Page 7 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. 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.
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.
Spanish Trails Rehabilitation Suites
AL
NH
Ne Albuquerque (Herrera)
134
Facility 134
NM AVG 48
Rank #3 / 92
No
59
Facility 59
NM AVG 40
Rank #25 / 99
-
87.3%
Facility 87.3%
NM AVG 81.8%
Rank #28 / 68
Nicole Rose AndujoRenaissance Health Care, LLC25
17
Facility 17
NM AVG 4
Rank #74 / 74
19
Facility 19
NM AVG 5
Rank #74 / 74
112
Facility 112
NM AVG 30
Rank #73 / 74
4.5
Facility 4.5
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #64 / 74
The Montecito Santa Fe Memory Care Community
AL
IL
MC
Santa Fe
80
Facility 80
NM AVG 48
Rank #24 / 92
Yes--
46.3%
Facility 46.3%
NM AVG 81.8%
Rank #66 / 68
Edgar OrtizSanta Fe Mc, LLC2
2
Facility 2
NM AVG 4
Rank #27 / 74
2
Facility 2
NM AVG 5
Rank #13 / 74
10
Facility 10
NM AVG 30
Rank #22 / 74
5.0
Facility 5.0
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #67 / 74
BeeHive Homes of Rio Rancho II
AL
MC
RC
Rio Rancho
16
Facility 16
NM AVG 48
Rank #53 / 92
Yes
7
Facility 7
NM AVG 40
Rank #94 / 99
Private / Shared Rooms
68.8%
Facility 68.8%
NM AVG 81.8%
Rank #57 / 68
Megan SmithRio Hive LLC14
9
Facility 9
NM AVG 4
Rank #70 / 74
8
Facility 8
NM AVG 5
Rank #58 / 74
55
Facility 55
NM AVG 30
Rank #66 / 74
3.9
Facility 3.9
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #60 / 74
BeeHive Homes of Rio Rancho
AL
MC
RC
Rio Rancho (Broadmoor (High Resort))
12
Facility 12
NM AVG 48
Rank #77 / 92
Yes
15
Facility 15
NM AVG 40
Rank #82 / 99
Private / Shared Rooms-Megan SmithRio Hive LLC12
4
Facility 4
NM AVG 4
Rank #43 / 74
4
Facility 4
NM AVG 5
Rank #39 / 74
21
Facility 21
NM AVG 30
Rank #44 / 74
1.8
Facility 1.8
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #30 / 74
Casita Senior Living – Georgia
AL
Rio Rancho (Chamiza Estates)
10
Facility 10
NM AVG 48
Rank #81 / 92
No-Private Rooms
40.0%
Facility 40.0%
NM AVG 81.8%
Rank #67 / 68
Monica M LovatoCasita Senior Living LLC1
0
Facility 0
NM AVG 4
Rank #1 / 74
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 5
Rank #2 / 74
10
Facility 10
NM AVG 30
Rank #22 / 74
10.0
Facility 10.0
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #73 / 74
Ravenna Assisted Living
AL
Nw Albuquerque
45
Facility 45
NM AVG 48
Rank #36 / 92
No--
88.9%
Facility 88.9%
NM AVG 81.8%
Rank #26 / 68
Caren PhillipsCare Homes Nm, LLC28
14
Facility 14
NM AVG 4
Rank #72 / 74
15
Facility 15
NM AVG 5
Rank #71 / 74
42
Facility 42
NM AVG 30
Rank #60 / 74
1.5
Facility 1.5
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #25 / 74
Hummingbird Assisted Living
AL
MC
Rio Rancho (Los Pinons)
10
Facility 10
NM AVG 48
Rank #81 / 92
No---Christopher AbeytaHummingbird Assisted Living1
0
Facility 0
NM AVG 4
Rank #1 / 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
The Legacy at Santa Fe
AL
MC
RC
Santa Fe
86
Facility 86
NM AVG 48
Rank #18 / 92
Yes--
87.2%
Facility 87.2%
NM AVG 81.8%
Rank #29 / 68
Tohnia MillerLasf Tenant, LLC23
7
Facility 7
NM AVG 4
Rank #63 / 74
14
Facility 14
NM AVG 5
Rank #70 / 74
70
Facility 70
NM AVG 30
Rank #69 / 74
3.0
Facility 3.0
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #50 / 74
The Aristocrat Assisted Living
AL
MC
RC
Las Cruces
63
Facility 63
NM AVG 48
Rank #31 / 92
No--
69.8%
Facility 69.8%
NM AVG 81.8%
Rank #56 / 68
Jennifer AllredThe Aristocrat LLC10
3
Facility 3
NM AVG 4
Rank #37 / 74
10
Facility 10
NM AVG 5
Rank #63 / 74
45
Facility 45
NM AVG 30
Rank #62 / 74
4.5
Facility 4.5
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #64 / 74
Sundance Care Home
AL
Gallup (Northside)
12
Facility 12
NM AVG 48
Rank #77 / 92
No
63
Facility 63
NM AVG 40
Rank #19 / 99
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NM AVG 81.8%
Rank #1 / 68
Kyle BriggsRamah Care Services, Inc11
4
Facility 4
NM AVG 4
Rank #43 / 74
2
Facility 2
NM AVG 5
Rank #13 / 74
6
Facility 6
NM AVG 30
Rank #12 / 74
0.5
Facility 0.5
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #8 / 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 Spanish Trails Rehabilitation Suites

