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Page 11 of Best Assisted Living in New Mexico

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 112 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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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: 68The 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.

Avista Senior Living Albuquerque
AL
MC
Albuquerque (Eldorado Heights)
54
Facility 54
NM AVG 68
Rank #77 / 145
No
56
Facility 56
NM AVG 43
Rank #79 / 207
Private Suite / Companion Suite 55.6% A+Olivia RomeroAvista Abq, LLC1
0
Facility 0
NM AVG 4
Rank #1 / 85
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #2 / 85
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 30
Rank #2 / 85
1.0
Facility 1.0
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #19 / 85
The Montebello Academy
AL
IL
Albuquerque (Academy Road Northeast)
48
Facility 48
NM AVG 68
Rank #81 / 145
Yes
17
Facility 17
NM AVG 43
Rank #158 / 207
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 70.8% A+Amy DimasSnh Nm Tenant LLC9
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 4
Rank #13 / 85
2
Facility 2
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #14 / 85
6
Facility 6
NM AVG 30
Rank #13 / 85
0.7
Facility 0.7
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #13 / 85
The Watermark at Cherry Hills
AL
MC
Albuquerque (Jade Park)
131
Facility 131
NM AVG 68
Rank #14 / 145
Yes
42
Facility 42
NM AVG 43
Rank #110 / 207
1 Bed / 2 Bed 77.1% A+Brooke KohmanShp Vi Albuquerque LLC13
2
Facility 2
NM AVG 4
Rank #29 / 85
2
Facility 2
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #14 / 85
4
Facility 4
NM AVG 30
Rank #9 / 85
0.3
Facility 0.3
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #3 / 85
BeeHive Homes of Gallup
AL
MC
RC
Gallup
21
Facility 21
NM AVG 68
Rank #103 / 145
Yes
9
Facility 9
NM AVG 43
Rank #172 / 207
Private / Shared Rooms--Trudi Barton* Bh Gallup 1, LLC5
0
Facility 0
NM AVG 4
Rank #1 / 85
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #2 / 85
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 30
Rank #2 / 85
0.2
Facility 0.2
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #2 / 85
BeeHive Homes of Taylor Ranch
AL
MC
RC
Nw Albuquerque (Taylor Ranch)
15
Facility 15
NM AVG 68
Rank #110 / 145
Yes
21
Facility 21
NM AVG 43
Rank #147 / 207
Private Rooms 86.7% A+Evelyn NottinghamHamilton Management I, LLC4
0
Facility 0
NM AVG 4
Rank #1 / 85
2
Facility 2
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #14 / 85
7
Facility 7
NM AVG 30
Rank #16 / 85
1.8
Facility 1.8
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #31 / 85
Advantage Assisted Living
AL
Rio Rancho (Petroglyph Medical Plaza)
30
Facility 30
NM AVG 68
Rank #96 / 145
Yes
20
Facility 20
NM AVG 43
Rank #149 / 207
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms 83.3% -Jayme RickardAdvantage Assisted Living LLC8
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 4
Rank #13 / 85
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #2 / 85
3
Facility 3
NM AVG 30
Rank #6 / 85
0.4
Facility 0.4
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #5 / 85
La Posada Assisted Living
AL
RC
Las Cruces
30
Facility 30
NM AVG 68
Rank #96 / 145
No
59
Facility 59
NM AVG 43
Rank #72 / 207
---Nina SalmonMy Physician, Inc10
0
Facility 0
NM AVG 4
Rank #1 / 85
0
Facility 0
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #1 / 85
-
Facility -
NM AVG 30
Rank #1 / 85
0.0
Facility 0.0
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #1 / 85
Palmilla Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Albuquerque (Cottonwood Heights)
95
Facility 95
NM AVG 68
Rank #43 / 145
Yes
31
