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Lower than the New Mexico average: 78.9%The Montecito Santa Fe Memory Care Community is administrated by Edgar Ortiz.
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NM Average | vs. NM Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 10 | 30 | This facility has 67% fewer total deficiencies than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (10 vs. NM avg 30).↓ 67% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2024.
| 5 | 15 | This facility has 67% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (5 vs. NM avg 15).↓ 67% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
64.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Santa Fe's city center to The Montecito Santa Fe Memory Care Community's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The Montecito Santa Fe Memory Care Community is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in New Mexico.
The information below is reported by the New Mexico Department of Health, Division of Health Improvement.
| Kingston Residences of Santa Fe |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Santa Fe (Legacy Court) | 105
Facility
105
NM AVG
69
Rank
#32 / 148 | Yes |
34
Facility
34
NM AVG
43
Rank
#127 / 208 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
97.1%
Facility
97.1%
NM AVG
78.5%
Rank
#20 / 115 | A+ | Sandria Allen | Kingston Healthcare Company | 35 | 16
Facility
16
NM AVG
3.8
Rank
#113 / 114 | 18
Facility
18
NM AVG
6.1
Rank
#111 / 114 | 112
Facility
112
NM AVG
30
Rank
#112 / 114 | 3.2
Facility
3.2
NM AVG
2.5
Rank
#60 / 114 |
| MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Santa Fe |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Santa Fe (South Pacheco Street) | 103
Facility
103
NM AVG
69
Rank
#36 / 148 | No |
65
Facility
65
NM AVG
43
Rank
#53 / 208 | - |
88.3%
Facility
88.3%
NM AVG
78.5%
Rank
#42 / 115 | A+ | Ashley J. Martinez | Pacheco Senior Care LLC | 12 | 4
Facility
4
NM AVG
3.8
Rank
#58 / 114 | 5
Facility
5
NM AVG
6.1
Rank
#54 / 114 | 22
Facility
22
NM AVG
30
Rank
#49 / 114 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
NM AVG
2.5
Rank
#31 / 114 |
| The Montecito Santa Fe Memory Care Community |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Santa Fe | 80
Facility
80
NM AVG
69
Rank
#58 / 148 | No |
0
Facility
0
NM AVG
43
Rank
#187 / 208 | - |
46.3%
Facility
46.3%
NM AVG
78.5%
Rank
#104 / 115 | - | Edgar Ortiz | - | 2 | 2
Facility
2
NM AVG
3.8
Rank
#33 / 114 | 2
Facility
2
NM AVG
6.1
Rank
#14 / 114 | 10
Facility
10
NM AVG
30
Rank
#24 / 114 | 5.0
Facility
5.0
NM AVG
2.5
Rank
#77 / 114 |
| Brookdale Santa Fe |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Santa Fe (Alta Vista Street) | 76
Facility
76
NM AVG
69
Rank
#62 / 148 | Yes |
76
Facility
76
NM AVG
43
Rank
#24 / 208 | - |
52.6%
Facility
52.6%
NM AVG
78.5%
Rank
#100 / 115 | A+ | Pamela C. Plaza | - | 20 | 6
Facility
6
NM AVG
3.8
Rank
#90 / 114 | 7
Facility
7
NM AVG
6.1
Rank
#70 / 114 | 44
Facility
44
NM AVG
30
Rank
#79 / 114 | 2.2
Facility
2.2
NM AVG
2.5
Rank
#40 / 114 |
| Sierra Vista Retirement Community |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
PC Palliative Care | Santa Fe | 24
Facility
24
NM AVG
69
Rank
#104 / 148 | No |
17
Facility
17
NM AVG
43
Rank
#159 / 208 | - |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
NM AVG
78.5%
Rank
#1 / 115 | A+ | Caroline Andrade | Vista Living Communities | 12 | 2
Facility
2
NM AVG
3.8
Rank
#33 / 114 | 5
Facility
5
NM AVG
6.1
Rank
#54 / 114 | 28
Facility
28
NM AVG
30
Rank
#55 / 114 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
NM AVG
2.5
Rank
#41 / 114 |
The legal owner and operator of The Montecito Santa Fe Memory Care Community is Santa Fe Mc, Llc.
According to NM state health department records, The Montecito Santa Fe Memory Care Community's license expires on April 30, 2026.
The Montecito Santa Fe Memory Care Community's occupancy is 46%.
The team at The Montecito Santa Fe Memory Care Community can be reached at [email protected].
Edgar Ortiz is the administrator of The Montecito Santa Fe Memory Care Community.
The Montecito Santa Fe Memory Care Community has 80 beds.
Yes — there are 7 photos of The Montecito Santa Fe Memory Care Community in the photo gallery on this page.
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