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Page 9 of Best Assisted Living in New Mexico

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 109 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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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: 48/ 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

Compare Assisted Living around New Mexico

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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

The Watermark at Cherry Hills
AL
MC
Albuquerque (Jade Park)
131
Facility 131
NM AVG 68
Rank #14 / 143
Yes
42
Facility 42
NM AVG 48
Rank #111 / 186
1 Bed / 2 Bed 77.1% A+Brooke KohmanShp Vi Albuquerque LLC13
2
Facility 2
NM AVG 4
Rank #29 / 82
2
Facility 2
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #14 / 82
4
Facility 4
NM AVG 30
Rank #9 / 82
0.3
Facility 0.3
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #3 / 82
Avista Senior Living Albuquerque
AL
MC
Albuquerque (Eldorado Heights)
54
Facility 54
NM AVG 68
Rank #75 / 143
No
56
Facility 56
NM AVG 48
Rank #79 / 186
Private Suite / Companion Suite 55.6% A+Olivia RomeroAvista Abq, LLC1
0
Facility 0
NM AVG 4
Rank #1 / 82
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #2 / 82
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 30
Rank #2 / 82
1.0
Facility 1.0
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #19 / 82
Palmilla Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Albuquerque (Cottonwood Heights)
95
Facility 95
NM AVG 68
Rank #42 / 143
Yes
31
Facility 31
NM AVG 48
Rank #131 / 186
Studio / 1 Bed 78.9% -Elizabeth WisneskiChp Albuquerque Nm Tenant Corp10
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 4
Rank #13 / 82
2
Facility 2
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #14 / 82
9
Facility 9
NM AVG 30
Rank #21 / 82
0.9
Facility 0.9
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #17 / 82
MorningStar Assisted Living of Albuquerque
AL
MC
RC
Albuquerque (Countrywood Area)
85
Facility 85
NM AVG 68
Rank #52 / 143
Yes
56
Facility 56
NM AVG 48
Rank #79 / 186
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 80.0% A+Efren GallardoMs. Albuquerque Management Nm, LLC11
4
Facility 4
NM AVG 4
Rank #46 / 82
4
Facility 4
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #41 / 82
7
Facility 7
NM AVG 30
Rank #16 / 82
0.6
Facility 0.6
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #10 / 82
Retreat Gardens
AL
MC
Rio Rancho (Urban Center)
45
Facility 45
NM AVG 68
Rank #82 / 143
No
72
Facility 72
NM AVG 48
Rank #33 / 186
- 86.7% -Melissa SpiersThe Retreat Healthcare, LLC10
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 4
Rank #13 / 82
2
Facility 2
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #14 / 82
7
Facility 7
NM AVG 30
Rank #16 / 82
0.7
Facility 0.7
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #13 / 82
MorningStar at North Ridge
AL
MC
RC
Albuquerque (Countrywood Area)
66
Facility 66
NM AVG 68
Rank #62 / 143
Yes
56
Facility 56
NM AVG 48
Rank #79 / 186
Studio / 1 Bed 71.2% -Morgan O'roarkNorth Ridge Management Nm, LLC1
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 4
Rank #13 / 82
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #2 / 82
3
Facility 3
NM AVG 30
Rank #6 / 82
3.0
Facility 3.0
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #53 / 82
The Montebello Academy
AL
IL
Albuquerque (Academy Road Northeast)
48
Facility 48
NM AVG 68
Rank #79 / 143
Yes
17
Facility 17
NM AVG 48
Rank #159 / 186
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 70.8% A+Amy DimasSnh Nm Tenant LLC9
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 4
Rank #13 / 82
2
Facility 2
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #14 / 82
6
Facility 6
NM AVG 30
Rank #13 / 82
0.7
Facility 0.7
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #13 / 82
Advantage Assisted Living
AL
Rio Rancho (Petroglyph Medical Plaza)
30
Facility 30
NM AVG 68
Rank #94 / 143
Yes
20
Facility 20
NM AVG 48
Rank #150 / 186
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms 83.3% -Jayme RickardAdvantage Assisted Living LLC8
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 4
Rank #13 / 82
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #2 / 82
3
Facility 3
NM AVG 30
Rank #6 / 82
0.4
Facility 0.4
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #5 / 82
Amaran Senior Living
AL
MC
Albuquerque (North Albuquerque Acres)
82
Facility 82
NM AVG 68
Rank #54 / 143
Yes
55
Facility 55
NM AVG 48
Rank #85 / 186
1 Bed / 2 Bed 90.2% A+Shellie SimsHira LLC4
2
Facility 2
NM AVG 4
Rank #29 / 82
3
Facility 3
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #31 / 82
16
Facility 16
NM AVG 30
Rank #35 / 82
4.0
Facility 4.0
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #66 / 82
La Posada Assisted Living
AL
RC
Las Cruces
30
Facility 30
NM AVG 68
Rank #94 / 143
No
59
Facility 59
NM AVG 48
Rank #72 / 186
---Nina SalmonMy Physician, Inc10
0
Facility 0
NM AVG 4
Rank #1 / 82
0
Facility 0
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #1 / 82
0
Facility 0
NM AVG 30
Rank #1 / 82
0.0
Facility 0.0
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #1 / 82
BeeHive Homes of Volcano Cliffs
AL
MC
RC
Nw Albuquerque (Taylor Ranch)
15
Facility 15
NM AVG 68
Rank #108 / 143
Yes
24
Facility 24
NM AVG 48
Rank #147 / 186
Private / Shared Rooms 100.0% A+Evie NottinghamWe Three Bees LLC10
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 4
Rank #13 / 82
3
Facility 3
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #31 / 82
17
Facility 17
NM AVG 30
Rank #37 / 82
1.7
Facility 1.7
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #26 / 82
BeeHive Homes of Bosque Farms
AL
MC
RC
Bosque Farms
15
Facility 15
NM AVG 68
Rank #108 / 143
Yes
31
Facility 31
NM AVG 48
Rank #131 / 186
Private / Shared Rooms 100.0% A+Henry HolmesHolmes Management, Inc9
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 4
Rank #13 / 82
3
Facility 3
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #31 / 82
19
Facility 19
NM AVG 30
Rank #42 / 82
2.1
Facility 2.1
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #38 / 82
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Santa Fe
AL
IL
MC
RC
Santa Fe (South Pacheco Street)
103
Facility 103
NM AVG 68
Rank #33 / 143
Yes
65
Facility 65
NM AVG 48
Rank #53 / 186
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 88.3% A+Ashley J. MartinezPacheco Senior Care LLC12
4
Facility 4
NM AVG 4
Rank #46 / 82
5
Facility 5
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #49 / 82
22
Facility 22
NM AVG 30
Rank #48 / 82
1.8
Facility 1.8
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #31 / 82
BeeHive Homes of Albuquerque West
AL
MC
RC
Nw Albuquerque (Taylor Ranch)
15
Facility 15
NM AVG 68
Rank #108 / 143
Yes
21
Facility 21
NM AVG 48
Rank #148 / 186
Private / Shared Rooms 93.3% -Jess HowardR & G Healthcare Management, LLC12
2
Facility 2
NM AVG 4
Rank #29 / 82
3
Facility 3
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #31 / 82
7
Facility 7
NM AVG 30
Rank #16 / 82
0.6
Facility 0.6
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #10 / 82
BeeHive Homes of Gallup
AL
MC
RC
Gallup
21
Facility 21
NM AVG 68
Rank #101 / 143
Yes
9
Facility 9
NM AVG 48
Rank #173 / 186
Private / Shared Rooms--Trudi Barton* Bh Gallup 1, LLC5
0
Facility 0
NM AVG 4
Rank #1 / 82
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #2 / 82
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 30
Rank #2 / 82
0.2
Facility 0.2
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #2 / 82
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Overview of Affinity at Albuquerque

