Ativo Senior Living of Albuquerque
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Albuquerque, NM

Ativo Senior Living of Albuquerque

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Albuquerque, NM
Ativo Senior Living of Albuquerque accepts Medicare.
Ativo Senior Living of Albuquerque accepts Medicare.

Overview of Ativo Senior Living of Albuquerque

With 115 beds, Ativo Senior Living of Albuquerque offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Albuquerque, NM. The community provides continuous support with nursing services on-site, along with 24-hour staffing. Short-term stays are also welcome, providing temporary relief for families whose usual caregiver needs time away.

Starting monthly prices are $4,250 for independent living, $4,400 for assisted living, and $5,500 for memory care. Moreover, Medicare is accepted as a payment option, but families should not assume it covers long-term residence.

Residents can use the fitness center, outdoor spaces, salon services, transportation services, and rehabilitation services. Chef-prepared meals and gathering spaces also support dining and daily routines.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 115 Rank #7 / 92Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 7th out of 92 assisted living communities we track in New Mexico for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other New Mexico facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in New Mexico that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

The below pricing was updated on

Starting Price
$4,505/Month

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
CountyBernalillo

Ownership & Operating Entity

Ativo Senior Living of Albuquerque is administered by Zachary Rael.

Owner NameAtivo Albuquerque LLC

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Accept Medicare

Additional Services

12 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Landscaping
Fall Detection
In-Home Care
Family Portal
Housekeeping
Laundry & Linen
Transportation
Concierge
Maintenance
Utilities IncludedListed as: Most utilities included
Emergency Call SystemListed as: 24-hour emergency response (AI-assisted)

Contact Information

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Movie Theater
Fitness Center
Beauty Salon
Game Room
Garden
Library
Laundry
Community Kitchen
Surrey Bikes
Creative Studio
Outdoor Patio with Fire Pits
Activities
Bingo & Bridge Nights
Trivia
Board Games
Happy Hour
Dinner & Music
Movie & Dinner
Billiards
Game Nights
Beer & Wine Tastings
Exercise Classes
Surrey Bike Rides
Nature Hikes
Walking Clubs
Yoga Classes
Bocce Ball
Dance Classes
Musical Performances
Movie Nights
Themed Parties
Hobby Clubs
Chair Yoga
Stretching Exercises
Low-Impact Aerobics
Book Club
Art
Hiking Activities

Dining & Nutrition

InfoSourced directly from the team at Ativo Senior Living of Albuquerque.
  • Private dining room for family events.
  • Bistro / café on site.
  • Multiple dining venues.
  • Outdoor dining option.

Room Accommodations

Studio Floor plans as listed by the community: Studio (Assisted Living) (397–419 sq ft) · Private Studio (Memory Care) (345–378 sq ft) 345–419 sq ft
1 Bedroom Floor plans as listed by the community: 1 Bedroom (567–790 sq ft) · 1 Bedroom w/ Deck (567–790 sq ft) · 1 Bedroom (Assisted Living) (549–885 sq ft) Floor plans: Deck 549–885 sq ft
2 Bedroom Floor plans as listed by the community: 2 Bedroom (Independent Living) (852–1,019 sq ft) · 2 Bedroom (Assisted Living) (806–1,080 sq ft) 806–1,080 sq ft
Semi-Private / Shared Room 348–355 sq ft
In-Room Features
In-Unit Washers/Dryers

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Address 7.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Albuquerque's city center to Ativo Senior Living of Albuquerque's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the NM Dept. of Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
The Watermark at Cherry Hills
AL
MC
Albuquerque (Jade Park)
131
Facility 131
NM AVG 48
Rank #6 / 92
Yes
42
Facility 42
NM AVG 40
Rank #46 / 100
1 Bed / 2 Bed
77.1%
Facility 77.1%
NM AVG 81.6%
Rank #46 / 67
A+Brooke KohmanShp Vi Albuquerque LLC13
2
Facility 2
NM AVG 3
Rank #27 / 74
2
Facility 2
NM AVG 4.7
Rank #13 / 74
4
Facility 4
NM AVG 24
Rank #9 / 74
0.3
Facility 0.3
NM AVG 2.0
Rank #3 / 74
The Montebello Academy
AL
IL
Albuquerque (Academy Road Northeast)
48
Facility 48
NM AVG 48
Rank #34 / 92
Yes
17
Facility 17
NM AVG 40
Rank #79 / 100
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
70.8%
Facility 70.8%
NM AVG 81.6%
Rank #54 / 67
A+Amy DimasSnh Nm Tenant LLC9
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 3
Rank #12 / 74
2
Facility 2
NM AVG 4.7
Rank #13 / 74
6
Facility 6
NM AVG 24
Rank #13 / 74
0.7
Facility 0.7
NM AVG 2.0
Rank #14 / 74
MorningStar Assisted Living of Albuquerque
AL
MC
RC
Albuquerque
85
Facility 85
NM AVG 48
Rank #21 / 92
Yes
56
Facility 56
NM AVG 40
Rank #29 / 100
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
NM AVG 81.6%
Rank #38 / 67
A+Efren GallardoMs. Albuquerque Management Nm, LLC11
4
Facility 4
NM AVG 3
Rank #44 / 74
4
Facility 4
NM AVG 4.7
Rank #39 / 74
7
Facility 7
NM AVG 24
Rank #16 / 74
0.6
Facility 0.6
NM AVG 2.0
Rank #11 / 74
Avista Senior Living Albuquerque
AL
MC
Albuquerque (Eldorado Heights)
54
Facility 54
NM AVG 48
Rank #32 / 92
No
56
Facility 56
NM AVG 40
Rank #29 / 100
Private Suite / Companion Suite
55.6%
Facility 55.6%
NM AVG 81.6%
Rank #61 / 67
A+Olivia RomeroAvista Abq, LLC1
0
Facility 0
NM AVG 3
Rank #1 / 74
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 4.7
Rank #2 / 74
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 24
Rank #2 / 74
1.0
Facility 1.0
NM AVG 2.0
Rank #20 / 74
Ativo Senior Living of Albuquerque
AL
IL
MC
Nw Albuquerque
115
Facility 115
NM AVG 48
Rank #7 / 92
Yes----Zachary RaelAtivo Albuquerque LLC-----