Spanish Trails Rehabilitation Suites provides nursing home and assisted living care in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in the Herrera neighborhood. It has 134 beds and an 87% occupancy rate, meaning most beds were occupied at the time measured.

Nursing home care includes 24 hour nursing support for residents who need ongoing clinical care. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication management. Private suites house one resident, while semi private suites offer shared accommodations.

Short term rehabilitation provides a temporary setting for therapy, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away. Physical, occupational and speech therapy take place alongside an indoor therapy gym and outdoor therapy courtyard, so rehabilitation activities can happen on campus. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs short term rehabilitation or respite care, or whose needs call for assisted living or nursing home support.

Spanish Trails Rehabilitation Suites accepts Medicare, Medicaid and private pay. These options include Medicare for short term skilled care, Medicaid for eligible long term care and direct payment. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 51 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse staffing time allocated to each resident. Nicole Rose Andujo serves as administrator, and Renaissance Health Care operates the community. Salon and barber services, a spa room with a whirlpool tub and restaurant style dining are also available. A Walk Score of 59 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage certain nearby errands independently.

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Overview of The Montecito Santa Fe Memory Care Community

Set on Rodeo Rd in Santa Fe, New Mexico, The Montecito Santa Fe Memory Care Community is an 80-bed property offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care under one roof. Santa Fe MC, LLC owns the community, and Edgar Ortiz administers it day to day. The neighborhood is car-dependent, so most errands and outings mean a drive rather than a walk.

Occupancy currently sits at 46%, with 37 of 80 beds filled. Staffing runs around the clock. The community holds a Gold Certification from The Center for Applied Research in Dementia, a credential specific to its memory care programming rather than a general quality mark.

Social life centers on a handful of named spaces: Garbo’s Restaurant and the Starlight Lounge for dining and gathering, plus a salon and spa and a fitness center. Pets are welcome here too, which matters for families trying to preserve a resident’s sense of home during a difficult move.

New Mexico’s Department of Health, Division of Health Improvement oversees inspections statewide. Reviews of this community have centered on a recurring set of themes: medication management, staff credentials and staffing levels, dietary and food service, care planning and documentation, environmental safety, and resident rights.

Taken with its memory care certification and pet-friendly stance, the community reads as a fit for families weighing structured memory support against a resident’s need for some social and lifestyle flexibility.

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Overview of BeeHive Homes of Rio Rancho II

A blissful community set in the sunny Chessman Drive NE, Rio Rancho, NM, BeeHive Homes of Rio Rancho 2 offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Here, residents receive the utmost care and assistance for their special needs with a compassionate and highly trained team available around the clock. The community also strives to provide the highest quality of life with dedicated services and purposely designed accommodations.

Enrich your retirement with new learnings and various experiences through a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs. Indulge in delicious and nutritious meals catering to dietary needs and preferences for a satisfactory dining experience. Live without hassles in your later years with a dependable community that provides genuine care and welcoming amenities for your welfare.

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Overview of BeeHive Homes of Rio Rancho

BeeHive Homes of Rio Rancho is one of the premier assisted living homes in the area, offering memory care and respite care. They ensure that their dedicated team of care staff is deeply inclusive and compassionate when attending to any need a resident may have; there is no doubt that seniors will immediately feel a sense of belonging the moment they step into community grounds. BeeHive provides the city with the highest quality of care because of its resident-centered approach to holistic wellness for seniors.

