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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Cedar Crest, NM

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Photo of The Montebello on Academy
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My grandma has been living at The Montebello for a while now, and we couldn’t be happier. The staff are warm, attentive, and truly care about the residents. The place is always clean, welcoming, and she’s...
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.
The Montebello on Academy is a Retirement Community located in the prestigious Northeast Heights. Within its elegant setting, you will find Independent & Assisted Living with all-inclusive rates, 24-hour Assisted Living team and a Rehabilitation Therapy department. A variety of planned adult...
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9.6
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77 reviews
9.6
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77 reviews
5 star
66%
4 star
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I have lived at Morada Quintessence for about a year now. I wasn't happy about the move at first, but i have made great friends since living here. The staff is always kind and helpful, even managers. I feel...
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.
Choose Morada Quintessence for Small-Town Senior Living & Big-Time Value. Our flat rate pricing ensures full care and amenities with no surprise charges.At Morada Quintessence, we provide a range of onsite medical and therapy services for our residents. This includes but is not limited to...
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Photo of Bear Canyon Estates
1010 Photos available
9.2
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90 reviews
9.2
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90 reviews
5 star
60%
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The staff is very helpful the manager acts nice but it's fake. The apartment size is good they offer laundry service which is nice food is good with a lot of choices. Activities are good with lots of...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Bear Canyon Estates provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on beautiful grounds in the Northeast Heights of Albuquerque, you'll love the splendor of the rugged landscape, the coziness of our facilities and the nearby city's convenience. We're just...
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66 Floor plans available
8.9
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108 reviews
8.9
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108 reviews
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The whole place is very friendly, neat and clean. The staff are exceptional. The other people are super friendly and there are quite a few activities. Once a week housekeeping includes washing bedding and...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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 to Sandia Vista Senior Living, a Stellar Living community. Sandia Vista is an independent living community located in the heart of the 'Land of Enchantment' near the Sandia Mountains. It's a community filled with friendship, sunshine, and lots of ways to enjoy a life full of...
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77 Floor plans available
8.8
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99 reviews
8.8
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99 reviews
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This facility is primarily focused on community and social events. They provide a multitude of activities for the residents and the residents seem to enjoy the activities, exercise class, musicians, Ice...
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.
Exceptional Senior LivingNew Mexico families looking for a more personalized senior living experience can find it here, at our luxurious senior living community that offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Known for its vibrant arts and culture...
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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.
Brio Assisted Living’s focus is creating a home for each and every resident. It is where we started, and what we strive to do each day. We are an independently owned assisted community in the northeast heights of Albuquerque NM with a vision of enriching lives by providing individualized care...
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7.0
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10 reviews
7.0
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The staff are accommodating and kept us informed of what was going on with my loved one (my brother in law moved out for a year and just moved back last week). I would recommend Camino Retirement Apartments...
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.
Camino Retirement Apartments has served the community since 1972, when it became Albuquerque's first Retirement Center. We have remained at the same convenient location just east of Juan Tabo, with great views of the East Mountains, the spectacular sunsets and brilliant city lights. Camino...
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Cedar Crest, NM

The average cost of senior living in Cedar Crest is $4,426 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Los Cerrillos, NM with an average of $4,347 per month.

Independent living costs in Cedar Crest, NM, vs. nearby cities

Cedar Crest, NM
$4,426/mo
$4,426/mo
$4,722/mo

Independent living costs in Cedar Crest, NM, vs. state and national averages

Cedar Crest, NM
$4,426/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Cedar Crest, NM, vs. other senior living options

$4,803/mo
Independent Living
$4,426/mo

Independent living costs in Cedar Crest, NM, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,500/mo
Studio
$4,420/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,646/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,283/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,500/mo

Senior living costs in Cedar Crest 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: Cedar Crest, NM
Column state: New Mexico
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCedar Crest, NMNew MexicoU.S.
Independent Living$4,426/mo$4,059/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,250/mo$4,271/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,803/mo$4,365/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Cedar Crest, NM:$4,426/mo
New Mexico:$4,059/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Cedar Crest, NM:$4,250/mo
New Mexico:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Cedar Crest, NM:$4,803/mo
New Mexico:$4,365/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Cedar Crest, NM, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Cedar Crest and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Cedar Crest, NM

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Cedar Crest have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Cedar Crest, NM$3,068/mo$3,101/mo-1.1%
New Mexico$3,249/mo$3,003/mo+8.2%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Cedar Crest, NM
2024 average cost:$3,068/mo
2023 average cost:$3,101/mo
Percent change:-1.1%
New Mexico
2024 average cost:$3,249/mo
2023 average cost:$3,003/mo
Percent change:+8.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,265/mo
2023 average cost:$3,169/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Cedar Crest

Recent reviews for independent living in Cedar Crest

Westwind House Assisted Living in Albuquerque, NM

4.5
My mom is eating the meal. It is not like home cooking but I think it is good. The staff are good people who help out very well. I am pleased that she is getting taken care of.The staff assist with her ADL and there has been no problems. A Place For Mom helped us find this community. They are ...
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The Village At Alameda in Albuquerque, NM

5.0
The Village at Alameda is a very nice place. Mom and Dad really like it. The food is good. The staff is great. The place is clean. They keep the apartments clean. If extra cleaning is needed, it is taken care of it right away. Hope this helps.

Sandia Senior Suites in Albuquerque, NM

4.5
My husband is going through a transitional phase after a fall. The staff are doing their absolute best to make him comfortable and provide good care to him. The staff communicate with me very well and even told me that I can call my husband anytime I want. My husband also receives care from a ...
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Cedar Crest independent living services and amenities

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

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cedar Crest independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Cedar Crest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
41.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Cedar Crest independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Cedar Crest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cedar Crest, NMNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
66.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
58.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cedar Crest independent 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 independent living communities in Cedar Crest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
41.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
58.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.3%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Montebello on Academy, Morada Quintessence and Bear Canyon Estates are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cedar Crest, New Mexico. See full list of communities.

There are 14 independent living facilities near Cedar Crest, New Mexico. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Cedar Crest, New Mexico is Morada Quintessence. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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