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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 37 assisted living communities in Albuquerque, 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: $6,633The average monthly cost across facilities in Albuquerque, NM. 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: 44/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Albuquerque, NM. 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: 65The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Albuquerque, NM. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Assisted Living around Albuquerque (Metro Area)

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
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
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
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 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 Taylor Ranch
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 Rooms 86.7% A+Evelyn NottinghamHamilton Management I, LLC4
0
Facility 0
NM AVG 4
Rank #1 / 82
2
Facility 2
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #14 / 82
7
Facility 7
NM AVG 30
Rank #16 / 82
1.8
Facility 1.8
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #31 / 82
Brookdale Valencia
AL
IL
Albuquerque (South San Pedro)
100
Facility 100
NM AVG 68
Rank #37 / 143
Yes
79
Facility 79
NM AVG 48
Rank #13 / 186
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-A+Candace GuerreroBlc Albuquerque-Gc, LLC-----
BeeHive Homes of Four Hills
AL
MC
RC
Se Albuquerque (Singing Arrow)
15
Facility 15
NM AVG 68
Rank #108 / 143
Yes
69
Facility 69
NM AVG 48
Rank #47 / 186
Private Rooms 93.3% -Jayne FigueroaFour Hills II, LLC7
2
Facility 2
NM AVG 4
Rank #29 / 82
3
Facility 3
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #31 / 82
20
Facility 20
NM AVG 30
Rank #46 / 82
2.9
Facility 2.9
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #51 / 82
Brio Assisted Living
AL
HC
HOS
IL
MC
RC
SNF
Albuquerque (Embudo Canyon)
40
Facility 40
NM AVG 68
Rank #89 / 143
No
42
Facility 42
NM AVG 48
Rank #111 / 186
1 Bed 75.0% -Michael Brito13101 Constitution, LLC10
2
Facility 2
NM AVG 4
Rank #29 / 82
3
Facility 3
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #31 / 82
13
Facility 13
NM AVG 30
Rank #28 / 82
1.3
Facility 1.3
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #22 / 82
BeeHive Homes of Albuquerque – San Pedro Village
AL
MC
RC
Albuquerque (Beehive Village)
16
Facility 16
NM AVG 68
Rank #104 / 143
Yes
56
Facility 56
NM AVG 48
Rank #79 / 186
Private / Shared Rooms 81.3% A+Tanya WaltersSan Pedro Hope LLC9
4
Facility 4
NM AVG 4
Rank #46 / 82
3
Facility 3
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #31 / 82
22
Facility 22
NM AVG 30
Rank #48 / 82
2.4
Facility 2.4
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #42 / 82
The Woodmark at Uptown
AL
MC
RC
Albuquerque (Zuni)
144
Facility 144
NM AVG 68
Rank #6 / 143
Yes
77
Facility 77
NM AVG 48
Rank #18 / 186
1 Bed / 2 Bed 74.3% -Ramon MelendezArhc Wmabqnm01 Trs LLC23
8
Facility 8
NM AVG 4
Rank #74 / 82
10
Facility 10
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #67 / 82
38
Facility 38
NM AVG 30
Rank #61 / 82
1.7
Facility 1.7
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #26 / 82
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Haven Care Birch House

5320 Van Christopher Dr Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87111
Overview of Haven Care Birch House

Haven Care Birch House in Albuquerque, NM, is an assisted living community that offers personal care and memory care. The community’s nurturing, home-like setting ensures older adults are comfortable and safe. With home-cooked meals, round-the-clock supervision, and medication assistance, residents can maintain their independence. Residents also receive the utmost attention and care for their unique needs and habits, especially with an exceptional caregiver-to-resident ratio.

Stretching classes, games, and music help enhance residents’ cognition and encourage them to live actively. Residents can also relax and socialize in the spacious outdoors and cozy communal areas. Located in the quiet residential area of Albuquerque, near restaurants, shops, and other amenities, the community ensures residents have quick access to necessities and leisure. This assisted living community has high-quality services, making it a great choice for senior living in New Mexico.

