Where in New Mexico are you looking?
Browse communities by city.
Compare Assisted Living around New Mexico
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 |
Rows per page:
View all Nearby Homes
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.
Burrowed in a serene area in Farmington, NM, BeeHive Homes of Farmington 3 is an oasis for those who need assisted living and memory care. With the help of a round-the-clock care team, the community ensures residents are well-supported with their daily activities. Private accommodations with housekeeping and laundry services are available to provide residents with a neat and carefree environment.
Apart from compassionate care, residents enjoy an array of exciting activities and programs designed to encourage physical activity and stimulation. Another highlight of the community is their dietitian-approved meals which are made to accommodate residents’ unique nutritional needs. Here, residents enjoy the comfort of having all the support they need to live the retirement they’ve always dreamed of.
Tucked away in Farmington, NM, BeeHive Homes of Farmington 2 offers a safe and secure setting for assisted living and memory care. Find comfort in having access to a 24/7 care team to assist you with your daily activities like personal hygiene and medication management. Residents dealing with the challenges of dementia are offered specialized programming tailored to improve their cognition and overall function.
Stay healthy with healthy and delicious meals approved by a dietician and tailored to accommodate special diets. Housekeeping and laundry services are offered for everyone’s convenience, making it easy to enjoy the things that make you happy. Residents here feel safe and secure with a 24/7 emergency call system and team availability, allowing them to live confidently.
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.
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.
MorningStar Assisted Living community is dedicated to creating a safe, nurturing, and inviting setting for senior citizens. The community is meticulously planned to deliver a warm, comfortable, and compassionately home-like ambiance, complete with an array of luxurious amenities and personalized services that meet the distinct preferences and requirements of every resident. The diverse range of lifestyle options, such as independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care, is thoughtfully designed to address the particular physical, emotional, and social necessities of each individual resident with utmost care and attention to detail.
The staff members are dedicated to providing personalized care and attention to each resident, treating them with the utmost respect, dignity, and kindness. From medication management to personal care support, meal preparation, and transportation, the care services offered at MorningStar are designed to ensure that seniors feel safe and comfortable in their new home. The community also provides wellness programs, fitness classes, and health services to promote residents’ physical and mental well-being, creating an environment that encourages a fulfilling and happy life.
MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care of Rio Ranch
MorningStar Assisted Living of Albuquerque community is dedicated to creating a safe, nurturing, and inviting setting for senior citizens. The community is meticulously planned to deliver a warm, comfortable, and compassionately home-like ambiance, complete with an array of luxurious amenities and personalized services that meet the distinct preferences and requirements of every resident. The diverse range of lifestyle options, such as independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care, is thoughtfully designed to address the particular physical, emotional, and social necessities of each individual resident with utmost care and attention to detail.
The staff members are dedicated to providing personalized care and attention to each resident, treating them with the utmost respect, dignity, and kindness. From medication management to personal care support, meal preparation, and transportation, the care services offered at MorningStar are designed to ensure that seniors feel safe and comfortable in their new homes. The community also provides wellness programs, fitness classes, and health services to promote residents’ physical and mental well-being, creating an environment that encourages a fulfilling and happy life.
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.
Overview of A Love for Life
Nestled in the quiet lands of Alcazar Street, NE Albuquerque, NM, is the distinct senior living community of A Love for Life Alcazar offering dementia care, senior care, and hospice. Keep your dignity while living in cozy and warm private residences of the community. A Love for Life Alcazar strives to deliver top-tier care and assistance from a team of qualified and specially trained professionals so that seniors can live without worries.
With a jam-packed calendar of activities and enjoyable programs, residents are encouraged to maintain an active and blissful lifestyle. Eat well and feel great with delicious and healthy meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Surrounded by picturesque sceneries and a warm environment, A Love for Life Alcazar is great for seniors who want to have a peaceful and safe retirement.
Overview of Morada Quintessence
Conveniently located near local attractions, Morada Quintessence settling in Eubank Boulevard, North East Albuquerque, NM, is an extraordinary senior living community offering assisted living and respite care. The community features elegant and comfortable floor plans including one- and two-bedroom apartments. With a scenic view of the mountains, residents put their minds at ease and live a relaxing retirement.
Morada Quintessence fosters a bright and friendly environment, conducting exciting activities, social events, and local outings. Take in the sunshine and enjoy programs specifically created to enhance seniors’ wellness. Cherish little moments over exceptional dining with various cuisines prepared by a professional culinary team. The pet-friendly community provides wonderful amenities including a well-stocked library, an arts and crafts studio, a multifunctional game room, and tranquil walking paths for its residents’ enjoyment and welfare.
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
Who we are
Your Senior Care Partner, Every Step of the Way
We help families find affordable senior communities and unlock same day discounts, Medicaid, and Medicare options tailored to your needs.
Contact us Today
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.
Updated on