Facility 31
NM AVG 43
Rank #130 / 207
Studio / 1 Bed 78.9% -Elizabeth WisneskiChp Albuquerque Nm Tenant Corp10
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 4
Rank #13 / 85
2
Facility 2
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #14 / 85
9
Facility 9
NM AVG 30
Rank #21 / 85
0.9
Facility 0.9
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #17 / 85
MorningStar at North Ridge
AL
NH
MC
RC
Albuquerque (Countrywood Area)
66
Facility 66
NM AVG 68
Rank #64 / 145
Yes
56
Facility 56
NM AVG 43
Rank #79 / 207
Studio / 1 Bed 71.2% -Morgan O'roarkNorth Ridge Management Nm, LLC1
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 4
Rank #13 / 85
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #2 / 85
3
Facility 3
NM AVG 30
Rank #6 / 85
3.0
Facility 3.0
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #53 / 85
BeeHive Homes of Volcano Cliffs
AL
MC
RC
Nw Albuquerque (Taylor Ranch)
15
Facility 15
NM AVG 68
Rank #110 / 145
Yes
24
Facility 24
NM AVG 43
Rank #146 / 207
Private / Shared Rooms 100.0% A+Evie NottinghamWe Three Bees LLC10
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 4
Rank #13 / 85
3
Facility 3
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #31 / 85
17
Facility 17
NM AVG 30
Rank #37 / 85
1.7
Facility 1.7
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #26 / 85
MorningStar Assisted Living of Albuquerque
AL
NH
MC
RC
Albuquerque (Countrywood Area)
85
Facility 85
NM AVG 68
Rank #53 / 145
Yes
56
Facility 56
NM AVG 43
Rank #79 / 207
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 80.0% A+Efren GallardoMs. Albuquerque Management Nm, LLC11
4
Facility 4
NM AVG 4
Rank #47 / 85
4
Facility 4
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #41 / 85
7
Facility 7
NM AVG 30
Rank #16 / 85
0.6
Facility 0.6
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #10 / 85
The Village at Northrise – Hallmark
AL
IL
MC
NH
Las Cruces (Northrise Estates)
24
Facility 24
NM AVG 68
Rank #101 / 145
No
25
Facility 25
NM AVG 43
Rank #142 / 207
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--Leah Kight-18
6
Facility 6
NM AVG 4
Rank #67 / 85
8
Facility 8
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #62 / 85
70
Facility 70
NM AVG 30
Rank #77 / 85
3.9
Facility 3.9
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #63 / 85
BeeHive Homes of Bosque Farms
AL
MC
RC
Bosque Farms
15
Facility 15
NM AVG 68
Rank #110 / 145
Yes
31
Facility 31
NM AVG 43
Rank #130 / 207
Private / Shared Rooms 100.0% A+Henry HolmesHolmes Management, Inc9
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 4
Rank #13 / 85
3
Facility 3
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #31 / 85
19
Facility 19
NM AVG 30
Rank #42 / 85
2.1
Facility 2.1
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #38 / 85
BeeHive Homes of Roswell
AL
MC
RC
Roswell
16
Facility 16
NM AVG 68
Rank #106 / 145
Yes
27
Facility 27
NM AVG 43
Rank #138 / 207
Private / Shared Rooms 50.0% A+Kurt GassClovis Hive, LLC1
0
Facility 0
NM AVG 4
Rank #1 / 85
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #2 / 85
14
Facility 14
NM AVG 30
Rank #32 / 85
14.0
Facility 14.0
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #85 / 85
BeeHive Homes of Deming
AL
MC
RC
Deming
14
Facility 14
NM AVG 68
Rank #127 / 145
Yes
26
Facility 26
NM AVG 43
Rank #140 / 207
Private / Shared Rooms--Shonna LawsonClovis Hive, LLC7
5
Facility 5
NM AVG 4
Rank #62 / 85
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #2 / 85
3
Facility 3
NM AVG 30
Rank #6 / 85
0.4
Facility 0.4
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #5 / 85
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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 Haven Care Evergreen

