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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 Romero | Avista Abq, LLC | 1 | 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 Dimas | Snh Nm Tenant LLC | 9 | 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 Kohman | Shp Vi Albuquerque LLC | 13 | 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, LLC | 5 | 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 Nottingham | Hamilton Management I, LLC | 4 | 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 Rickard | Advantage Assisted Living LLC | 8 | 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 Salmon | My Physician, Inc | 10 | 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 Wisneski | Chp Albuquerque Nm Tenant Corp | 10 | 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'roark | North Ridge Management Nm, LLC | 1 | 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 Nottingham | We Three Bees LLC | 10 | 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 Gallardo | Ms. Albuquerque Management Nm, LLC | 11 | 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 Holmes | Holmes Management, Inc | 9 | 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 Gass | Clovis Hive, LLC | 1 | 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 Lawson | Clovis Hive, LLC | 7 | 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 |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these assisted living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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.











