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Memory care in Rio Lucio 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 Rio Lucio is about $4,659 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 17 communities, read 142 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Brookdale Santa Fe
1212 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
10
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It is like living at a Resort in this facility. Because of the staff and operating procedures one is more relaxed and can enjoy their old age. Thanks!
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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Photo of The Legacy at Santa Fe
1313 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.8
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24 reviews
8.8
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24 reviews
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My loved one loves the activities provided for the residents. There is a daily schedule that's she's memorized to make sure she doesn't miss bingo and black jack. I'm happy that the staff is very attentive...
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.
At The Legacy at Santa Fe, we provide assisted living and memory care services in a welcoming environment designed for older adults. Located in Santa Fe, NM, our community focuses on creating meaningful experiences, offering daily activities, and supporting residents through personalized care....
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Photo of Las Soleras Senior Living
1313 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.8
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26 reviews
8.8
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26 reviews
5 star
65%
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None to compare. Facilities are clean, safe, and upscale decorated. Staff is professional, courteous, helpful, front desk staff is present at all times. Backyard is lovely for sitting outside. Dining room is...
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.
Life at Las SolerasLas Soleras Senior Living is your home base for everything that makes life rich and vibrant — activities, travel, excitement, learning, growing.Experience more, do what you love. When you live here, you’re making the good things in life your priority. Learn to salsa? Let’s do...
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Photo of MorningStar of Santa Fe
1111 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
7.5
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11 reviews
7.5
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11 reviews
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The facility is very well done and the little one bedroom apartment my aunt and uncle are in is very nice and spacious enough for both wheelchairs. Unfortunately I cannot comment on the activities as they...
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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My Mother was well taken care of at Taos Retirement Village. She was happy to be there and enjoyed herself. I had no complaints, the staff was very friendly and personnel.
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.
Taos Retirement Village is a unique senior living community that offers accommodations for both independent and assisted living residents, including free-standing 2 bedroom/2 bathroom casitas, one and two bedroom apartments, private assisted living rooms and in-home care options. Each unit is...
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2 reviews
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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 Montecito Santa Fe
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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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8.0
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8.0
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Kingston Residence of Santa Fe was a wonderful place for mom. The facility was very nice and well kept. There were plenty of activities to choose from weekly and the food was excellent. I believe they also...
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.
Kingston Residence of Santa Fe located in Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico provides seniors with a caring assisted community that they can call home. This area is rich with history and things to do. Santa Fe offers an opera house, hiking and camping tours, museums, and much more. This area...
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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 Plaza Del Monte
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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Photo of El Castillo Retirement
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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 Beehive Homes of White Rock
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 Casa Real Health Care Ctr
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 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.

Cost of memory care in Rio Lucio, NM

The average cost of senior living in Rio Lucio is $4,659 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Taos, NM with an average of $3,113 per month.

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

Rio Lucio, NM
$4,659/mo
$3,113/mo
$4,729/mo

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

Rio Lucio, NM
$4,659/mo
U.S. national average
$4,991/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,659/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,445/mo
Studio
$4,366/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,905/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,806/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,020/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Rio Lucio over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Rio Lucio

Recent reviews for memory care in Rio Lucio

Brookdale Santa Fe

5.0
My mother in law has been happy at Brookdale. They have lots of activities, something for everyone. She is getting her meals and meds on time, and the staff seem to really care. The center courtyard is lovely.

Las Soleras Senior Living in Santa Fe, NM

5.0
I moved our of Las Soleras a year ago. I really enjoyed my stay there. Friendly people, excellent meals, nice surroundings. I may go back at some point.

Taos Retirement Village

5.0
In 2018, I moved my mom to the TRV assisted living unit, which was small, warm and welcoming. Her adjustment was rapid, unlike her negative response to the time she had spent in other facilities in NM and VA. We were able to decorate her room to suit her tastes, personalizing her intimate ...
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Rio Lucio review score based on 54 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 54 reviews of 14 Rio Lucio memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Rio Lucio review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Rio Lucio review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Rio Lucio, NM14 facilities
0
Taos, NM2 facilities
7.3
Cuartelez, NM12 facilities

Review subcategories for Rio Lucio memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 54 reviews of 14 Rio Lucio memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Rio Lucio resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Rio Lucio, NM averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.0
Activities
3.9
4.0
Value for cost*
3.9
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Rio Lucio memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rio Lucio memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rio Lucio, 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 Rio Lucio 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 Rio Lucio that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Rio Lucio, NMNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.9%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.4%
48.1%
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
42.9%
71.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.7%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
72.3%
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 Rio Lucio 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 Rio Lucio Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Rio Lucio, NMNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.9%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.7%
46.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.6%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.4%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Rio Lucio 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 Rio Lucio partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rio Lucio, NMNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.7%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
35.7%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.7%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
17.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Rio Lucio 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 Rio Lucio communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rio Lucio, NMNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
31.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
35.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rio Lucio 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 Rio Lucio offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rio Lucio, NMNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
33.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.7%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Santa Fe, The Legacy at Santa Fe and Las Soleras Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Rio Lucio, New Mexico. See full list of communities.

There are 17 memory care facilities near Rio Lucio, New Mexico. See the full list.

The 17 memory care facilities near you in Rio Lucio, 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 Rio Lucio, 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 Rio Lucio, 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 Rio Lucio, New Mexico ranges from $1885 to $9616. The average Memory Care cost in Rio Lucio, New Mexico is $4,659. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Rio Lucio, New Mexico typically starts at $1885. 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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