Residential lifestyle is catered by a personal approach that the dedicated staff practices unto the residents by genuinely getting to know them and understanding their unique needs. Seniors receive 24/7 support, individualized care, medication management, and assistance after illness or medical procedure. Moreover, holistic wellness is embraced, as Beehive Homes maintains a pristine, smoke-free facility, fostering an atmosphere of vitality and well-being.

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Casita Senior Living – Georgia

5141 Georgia Pl Ne, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
Overview of Casita Senior Living – Georgia

Located in the quiet neighborhood of Rio Rancho, NM, Casita Georgia is a peaceful senior living community that offers assisted living. Residents find comfort in intimate and private bedrooms with easy access to a spacious dining area that opens to a covered patio with an outdoor grill, tables and seating for cookouts and outdoor activities. Tailored support and care are provided by a dedicated care team available 24/7.

Residents stay active and engaged with daily exercises, activities, & games. The community collaborates closely with residents, their families, and other healthcare providers in creating a customized care plan that matches residents’ unique needs. Pet therapy, beautician services, and massage services, provides residents with a relaxing living experience.

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Overview of Ravenna Assisted Living

Ravenna Assisted Living, in Albuquerque, NM, is licensed for assisted living. Residents get help with bathing, dressing, and medication while holding on to their own living space. Forty-five beds keeps the scale down, which suits somebody who would rather be known to the staff.

Shared Rooms are named among the amenities for a resident who wants a companion in the room. Staffing runs twenty-four hours a day, so help is there whatever the hour. Occupancy stands at 88.9%, meaning most of the rooms are taken.

Caren Phillips is the administrator, and Care Homes NM, LLC operates the community. Life at Ravenna is the program carrying a name of its own.

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Overview of Hummingbird Assisted Living

Hummingbird Assisted Living operates a 10-bed residential care home in the Los Pinons neighborhood of Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Locally operated in Sandoval County under administrator Christopher Abeyta, the single-story house provides an alternative to large, institutional senior campuses. The small scale of the building allows the staff to monitor a limited number of residents in a residential neighborhood layout.

The surrounding community is car-dependent, holding a walkability score of zero out of 100, which means staff, residents, and visitors require a vehicle for all outside errands. Daily services center on non-medical assisted living routines, including shared meals, laundry service, social activities, and personal care help.

Routine regulatory inspections by the New Mexico Department of Health have focused on administrative recordkeeping, such as admission paperwork and specialized staff training logs. State records indicate zero complaints have been substantiated or investigated against this location.

Prospective residents can call the home directly to inquire about current room vacancies and monthly rates.

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Overview of The Legacy at Santa Fe

The Legacy at Santa Fe under Tohnia Miller’s administration sits at 3 Avenida Aldea in Santa Fe, New Mexico. With 75 residents, the 86-bed community operated by Lasf Tenant currently operates at an 87 percent occupancy rate.

The facility’s location has a Walk Score of zero. It’s a car-dependent setting where most errands and activities demand a vehicle. This layout is typical of many Santa Fe area communities and fits residents and families who don’t depend on public transit or walkable errands.

Over multiple inspection cycles, the New Mexico Department of Health’s state inspections have noted repeating themes in medication management, resident documentation, and facility maintenance. Families thinking of selecting this community must ask about how such operational zones are handled daily.

For current residents and families, learning more about particular care services, amenities, daily activities, staffing, pricing, and payment options would be the essential next steps when evaluating.

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Overview of The Aristocrat Assisted Living

The Aristocrat Assisted Living provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Las Cruces, NM. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident maintains a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while respite care offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Offering several care levels may make The Aristocrat Assisted Living a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community. The community has 63 beds and opened in 1970. Jennifer Allred serves as the administrator, and The Aristocrat operates the community.

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Overview of Sundance Care Home

Make the most of your best years at Sundance Care Home, a dedicated assisted living community in Gallup, NM, that offers personal care. Here, residents are well-cared for through personalized care plans dedicated to their daily living activities. Light housekeeping and other household services are also taken care of, providing residents with more time to do the things they love.

Fun recreational activities and engaging programs accompany residents, promoting an active lifestyle. Medication management is also provided, so residents can take their medications as prescribed. With transportation services, residents can travel to their appointments with ease. This assisted living community is a good option for residents to live comfortably in retirement, accompanied by its nurturing environment.

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Weighting overview

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