Brio Assisted Living
Assisted Living, Home Care, Hospice Care, Independent Living, Memory Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Albuquerque, NM

Brio Assisted Living

Assisted Living, Home Care, Hospice Care, Independent Living, Memory Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Albuquerque, NM

Overview of Brio Assisted Living

Nestled in the serene neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM, lies Brio Assisted Living. A haven of comfort and convenience, this facility boasts of its strategic location, offering easy access to amenities. The tranquil surroundings, coupled with panoramic views of the Sandia Mountains and the Rio Grande, provide a serene backdrop for residents to unwind and rejuvenate. The round-the-clock staff is always available to attend to any needs and provide a safe living environment. The fine dining experience is nothing short of exceptional, while the numerous activities and events keep the residents engaged and entertained. To top it off, the community provides specialized memory care services for those grappling with Alzheimer’s or dementia, making it an all-encompassing senior living solution.

Residents can enjoy three home-cooked meals daily, each with a variety of menu options thoughtfully prepared with their tastes in mind. The community places a high priority on the health and safety of their residents, tailoring their services to meet individual needs and providing assistance where necessary. Daily activities, games, and entertainment are available for residents to enjoy, making sure they have plenty of options to stay active and engaged. The goal of the community is to ensure that each resident has a fulfilling and enjoyable day.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 40 Rank #87 / 141Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 87th out of 141 homes 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 cover every community we track in New Mexico that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #111 / 186Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 111th out of 186 homes we track in New Mexico for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across New Mexico facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New Mexico that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
42 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #70 / 106Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 70th out of 106 homes we track in New Mexico for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the New Mexico average, with its Statewide rank out of 106. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New Mexico that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
75% This home usually has availability
Similar to the New Mexico average: 78.9%
Occupied beds
30 / 40

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
CountyBernalillo

Ownership & Operating Entity

Brio Assisted Living is legally operated by 13101 Constitution, LLC, and administered by Michael Brito.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactMichael Brito (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)

Contact Information

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Inspection History

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.

Since 2016 · 10 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 13 deficiencies 10 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, 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.

Since 2016 vs. New Mexico state average
Overall vs. NM average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than New Mexico average:
• Total deficiencies (63% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (67% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityNM Averagevs. NM Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1335 This facility has 63% fewer total deficiencies than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (13 vs. NM avg 35).↓ 63% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.33.98 This facility has 67% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (1.3 vs. NM avg 3.98).↓ 67% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityNM Averagevs. NM Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 1011 This facility has had 9% fewer total inspections than the New Mexico average (10 vs. NM avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 9% fewer

What does this home offer?

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Minimum Age: 55 Years Old

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: 1 Bed

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Building Type: Single Story

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Address 8.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Albuquerque's city center to Brio Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 3.18 miles to nearest hospital (Presbyterian Kaseman Hospital)

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Compare Assisted Living around Albuquerque

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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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.
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.
Spanish Trails Rehabilitation Suites
AL
NH
Ne Albuquerque (Herrera)
134
Facility 134
NM AVG 68
Rank #9 / 141
No
59
Facility 59
NM AVG 48
Rank #72 / 186
-
87.3%
Facility 87.3%
NM AVG 78.1%
Rank #38 / 106
Nicole Rose Andujo-25
17
Facility 17
NM AVG 4
Rank #82 / 82
19
Facility 19
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #82 / 82
112
Facility 112
NM AVG 30
Rank #81 / 82
4.5
Facility 4.5
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #68 / 82
Brio Assisted Living
AL
HC
HOS
IL
MC
RC
SNF
Albuquerque (Embudo Canyon)
40
Facility 40
NM AVG 68
Rank #87 / 141
No
42
Facility 42
NM AVG 48
Rank #111 / 186
1 Bed
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
NM AVG 78.1%
Rank #70 / 106
Michael Brito13101 Constitution, LLC10
2
Facility 2
NM AVG 4
Rank #29 / 82
3
Facility 3
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #31 / 82
13
Facility 13
NM AVG 30
Rank #28 / 82
1.3
Facility 1.3
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #22 / 82

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New Mexico

Brio Assisted Living is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in New Mexico.

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Centennial Care Community Benefit

NM Medicaid Centennial Care

Age 65+ or disabled
General New Mexico resident, Medicaid- eligible, long-term care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
NM

Managed care model; rural outreach efforts.

Benefits
In-home care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$65/day) Medical services

New Mexico Caregiver Support Program

NM NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General New Mexico resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
NM

Limited slots; rural focus due to sparse population.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$65/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

New Mexico PACE (e.g., InnovAge New Mexico PACE)

Age 55+
General NM resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
NM

Available in Bernalillo, Sandoval, Valencia Counties via InnovAge.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

New Mexico Older Americans Act Services

Age 60+
General NM resident (or spouse of any age); no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025) None; sliding scale fees may apply for some services.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NM

Two AAAs (Albuquerque vs. Non-Metro); services vary by region.

Benefits
Meals (home-delivered or group, ~$5-$7/meal value) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (5 days/year) Adult day care ($50/day)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

New Mexico Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General NM resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits None in NM unique among states
NM

No asset test; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

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

New Mexico VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General NM resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
NM

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Property Tax Rebate for Seniors

New Mexico Property Tax Rebate

Age 65+
General NM resident, homeowner or renter, paid property taxes.
Income Limits (2025) ~$36,000/year individual, projected
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NM

Rebate up to $250-$500; annual application required.

Benefits
Tax rebate (~$250-$500/year) to offset housing costs

Frequently Asked Questions about Brio Assisted Living

What neighborhood is Brio Assisted Living in?

Brio Assisted Living is in the Embudo Canyon neighborhood of Albuquerque.

Who is the owner of Brio Assisted Living?

Brio Assisted Living is legally operated by 13101 Constitution, LLC, and administered by Michael Brito.

Is Brio Assisted Living in a walkable area?

Brio Assisted Living has a walk score of 42. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at Brio Assisted Living?

Brio Assisted Living's occupancy is 75%.

Are pets allowed at Brio Assisted Living?

No, Brio Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Brio Assisted Living?

Michael Brito is the administrator of Brio Assisted Living.

How many beds does Brio Assisted Living have?

Brio Assisted Living has 40 beds.

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