Page 6 of Best Assisted Living in New Mexico

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 114 assisted living communities in NM using NM Dept. of Health data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in NM
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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. 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.
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.
BeeHive Homes of Deming
AL
MC
RC
Deming
14
Facility 14
NM AVG 48
Rank #74 / 92
Yes
26
Facility 26
NM AVG 40
Rank #65 / 99
Private / Shared Rooms-Shonna LawsonClovis Hive, LLC7
5
Facility 5
NM AVG 4
Rank #56 / 74
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 5
Rank #2 / 74
3
Facility 3
NM AVG 30
Rank #6 / 74
0.4
Facility 0.4
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #5 / 74
La Posada Assisted Living
AL
RC
Las Cruces
30
Facility 30
NM AVG 48
Rank #45 / 92
No
59
Facility 59
NM AVG 40
Rank #25 / 99
--Nina SalmonMy Physician, Inc10
0
Facility 0
NM AVG 4
Rank #1 / 74
0
Facility 0
NM AVG 5
Rank #1 / 74
0
Facility 0
NM AVG 30
Rank #1 / 74
0.0
Facility 0.0
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #1 / 74
Life Spire Assisted Living of North Albuquerque Acres
AL
MC
Ne Albuquerque
31
Facility 31
NM AVG 48
Rank #43 / 92
Yes
18
Facility 18
NM AVG 40
Rank #76 / 99
-
80.6%
Facility 80.6%
NM AVG 81.8%
Rank #37 / 68
Carol Lynn MontoyaA Meaningful Day, Inc13
4
Facility 4
NM AVG 4
Rank #43 / 74
5
Facility 5
NM AVG 5
Rank #47 / 74
22
Facility 22
NM AVG 30
Rank #45 / 74
1.7
Facility 1.7
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #26 / 74
Los Alamos Assisted Living
AL
MC
Los Alamos
66
Facility 66
NM AVG 48
Rank #29 / 92
No
55
Facility 55
NM AVG 40
Rank #35 / 99
-
59.1%
Facility 59.1%
NM AVG 81.8%
Rank #61 / 68
Melissa MartinezLos Alamos Assisted Living LLC1
0
Facility 0
NM AVG 4
Rank #1 / 74
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 5
Rank #2 / 74
6
Facility 6
NM AVG 30
Rank #12 / 74
6.0
Facility 6.0
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #69 / 74
Las Soleras Senior Living
AL
IL
Santa Fe
86
Facility 86
NM AVG 48
Rank #18 / 92
Yes
4
Facility 4
NM AVG 40
Rank #95 / 99
--Robbi JenningsSanta Fe Operator, LLC1
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 4
Rank #12 / 74
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 5
Rank #2 / 74
2
Facility 2
NM AVG 30
Rank #4 / 74
2.0
Facility 2.0
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #34 / 74
BeeHive Homes of Clovis
AL
MC
RC
Clovis
14
Facility 14
NM AVG 48
Rank #74 / 92
Yes
11
Facility 11
NM AVG 40
Rank #85 / 99
Private / Shared Rooms
64.3%
Facility 64.3%
NM AVG 81.8%
Rank #60 / 68
Darlene MarshallClovis Hive, LLC8
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 4
Rank #12 / 74
3
Facility 3
NM AVG 5
Rank #30 / 74
30
Facility 30
NM AVG 30
Rank #52 / 74
3.8
Facility 3.8
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #59 / 74
The Neighborhood in Rio Rancho Life Plan Community
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Rio Rancho (Vista Hills)
72
Facility 72
NM AVG 48
Rank #28 / 92
No
8
Facility 8
NM AVG 40
Rank #92 / 99
1 Bed / 2 Bed
37.5%
Facility 37.5%
NM AVG 81.8%
Rank #68 / 68
Sharon InoueHaverland Carter Lifestyle Group19
6
Facility 6
NM AVG 4
Rank #60 / 74
12
Facility 12
NM AVG 5
Rank #67 / 74
51
Facility 51
NM AVG 30
Rank #64 / 74
2.7
Facility 2.7
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #45 / 74
Beehive Homes
AL
MC
RC
Santa Fe
15
Facility 15
NM AVG 48
Rank #57 / 92
No
28
Facility 28
NM AVG 40
Rank #63 / 99
-
93.3%
Facility 93.3%
NM AVG 81.8%
Rank #18 / 68
Danica O\'NealSanta Fe Hive LLC10
7
Facility 7
NM AVG 4
Rank #63 / 74
7
Facility 7
NM AVG 5
Rank #55 / 74
31
Facility 31
NM AVG 30
Rank #53 / 74
3.1
Facility 3.1
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #53 / 74
Avamere at Rio Rancho
AL
IL
MC
RC
Rio Rancho (Corrales Heights)
134
Facility 134
NM AVG 48
Rank #3 / 92
Yes
2
Facility 2
NM AVG 40
Rank #99 / 99
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
80.6%
Facility 80.6%
NM AVG 81.8%
Rank #37 / 68
Bryanne MandelRio Rancho Operations, LLC10
8
Facility 8
NM AVG 4
Rank #67 / 74
10
Facility 10
NM AVG 5
Rank #63 / 74
57
Facility 57
NM AVG 30
Rank #67 / 74
5.7
Facility 5.7
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #68 / 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 #65 / 99
-
67.3%
Facility 67.3%
NM AVG 81.8%
Rank #58 / 68
Mr. Edgar OrtizLifehouse Santa Fe Operations, LLC19
4
Facility 4
NM AVG 4
Rank #43 / 74
11
Facility 11
NM AVG 5
Rank #66 / 74
58
Facility 58
NM AVG 30
Rank #68 / 74
3.1
Facility 3.1
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #53 / 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 114 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of BeeHive Homes of Deming

