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7 Best Independent Living Communities in East Pecos, NM

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The cost of independent living in East Pecos is about $4,444 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 7 options. Read 187 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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1212 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.8
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61 reviews
9.8
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61 reviews
5 star
55%
4 star
33%
3 star
7%
2 star
2%
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3%
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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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1818 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
7.7
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95 reviews
7.7
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95 reviews
5 star
63%
4 star
21%
3 star
11%
2 star
1%
1 star
4%
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I enjoy living here. It is nice and quiet. Staff are friendly. I like the location. I prefer living here than in an apartment.
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.
Pacifica Senior Living Santa FePacifica Senior Living Santa Fe is premiere senior living community offering assisted living and memory care. Conveniently located in the oldest capital of the country, Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It is nestled among the serene foothills of the Sangre Dr...
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1111 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
7.6
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20 reviews
7.6
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20 reviews
5 star
30%
4 star
25%
3 star
20%
2 star
0%
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25%
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I have visited my sister daily in the memory care unit for 19 days at varying times of each the day. She is confined to her bed now. I have been impressed with the care, attention, and patience all the staff...
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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5 star
46%
4 star
18%
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9%
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9%
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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.
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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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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Cost of independent living in East Pecos, NM

The average cost of senior living in East Pecos is $4,444 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Upper Colonias, NM with an average of $4,308 per month.

Independent living costs in East Pecos, NM, vs. nearby cities

East Pecos, NM
$4,444/mo
$4,444/mo
$4,692/mo

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

East Pecos, NM
$4,444/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in East Pecos, NM, vs. other senior living options

$4,625/mo
Independent Living
$4,444/mo

Independent living costs in East Pecos, NM, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,445/mo
Studio
$4,641/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,845/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,610/mo

Senior living costs in East Pecos 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: East Pecos, NM
Column state: New Mexico
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEast Pecos, NMNew MexicoU.S.
Independent Living$4,444/mo$4,302/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,550/mo$4,391/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,625/mo$4,589/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
East Pecos, NM:$4,444/mo
New Mexico:$4,302/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
East Pecos, NM:$4,550/mo
New Mexico:$4,391/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
East Pecos, NM:$4,625/mo
New Mexico:$4,589/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in East Pecos, NM, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in East Pecos 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
East Pecos, NM$2,703/mo$2,586/mo+4.5%
New Mexico$2,877/mo$2,757/mo+4.4%
National$3,044/mo$2,867/mo+6.2%
East Pecos, NM
2024 average cost:$2,703/mo
2023 average cost:$2,586/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
New Mexico
2024 average cost:$2,877/mo
2023 average cost:$2,757/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,044/mo
2023 average cost:$2,867/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
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What families are saying about independent living in East Pecos

Recent reviews for independent living in East Pecos

The Montecito Santa Fe

5.0
Everything is going really well and my mom likes being here a lot. She likes the food and the people the most. The food is really good and the menus have a pretty good variety, including all different kinds of foods for people with food allergies, some things are gluten free, and they even have ...
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Marbella Santa Fe

4.9
There are more expensive retirement / assisted living places in our area but the residents are not as happy from what I understand. So far, based on the experience we have had so far with Brookdale Santa Fe we would recommend this community to other families.

Sierra Blanca Apartments in Santa Fe, NM

4.0
I enjoy living here. It is nice and quiet. Staff are friendly. I like the location. I prefer living here than in an apartment.

East Pecos independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Pecos independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Pecos, 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 East Pecos 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 East Pecos partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
East Pecos, NMNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.1%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
57.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in East Pecos 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 East Pecos communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
East Pecos, NMNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
57.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Pecos 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 East Pecos offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
57.1%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.1%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.1%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
57.1%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.9%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Marbella Santa Fe, Sierra Blanca Apartments and MorningStar of Santa Fe are the top-rated independent living facilities near East Pecos, New Mexico. See full list of communities.
There are 7 independent living facilities near East Pecos, New Mexico. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in East Pecos, New Mexico is Marbella Santa Fe. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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