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My husband died 10 months ago so my opinions could be dated. The facility has some great staff and a wonderful activities director but they had chronic staffing shortage and turnover issues. The activities...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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They are taking excellent care of him, but when it comes to activities they need something that the impaired hearing and impaired sight can do. Based on the experience we have had, we would recommend this...
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.
The Bridge at Farmington, New Mexico, gives residents the freedom to experience continued independence and an active lifestyle in a beautiful assisted living community.Friendly associates work to ensure each resident’s quality of life by offering a wide variety of services and amenities focused...
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Provides: Memory Care
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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
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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.
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I have 2 elderly parents who BOTH have different dementias & I'm the only living adult "child" & I'm 100% disabled! PTL my parents saved their money for this time in their lives AND also bought longterm care...
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
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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.
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.
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Cost of assisted living in Riverside, NM

The average cost of senior living in Riverside is $4,838 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Light Plant, NM with an average of $4,838 per month.

Assisted living costs in Riverside, NM, vs. state and national averages

Riverside, NM
$4,838/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Riverside, NM, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,838/mo
$5,911/mo

Assisted living costs in Riverside, NM, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,420/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,153/mo

Senior living costs in Riverside 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: Riverside, NM
Column state: New Mexico
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRiverside, NMNew MexicoU.S.
Assisted Living$4,838/mo$5,328/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,911/mo$6,193/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$3,403/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Riverside, NM:$4,838/mo
New Mexico:$5,328/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Riverside, NM:$5,911/mo
New Mexico:$6,193/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Riverside, NM:unavailable
New Mexico:$3,403/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Riverside, NM

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Riverside.

What families are saying about assisted living in Riverside

Recent reviews for assisted living in Riverside

Beehive Homes Of Farmington

4.9
Both of my parents were in another, bigger assisted living place the past 2 years & I wasn't happy seeing things they neglected to do, or tried to hide, etc. I have never been a caregiver b4 & didn't know the difference, until I was "forced" by the 1st to move my parents. The sweet Beehive made ...
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The Bridge at Farmington Assisted Living

4.9
My loved one, liked the food, and it was very good. They offered a lot of activities but my loved one did not participate in any. The value for the money was good, but was expensive. They took really good care of my loved one. The satff was very friendly, and compassionate. Overall, it is a ...
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Sunshine Gardens in Durango, CO

5.0
So, We lost Dad in October, 2024. My Mother has a great mind but has mobility issues with the threat of falling and can no longer live alone. On Feb 1, we moved Mom into Sunshine Gardens Senior Living facility. My family could not be happier with the care and compassion this facility's staff has ...
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Riverside review score based on 4 family reviews

9.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 4 reviews of 1 Riverside assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Riverside review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Riverside review score compared against nearby cities

9.6
Riverside, NM1 facilities
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Gallup, NM0 facilities
8.2
Rio Rancho, NM0 facilities

Riverside assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Riverside assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Riverside, 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 Riverside assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Riverside that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Riverside, NMNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.1%
45.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18%
29.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.3%
93.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
35.5%
49.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10.2%
26.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.4%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
18.2%
41.2%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
19.7%
45.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Riverside assisted living

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 Riverside Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Riverside, NMNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
34%
44.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
13.3%
28.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.4%
35.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.9%
11.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Riverside assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Riverside partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Riverside, NMNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.1%
23.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
21.1%
32.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.5%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.9%
16.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Riverside assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Riverside communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Riverside, NMNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.8%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.1%
37%
Room service
Room service
14.8%
32.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.1%
15.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Riverside assisted 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 assisted living communities in Riverside offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Riverside, NMNational
Activity director
Activity director
22.8%
40.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.6%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.3%
26.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.9%
43.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.1%
42.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.6%
45.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.9%
36.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.2%
31.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.7%
33.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.7%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
32.6%
40.9%
Dances
Dances
12.4%
26.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.2%
21.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.9%
40%
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State regulations for assisted living in Riverside

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about New Mexico assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Riverside protect seniors.
Learn about New Mexico assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Sunshine Gardens, The Bridge at Farmington Assisted Living and Sunshine Garden Country Home are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Riverside, New Mexico. See full list of communities.
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