Independent living in Albuquerque, NM

Age-restricted communities for active older adults who live on their own but want amenities, social life, and a maintenance-free home. Albuquerque has 21 independent living communities on CaringAtlas, each with the data families actually need to choose.

Sandia Vista Senior Living is among the most highly regarded independent living communities in Albuquerque, rated 4.8 of 5 by residents. Compare it against the others below on the data that matters: verification, reviews, and the care and amenities offered.

How to choose independent living & how it is paid

Sandia Vista Senior Living

Sandia Vista Senior Living

Albuquerque, NM
Independent living
Rated 4.8 (144 reviews)
4.8★ reviews
Listed · links to official record
Morada Quintessence

Morada Quintessence

Albuquerque, NM
Assisted living, Independent living
Rated 4.6 (121 reviews)
4.6★ reviews
Listed · links to official record
The Watermark at Cherry Hills

The Watermark at Cherry Hills

Albuquerque, NM
Assisted living, Independent living
Rated 4.6 (111 reviews)
4.6★ reviews
Listed · links to official record
Affinity at Albuquerque

Affinity at Albuquerque

Albuquerque, NM
Independent living
Rated 4.5 (119 reviews)
4.5★ reviews
Listed · links to official record
Amaran Senior Living

Amaran Senior Living

Albuquerque, NM
Assisted living, Independent living
Rated 4.8 (85 reviews)
4.8★ reviews
Listed · links to official record
Paloma Landing Gracious Retirement Living

Paloma Landing Gracious Retirement Living

Albuquerque, NM
Independent living
Rated 4.6 (81 reviews)
4.6★ reviews
Listed · links to official record
Avista Senior Living Albuquerque

Avista Senior Living Albuquerque

Albuquerque, NM
Assisted living, Independent living
Rated 4.7 (56 reviews)
4.7★ reviews
Listed · links to official record
Morada Albuquerque

Morada Albuquerque

Albuquerque, NM
Assisted living, Independent living
Rated 4.1 (101 reviews)
4.1★ reviews
Listed · links to official record
Del Webb at Mirehaven- 55+ Retirement Community

Del Webb at Mirehaven- 55+ Retirement Community

Albuquerque, NM
Independent living
Rated 4.6 (50 reviews)
4.6★ reviews
Listed · links to official record
Bear Canyon Estates | Sky Active Living

Bear Canyon Estates | Sky Active Living

Albuquerque, NM
Assisted living, Independent living
Rated 4.2 (76 reviews)
4.2★ reviews
Listed · links to official record
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Albuquerque

MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Albuquerque

Albuquerque, NM
Assisted living, Memory care, Independent living
Rated 4.4 (52 reviews)
4.4★ reviews
Listed · links to official record
Palmilla Senior Living

Palmilla Senior Living

Albuquerque, NM
Assisted living, Nursing home, Independent living
Rated 4.2 (57 reviews)
4.2★ reviews
Listed · links to official record
Camino Retirement Apartments

Camino Retirement Apartments

Albuquerque, NM
Assisted living, Independent living
Rated 4.6 (33 reviews)
4.6★ reviews
Listed · links to official record
Albuquerque Grand Senior Living

Albuquerque Grand Senior Living

Albuquerque, NM
Independent living
Rated 3.8 (74 reviews)
3.8★ reviews
Listed · links to official record
La Vida Llena Life Plan Retirement Community

La Vida Llena Life Plan Retirement Community

Albuquerque, NM
Independent living
Rated 4.7 (25 reviews)
4.7★ reviews
Listed · links to official record
North Ridge Memory Care

North Ridge Memory Care

Albuquerque, NM
Memory care, Assisted living, Independent living
Rated 4.3 (34 reviews)
4.3★ reviews
Listed · links to official record
Coronado Villa Retirement Resort

Coronado Villa Retirement Resort

Albuquerque, NM
Independent living
Rated 4.3 (28 reviews)
4.3★ reviews
Listed · links to official record
Albuquerque Silvercrest Apartments, retired community.

Albuquerque Silvercrest Apartments, retired community.

Albuquerque, NM
Independent living
Rated 4.9 (13 reviews)
4.9★ reviews
Listed · links to official record
Brookdale Tramway Ridge

Brookdale Tramway Ridge

Albuquerque, NM
Assisted living, Nursing home, Independent living
Rated 4 (30 reviews)
4★ reviews
Listed · links to official record
Brio Assisted Living

Brio Assisted Living

Albuquerque, NM
Assisted living, Independent living
Rated 4.6 (11 reviews)
4.6★ reviews
Listed · links to official record
Ativo Senior Living of Albuquerque

Ativo Senior Living of Albuquerque

Albuquerque, NM
Assisted living, Independent living
Rated 4.2 (17 reviews)
4.2★ reviews
Listed · links to official record

Other care in Albuquerque: Nursing home · Hospice · Home health care · Assisted living

Frequently asked questions

How many independent living communities are in Albuquerque, NM?
CaringAtlas tracks 21 independent living communities in Albuquerque, NM.
Which independent living communities accept Medicaid in Albuquerque?
Medicare and Medicaid do not cover independent living rent. Check the New Mexico Medicaid program for the current waiver and waitlist.
How much does independent living cost in Albuquerque, NM?
Independent living is private pay; it is housing, not health care. Individual community pricing varies by care level; see the independent living guide for how it is paid.

Comparing senior care options for a parent or loved one?

Get help finding care