Affinity at Albuquerque is a vibrant 55+ community designed for active adults who crave a carefree lifestyle. Here, you can pursue your passions and relish your golden years amidst a community that fosters resident-driven engagement and an active social scene. Exploration in your spacious studio, one, or two-bedroom apartment, complete with a private bathroom, kitchenette, dining area, and a relaxing balcony/patio (available in most units).

Dive into the refreshing indoor saltwater pool and spa, catch a flick at the on-site movie theater, or work up a sweat at the fitness center. Mingle with fellow residents at Dilly Dally’s Pub, challenge them in the billiards room, or bond over shared passions in the workshop or crafts studio. The vibrant tapestry of restaurants, cafes, shopping, and parks right outside your doorstep, or indulge in the countless on-site amenities.

Contact Affinity at Albuquerque

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.

Contact Life Spire Assisted Living of North Albuquerque Acres

Overview of Wheatfields Senior Living Community

Wheatfields Senior Living Community sits on N Prince St in Clovis, New Mexico. What sets it apart from a lot of nearby options is that it handles three levels of care under one roof, independent living, assisted living, and memory care. A family doesn’t have to uproot mom or dad and find a whole new place if their needs shift down the line. They just move to a different level of care in a building they already know.

There are 101 beds here, so it’s not a huge operation, but it’s not tiny either. Licensed nurses and CNAs work on-site, which means clinical support isn’t something you have to call in or schedule. It’s already woven into the day.

