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Lower than the New Mexico average: 78.9%The Montecito Santa Fe Memory Care Community is administrated by Edgar Ortiz.
In New Mexico, the Department of Health, Division of Health Improvement is the primary regulatory authority that conducts unannounced inspections and investigates quality of care complaints.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New Mexico state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NM Average | vs. NM Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 10 | 30 | This facility has 67% fewer total deficiencies than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (10 vs. NM avg 30).↓ 67% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2024.
| 5 | 15 | This facility has 67% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (5 vs. NM avg 15).↓ 67% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on June 2, 2025, identified deficiencies related to staff clearance and unsecured hazardous chemicals accessible to residents. Earlier inspections showed a broader range of issues, including staff training, resident evaluations, service plan updates, incident reporting, resident rights, medication management, memory care staffing, and nutrition. Complaint investigations substantiated concerns about verbal and physical abuse, failure to report incidents timely, and medication errors. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s deficiencies appear to persist over time, with similar themes recurring in recent inspections.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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64.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Santa Fe's city center to The Montecito Santa Fe Memory Care Community's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The Montecito Santa Fe Memory Care Community is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
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The information below is reported by the New Mexico Department of Health, Division of Health Improvement.
| Sierra Blanca Senior Living |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Santa Fe | 118 | No | 18 | - |
92.6%
Facility
92.6%
NM AVG
78%
Rank
#30 / 116 | A+ | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Santa Fe |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Santa Fe (South Pacheco Street) | 103 | No | 65 | - |
88.3%
Facility
88.3%
NM AVG
78%
Rank
#42 / 116 | A+ | Ashley J. Martinez | Pacheco Senior Care LLC | 12 | 4
Facility
4
NM AVG
3.8
Rank
#58 / 114 | 5
Facility
5
NM AVG
6.1
Rank
#54 / 114 | 22
Facility
22
NM AVG
35.2
Rank
#49 / 114 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
NM AVG
3.9
Rank
#31 / 114 |
| Las Soleras Senior Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Santa Fe (Las Soleras Drive) | 86 | No | 4 | - | - | - | Robbi Jennings | Santa Fe Operator, LLC | 1 | 1
Facility
1
NM AVG
3.8
Rank
#15 / 114 | 1
Facility
1
NM AVG
6.1
Rank
#2 / 114 | 2
Facility
2
NM AVG
35.2
Rank
#4 / 114 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
NM AVG
3.9
Rank
#36 / 114 |
| The Montecito Santa Fe Memory Care Community |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Santa Fe | 80 | No | 0 | - |
46.3%
Facility
46.3%
NM AVG
78%
Rank
#104 / 116 | - | Edgar Ortiz | - | 2 | 2
Facility
2
NM AVG
3.8
Rank
#33 / 114 | 2
Facility
2
NM AVG
6.1
Rank
#14 / 114 | 10
Facility
10
NM AVG
35.2
Rank
#24 / 114 | 5.0
Facility
5.0
NM AVG
3.9
Rank
#77 / 114 |
| The Montecito Santa Fé |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Santa Fe (Rodeo Road) | 52 | No | 26 | - |
67.3%
Facility
67.3%
NM AVG
78%
Rank
#93 / 116 | A+ | Mr Edgar Ortiz | Lifehouse Santa Fe Operations, LLC | 19 | 4
Facility
4
NM AVG
3.8
Rank
#58 / 114 | 11
Facility
11
NM AVG
6.1
Rank
#100 / 114 | 58
Facility
58
NM AVG
35.2
Rank
#90 / 114 | 3.1
Facility
3.1
NM AVG
3.9
Rank
#58 / 114 |
The legal owner and operator of The Montecito Santa Fe Memory Care Community is Santa Fe Mc, Llc.
According to NM state health department records, The Montecito Santa Fe Memory Care Community's license expires on April 30, 2026.
The Montecito Santa Fe Memory Care Community's occupancy is 46%.
The team at The Montecito Santa Fe Memory Care Community can be reached at [email protected].
Edgar Ortiz is the administrator of The Montecito Santa Fe Memory Care Community.
The Montecito Santa Fe Memory Care Community has 80 beds.
Yes — there are 8 photos of The Montecito Santa Fe Memory Care Community in the photo gallery on this page.
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