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The Montecito Santa Fé
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Santa Fe, NM
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The Montecito Santa Fé

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Santa Fe, NM
500 Rodeo Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505 View map
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Overview of The Montecito Santa Fé

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Administered by Edgar Ortiz, The Montecito Santa Fé is a 52-bed senior living community on a sprawling 15-acre campus in Santa Fe. It offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care options. Serving the Santa Fe area for 12 years, the home operated by Lifehouse Santa Fe Operations currently runs at 67 percent occupancy. With experienced leadership and structured care protocols, the facility has a stable operating environment.

The facility atmosphere is a defining feature, with awe-inspiring mountain vistas and generous acreage. The setting provides solitude and outdoor access for occupants. This physical landscape, coupled with the home’s thorough care offerings, captivates those seeking natural beauty and a full continuum of senior living options in one setting. The Montecito Santa Fé’s care model centers on a team of highly skilled caregivers working under experienced nurses’ oversight. The staff is characterized as compassionate and carefully hired and trained, mirroring a dedication to attentive resident care. For residents in assisted living or memory care, this nursing-backed approach delivers structure and confidence, especially for those handling multiple health needs or cognitive changes. The integration of all three care levels, independent, assisted, and memory care, allows residents and families the flexibility to transition in the community if care needs evolve. Cutting-edge amenities are noted as part of the community’s offerings. The location on Rodeo Road in Santa Fe scores 26 on the Walk Score scale, so some errands are walkable, but most need a car or ride service. The area is serene and residential, not bustling commercial.

For families contemplating The Montecito Santa Fé, touring in person is an efficient way to see the home, understand daily life, view room options, and examine specific services and activity programs most relevant to your dearest one’s lifestyle and care needs.

Facility Direct Line (505) 428-7777
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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 52 Rank #33 / 92Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 33rd out of 92 assisted living communities we track in New Mexico for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other New Mexico facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in New Mexico that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #22 / 32Years in operation — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 22nd out of 32 assisted living communities we track in New Mexico for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other New Mexico facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in New Mexico that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
13 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #66 / 100Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 66th out of 100 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in New Mexico that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
26 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #57 / 67Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 57th out of 67 assisted living communities we track in New Mexico for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the New Mexico average, with its Statewide rank out of 67. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in New Mexico that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
67.3% This home usually has availability

Based on 35 residents and 52 beds. Source: state inspection report (Sep 2023)

Lower than the New Mexico average: 81.6%

About This Community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
CountySanta Fe

Certifications & Programs

Gold Certification – Montessori Inspired Lifestyle Community — The Center for Applied Research in DementiaMemory-care programming adapting Montessori methods to dementia: structured, purposeful activities matched to each resident's remaining abilities to support independence and engagement. Based on published research; implementation varies by community.

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Montecito Santa Fé is legally operated by Lifehouse Santa Fe Operations, LLC, and administered by Mr. Edgar Ortiz.

Leadership

ContactMr Edgar Ortiz (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)

Staffing & Medical

1 service
  • Senior wellness programs including preventative health screenings

Additional Services

5 services
Nightly Security
ConciergeListed as: 24/7 concierge
HousekeepingListed as: Bi-monthly housekeeping
Laundry & LinenListed as: Bi-monthly bed and bath flat linen laundry service
MaintenanceListed as: Exterior and landscaping maintenance · Maintenance services seven days a week

Contact Information

Email eortiz@montecitosantafe.com
Fax(505) 988-1066

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Beauty Salon
Spa
Fitness Center
Patio
Balcony
Starlight Lounge and Cabaret
Indoor/Outdoor Living Spaces
Mountain Views
13-Acre Campus
Emergency Call System
Activities
Resident-Designed and Run Activities
Garden Club
Knitting
Volunteer Groups
Exercise Classes

Room Accommodations

Room Types
Studio 1 Bedroom Cottage / Villa
In-Room Features
Washer And Dryer In Each Apartment Individual Heating And Cooling Stainless Steel Appliances

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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.

