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Best Assisted Living in New Mexico

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 120 assisted living communities in New Mexico using New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in NM
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Jun 2026
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120 homes
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Avg Monthly Cost: $6,541The average monthly cost across facilities in New Mexico. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 43/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in New Mexico. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 69The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in New Mexico. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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The information below is reported by the New Mexico Department of Health, Division of Health Improvement.

Amaran Senior Living
AL
MC
Albuquerque (North Albuquerque Acres)
82
Facility 82
NM AVG 69
Rank #57 / 148
No
55
Facility 55
NM AVG 43
Rank #85 / 208
1 Bed / 2 Bed
90.2%
Facility 90.2%
NM AVG 78.5%
Rank #37 / 115
A+Shellie SimsHira LLC4
2
Facility 2
NM AVG 3.8
Rank #33 / 114
3
Facility 3
NM AVG 6.1
Rank #31 / 114
16
Facility 16
NM AVG 30
Rank #36 / 114
4.0
Facility 4.0
NM AVG 2.5
Rank #69 / 114
MorningStar Assisted Living of Albuquerque
AL
NH
MC
RC
Albuquerque (Countrywood Area)
85
Facility 85
NM AVG 69
Rank #55 / 148
Yes
56
Facility 56
NM AVG 43
Rank #79 / 208
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
NM AVG 78.5%
Rank #60 / 115
A+Efren GallardoMs. Albuquerque Management Nm, LLC11
4
Facility 4
NM AVG 3.8
Rank #58 / 114
4
Facility 4
NM AVG 6.1
Rank #43 / 114
7
Facility 7
NM AVG 30
Rank #16 / 114
0.6
Facility 0.6
NM AVG 2.5
Rank #10 / 114
MorningStar Assisted Living – Albuquerque
AL
Albuquerque (Countrywood Area)
85
Facility 85
NM AVG 69
Rank #55 / 148
No
56
Facility 56
NM AVG 43
Rank #79 / 208
1 Bed / 2 Bed-A+Efren GallardoMs. Albuquerque Management Nm, LLC-----
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Santa Fe
AL
IL
MC
RC
Santa Fe (South Pacheco Street)
103
Facility 103
NM AVG 69
Rank #36 / 148
No
65
Facility 65
NM AVG 43
Rank #53 / 208
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
88.3%
Facility 88.3%
NM AVG 78.5%
Rank #42 / 115
A+Ashley J. MartinezPacheco Senior Care LLC12
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
Kingston Residences of Santa Fe
AL
IL
MC
RC
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 AllenKingston Healthcare Company35
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
Brookdale Valencia
AL
IL
Albuquerque (South San Pedro)
100
Facility 100
NM AVG 69
Rank #40 / 148
Yes
79
Facility 79
NM AVG 43
Rank #13 / 208
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-A+Candace GuerreroBlc Albuquerque-Gc, LLC-----
Avista Senior Living Albuquerque
AL
MC
Albuquerque (Eldorado Heights)
54
Facility 54
NM AVG 69
Rank #79 / 148
No
56
Facility 56
NM AVG 43
Rank #79 / 208
Private Suite / Companion Suite
55.6%
Facility 55.6%
NM AVG 78.5%
Rank #98 / 115
A+Olivia RomeroAvista Abq, LLC1
0
Facility 0
NM AVG 3.8
Rank #1 / 114
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 6.1
Rank #2 / 114
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 30
Rank #2 / 114
1.0
Facility 1.0
NM AVG 2.5
Rank #19 / 114
The Watermark at Cherry Hills
AL
MC
Albuquerque (Jade Park)
