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El Castillo
Assisted Living, Continuing Care Retirement Communities (ccrc), Independent Living, Memory Care & Nursing Care · Santa Fe, NM
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El Castillo

Assisted Living, Continuing Care Retirement Communities (ccrc), Independent Living, Memory Care & Nursing Care · Santa Fe, NM
250 E Alameda St, Santa Fe, NM 87501 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of El Castillo

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El Castillo is a senior living community in the heart of Santa Fe, New Mexico, at 250 East Alameda Street, roughly a third of a mile from the city center. It offers a full continuum of care under one name, with independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing care, so residents can move between levels of support as their needs change without leaving a familiar place. That range makes it worth considering for couples or individuals who want stability over the long term rather than a setting geared to a single stage of care.

The community occupies a two-story building and offers one-bedroom and two-bedroom housing options, and it welcomes residents who want to bring a pet. Daily life is built around a maintenance-free lifestyle, with scheduled housekeeping, on-site maintenance, and scheduled transportation handling the routine work of running a household. An emergency call system and clinical services support residents day to day, while a fitness center, social activities, and recreational programs give them ways to stay active and connected.

Dining is part of the daily rhythm here, with meals served each day, and the community frames its approach around holistic wellness in a nurturing setting. The neighborhood itself is very walkable, scoring 82 out of 100, which means many everyday errands can be handled on foot and visiting family will find the surrounding area easy to navigate. Its position close to central Santa Fe adds to that convenience for residents and guests alike.

Facility Direct Line (505) 988-2877
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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #7 / 186Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 7th 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.
82 / 100
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 2-story

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Address 0.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Santa Fe's city center to El Castillo's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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. 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. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment. CCRC( (Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC)):
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Kingston Residences of Santa Fe
AL
IL
MC
RC
Santa Fe
105
Facility 105
NM AVG 68
Rank #29 / 141
Yes
34
Facility 34
NM AVG 48
Rank #127 / 186
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
97.1%
Facility 97.1%
NM AVG 78.1%
Rank #14 / 106
A+Sandria AllenKingston Healthcare Company35
16
Facility 16
NM AVG 4
Rank #81 / 82
18
Facility 18
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #80 / 82
112
Facility 112
NM AVG 30
Rank #81 / 82
3.2
Facility 3.2
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #58 / 82
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Santa Fe
AL
IL
MC
RC
Santa Fe
103
Facility 103
NM AVG 68
Rank #33 / 141
Yes
65
Facility 65
NM AVG 48
Rank #53 / 186
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
88.3%
Facility 88.3%
NM AVG 78.1%
Rank #37 / 106
A+Ashley J. MartinezPacheco Senior Care LLC12
4
Facility 4
NM AVG 4
Rank #46 / 82
5
Facility 5
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #49 / 82
22
Facility 22
NM AVG 30
Rank #48 / 82
1.8
Facility 1.8
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #31 / 82
Brookdale Santa Fe
AL
CCRC(
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Santa Fe
76
Facility 76
NM AVG 68
Rank #58 / 141
Yes
76
Facility 76
NM AVG 48
Rank #24 / 186
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
52.6%
Facility 52.6%
NM AVG 78.1%
Rank #92 / 106
A+Pamela C. Plaza-20
6
Facility 6
NM AVG 4
Rank #64 / 82
7
Facility 7
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #58 / 82
44
Facility 44
NM AVG 30
Rank #65 / 82
2.2
Facility 2.2
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #39 / 82
Sierra Vista Retirement Community
AL
HC
MC
PC
Santa Fe
24
Facility 24
NM AVG 68
Rank #97 / 141
No
17
Facility 17
NM AVG 48
Rank #159 / 186
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100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NM AVG 78.1%
Rank #1 / 106
A+Caroline AndradeVista Living Communities12
2
Facility 2
NM AVG 4
Rank #29 / 82
5
Facility 5
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #49 / 82
28
Facility 28
NM AVG 30
Rank #52 / 82
2.3
Facility 2.3
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #40 / 82
El Castillo
AL
CCRC(
IL
MC
NH
Santa Fe-Yes
82
Facility 82
NM AVG 48
Rank #7 / 186
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El Castillo is located in Santa Fe, 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).
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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.
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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.
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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 El Castillo

Is El Castillo in a walkable area?

El Castillo has a walk score of 82. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Are pets allowed at El Castillo?

Yes, El Castillo allows residents to bring their pets.

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Yes — there are 4 photos of El Castillo in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of El Castillo?

El Castillo is located at 250 E Alameda St, Santa Fe, NM 87501.

What is the phone number of El Castillo?

(505) 988-2877 will put you in contact with the team at El Castillo.

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