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Overview of Wellesley Care Home

Experience a worry-free retirement at Wellesley Care Home, a distinguished community in Albuquerque, NM, that offers assisted living. The community strives to accommodate up to 16 older adults with its cozy living spaces and nurturing environment. Here, residents also receive top-notch assistance for their daily living activities and household tasks around the clock.

A variety of fun activities and enriching programs are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Residents do not have to worry about meal preparation with well-balanced meals prepared to meet their dietary needs and preferences. The community’s high-quality services and welcoming amenities create the ideal setting where residents can thrive in retirement.

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Brookdale Tramway Ridge

4910 Tramway Ridge Dr Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87111
Overview of Brookdale Tramway Ridge

Nestled in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Brookdale Tramway Ridge is a senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care services. The community provides a vibrant, comfortable environment that promotes wellness and a relaxed lifestyle. Residents receive personalized assistance with daily living activities, medication management, and engaging programs tailored to their needs and interests.

For memory care residents, Brookdale Tramway Ridge creates a stable, predictable environment where those with memory loss can thrive through daily moments of joy. The community also offers the exclusive Crossings program for individuals in the early stages of Alzheimer’s or dementia. With 24/7 staff availability, a range of amenities, and easy access to local attractions like the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta and Sandia Peak Tramway, Brookdale Tramway Ridge aims to provide a fulfilling and enriching lifestyle for its residents.

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Overview of Spanish Trails Rehabilitation Suites

Spanish Trails Rehabilitation Suites is a nursing home in Albuquerque that serves residents recovering from illness or injury and those with ongoing care needs. The 134-bed facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families multiple options to cover short-term rehabilitation or longer-term care. With an occupancy rate of 87%, the home stays near capacity. Residents stay an average of about 80 days.

The facility focuses on rehabilitation and specialized care services. It provides 24-hour nursing care supported by on-site rehabilitation services across physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Other clinical services are comprehensive wound care, TPN management, X-ray and lab capabilities, and a registered dietitian. The home also offers hospice and respite care for families facing a range of care needs. Total nurse staffing averages approximately 3 hours and 49 minutes per resident each day.

Residents have access to modern amenities and programs. They can choose between private and semi-private suites and use on-site facilities including an indoor therapy gym, outdoor therapy courtyard, Wi-Fi, salon and barber services, and a spa room with a whirlpool tub.

When it comes to dining, residents are served restaurant-style meals. The home supports resident enrichment and social programming throughout the week.

The surrounding neighborhood has a Walk Score of 59. It is moderately walkable, so some errands and nearby destinations can be reached on foot. Inspections cited issues in care delivery, documentation practices, and operational procedures that families may want to discuss during a tour. Its location near Renaissance Boulevard provides easy access for visiting families and transportation during medical appointments.

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Overview of Haven Care Cottonwood House

Haven Care Cottonwood House is an assisted living community in Albuquerque, NM, offering personal care and memory care. The community’s nurturing, home-like environment ensures older adults are well-cared for throughout their stay. With 24-hour care, nutritious meals, and recreational opportunities, residents experience a maintenance-free lifestyle. Through personalized care plans, residents receive the utmost attention and care to meet their unique needs and preferences.

Light exercises, fun gatherings, and recreational activities foster interactions and encourage residents to live actively. Featuring five private rooms and a backyard with mountain views, the community ensures residents can rest and connect with their surroundings. Residents also experience a stress-free retirement, as it is conveniently located in the quiet residential area of Albuquerque. This assisted living community has exceptional standards of care, making it a good choice for senior living in New Mexico.

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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.

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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.

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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 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.

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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.

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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 Albuquerque, NM

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 37 assisted living facilities in Albuquerque, NM. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Albuquerque, NM?

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 Albuquerque, NM, 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 Albuquerque, NM?

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.