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The cost of independent living in Sandia Park is about $4,696 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 12 options. Read 315 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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9.8
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The facility/staff are very friendly and helpful. They know all of the residents' names. They make sure to check on residents, especially if they haven't seen them milling about.
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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9.6
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77 reviews
9.6
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77 reviews
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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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9.1
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95 reviews
9.1
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95 reviews
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I have checked out a few places and let me tell you. None of them compare to this place the staff if amazing all of them treat us like famy. Always helping some one also the people here are wonderful we are...
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.
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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8.9
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104 reviews
8.9
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104 reviews
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The staff at Brookdale Tramway ridge all seemed very friendly and welcoming. The food and dining is well above average. Really appreciate the regular daily activities for tenants, and the facility felt clean...
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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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.
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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7.0
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10 reviews
7.0
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10 reviews
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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...
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.
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.
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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Cost of independent living in Sandia Park, NM

The average cost of senior living in Sandia Park is $4,696 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Los Cerrillos, NM with an average of $4,429 per month.

Independent living costs in Sandia Park, NM, vs. nearby cities

Sandia Park, NM
$4,696/mo
$4,696/mo
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Independent living costs in Sandia Park, NM, vs. state and national averages

Sandia Park, NM
$4,696/mo
U.S. national average
$4,211/mo

Independent living costs in Sandia Park, NM, vs. other senior living options

$5,158/mo
Independent Living
$4,696/mo

Independent living costs in Sandia Park, NM, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,500/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,950/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,650/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,500/mo

Senior living costs in Sandia Park 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: Sandia Park, NM
Column state: New Mexico
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSandia Park, NMNew MexicoU.S.
Independent Living$4,696/mo$4,338/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living$4,495/mo$4,460/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$5,158/mo$4,622/mo$5,013/mo
Independent Living
Sandia Park, NM:$4,696/mo
New Mexico:$4,338/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Sandia Park, NM:$4,495/mo
New Mexico:$4,460/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Sandia Park, NM:$5,158/mo
New Mexico:$4,622/mo
U.S.:$5,013/mo
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Independent living costs in Sandia Park, NM, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Sandia Park 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
Sandia Park, NM$3,049/mo$3,394/mo-10.2%
New Mexico$3,235/mo$2,923/mo+10.7%
National$3,218/mo$3,104/mo+3.7%
Sandia Park, NM
2024 average cost:$3,049/mo
2023 average cost:$3,394/mo
Percent change:-10.2%
New Mexico
2024 average cost:$3,235/mo
2023 average cost:$2,923/mo
Percent change:+10.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,218/mo
2023 average cost:$3,104/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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What families are saying about independent living in Sandia Park

Recent reviews for independent living in Sandia Park

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.

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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Sandia Park independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sandia Park independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sandia Park, 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 Sandia Park 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 Sandia Park 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
16.7%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Sandia Park 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 Sandia Park communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
66.7%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.3%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
50%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sandia Park 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 Sandia Park offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
41.7%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.7%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.7%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.7%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
58.3%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.3%
46.8%
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The Montebello on Academy, Morada Quintessence and Bear Canyon Estates are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sandia Park, New Mexico. See full list of communities.
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