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other NM assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial assistance

Programs that may help with care and living costs in New Mexico

Ativo Senior Living of Albuquerque is in NW Albuquerque, New Mexico. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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Cash support · veterans

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Who it is for
Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit
2026 · Countable income is compared with the applicable maximum annual pension rate (MAPR), which varies by dependents and benefit category. For a veteran with one dependent and Aid and Attendance, MAPR is $34,488/year.
Asset limit
VA pension net-worth ceiling is $163,699 from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026. Net worth includes countable assets plus income for VA purposes; exclusions and transfer rules apply.

Eligibility

General
Aid and Attendance or Housebound is an increased VA pension rate for eligible veterans or surviving spouses who meet pension and additional care/disability requirements; it is not a stand-alone state benefit.
NM specifics
Federal VA pension rules apply nationwide.

What it provides

  • Monthly pension is based on the applicable MAPR less countable annual income; divided by 12. Maximum annual veteran Aid and Attendance rates are $29,093 without dependents and $34,488 with one dependent; actual payments may be lower.
In-home & community support

Turquoise Care Community Benefit

Turquoise Care Community Benefit

Eligibility

General
Medicaid members who qualify for nursing-facility services may receive Community Benefit services to remain at home, subject to eligibility and assessment.
NM specifics
Turquoise Care replaced Centennial Care on July 1, 2024; Community Benefit is provided through the Medicaid managed-care program.

What it provides

  • Medicaid in-home care services for members who qualify for nursing-facility services but choose to remain at home.
Caregiver support

National Family Caregiver Support Program

National Family Caregiver Support Program

Who it is for
Family or informal caregivers of an older adult

Eligibility

General
Family caregivers of older adults receive support through the New Mexico aging network.

What it provides

  • Respite care; caregiver training; information and referral assistance; and counseling.
In-home & community support

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Who it is for
Adults 60+ looking for meals, in-home help or other local aging services
Income limit
No financial eligibility test for Older Americans Act Title III services.
Asset limit
No asset limit for Older Americans Act Title III services.

Eligibility

General
Adults age 60+ seeking Older Americans Act Title III services through the local Area Agency on Aging.

What it provides

  • Older Americans Act Title III services include nutrition; health promotion and caregiver support.
Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing

Eligibility

General
Medicare beneficiary; the state determines the applicable Medicare Savings Program. QMB helps with premiums and Medicare cost sharing; SLMB and QI generally help with Part B premiums.
NM specifics
QI requires annual application and is funded first-come, first-served with priority for prior recipients. QMB, SLMB and QI confer Part D Extra Help.

What it provides

  • QMB pays eligible Part A/Part B premiums and Medicare deductibles and cost sharing; SLMB and QI pay Part B premiums. The exact benefit depends on the approved program.
Energy assistance

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Who it is for
Income-eligible households responsible for home heating or energy costs

Eligibility

General
Income-eligible households with qualifying home-energy costs; the administering agency applies household-size and program eligibility rules.

What it provides

  • Assistance with eligible home energy costs through the state LIHEAP program.
Homeowner tax relief

Property Tax Rebate for Seniors

Property Tax Rebate for Seniors

Eligibility

General
New Mexico provides a Property Tax Rebate for Persons 65 or Older; eligible low-income renters can qualify as well as homeowners. Filing and income calculations follow the applicable PIT-RC instructions.
NM specifics
Claim through the applicable PIT-RC schedule. Refund claims are generally permitted within three years from the end of the calendar year in which the tax was due; use the eligibility rules for the claimed tax year.

What it provides

  • Property-tax rebate claimed through the New Mexico personal income-tax return; qualifying renters may also claim it.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ativo Senior Living of Albuquerque

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 Who is the owner of Ativo Senior Living of Albuquerque?
Ativo Senior Living of Albuquerque is legally operated by Ativo Albuquerque LLC, and administered by Zachary Rael.
02 Does Ativo Senior Living of Albuquerque have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Ativo Senior Living of Albuquerque on this page.
03 Are pets allowed at Ativo Senior Living of Albuquerque?
Yes, Ativo Senior Living of Albuquerque allows residents to bring their pets.
04 What is the best email address for Ativo Senior Living of Albuquerque?
The team at Ativo Senior Living of Albuquerque can be reached at buildingservices@ativoabq.com.
05 Who is the administrator of Ativo Senior Living of Albuquerque?
Zachary Rael is the administrator of Ativo Senior Living of Albuquerque.
06 How many beds does Ativo Senior Living of Albuquerque have?
Ativo Senior Living of Albuquerque has 115 beds.
07 How much does Ativo Senior Living of Albuquerque cost per month?
Pricing at Ativo Senior Living of Albuquerque starts at $4,505 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.