New Mexico has been called many names, including “The Cactus State” and “The Sunshine State,” but perhaps none are more fitting than “Tierra del Encanto,” or “The Land of Enchantment.” The state received this nickname for its natural beauty, which includes vast, painted deserts and tall, majestic mountains. From Santa Fe’s distinct architecture inspired by the region’s native Pueblo peoples, to the more modern appeal of Albuquerque, New Mexico’s cities have an undeniable charm as well. The Land of Enchantment truly has something to offer everyone and is an ideal place to retire.Currently, A Place for Mom partners with more than 20 independent living communities in New Mexico. The median monthly cost of independent living in New Mexico is about $2,800.
I moved into Brookdale Independent Living in [date removed]. I chose Brookdale after touring several facilities in New Mexico, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Nevada. I saw the somewhat outdated building, and...
My introduction to Fairwinds was very positive. The tours that I would go on had to have pets. They even walk my dog twice a day at an additional charge of course. The people that I have met are very...
My mom had a fall before the holidays and after her stay in rehab, she was nervous about relocating to assisted living. But from her first day at Quintessence, she felt like this was her home. She is getting...
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,...
It is really good, I hope I end up somewhere like that. [name removed] did a great job - he was the nicest on the phone, i had a very quick turnaround and he was honest and straightforward while others...
This is a warming welcoming community. You can find many friends at the varied activities. We have world travelers, interesting occupation background and need people to talk to.
My introduction to Fairwinds was very positive. The tours that I would go on had to have pets. They even walk my dog twice a day at an additional charge of course. The people that I have met are very...
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...
The staff treat my mom with compassion and respect. The building feels like someone's home, not sterile or clinical. Based on the experience we have had, we would recommend this community to other families...
I moved into Brookdale Independent Living in [date removed]. I chose Brookdale after touring several facilities in New Mexico, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Nevada. I saw the somewhat outdated building, and...
My mother has been at this facility for 3 months. So far, She enjoys the meals. The rooms are very large. The layout of each room is very comfortable. Each room has a deck with a good view. My mother's...
Our grandmother had her sister living here and has had a good experience so we chose this facility for our loved one too. We think everything about Legacy at Santa Fe is great!
Solstice is fabulous. I have recently added Hospice in-home care through Ambercare. Solstice has been wonderful and working with care providers. Solstice provides so many opportunities for their residents...
My mom was a resident of the memory care unit, the staff was friendly, and caring, with the residents. [New resident] the director was extremely knowledgeable, and personable. The meals they prepared were...
When it comes to the meals, there could be more of a variety. However, everything else is great and we would recommend them to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
Since stand-alone independent living communities don’t provide senior care services, they don’t need to be licensed in New Mexico. However, several of our partner communities are part of combined senior living facilities that provide assisted living services. Known in the state as Assisted Living Facilities for Adults (ALFs), these communities are licensed by the New Mexico Department of Health’s Health Facility Licensing and Certification Bureau.[01]
If you choose a combined ALF as your independent living community, it may be helpful to understand some of the laws and regulations that will impact the assisted living portion of the facility:[01]
Check out our New Mexico assisted living laws and regulations page for more detailed information.
Before moving into an independent living community, you’ll sign a contract that should include the details of your rental agreement. Just as you would for a traditional apartment, we recommend first familiarizing yourself with your rights as a renter in New Mexico:[02]
View the full New Mexico renter’s guide for more information.
If you’re a senior with a disability, you also have protections under the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). These include the right to reasonable accommodations and modifications.
Reasonable accommodations are adjustments to rules and policies in your community. These include assigning accessible parking spaces, moving rental payment dates to match disability payments, and living with a service animal in a community that doesn’t allow pets.[03]
Reasonable modifications are changes made to your unit’s physical environment. These include bathroom grab bars, entryway ramps, and doors that are wide enough for a wheelchair.[03]
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New Mexico’s Licensing Authority requires on-site inspections, known as surveys, and annual license renewals.[01] If the independent living community you’re interested in is part of an Assisted Living Facility for Adults (ALF), you can access its license and survey reports online.
Visit New Mexico’s Health Care Provider Search and select “Assisted Living Facility” in Step 1. For Step 2, search for a community by the county, city, provider name, or all. Next, click “Submit.” Click “View Reports” under the name of the facility you’re interested in, and click within each survey report to view the results.
New Mexico Compendium of Residential Care and Assisted Living Regulations and Policy. 2015 ed. Assisted Living Facilities for Adults.
New Mexico Legal Aid. (2018). Renter’s guide.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Reasonable accommodations and modifications.
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