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Sundance Care Home
Make the most of your best years at Sundance Care Home, a dedicated assisted living community in Gallup, NM, that offers personal care. Here, residents are well-cared for through personalized care plans dedicated to their daily living activities. Light housekeeping and other household services are also taken care of, providing residents with more time to do the things they love.
Fun recreational activities and engaging programs accompany residents, promoting an active lifestyle. Medication management is also provided, so residents can take their medications as prescribed. With transportation services, residents can travel to their appointments with ease. This assisted living community is a good option for residents to live comfortably in retirement, accompanied by its nurturing environment.
Community insights.
About this community
Sundance Care Home is legally operated by Ramah Care Services, Inc., and administered by Kyle Briggs.
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.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 6 deficiencies 11 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 2007 vs. New Mexico state average• Total deficiencies (83% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (87% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NM Average | vs. NM Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 6 | 35 | This facility has 83% fewer total deficiencies than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (6 vs. NM avg 35).↓ 83% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 0.5 | 3.98 | This facility has 87% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (0.5 vs. NM avg 3.98).↓ 87% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | NM Average | vs. NM Avg |
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Total inspections
| 11 | 11 | This facility has total inspections in line with the New Mexico average (11 vs. NM avg 11).— At avg |
What does this home offer?
Building Type: Single-story
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Places of interest near Sundance Care Home
0.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Gallup's city center to Sundance Care Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Compare Assisted Living around the area
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
59
Rank
#11 / 101 | Yes |
42
Facility
42
NM AVG
46
Rank
#83 / 151 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
77.1%
Facility
77.1%
NM AVG
78.9%
Rank
#45 / 70 | 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 |
| MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Santa Fe | AL IL MC RC | Santa Fe | 103
Facility
103
NM AVG
59
Rank
#17 / 101 | Yes |
65
Facility
65
NM AVG
46
Rank
#38 / 151 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
88.3%
Facility
88.3%
NM AVG
78.9%
Rank
#22 / 70 | A+ | Ashley J. Martinez | Pacheco Senior Care LLC | 12 | 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 |
| MorningStar Assisted Living of Albuquerque | AL MC RC | Albuquerque | 85
Facility
85
NM AVG
59
Rank
#28 / 101 | Yes |
56
Facility
56
NM AVG
46
Rank
#57 / 151 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
80.0%
Facility
80.0%
NM AVG
78.9%
Rank
#34 / 70 | 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
59
Rank
#41 / 101 | Yes |
17
Facility
17
NM AVG
46
Rank
#126 / 151 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
70.8%
Facility
70.8%
NM AVG
78.9%
Rank
#54 / 70 | 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 |
| Sundance Care Home | AL | Gallup (Northside) | 12
Facility
12
NM AVG
59
Rank
#86 / 101 | No |
63
Facility
63
NM AVG
46
Rank
#43 / 151 | - |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
NM AVG
78.9%
Rank
#1 / 70 | - | Kyle Briggs | Ramah Care Services, Inc | 11 | 4
Facility
4
NM AVG
4
Rank
#46 / 82 | 2
Facility
2
NM AVG
5.3
Rank
#14 / 82 | 6
Facility
6
NM AVG
30
Rank
#13 / 82 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
NM AVG
2.7
Rank
#8 / 82 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sundance Care Home
What neighborhood is Sundance Care Home in?
Sundance Care Home is in the Northside neighborhood of Gallup.
Who is the owner of Sundance Care Home?
Sundance Care Home is legally operated by Ramah Care Services, Inc., and administered by Kyle Briggs.
Is Sundance Care Home in a walkable area?
Sundance Care Home has a walk score of 63. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
When does Sundance Care Home's license expire?
According to NM state health department records, Sundance Care Home's license expires on August 31, 2026.
What is the occupancy rate at Sundance Care Home?
Sundance Care Home's occupancy is 100%.
Are pets allowed at Sundance Care Home?
No, Sundance Care Home has a no-pet policy.
What is the best email address for Sundance Care Home?
The team at Sundance Care Home can be reached at kyle@ramahcare.com.
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