Receive compassionate care from an excellent team of caregivers in BeeHive Homes of Deming, a reliable community in Deming, NM for assisted living and memory care. Enjoy a blend of comfort and convenience with well-designed accommodations and 24/7 assistance with your daily activities. From medication administration to personal hygiene, the community ensures you are well-supported throughout your aging journey.

Every day is a celebration with countless activities, programs, and events organized for everyone’s enjoyment and enrichment. In addition to dietician-approved meals, residents enjoy the convenience of having fewer chores to worry about. At BeeHive Homes of Deming, they handle the minor details so you can focus on bigger things in life.

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Overview of La Posada Assisted Living

La Posada Assisted Living provides assisted living and respite care in Las Cruces, NM. Assisted living helps residents with daily tasks while supporting an independent routine, and respite care provides a short-term stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 30 beds, a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Nina Salmon serves as administrator, and My Physician operates the community.

A Walk Score of 59 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be completed on foot. That may allow a resident who no longer drives to reach certain nearby destinations independently.

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Overview of Life Spire Assisted Living of North Albuquerque Acres

A Meaningful Day, Inc. owns and operates Life Spire Assisted Living of North Albuquerque Acres, a 31-bed community in northeast Albuquerque offering both assisted living and memory care. Carol Lynn Montoya administers the facility day to day. The neighborhood is car-dependent, with a Walk Score of just 18, so families should plan on driving for errands or outings rather than walking.

At 81% occupancy, the community has 25 of its 31 beds filled, putting it roughly in line with what you’d expect from a mid-sized assisted living operation. Licensed nurses and CNAs staff the building around the clock, and residents can draw on rehabilitation services and respite care when needed. The Alzheimer’s care program is a defining piece of what’s offered here, with caregivers trained specifically for residents living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

Rooms come in a semi-private layout. Residents have access to a salon on-site and outdoor space to spend time outside, and the facility arranges transportation for appointments and errands off-property. For families weighing cost, Medicaid is accepted, and there’s an enhanced all-inclusive assisted living tier as well as services tailored to veterans.

On the regulatory side, state inspectors have tended to look closely at medication management, infection control, staffing credentials, and resident rights protections here, the same areas regulators typically scrutinize across New Mexico’s assisted living communities. None of that is unusual for a facility of this type and size.

Between the dedicated memory care staffing, the Medicaid option, and round-the-clock nursing coverage, this is a community built for residents who need consistent oversight rather than a lighter-touch setting. It sits in a quiet, residential stretch of northeast Albuquerque, the kind of place where getting around means getting in a car.

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Overview of Los Alamos Assisted Living

On Sombrillo Court in Los Alamos, New Mexico, a 66-bed community offers both assisted living and memory care under one roof. Los Alamos Assisted Living LLC owns and runs the facility, with Melissa Martinez as administrator. The surrounding area is moderately walkable, carrying a Walk Score of 55.

Occupancy sits at 59%, with 39 of the 66 beds currently filled. A registered nurse leads the care team, and licensed nurses and CNAs staff the building around the clock. Rehabilitation services and respite care are both available, giving families a bridge option alongside longer-term placements. The facility’s named programming covers health care and dietary and nutritional needs management, handled as part of daily operations.

Memory Care Apartments sit within the same community as the assisted living units. Meals are chef-prepared, and a cinema room gives residents a shared space beyond the dining room. New Mexico’s Department of Health, Division of Health Improvement, is the agency responsible for inspecting the property, and its reviews have tended to center on environmental and hazardous-materials safety, food service, and general housekeeping.

