Are you considering assisted living facilities in this high desert city? Good choice. Forbes magazine recently voted Albuquerque one of the "Best Places to Retire," for the city's "terrific weather, low taxes, lot[s] of doctors, modest cost of living." If these things appeal to you, read on.
Albuquerque's cost of living is "modest". According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, it's a few points below the national average. The state and local tax burden, according to the Tax Foundation, is at 8.4%, one of the lowest in the country. In 2010, the median home price was $174,000 with average property taxes of $1,460.
Drivers in the state pay an average auto insurance premium of $1,805.
Albuquerque sits at an elevation of 5,312 feet in an arid, high desert climate. The altitude can be a minor issue for seniors initially arriving in the city. The thinner air makes everything a little harder at first (climbing stairs, jogging, etc.) but your body eventually adjusts. The altitude also makes year-round weather pleasant with over 300 sunny, low humidity days a year. The average January temperature is 31.4 degrees F while July's average is 73 degrees.
Perhaps the one drawback to Albuquerque is the high crime rate in the downtown area. Luckily for seniors, there are plenty of assisted living options around the city. On the edge of the city and at the foot of the Sandia Mountains, is the Tramway Ridge area. Here you'll find the Brookdale Place of Albuquerque assisted living community with views of the cityscape and the mountains. North of the city is the suburb of Rio Rancho, one of New Mexico's fastest growing cities. The high-tech giants Intel and HP have offices here. The Central Community College of New Mexico was just completed. And there is good health care with Presbyterian Hospital. Consider the resort-style Fairwinds assisted living community. South of the city, you'll find the Village of Los Lunas and the Good Life assisted living facility.
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1650 North Los LentesLos Lunas, NM 87031
Providing the Good For Every Life. Super Clean, Excellent Food, and Private Rooms and Baths.
(866) 963-0022
1620 Indian School Road, NEAlbuquerque, NM 87102-1678
At Atria Vista del Rio, you?ll find a tightly knit senior living community with the support you need to enjoy independent living.
(866) 959-7508
300 Valencia Drive SEAlbuquerque, NM 87108
Brookdale Place Valencia located in Albuquerque, New Mexico offers Exceptional Independent Living, Personalized Assisted Living, and
Supportive Services for seniors.
(866) 933-6063
500 Paisano St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87123-1460
Here in the ?Land of Enchantment? where the Sandia Mountains cast their rosy glow every sunset, the residents of Las Colinas Village live an
enchanted life of their own.
(866) 719-0468
10500 Academy Road, N.E.Albuquerque, NM 87111
The Montebello at Academy is a full service retirement community located in Albuquerque, New Mexico's prestigious northeast heights.
(866) 959-7508
7101 Eubank BlvdAlbuquerque, NM 87122
Our mission is to provide quality and affordable assisted living care and services that offer value and exceed the expectations of
our residents and their families with highly-trained staff, safe and comfortable floor plans and customized levels of care.
(866) 959-7535
4910 Tramway RidgeAlbuquerque, NM 87111
With a scenic view of the city of Albuquerque and a wonderful Sandia Mountain location, Brookdale Place provides a
beautiful setting for offering Personalized Assisted Living and Alzheimer?s and Dementia Care services for seniors. But,
the real beauty of the community is on the inside, where we ...
(866) 963-0022
402 Rodeo RdSanta Fe, NM 87505-6308
At Sierra Vista, our goal is to continually create a positive, loving and holistic community devoted to providing exceptional care for
people with Alzheimer?s disease, memory loss and related illnesses.
(866) 726-9959
640 Alto StSanta Fe, NM 87505
Ponce De Leon located in Santa Fe, New Mexico offers Exceptional Independent Living, Personalized Assisted Living and Supportive Services
for seniors.
(866) 798-5983
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Local Albuquerque assisted living reviews:
pray you never end up here
I am appalled at the neglect of the patients. Medication is never
given as prescribed by the doctor, and patients constantly have to
remind the nurses that it is due, Day old sack lunches are more
appealing than what is served...
Not so nice
Not such a compassionate place.
My parents were charged $4500 for a total of 6 days. My mom and
dad moved in together because of my dad?s need for extensive care.
But my dad passed away 6 days after he moved in...
Mom
I have had my Mother and Mother-in-law in this facility and they are
GREAT.