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4 Best Memory Care Facilities in Ruidoso, NM

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Memory care in Ruidoso offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Ruidoso is about $4,092 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 4 communities, read 7 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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I had both my mom and dad there at the same time for memory care concerns. The staff treated my parents with great care and compassion. My parents needs were met in every level of care. The staff and I had...
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.
We are a faith based company that pride ourselves on providing compassionate care in every aspect of what we do daily. Our homes are ran intentionally with a lower caregiver to resident ratio because our primary focus is about the people we serve not profit. For many of our residents, our homes...
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33 Floor plans available
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My experience with the facility so far has been wonderful. The staff has a great dedication to serving all of the residents. They make everyone feel at home and fulfill all of our needs. The only thing I'm...
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 Regency 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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Cost of memory care in Ruidoso, NM

The average cost of senior living in Ruidoso is $4,092 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lincoln, NM with an average of $3,199 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Ruidoso, NM vs. nearby cities

Ruidoso, NM
$4,092/mo
$4,092/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Ruidoso, NM vs. the state and national average

Ruidoso, NM
$4,092/mo
U.S. national average
$4,986/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Ruidoso vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,092/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Ruidoso, NM by room type

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What families are saying about memory care in Ruidoso

Recent reviews for memory care in Ruidoso

GoodLife Senior Living Ruidoso

4.9
Based off what we can see during our window visits, the community seems very clean and the staff members have been awesome.

Ruidoso memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ruidoso memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ruidoso, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Ruidoso memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Ruidoso that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ruidoso, NMNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
65.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
28.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
72.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ruidoso memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Ruidoso Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ruidoso, NMNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
26.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ruidoso memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Ruidoso partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ruidoso, NMNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
41.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Ruidoso memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Ruidoso communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ruidoso, NMNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
39.7%
Room service
Room service
25%
36.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Ruidoso memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Ruidoso offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ruidoso, NMNational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
33.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
51.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
50%
31.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions

GoodLife Senior Living Ruidoso, The Aristocrat and Casa Alegre are the top-rated memory care facilities near Ruidoso, New Mexico. See full list of communities.

There are 4 memory care facilities near Ruidoso, New Mexico. See the full list.

The 4 memory care facilities near you in Ruidoso, New Mexico typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Ruidoso, New Mexico, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Ruidoso, New Mexico, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Ruidoso, New Mexico ranges from $3400 to $5200. The average Memory Care cost in Ruidoso, New Mexico is $4,092. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Ruidoso, New Mexico typically starts at $3400. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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