Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Camino Retirement Apartments
Camino Retirement Apartments offers assisted living and independent living in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in the Monterey Manor neighborhood. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care.
Having both care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since they can move between levels without leaving the community. The community has 105 beds, and private rooms give each resident a single living space.
Accessible shower cutouts create a bathing setup with easier access. Medicaid is accepted, giving eligible residents a payment option when personal savings may not cover a long stay. Residents can join events and outings, and the community offers views of the east mountains and city lights.
A Walk Score of 80 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby destinations independently. Mr. Charles Patterson serves as administrator, and Quilted Care operates the community.
Community insights.
Based on 93 residents and 105 beds. Source: state inspection report (Dec 2025)
About This Community
Camino Retirement Apartments is legally operated by Quilted Care Ltd., and administered by Mr. Charles Patterson.
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.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 47 deficiencies 18 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
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 2008 vs. New Mexico state average• Total deficiencies (96% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (4% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NM Average | vs. NM Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 47 | 24.0 | This facility has 96% more total deficiencies than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (47 vs. NM avg 24).↑ 96% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 2.6 | 2.5 | This facility has 4% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (2.6 vs. NM avg 2.5).↑ 4% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | NM Average | vs. NM Avg |
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Total inspections
| 18 | 12.0 | This facility has had 50% more total inspections than the New Mexico average (18 vs. NM avg 12). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 50% more |
CJ Patterson has served as Executive Director of Camino Retirement Apartments for the past 12 years and has been with the community for nearly 20 years. He is deeply committed to the residents and their families, taking great pride in supporting them. CJ’s extensive experience working in every department and living on-site reflects his dedication to fostering a warm, thriving community.
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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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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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.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
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How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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| 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
81.8%
Rank
#47 / 68 | A+ | Brooke Kohman | Shp Vi Albuquerque LLC | 13 | 2
Facility
2
NM AVG
3
Rank
#27 / 74 | 2
Facility
2
NM AVG
5
Rank
#13 / 74 | 4
Facility
4
NM AVG
24
Rank
#9 / 74 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
NM AVG
2.0
Rank
#3 / 74 |
| Camino Retirement Apartments | AL IL | Albuquerque (Monterey Manor) | 105
Facility
105
NM AVG
48
Rank
#9 / 92 | No |
80
Facility
80
NM AVG
40
Rank
#2 / 100 | - |
88.6%
Facility
88.6%
NM AVG
81.8%
Rank
#23 / 68 | A+ | Mr. Charles Patterson | Quilted Care Ltd | 18 | 8
Facility
8
NM AVG
3
Rank
#63 / 74 | 8
Facility
8
NM AVG
5
Rank
#55 / 74 | 47
Facility
47
NM AVG
24
Rank
#59 / 74 | 2.6
Facility
2.6
NM AVG
2.0
Rank
#41 / 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
81.8%
Rank
#39 / 68 | A+ | Efren Gallardo | Ms. Albuquerque Management Nm, LLC | 11 | 4
Facility
4
NM AVG
3
Rank
#43 / 74 | 4
Facility
4
NM AVG
5
Rank
#39 / 74 | 7
Facility
7
NM AVG
24
Rank
#15 / 74 | 0.6
Facility
0.6
NM AVG
2.0
Rank
#10 / 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
81.8%
Rank
#62 / 68 | A+ | Olivia Romero | Avista Abq, LLC | 1 | 0
Facility
0
NM AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 74 | 1
Facility
1
NM AVG
5
Rank
#2 / 74 | 1
Facility
1
NM AVG
24
Rank
#2 / 74 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
NM AVG
2.0
Rank
#19 / 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
81.8%
Rank
#55 / 68 | A+ | Amy Dimas | Snh Nm Tenant LLC | 9 | 1
Facility
1
NM AVG
3
Rank
#12 / 74 | 2
Facility
2
NM AVG
5
Rank
#13 / 74 | 6
Facility
6
NM AVG
24
Rank
#12 / 74 | 0.7
Facility
0.7
NM AVG
2.0
Rank
#13 / 74 |
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