Brookdale Tramway Ridge
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Albuquerque, NM

Brookdale Tramway Ridge

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Albuquerque, NM

Overview of Brookdale Tramway Ridge

Nestled in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Brookdale Tramway Ridge is a senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care services. The community provides a vibrant, comfortable environment that promotes wellness and a relaxed lifestyle. Residents receive personalized assistance with daily living activities, medication management, and engaging programs tailored to their needs and interests.

For memory care residents, Brookdale Tramway Ridge creates a stable, predictable environment where those with memory loss can thrive through daily moments of joy. The community also offers the exclusive Crossings program for individuals in the early stages of Alzheimer’s or dementia. With 24/7 staff availability, a range of amenities, and easy access to local attractions like the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta and Sandia Peak Tramway, Brookdale Tramway Ridge aims to provide a fulfilling and enriching lifestyle for its residents.

Bed community size
40-bed community Rank #94 / 148Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 94th out of 148 homes in New Mexico. 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in New Mexico that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
48 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 49 / 100 Rank #100 / 208Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 100th out of 208 homes in New Mexico. 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in New Mexico that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
How BBB ratings work

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
100%
Rank #1 / 121Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 121 homes in New Mexico. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the New Mexico average, with its Statewide rank out of 121. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in New Mexico that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the New Mexico average: 78.9%
Occupied beds
40 / 40
Average occupied beds in New Mexico homes 82 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationOctober 31, 2026
CountyBernalillo

Ownership & Operating Entity

Brookdale Tramway Ridge is legally operated by Brookdale Place Of Albuquerque, LLC, and administered by Jose Ruvalcaba.

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System

Staffing

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

Leadership

ContactJose Ruvalcaba (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Pet Friendly
Library
Beauty/Barber Shop
Courtyard And Garden
Private Dining Room
Walking Paths
Landscaped Grounds
Ice Cream Parlor
Piano
ActivitiesActivities include Flex Your Brain, creative cooking classes, yoga, and tech classes
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT

Pricing & Financial Information

Assisted Living$3,675 per month
Memory Care$4,975 per month

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionMeals served restaurant-style with dementia-friendly menus for memory care residents.
Brookdale Tramway Ridge – Menu
Download Menu PDF

Contact Brookdale Tramway Ridge

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 2007 · 19 years of data 78 deficiencies

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 2007 vs. New Mexico state average
Overall vs. NM average 2 Worse Metrics worse than New Mexico average:
• Total deficiencies (160% above)
• Deficiencies per year (156% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection September 26, 2025 Follow Up

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. 7830 This facility has 160% more total deficiencies than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (78 vs. NM avg 30).↑ 160% worse
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2007. 4.11.6 This facility has 156% more deficiencies per year than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (4.1 vs. NM avg 1.6).↑ 156% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • September 26, 2025 follow-up found two deficiencies for unsecured oxygen tanks and failure to perform daily narcotic reconciliation audits after every shift.
  • June 26, 2025 complaint investigation cited five deficiencies including medication misappropriation, expired fire extinguishers, missing emergency phone numbers, and oxygen tank storage issues.
  • November 17, 2023 complaint investigation substantiated failure to report a resident fall within 24 hours and maintain clean, sanitary common areas with persistent urine odors.

What does this home offer?

Pets allowed icon
Pets allowed icon

Pets Allowed

Room sizes icon
Room sizes icon

Room Sizes: 244 - 260 / 270 - 296 / 304 - 316 / 523 - 656 sq. ft

Housing options icon
Housing options icon

Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

Building type icon
Building type icon

Building Type: 3-story

Transportation services icon
Transportation services icon

Transportation Services

Fitness and recreation icon
Fitness and recreation icon

Fitness and Recreation

Type of Rooms Available

1 Bed
1 Bed
1
523-656 sq. ft

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale Tramway Ridge

Places of interest near Brookdale Tramway Ridge

Address 9.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Albuquerque's city center to Brookdale Tramway Ridge's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 4.36 miles to nearest hospital (Presbyterian Kaseman Hospital)

Calculate Travel Distance to Brookdale Tramway Ridge

Add your location

Address

Compare Assisted Living around Albuquerque

The information below is reported by the New Mexico Department of Health, Division of Health Improvement.