For a family weighing an assisted living placement that could later transition to memory care, this is a setup built around exactly that: one community, one care team, two levels of support.

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Overview of Las Soleras Senior Living

Operated by Santa Fe Operator under Robbi Jennings’ administration, Las Soleras Senior Living is an 86-bed assisted living community at 5011 Las Soleras Drive in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

With a Walk Score of 4, the facility’s location in Santa Fe offers the character and cultural richness of northern New Mexico, so most errands and activities in this car-dependent area need a vehicle. This setting fits residents and families who value proximity to Santa Fe’s distinctive community while acknowledging the need for personal transportation.

Staff credentials and background screening practices here have been reviewed through state inspection processes. Such compliance matters are areas families may want to learn better during tours or talks with management.

A personal visit by interested residents and families exploring options in the Santa Fe area works best to see the facility firsthand, meet staff, and learn more about daily life, services, and offered programs.

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Overview of BeeHive Homes of Clovis

Set in a peaceful area in Clovis, NM, BeeHive Homes of Clovis is a safe retreat for those who need assisted living and memory care. They feature a team of highly skilled caregivers to help residents 24/7 with their daily activities like medication management and personal care. Enjoy the comfort of well-designed accommodations with housekeeping and laundry services for a maintenance-free living experience.

There’s always something meaningful to do with a wide variety of activities and programs held regularly to foster physical activity and cognitive stimulation. Healthy and delicious meals are served daily to boost residents’ energy and give them proper nourishment. Liberated from tiring chores and errands, residents here are bound to enjoy a carefree and rewarding retirement experience.

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Overview of The Neighborhood in Rio Rancho Life Plan Community

The Neighborhood in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, envisions a vibrant independent living community where seniors can embrace diverse living options tailored to their evolving needs. Committed to providing comprehensive care, the community offers specialized independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care services within a unified campus. Their mission is to create a supportive haven, ensuring residents enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle, receive necessary assistance, or access specialized care, fostering a thriving environment for all.

Apartments at The Neighborhood are thoughtfully designed and equipped with modern independent living amenities such as kitchens, washers and dryers, patios or balconies, internet and cable access, and emergency call systems, promoting comfort and peace of mind. Residents can bask in the community’s scenic beauty while indulging in various amenities, including a library, dog park, swimming pool, gardening area, chapel, fitness center, and beauty and barber shop. For those with dementia, secure outdoor spaces are provided, allowing them to wander freely in a safe environment.

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Overview of Beehive Homes

Situated gracefully in the heart of Santa Fe, New Mexico, lies the esteemed Beehive Homes—a distinguished senior living residence offering a comprehensive range of care options, including assisted living, memory care, and respite care. With an illustrious heritage spanning an impressive 33 years, Beehive Homes has rightfully earned its esteemed position in providing high quality housing for seniors. The opulent private rooms, boasting exquisite decor and complete with lavish private bathrooms featuring ADA showers, provide an opulent blend of comfort, privacy, and sophistication.
Each meticulously furnished room offers a tranquil refuge, purposefully tailored to the distinctive preferences and needs of every resident. The dedicated staff attends to every facet of daily housekeeping and laundry, ensuring an impeccable living environment for residents. Moreover, the pursuit of holistic wellness is embraced, as Beehive Homes maintains a pristine, smoke-free facility, fostering an atmosphere of vitality and well-being. A secure outdoor courtyard, enveloped in tranquility and natural beauty, offers a serene retreat for residents to savor fresh air and bask in the scenic surroundings. To guarantee swift assistance during times of need, an advanced emergency call system has been seamlessly integrated throughout the premises.

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Overview of Avamere at Rio Rancho

Avamere at Rio Rancho continues to show that whatever category of living their residents have chosen, they are provided with quality healthcare. With an emphasis on independent living, assisted living, and memory care, the premier senior living community ensures that residents enhance their lives with care and ease. The lifestyle promoted provides an environment where residents can celebrate their individuality and independence. Avamere at Rio Rancho has welcomed seniors and families to their beautiful, thoughtfully designed community, allowing residents to make the most of their golden years.

Avamere has ensured residents can live comfortably thanks to their helpful features, including wheelchair-accessible showers, high-speed internet, a kitchenette, cable or satellite TV, and air-conditioning throughout the community– all designed to make their stay easy and hassle-free. In addition to allowing pets in the community, they boast an impressive list of amenities, including their café or restaurant, private dining room, barbershop and salon, arts and crafts center, billiards lounge, fitness center, and library.

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Overview of The Montecito Santa Fé

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.

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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 114 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.

Assisted Living in New Mexico at a glance

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: 40/ 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: 48The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in New Mexico. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90