Since 2006 · 20 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 58 deficiencies 19 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 2006 vs. New Mexico state average
Overall vs. NM average 2 Worse Metrics worse than New Mexico average:
• Total deficiencies (142% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (24% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityNM Averagevs. NM Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 5824.0 This facility has 142% more total deficiencies than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (58 vs. NM avg 24).↑ 142% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 3.12.5 This facility has 24% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (3.1 vs. NM avg 2.5).↑ 24% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityNM Averagevs. NM Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 1912.0 This facility has had 58% more total inspections than the New Mexico average (19 vs. NM avg 12). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 58% more
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Address 3.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Santa Fe's city center to The Montecito Santa Fé'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-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. 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 Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Santa Fe
AL
IL
MC
RC
Santa Fe
103
Facility 103
NM AVG 48
Rank #11 / 92
Yes
65
Facility 65
NM AVG 40
Rank #17 / 100
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
88.3%
Facility 88.3%
NM AVG 81.6%
Rank #27 / 67
A+Ashley J. MartinezPacheco Senior Care LLC12
4
Facility 4
NM AVG 3
Rank #44 / 74
5
Facility 5
NM AVG 4.7
Rank #48 / 74
22
Facility 22
NM AVG 24
Rank #47 / 74
1.8
Facility 1.8
NM AVG 2.0
Rank #32 / 74
Sierra Vista Retirement Community
AL
HC
MC
PC
Santa Fe
24
Facility 24
NM AVG 48
Rank #49 / 92
Yes
17
Facility 17
NM AVG 40
Rank #79 / 100
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NM AVG 81.6%
Rank #1 / 67
A+Caroline AndradeVista Living Communities12
2
Facility 2
NM AVG 3
Rank #27 / 74
5
Facility 5
NM AVG 4.7
Rank #48 / 74
28
Facility 28
NM AVG 24
Rank #51 / 74
2.3
Facility 2.3
NM AVG 2.0
Rank #41 / 74
Kingston Residences of Santa Fe
AL
IL
MC
RC
Santa Fe
105
Facility 105
NM AVG 48
Rank #9 / 92
Yes
34
Facility 34
NM AVG 40
Rank #57 / 100
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
97.1%
Facility 97.1%
NM AVG 81.6%
Rank #16 / 67
A+Sandria AllenKingston Healthcare Company35
15
Facility 15
NM AVG 3
Rank #74 / 74
18
Facility 18
NM AVG 4.7
Rank #73 / 74
104
Facility 104
NM AVG 24
Rank #74 / 74
3.0
Facility 3.0
NM AVG 2.0
Rank #50 / 74
Brookdale Santa Fe
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Santa Fe
76
Facility 76
NM AVG 48
Rank #25 / 92
Yes
76
Facility 76
NM AVG 40
Rank #9 / 100
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
52.6%
Facility 52.6%
NM AVG 81.6%
Rank #62 / 67
A+Pamela C. Plaza-20
6
Facility 6
NM AVG 3
Rank #61 / 74
7
Facility 7
NM AVG 4.7
Rank #57 / 74
44
Facility 44
NM AVG 24
Rank #61 / 74
2.2
Facility 2.2
NM AVG 2.0
Rank #40 / 74
The Montecito Santa Fé
AL
IL
MC
Santa Fe
52
Facility 52
NM AVG 48
Rank #33 / 92
Yes
26
Facility 26
NM AVG 40
Rank #66 / 100
-
67.3%
Facility 67.3%
NM AVG 81.6%
Rank #57 / 67
-Mr. Edgar OrtizLifehouse Santa Fe Operations, LLC19
4
Facility 4
NM AVG 3
Rank #44 / 74
11
Facility 11
NM AVG 4.7
Rank #68 / 74
58
Facility 58
NM AVG 24
Rank #68 / 74
3.1
Facility 3.1
NM AVG 2.0
Rank #54 / 74

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other NM assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Programs that may help with care and living costs in New Mexico

The Montecito Santa Fé is in Santa Fe, New Mexico. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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Cash support · veterans

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Who it is for
Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit
2026 · Countable income is compared with the applicable maximum annual pension rate (MAPR), which varies by dependents and benefit category. For a veteran with one dependent and Aid and Attendance, MAPR is $34,488/year.
Asset limit
VA pension net-worth ceiling is $163,699 from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026. Net worth includes countable assets plus income for VA purposes; exclusions and transfer rules apply.