The Watermark at Cherry Hills
AL
MC
Albuquerque (Jade Park)
131
Facility 131
NM AVG 69
Rank #14 / 148
No
42
Facility 42
NM AVG 43
Rank #111 / 208
1 Bed / 2 Bed
77.1%
Facility 77.1%
NM AVG 80.7%
Rank #57 / 85
A+Brooke KohmanShp Vi Albuquerque LLC13
2
Facility 2
NM AVG 4
Rank #29 / 85
2
Facility 2
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #14 / 85
4
Facility 4
NM AVG 30
Rank #9 / 85
0.3
Facility 0.3
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #3 / 85
Avista Senior Living Albuquerque
AL
MC
Albuquerque (Eldorado Heights)
54
Facility 54
NM AVG 69
Rank #79 / 148
No
56
Facility 56
NM AVG 43
Rank #79 / 208
Private Suite / Companion Suite
55.6%
Facility 55.6%
NM AVG 80.7%
Rank #76 / 85
A+Olivia RomeroAvista Abq, LLC1
0
Facility 0
NM AVG 4
Rank #1 / 85
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #2 / 85
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 30
Rank #2 / 85
1.0
Facility 1.0
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #19 / 85
Brookdale Tramway Ridge
AL
MC
Albuquerque (S Y Jackson)
40
Facility 40
NM AVG 69
Rank #94 / 148
Yes
49
Facility 49
NM AVG 43
Rank #100 / 208
Studio / 1 Bed
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NM AVG 80.7%
Rank #1 / 85
A+Jose RuvalcabaBrookdale Place Of Albuquerque, LLC24
11
Facility 11
NM AVG 4
Rank #82 / 85
13
Facility 13
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #79 / 85
78
Facility 78
NM AVG 30
Rank #81 / 85
3.3
Facility 3.3
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #59 / 85
BeeHive Homes of Taylor Ranch
AL
MC
RC
Albuquerque (Taylor Ranch)
15
Facility 15
NM AVG 69
Rank #113 / 148
Yes
21
Facility 21
NM AVG 43
Rank #148 / 208
Private Rooms
86.7%
Facility 86.7%
NM AVG 80.7%
Rank #35 / 85
A+Evelyn NottinghamHamilton Management I, LLC4
0
Facility 0
NM AVG 4
Rank #1 / 85
2
Facility 2
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #14 / 85
7
Facility 7
NM AVG 30
Rank #16 / 85
1.8
Facility 1.8
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #31 / 85
BeeHive Homes of Volcano Cliffs
AL
MC
RC
Albuquerque (Taylor Ranch)
15
Facility 15
NM AVG 69
Rank #113 / 148
Yes
24
Facility 24
NM AVG 43
Rank #147 / 208
Private / Shared Rooms
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NM AVG 80.7%
Rank #1 / 85
A+Evie NottinghamWe Three Bees LLC10
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 4
Rank #13 / 85
3
Facility 3
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #31 / 85
17
Facility 17
NM AVG 30
Rank #37 / 85
1.7
Facility 1.7
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #26 / 85

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New Mexico

Brookdale Tramway Ridge is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in New Mexico.

Get Financial aid guidance

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 Brookdale Tramway Ridge

What neighborhood is Brookdale Tramway Ridge in?

Brookdale Tramway Ridge is in the S Y Jackson neighborhood of Albuquerque.

Who is the owner of Brookdale Tramway Ridge?

Brookdale Tramway Ridge is legally operated by Brookdale Place Of Albuquerque, LLC, and administered by Jose Ruvalcaba.

Is Brookdale Tramway Ridge in a walkable area?

Brookdale Tramway Ridge has a walk score of 49. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

When does Brookdale Tramway Ridge's license expire?

According to NM state health department records, Brookdale Tramway Ridge's license expires on October 31, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Brookdale Tramway Ridge?

Brookdale Tramway Ridge's occupancy is 100%.

Does Brookdale Tramway Ridge have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Tramway Ridge on this page.

Are pets allowed at Brookdale Tramway Ridge?

Yes, Brookdale Tramway Ridge allows residents to bring their pets.

Guides for Better Senior Living

Care Cost Calculator: See Prices in Your Area

Assisted Living Explorer

Don’t Wait Too Long: 7 Red Flag Signs Your Parent Needs Assisted Living Now

The True Cost of Assisted Living in 2025 – And How Families Are Paying For It

Understanding Senior Living Costs: Pricing Models, Discounts & Financial Assistance