131
Facility 131
NM AVG 69
Rank #14 / 148
No
42
Facility 42
NM AVG 43
Rank #111 / 208
1 Bed / 2 Bed
77.1%
Facility 77.1%
NM AVG 78.5%
Rank #73 / 115
A+Brooke KohmanShp Vi Albuquerque LLC13
2
Facility 2
NM AVG 3.8
Rank #33 / 114
2
Facility 2
NM AVG 6.1
Rank #14 / 114
4
Facility 4
NM AVG 30
Rank #9 / 114
0.3
Facility 0.3
NM AVG 2.5
Rank #3 / 114
The Montebello Academy
AL
IL
Albuquerque (Academy Road Northeast)
48
Facility 48
NM AVG 69
Rank #84 / 148
Yes
17
Facility 17
NM AVG 43
Rank #159 / 208
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
70.8%
Facility 70.8%
NM AVG 78.5%
Rank #85 / 115
A+Amy DimasSnh Nm Tenant LLC9
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 3.8
Rank #15 / 114
2
Facility 2
NM AVG 6.1
Rank #14 / 114
6
Facility 6
NM AVG 30
Rank #13 / 114
0.7
Facility 0.7
NM AVG 2.5
Rank #13 / 114
Brookdale Tramway Ridge
AL
MC
Albuquerque (S Y Jackson)
40
Facility 40
NM AVG 69
Rank #94 / 148
Yes
49
Facility 49
NM AVG 43
Rank #100 / 208
Studio / 1 Bed
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NM AVG 78.5%
Rank #1 / 115
A+Jose RuvalcabaBrookdale Place Of Albuquerque, LLC24
11
Facility 11
NM AVG 3.8
Rank #110 / 114
13
Facility 13
NM AVG 6.1
Rank #107 / 114
78
Facility 78
NM AVG 30
Rank #104 / 114
3.3
Facility 3.3
NM AVG 2.5
Rank #61 / 114
Brookdale Santa Fe
AL
IL
MC
NH
Santa Fe (Alta Vista Street)
76
Facility 76
NM AVG 69
Rank #62 / 148
Yes
76
Facility 76
NM AVG 43
Rank #24 / 208
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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
BeeHive Homes of Roswell
AL
MC
RC
Roswell
16
Facility 16
NM AVG 69
Rank #109 / 148
Yes
27
Facility 27
NM AVG 43
Rank #139 / 208
Private / Shared Rooms
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
NM AVG 78.5%
Rank #102 / 115
A+Kurt GassClovis Hive, LLC1
0
Facility 0
NM AVG 3.8
Rank #1 / 114
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 6.1
Rank #2 / 114
14
Facility 14
NM AVG 30
Rank #33 / 114
14.0
Facility 14.0
NM AVG 2.5
Rank #114 / 114
BeeHive Homes of Albuquerque – San Pedro Village
AL
MC
RC
Albuquerque (Beehive Village)
16
Facility 16
NM AVG 69
Rank #109 / 148
Yes
56
Facility 56
NM AVG 43
Rank #79 / 208
Private / Shared Rooms
81.3%
Facility 81.3%
NM AVG 78.5%
Rank #56 / 115
A+Tanya WaltersSan Pedro Hope LLC9
4
Facility 4
NM AVG 3.8
Rank #58 / 114
3
Facility 3
NM AVG 6.1
Rank #31 / 114
22
Facility 22
NM AVG 30
Rank #49 / 114
2.4
Facility 2.4
NM AVG 2.5
Rank #43 / 114
BeeHive Homes of Volcano Cliffs
AL
MC
RC
Albuquerque (Taylor Ranch)
15
Facility 15
NM AVG 69
Rank #113 / 148
Yes
24
Facility 24
NM AVG 43
Rank #147 / 208
Private / Shared Rooms
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NM AVG 78.5%
Rank #1 / 115
A+Evie NottinghamWe Three Bees LLC10
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 3.8
Rank #15 / 114
3
Facility 3
NM AVG 6.1
Rank #31 / 114
17
Facility 17
NM AVG 30
Rank #38 / 114
1.7
Facility 1.7
NM AVG 2.5
Rank #26 / 114
BeeHive Homes of Taylor Ranch
AL
MC
RC
Albuquerque (Taylor Ranch)
15
Facility 15
NM AVG 69
Rank #113 / 148
Yes
21
Facility 21
NM AVG 43
Rank #148 / 208
Private Rooms
86.7%
Facility 86.7%
NM AVG 78.5%
Rank #46 / 115
A+Evelyn NottinghamHamilton Management I, LLC4
0
Facility 0
NM AVG 3.8
Rank #1 / 114
2
Facility 2
NM AVG 6.1
Rank #14 / 114
7
Facility 7
NM AVG 30
Rank #16 / 114
1.8
Facility 1.8
NM AVG 2.5
Rank #31 / 114
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Overview of Haven Care Cottonwood House