Eligibility

General
Aid and Attendance or Housebound is an increased VA pension rate for eligible veterans or surviving spouses who meet pension and additional care/disability requirements; it is not a stand-alone state benefit.
NM specifics
Federal VA pension rules apply nationwide.

What it provides

  • Monthly pension is based on the applicable MAPR less countable annual income; divided by 12. Maximum annual veteran Aid and Attendance rates are $29,093 without dependents and $34,488 with one dependent; actual payments may be lower.
In-home & community support

Turquoise Care Community Benefit

Turquoise Care Community Benefit

Eligibility

General
Medicaid members who qualify for nursing-facility services may receive Community Benefit services to remain at home, subject to eligibility and assessment.
NM specifics
Turquoise Care replaced Centennial Care on July 1, 2024; Community Benefit is provided through the Medicaid managed-care program.

What it provides

  • Medicaid in-home care services for members who qualify for nursing-facility services but choose to remain at home.
Caregiver support

National Family Caregiver Support Program

National Family Caregiver Support Program

Who it is for
Family or informal caregivers of an older adult

Eligibility

General
Family caregivers of older adults receive support through the New Mexico aging network.

What it provides

  • Respite care; caregiver training; information and referral assistance; and counseling.
In-home & community support

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Who it is for
Adults 60+ looking for meals, in-home help or other local aging services
Income limit
No financial eligibility test for Older Americans Act Title III services.
Asset limit
No asset limit for Older Americans Act Title III services.

Eligibility

General
Adults age 60+ seeking Older Americans Act Title III services through the local Area Agency on Aging.

What it provides

  • Older Americans Act Title III services include nutrition; health promotion and caregiver support.
Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing

Eligibility

General
Medicare beneficiary; the state determines the applicable Medicare Savings Program. QMB helps with premiums and Medicare cost sharing; SLMB and QI generally help with Part B premiums.
NM specifics
QI requires annual application and is funded first-come, first-served with priority for prior recipients. QMB, SLMB and QI confer Part D Extra Help.

What it provides

  • QMB pays eligible Part A/Part B premiums and Medicare deductibles and cost sharing; SLMB and QI pay Part B premiums. The exact benefit depends on the approved program.
Energy assistance

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Who it is for
Income-eligible households responsible for home heating or energy costs

Eligibility

General
Income-eligible households with qualifying home-energy costs; the administering agency applies household-size and program eligibility rules.

What it provides

  • Assistance with eligible home energy costs through the state LIHEAP program.
Homeowner tax relief

Property Tax Rebate for Seniors

Property Tax Rebate for Seniors

Eligibility

General
New Mexico provides a Property Tax Rebate for Persons 65 or Older; eligible low-income renters can qualify as well as homeowners. Filing and income calculations follow the applicable PIT-RC instructions.
NM specifics
Claim through the applicable PIT-RC schedule. Refund claims are generally permitted within three years from the end of the calendar year in which the tax was due; use the eligibility rules for the claimed tax year.

What it provides

  • Property-tax rebate claimed through the New Mexico personal income-tax return; qualifying renters may also claim it.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Montecito Santa Fé

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 Who is the owner of The Montecito Santa Fé?
The Montecito Santa Fé is legally operated by Lifehouse Santa Fe Operations, LLC, and administered by Mr. Edgar Ortiz.
02 Is The Montecito Santa Fé in a walkable area?
The Montecito Santa Fé has a walk score of 26. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
03 What is the occupancy rate at The Montecito Santa Fé?
The Montecito Santa Fé's occupancy is 67.3%.
04 How long has The Montecito Santa Fé been in business?
The Montecito Santa Fé has been operating for approximately 13 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
05 Are pets allowed at The Montecito Santa Fé?
Yes, The Montecito Santa Fé allows residents to bring their pets.
06 What is the best email address for The Montecito Santa Fé?
The team at The Montecito Santa Fé can be reached at info@montecitosantafe.com.
07 Who is the administrator of The Montecito Santa Fé?
Mr. Edgar Ortiz is the administrator of The Montecito Santa Fé.
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