Taos Retirement Village sits on six acres right in downtown Taos, New Mexico, near the Taos mountains, so you get those beautiful views of the Sangre de Cristo range, and the air's fresh and clean all year round, plus the plaza, restaurants, shops, and Holy Cross Hospital are nearby, which is good for folks who like to be close to things. The community lets adults 55 and older move into single rooms, one-bedroom apartments, two-bedroom apartments, spacious three-bedroom units, or the free-standing 1600-square-foot casitas with things like granite countertops, fireplaces, and stainless steel appliances, and there's a distinctive, colorful feeling here with artists, musicians, writers, educators, craftspeople, and business people all under one roof or rather across the grounds, giving the place an eclectic and genuine vibe that's different from the cookie-cutter places people sometimes worry about.
They have both independent and assisted living, with memory care for residents who live with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, and there are plans to add more memory care and music therapy programs in the future. Folks in independent living can enjoy living mostly on their own while still having support close by, like bi-monthly housekeeping, all utilities paid, seven restaurant-quality meals every week, and even in-home Private Duty Care services if someone wants extra help but prefers to stay in their own casita or apartment as long as they can. Assisted living includes more help with things like bathing, dressing, managing medication, three meals a day, 24-hour staff monitoring, and monthly wellness checks, and every living unit comes with a 24-hour emergency response system watched by licensed staff members. For those who might need a short stay, maybe after an illness or surgery, there are respite care services too. The community holds a state license under number 4031.
The Village welcomes some pets, as their pet-friendly policy has a few specific rules, and offers pet amenities for animal lovers who want to bring a companion with them. Inside, residents use a recreation room for games, activities, and social time, and the Village Bistro stands as the main social hub, serving up meals from professional chefs-including vegetarian choices, international cuisine, guest meals, and specials-while people eat among art and lively group conversation, all within a two-story Village Center that also has spaces for films, events, and entertainment. Wi-Fi, transportation for trips in town, and ample parking help make life manageable. On-site barbers and salon services bring convenience for personal upkeep, and the fitness and wellness programs keep people moving in ways that suit all ability levels.
Activities fill the calendar, whether it's seminars, movies, speakers, spiritual gatherings, sightseeing excursions, or trips to local cultural events. The independent, resident-curated library holds a lot of books on culture and art for people who want to read or engage in thoughtful discussion. The Life Enrichment program covers five dimensions of wellness-emotional, social, spiritual, physical, and educational-linking people with everything from art to fitness to group classes and discussion groups. The support here stretches out to cover daily life activities like housekeeping, meal service, medication assistance, diabetic or incontinence management, non-ambulatory support, and high acuity care, depending on each person's needs.
The grounds are landscaped, and plans are underway for fenced entries, new gates, theater and lounge areas, upgrades on dining, and renovations in apartments. There's a small one-time entry fee of $2,000, and the community is private pay only. People can walk into town for more outdoor stuff like skiing or cross-country adventures, or enjoy what's inside with friends from many backgrounds and professions, all looking for a place that helps them age with dignity, stay social, follow their interests, and keep their independence for as long as possible, in a place that's warm, home-like, and full of genuine character.
