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.
The Woodmark at Uptown: The Woodmark at Uptown is a senior living community in Albuquerque, New Mexico offering assisted living and memory care services for senior citizens. The Woodmark at Uptown is ideally located in Albuquerque's Uptown neighborhood, with fantastic sunsets and awesome views...
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The staff are accommodating and kept us informed of what was going on with my loved one (my brother in law moved out for a year and just moved back last week). I would recommend Camino Retirement Apartments...
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.
Camino Retirement Apartments has served the community since 1972, when it became Albuquerque's first Retirement Center. We have remained at the same convenient location just east of Juan Tabo, with great views of the East Mountains, the spectacular sunsets and brilliant city lights. Camino...
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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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Not sure why someone would give this place a 1 star. Obviously they have not seen other places. I have my relative in this place for about 2 months and all I can say is that the caretakers, yes they are a...
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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Photo of Sandia Vista 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.
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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
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.
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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 La Vida Llena Retirement Community
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Chilili, NM

The average cost of senior living in Chilili is $5,266 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Los Cerrillos, NM with an average of $4,444 per month.

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

Chilili, NM
$5,266/mo
$4,612/mo

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

Chilili, NM
$5,266/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$5,597/mo
Independent Living
$5,266/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,300/mo
Studio
$4,390/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,845/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,697/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,500/mo

Senior living costs in Chilili 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: Chilili, NM
Column state: New Mexico
Column national: U.S.
Community typeChilili, NMNew MexicoU.S.
Independent Living$5,266/mo$4,302/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,669/mo$4,391/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$5,597/mo$4,589/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Chilili, NM:$5,266/mo
New Mexico:$4,302/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Chilili, NM:$4,669/mo
New Mexico:$4,391/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Chilili, NM:$5,597/mo
New Mexico:$4,589/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Chilili, NM, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Chilili 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.

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Chilili, NM$2,922/mo$3,037/mo-3.8%
New Mexico$3,249/mo$3,003/mo+8.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Chilili, NM
2024 average cost:$2,922/mo
2023 average cost:$3,037/mo
Percent change:-3.8%
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 Chilili

Recent reviews for independent living in Chilili

Sandia Senior Suites in Albuquerque, NM

4.5
My husband is going through a transitional phase after a fall. The staff are doing their absolute best to make him comfortable and provide good care to him. The staff communicate with me very well and even told me that I can call my husband anytime I want. My husband also receives care from a ...
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Morada Quintessence in Albuquerque, NM

4.6
My dad was struggling living at home since mom passed away, and it was time to relocate to assisted living. We had originally liked Quintessence since its a single story community, but we fell in love after meeting the staff. They all made us feel at ease, and since dad has moved in he has been ...
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Bear Canyon Estates in Albuquerque, NM

5.0
Bear Canyon is probably your best choice in Albuquerque and probably the entire state. The management, and in particular [name removed], views their job as providing a lifetime home, not just real estate services. This means that Bear Canyon has arranged to have 3rd party providers in-house for ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Several reviews from both Sandia Vista Senior Living and The Montebello on Academy highlight the friendly and inviting nature of the community, with residents and staff treating each other like family. Many new residents feel at home due to the casual, comfortable environment and caring atti ...
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Delicious and varied dining options. Numerous reviews for Sandia Vista Senior Living, The Montebello on Academy, and Brookdale Valencia praise the quality of the meals and the flexibility of the dining arrangements. Residents enjoy a range of food choices and appreciate the accommodations made for dietary restrictions and pre ...
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Engaging and diverse activities. Reviews for Sandia Vista Senior Living, The Montebello on Academy, and Bear Canyon Estates describe a wide array of activities available to residents, including art classes, exercise programs, and social events. These activities help residents stay active and engaged, fostering a sense of ...
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Comfortable and well-maintained living spaces. Reviews from Sandia Vista Senior Living, Brookdale Valencia, and The Montebello on Academy mention the clean and comfortable apartments and common areas. Residents appreciate the attention to detail in maintaining their living spaces, ensuring a pleasant and enjoyable experience.
Accessible and convenient location. Community locations at Sandia Vista Senior Living, The Montebello on Academy, and Bear Canyon Estates are praised for their accessibility and proximity to shopping, doctors' appointments, and other essential services. This convenience adds to the overall satisfaction and ease of living in ...
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Supportive and respectful staff. Numerous reviews for Sandia Vista Senior Living, Brookdale Valencia, and The Montebello on Academy express appreciation for the attentive and caring nature of the staff. They are described as respectful, polite, and dedicated to ensuring the well-being and happiness of their residents.
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Chilili independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Chilili independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Chilili, 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 Chilili 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 Chilili 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
11.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.9%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
41.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.8%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Chilili 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 Chilili communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Chilili, NMNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
58.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
58.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Chilili 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 Chilili offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
52.9%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.2%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.1%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
76.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52.9%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.1%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
76.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
70.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
41.2%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.7%
46.4%
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The Montebello on Academy, Morada Quintessence and Bear Canyon Estates are the top-rated independent living facilities near Chilili, New Mexico. See full list of communities.
There are 19 independent living facilities near Chilili, New Mexico. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Chilili, New Mexico is Morada Quintessence. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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