Walk Score puts the neighborhood at 63, moderately walkable. You can knock out a few errands on foot, and there’s a decent mix of stuff nearby. If you’re the kind of person who visits a parent and likes to get out and walk the block afterward, that’s a small but real perk.

Clovis Senior Living, LLC owns and runs the community, and Samantha Loudermill is the administrator on record. One detail worth knowing if a pet is part of the family: Wheatfields allows them.

What you get is a community built for the long haul: layered care options, a nursing presence that’s already there, and enough walkability to make daily life feel a little less boxed in.

Contact Wheatfields Senior Living Community

Overview of Sierra Springs Assisted Living

Sierra Springs Assisted Living is a high-standard assisted living community in Los Lunas, NM, that offers personal care. With its intimate and welcoming setting, residents can rest assured of finding the right place to spend retirement. Daily living activities, like bathing and transferring, are taken care of around the clock, helping residents maintain their independence without hassles.

Fun games, exciting social events, and wellness programs are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Delicious and healthy meals are also prepared to meet residents’ nutritional needs and preferences. The community can accommodate up to 15 older adults, providing the highest quality of care to help them thrive in retirement.

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Overview of BeeHive Homes of Alamogordo

Nestled in the quiet area of Alamogordo, NM, BeeHive Homes of Alamogordo is a remarkable community designed to offer an array of care options. Catering to diverse needs, the community provides access to assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Here, you’ll find the convenience of having support with your daily activities and a tailored environment for those affected by memory loss and cognitive challenges.

Accommodations are designed to be easily accessible and come with housekeeping and laundry services for everyone’s convenience. Dietician-approved meals are served daily, providing residents with proper nourishment and nutrition. At BeeHive Homes of Alamogordo, everyone enjoys the comfort of 24/7 care while indulging in countless enriching activities.

Contact BeeHive Homes of Alamogordo

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.

Contact The Montecito Santa Fe Memory Care Community

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.

Contact BeeHive Homes of Rio Rancho II

Overview of The Heritage Assisted Living & Adult Day Care

Located in the panoramic town of Las Cruces, New Mexico, The Heritage Assisted Living & Adult Day Care LLC offers an exclusive boutique-style living experience tailored to meet the unique needs of each resident. With a genuine commitment to person-centered care, they prioritize individual preferences and create a warm, welcoming atmosphere that fosters a strong sense of community. As the only licensed program of its kind in Dona Anna County, they offer a supportive and stimulating environment for individuals who require daytime care. This unique offering ensures that families have access to convenient options that best suit their loved one’s needs.

Contact The Heritage Assisted Living & Adult Day Care LLC

Overview of Ravenna Assisted Living

Ravenna Assisted Living sits at 3051 Twin Oaks Dr NW in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a car-dependent stretch of the city where errands mean getting in a vehicle, not walking down the block. The 45-bed community is run by Care Homes NM, LLC, with Caren Phillips serving as administrator. Right now, 40 of those 45 beds are filled, which is a strong occupancy number and suggests families keep choosing this place.

Nursing staff are on-site around the clock here. That’s paired with 24-hour security and a Wander Guard system, a tool that alerts staff if a resident wanders somewhere they shouldn’t. Rooms are shared rather than private, and meals are planned with nutrition as the focus. If you’re weighing a shared-room setup against a private one, that’s a detail worth sitting down with your family to think through.

The community also runs something it calls Life at Ravenna, a program woven into daily life there. Between the nursing coverage, the security setup, and that named program, this reads like a place built for residents who need steady supervision and are okay with a shared living space, not residents chasing full independence.

New Mexico’s Department of Health, through its Division of Health Improvement, is the agency that inspects assisted living communities like this one. At Ravenna, the themes that come up most in those inspections are medication management, staffing and credentials, how care gets planned and documented, and resident rights. This is a smaller, hands-on assisted living community built around shared rooms, constant nursing presence, and a structured daily program, a fit for families prioritizing supervision over independence.

Contact Ravenna Assisted Living

Overview of Casa Angelina Assisted Living

Casa Angelina LLC is a trusted community in Albuquerque, NM, that offers assisted living. Committed to improving residents’ well-being, the community provides exceptional support for their daily living activities and household tasks around the clock. Incontinence care is also provided for residents’ comfort and convenience.

For residents’ leisure and wellness, fun activities and engaging programs, including light exercises and art activities, are conducted. With delicious and healthy meals served, residents have a hassle-free dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. The community’s spacious backyard and cozy front porch also allow family members and friends to have a delightful time when they visit. Here, residents will surely have the finest retirement experience, accompanied by the community’s top-tier services and nurturing environment.

Contact Casa Angelina Assisted Living

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 109 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.