Haven Care Evergreen House in Albuquerque, NM, is an assisted living community that offers personal care and memory care. The community also fosters comfort and familiarity in a warm, home-like environment. Residents can also maintain their independence with round-the-clock care, well-balanced meals, and recreational activities. Dedicated to residents’ holistic well-being, individualized care plans are also provided to meet their unique needs and preferences.

Social events, fitness programs, and games provide residents with more opportunities to explore hobbies and gain meaningful experiences. With a spacious backyard and secure rooms, residents can relax and move around safely. Located near Cottonwood Mall, restaurants, shops, and other local amenities, the community guarantees quick access to necessities and leisure. This assisted living community is an ideal choice for senior living in New Mexico, especially with its commitment to helping older adults thrive in retirement.

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Overview of The Aristocrat Assisted Living Center – Las Cruces

About three and a half miles from the city center, The Aristocrat Assisted Living Center stands in the Ridgecrest neighborhood of Las Cruces. Assisted living, memory care, and respite care are offered, with floor plans available in studio and one-bedroom layouts that can be tailored to meet individual care needs.

The facility takes a personalized approach to care, acknowledging each occupant’s unique journey. Residents benefit from meticulously landscaped grounds with walking paths that promote outdoor time and nature connection. The setting balances supportive care with independence, so occupants maintain as much autonomy as desired. Daily dining is served restaurant-style, with meals prepared with attention to nutritional requirements and individual preferences. The community maintains an active calendar of events and outings built to engage residents and foster social connections. Transportation services help residents access activities and appointments beyond the community. With a walk score of 54, the Ridgecrest location offers average walkability, meaning some nearby errands and amenities are accessible on foot, with most outings involving a short drive. The neighborhood provides a calmer, residential setting away from commercial bustle while remaining connected to Las Cruces’s services and attractions.

The Aristocrat Assisted Living Center can be reached for families interested in visiting, touring offered floor plans, or discussing specific care needs.

Contact The Aristocrat Assisted Living Center – Las Cruces

Overview of Regency Retirement Community

Live a blissful retirement at Regency Retirement Community, a distinct community in Alamogordo, NM, that offers independent living and assisted living. Here, residents receive high-quality support for their daily living activities around the clock. Light housekeeping and other household services are also provided, ensuring residents can maintain their independence without hassles.

Fun recreational activities and engaging programs are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. With delicious and healthy meals, residents do not have to worry about meal preparation and have a delightful dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. With its welcoming environment and exceptional services, residents are guaranteed to thrive in their golden years.

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Sierra Hill Assisted Living

1300 N Silver St, Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
Overview of Sierra Hill Assisted Living

Sierra Hill Assisted Living is a unique assisted living community in Truth or Consequences, NM, that focuses on personal care. Here, residents receive top-tier support for their daily living activities, like bathing and transferring, around the clock. Light housekeeping, laundry, and meal preparation are also taken care of, ensuring residents have a hassle-free lifestyle.

Residents can freely interact with their peers and live actively with a variety of engaging activities and enriching programs tailored to their interests and capabilities. Medication reminders are also given to ensure residents take their medications as prescribed. The community is a great option for older adults needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement, accompanied by its friendly setting.

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Overview of Ativo Senior Living of Albuquerque
Ativo Senior Living of Albuquerque is a trusted senior living community in Albuquerque, NM, providing comfortable living, innovative technology, and enriching amenities. It offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care options. The community is designed to foster a vibrant lifestyle with personalized care and engaging activities.

Contact Ativo Senior Living of Albuquerque

Overview of Las Cruces Village Assisted Living
Las Cruces Village is a senior living campus in Las Cruces, New Mexico. It offers independent living apartments, assisted living, and skilled nursing care for adults 55 and older. The campus features a wellness center, indoor pool, library, and various amenities for an active lifestyle.

Contact Las Cruces Village Assisted Living LLC

Overview of Asc of the Heart Institute

Asc of the Heart Institute operates as a 41-bed cardiology outpatient surgery center at 1250 North Sonoma Ranch Boulevard, Las Cruces, Doña Ana County, New Mexico. Lookman Lawal serves as administrator. The facility maintains current accreditation from The Joint Commission. Medicare is accepted; Medicaid is not. The surrounding neighborhood scores 0 on walkability (car-dependent); the center sits 10.2 miles from downtown Las Cruces.

This specialty surgical center focuses exclusively on cardiac and peripheral vascular procedures delivered in an outpatient setting. The service menu encompasses cardiac catheterization, coronary angioplasty with stenting, electrophysiology studies and ablation, permanent pacemaker implantation, implantable cardioverter defibrillator placement, laser atherectomy, peripheral vascular interventions including angioplasty and stenting, and comprehensive management of arrhythmia, heart failure, and sudden cardiac arrest. Electrophysiology (EP) expertise supports evaluation and treatment of electrical conduction disorders. Chronic venous insufficiency and peripheral artery disease receive both diagnostic and interventional attention.

The facility operates Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM through 7:00 PM; weekend and after-hours services are not provided. Twenty-four-hour staffing includes physicians, licensed nurses, and certified nursing assistants. Respite care is offered as a service.

The facility is classified within New Mexico’s assisted living regulatory framework despite its functional profile as a specialty surgical center.

Prospective patients, referring physicians, and families seeking admission or procedure information should contact the facility directly to discuss available services, procedural scheduling, current capacity, and any support services aligned with post-operative care needs.

Asc of the Heart Institute is oriented toward patients requiring specialized outpatient cardiac and vascular interventions.

Contact ASC of The Heart Institute

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.

Contact Desert Peaks Surgery Center

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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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 112 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.