Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Camino Retirement Apartments
A blissful senior living community located in Lomas, North East Albuquerque, NM, Camino Retirement Apartments offers independent living and assisted living. With its spacious and well-designed floor plans including studio and one-bedroom apartments, the community provides a retirement like no other. Providing care since 1972, Camino Retirement Apartments excels in delivering round-the-clock care and assistance with a dedicated and friendly team.
Camino Retirement Apartments values the independence of its residents, encouraging them to live freely while taking care of their necessities. Catering to its residents’ dietary needs and cravings, the community serves chef-prepared healthy and delightful meals three times daily with snacks in between. With a warm and welcoming environment, the community includes wonderful amenities that keep the seniors active and engaged.
Community insights.
About this community
Camino Retirement Apartments is legally operated by Quilted Care Ltd., and administered by Mr. Charles Patterson.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
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 (14% above) 1 Better Metrics better than New Mexico average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (40% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NM Average | vs. NM Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 40 | 35 | This facility has 14% more total deficiencies than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (40 vs. NM avg 35).↑ 14% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 2.4 | 3.98 | This facility has 40% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (2.4 vs. NM avg 3.98).↓ 40% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | NM Average | vs. NM Avg |
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Total inspections
| 17 | 11 | This facility has had 55% more total inspections than the New Mexico average (17 vs. NM avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 55% more |
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Building Type: 2-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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 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.
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
68
Rank
#14 / 141 | Yes |
42
Facility
42
NM AVG
48
Rank
#111 / 186 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
77.1%
Facility
77.1%
NM AVG
78.1%
Rank
#68 / 106 | A+ | Brooke Kohman | Shp Vi Albuquerque LLC | 13 | 2
Facility
2
NM AVG
4
Rank
#29 / 82 | 2
Facility
2
NM AVG
5.3
Rank
#14 / 82 | 4
Facility
4
NM AVG
30
Rank
#9 / 82 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
NM AVG
2.7
Rank
#3 / 82 |
| Camino Retirement Apartments | AL IL | Albuquerque (Monterey Manor) | 105
Facility
105
NM AVG
68
Rank
#29 / 141 | No |
80
Facility
80
NM AVG
48
Rank
#9 / 186 | - |
90.5%
Facility
90.5%
NM AVG
78.1%
Rank
#32 / 106 | A+ | Mr. Charles Patterson | Quilted Care Ltd | 17 | 7
Facility
7
NM AVG
4
Rank
#69 / 82 | 7
Facility
7
NM AVG
5.3
Rank
#58 / 82 | 40
Facility
40
NM AVG
30
Rank
#63 / 82 | 2.4
Facility
2.4
NM AVG
2.7
Rank
#42 / 82 |
| MorningStar Assisted Living of Albuquerque | AL MC RC | Albuquerque | 85
Facility
85
NM AVG
68
Rank
#52 / 141 | Yes |
56
Facility
56
NM AVG
48
Rank
#79 / 186 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
80.0%
Facility
80.0%
NM AVG
78.1%
Rank
#55 / 106 | A+ | Efren Gallardo | Ms. Albuquerque Management Nm, LLC | 11 | 4
Facility
4
NM AVG
4
Rank
#46 / 82 | 4
Facility
4
NM AVG
5.3
Rank
#41 / 82 | 7
Facility
7
NM AVG
30
Rank
#16 / 82 | 0.6
Facility
0.6
NM AVG
2.7
Rank
#10 / 82 |
| The Montebello Academy | AL IL | Albuquerque (Academy Road Northeast) | 48
Facility
48
NM AVG
68
Rank
#79 / 141 | Yes |
17
Facility
17
NM AVG
48
Rank
#159 / 186 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
70.8%
Facility
70.8%
NM AVG
78.1%
Rank
#79 / 106 | A+ | Amy Dimas | Snh Nm Tenant LLC | 9 | 1
Facility
1
NM AVG
4
Rank
#13 / 82 | 2
Facility
2
NM AVG
5.3
Rank
#14 / 82 | 6
Facility
6
NM AVG
30
Rank
#13 / 82 | 0.7
Facility
0.7
NM AVG
2.7
Rank
#13 / 82 |
| BeeHive Homes of Volcano Cliffs | AL MC RC | Nw Albuquerque (Taylor Ranch) | 15
Facility
15
NM AVG
68
Rank
#106 / 141 | Yes |
24
Facility
24
NM AVG
48
Rank
#147 / 186 | Private / Shared Rooms |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
NM AVG
78.1%
Rank
#1 / 106 | A+ | Evie Nottingham | We Three Bees LLC | 10 | 1
Facility
1
NM AVG
4
Rank
#13 / 82 | 3
Facility
3
NM AVG
5.3
Rank
#31 / 82 | 17
Facility
17
NM AVG
30
Rank
#37 / 82 | 1.7
Facility
1.7
NM AVG
2.7
Rank
#26 / 82 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Camino Retirement Apartments
What neighborhood is Camino Retirement Apartments in?
Camino Retirement Apartments is in the Monterey Manor neighborhood of Albuquerque.
Who is the owner of Camino Retirement Apartments?
Camino Retirement Apartments is legally operated by Quilted Care Ltd., and administered by Mr. Charles Patterson.
Is Camino Retirement Apartments in a walkable area?
Camino Retirement Apartments has a walk score of 80. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
When does Camino Retirement Apartments's license expire?
According to NM state health department records, Camino Retirement Apartments's license expires on November 30, 2026.
What is the occupancy rate at Camino Retirement Apartments?
Camino Retirement Apartments's occupancy is 91%.
How long has Camino Retirement Apartments been in business?
Camino Retirement Apartments has been operating for approximately 54 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Camino Retirement Apartments?
No, Camino Retirement Apartments has a no-pet policy.
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