Haven Care Cottonwood House is an assisted living community in Albuquerque, NM, offering personal care and memory care. The community’s nurturing, home-like environment ensures older adults are well-cared for throughout their stay. With 24-hour care, nutritious meals, and recreational opportunities, residents experience a maintenance-free lifestyle. Through personalized care plans, residents receive the utmost attention and care to meet their unique needs and preferences.

Light exercises, fun gatherings, and recreational activities foster interactions and encourage residents to live actively. Featuring five private rooms and a backyard with mountain views, the community ensures residents can rest and connect with their surroundings. Residents also experience a stress-free retirement, as it is conveniently located in the quiet residential area of Albuquerque. This assisted living community has exceptional standards of care, making it a good choice for senior living in New Mexico.

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Haven Care Fir House

10405 Los Suenos Ct Nw, Albuquerque, NM 87114
Overview of Haven Care Fir House

Haven Care Fir House is an assisted living community in Albuquerque, NM, offering personal care and memory care. Promoting a compassionate, home-like environment, the community ensures older adults experience the utmost comfort. 24-hour supervision, home-cooked meals, and medication assistance are among the high-quality services provided to help residents maintain their independence. With a high caregiver-to-resident ratio, residents receive the utmost attention, along with personalized care plans.

Games, light exercises, and social events foster interactions and help enhance residents’ cognition. With a spacious backyard and cozy communal areas, residents can rest and socialize. Residents also have quick access to shopping and various dining options, as it is conveniently located in the lively neighborhood of Albuquerque. This assisted living community ensures older adults can live to their potential, making it a good option for senior living in New Mexico.

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Haven Care Birch House

5320 Van Christopher Dr Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87111
Overview of Haven Care Birch House

Haven Care Birch House in Albuquerque, NM, is an assisted living community that offers personal care and memory care. The community’s nurturing, home-like setting ensures older adults are comfortable and safe. With home-cooked meals, round-the-clock supervision, and medication assistance, residents can maintain their independence. Residents also receive the utmost attention and care for their unique needs and habits, especially with an exceptional caregiver-to-resident ratio.

Stretching classes, games, and music help enhance residents’ cognition and encourage them to live actively. Residents can also relax and socialize in the spacious outdoors and cozy communal areas. Located in the quiet residential area of Albuquerque, near restaurants, shops, and other amenities, the community ensures residents have quick access to necessities and leisure. This assisted living community has high-quality services, making it a great choice for senior living in New Mexico.

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Haven Care Dogwood

4014 St Andrews Dr Se, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Overview of Haven Care Dogwood

Haven Care Dogwood is an assisted living community in Rio Rancho, NM, offering personal care and memory care. Fostering comfort and healing, the community ensures older adults are treated like family throughout their stay. Meal planning, household services, and 24-hour supervision are among the exceptional services provided to enrich residents’ living experiences. Along with a high resident-to-caregiver ratio, personalized care plans are also provided to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences.

Gardening, light exercises, and social events provide residents with more opportunities to explore hobbies and gain meaningful experiences. Residents can also rest and focus on their wellness, as spacious outdoors and comfortable gathering areas are available. Located in the residential area of Rio Rancho, near restaurants and shops, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This assisted living community has exceptional standards of care, making it a good choice for senior living in New Mexico.

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Overview of Northrise Wellness & Rehabilitation
Northrise Wellness & Rehabilitation is an assisted living facility located in Las Cruces, NM. It offers a range of services including skilled nursing care, rehabilitation, and memory support. The facility is dedicated to providing quality care and support to its residents.

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Overview of Northrise Assisted Living
Northrise Assisted Living offers a tiered approach to care that allows residents to maintain their independence while receiving 24/7 support with daily activities and medication management. The facility provides specialized memory support and on-site rehabilitative services. Northrise Assisted Living is dedicated to providing quality services in a comfortable environment.

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Overview of Wheatfields Senior Living Community
Wheatfields Senior Living Community is located in Clovis, New Mexico. It offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in a warm, supportive environment. The community is dedicated to honoring and uplifting the people who call it home.

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Overview of Los Alamos Assisted Living
Los Alamos Assisted Living offers exceptional assisted living services to Los Alamos, NM, and the surrounding areas. The facility provides spacious apartments with the added convenience of a nearby nursing staff. Residents can enjoy a variety of activities and programs that enhance their quality of life.

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Overview of Farmington Alf LLC Dba Three Rivers Estates
Three Rivers Estates is a senior living community located in Farmington, New Mexico. It offers personalized support and engaging amenities for residents, including assisted living and memory care services. The community focuses on providing a warm, supportive environment that promotes independence and connection.

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Overview of Desert Peaks Surgery Center
Desert Peaks Surgery Center provides high-quality surgical care to the New Mexico community. It offers a convenient outpatient location for ophthalmic surgeries. The focus is to ensure that all patients feel comfortable and taken care of before, during, and after their procedures.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in New Mexico

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in New Mexico?

Assisted living in New Mexico supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in New Mexico?

Assisted living in New Mexico is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does New Mexico Medicaid cover assisted living?

New Mexico Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including New Mexico) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 120 assisted living facilities in New Mexico. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in New Mexico?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in New Mexico, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in New Mexico?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.