Best Assisted Living in Albuquerque, NM

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 36 assisted living communities in Albuquerque, NM using New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in NM

Reviewed by

Dr. Jordan Weiss

Last updated

Jun 2026

We analyzed

36 homes

Other senior care options in Albuquerque:

Memory Care Nursing Homes Independent Living

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: 45/ 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: 63The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Albuquerque, NM. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.

National Average: 90

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The information below is reported by the New Mexico Department of Health, Division of Health Improvement.


Amaran Senior Living	AL MC	Albuquerque (North Albuquerque Acres)	82 Facility 82 NM AVG 69 Rank #57 / 148	No	55 Facility 55 NM AVG 43 Rank #85 / 208	1 Bed / 2 Bed	90.2% Facility 90.2% NM AVG 78.5% Rank #37 / 115	A+	Shellie Sims	Hira LLC	4	2 Facility 2 NM AVG 3.8 Rank #33 / 114	3 Facility 3 NM AVG 6.1 Rank #31 / 114	16 Facility 16 NM AVG 30 Rank #36 / 114	4.0 Facility 4.0 NM AVG 2.5 Rank #69 / 114
MorningStar Assisted Living of Albuquerque	AL NH MC RC	Albuquerque (Countrywood Area)	85 Facility 85 NM AVG 69 Rank #55 / 148	Yes	56 Facility 56 NM AVG 43 Rank #79 / 208	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	80.0% Facility 80.0% NM AVG 78.5% Rank #60 / 115	A+	Efren Gallardo	Ms. Albuquerque Management Nm, LLC	11	4 Facility 4 NM AVG 3.8 Rank #58 / 114	4 Facility 4 NM AVG 6.1 Rank #43 / 114	7 Facility 7 NM AVG 30 Rank #16 / 114	0.6 Facility 0.6 NM AVG 2.5 Rank #10 / 114
MorningStar Assisted Living – Albuquerque	AL	Albuquerque (Countrywood Area)	85 Facility 85 NM AVG 69 Rank #55 / 148	No	56 Facility 56 NM AVG 43 Rank #79 / 208	1 Bed / 2 Bed	-	A+	Efren Gallardo	Ms. Albuquerque Management Nm, LLC	-	-	-	-	-
Palmilla Senior Living	AL IL MC	Albuquerque (Cottonwood Heights)	95 Facility 95 NM AVG 69 Rank #45 / 148	No	31 Facility 31 NM AVG 43 Rank #131 / 208	Studio / 1 Bed	78.9% Facility 78.9% NM AVG 78.5% Rank #68 / 115	-	Elizabeth Wisneski	Chp Albuquerque Nm Tenant Corp	10	1 Facility 1 NM AVG 3.8 Rank #15 / 114	2 Facility 2 NM AVG 6.1 Rank #14 / 114	9 Facility 9 NM AVG 30 Rank #22 / 114	0.9 Facility 0.9 NM AVG 2.5 Rank #17 / 114
Brookdale Valencia	AL IL	Albuquerque (South San Pedro)	100 Facility 100 NM AVG 69 Rank #40 / 148	Yes	79 Facility 79 NM AVG 43 Rank #13 / 208	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	-	A+	Candace Guerrero	Blc Albuquerque-Gc, LLC	-	-	-	-	-
Avista Senior Living Albuquerque	AL MC	Albuquerque (Eldorado Heights)	54 Facility 54 NM AVG 69 Rank #79 / 148	No	56 Facility 56 NM AVG 43 Rank #79 / 208	Private Suite / Companion Suite	55.6% Facility 55.6% NM AVG 78.5% Rank #98 / 115	A+	Olivia Romero	Avista Abq, LLC	1	0 Facility 0 NM AVG 3.8 Rank #1 / 114	1 Facility 1 NM AVG 6.1 Rank #2 / 114	1 Facility 1 NM AVG 30 Rank #2 / 114	1.0 Facility 1.0 NM AVG 2.5 Rank #19 / 114
The Village at Alameda	AL	Albuquerque (Wildflower Area)	86 Facility 86 NM AVG 69 Rank #52 / 148	No	29 Facility 29 NM AVG 43 Rank #136 / 208	1 Bed	79.1% Facility 79.1% NM AVG 78.5% Rank #67 / 115	A	Rhonda Griego	Colonial Oaks At Albuquerque Property Company	5	4 Facility 4 NM AVG 3.8 Rank #58 / 114	5 Facility 5 NM AVG 6.1 Rank #54 / 114	18 Facility 18 NM AVG 30 Rank #41 / 114	3.6 Facility 3.6 NM AVG 2.5 Rank #63 / 114
The Watermark at Cherry Hills	AL MC	Albuquerque (Jade Park)	131 Facility 131 NM AVG 69 Rank #14 / 148	No	42 Facility 42 NM AVG 43 Rank #111 / 208	1 Bed / 2 Bed	77.1% Facility 77.1% NM AVG 78.5% Rank #73 / 115	A+	Brooke Kohman	Shp Vi Albuquerque LLC	13	2 Facility 2 NM AVG 3.8 Rank #33 / 114	2 Facility 2 NM AVG 6.1 Rank #14 / 114	4 Facility 4 NM AVG 30 Rank #9 / 114	0.3 Facility 0.3 NM AVG 2.5 Rank #3 / 114
The Montebello Academy	AL IL	Albuquerque (Academy Road Northeast)	48 Facility 48 NM AVG 69 Rank #84 / 148	Yes	17 Facility 17 NM AVG 43 Rank #159 / 208	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	70.8% Facility 70.8% NM AVG 78.5% Rank #85 / 115	A+	Amy Dimas	Snh Nm Tenant LLC	9	1 Facility 1 NM AVG 3.8 Rank #15 / 114	2 Facility 2 NM AVG 6.1 Rank #14 / 114	6 Facility 6 NM AVG 30 Rank #13 / 114	0.7 Facility 0.7 NM AVG 2.5 Rank #13 / 114
Camino Retirement Apartments	AL IL	Albuquerque (Monterey Manor)	105 Facility 105 NM AVG 69 Rank #32 / 148	No	80 Facility 80 NM AVG 43 Rank #9 / 208	-	90.5% Facility 90.5% NM AVG 78.5% Rank #36 / 115	A+	Mr. Charles Patterson	Quilted Care Ltd	17	7 Facility 7 NM AVG 3.8 Rank #96 / 114	7 Facility 7 NM AVG 6.1 Rank #70 / 114	40 Facility 40 NM AVG 30 Rank #75 / 114	2.4 Facility 2.4 NM AVG 2.5 Rank #43 / 114
Brookdale Tramway Ridge	AL MC	Albuquerque (S Y Jackson)	40 Facility 40 NM AVG 69 Rank #94 / 148	Yes	49 Facility 49 NM AVG 43 Rank #100 / 208	Studio / 1 Bed	100.0% Facility 100.0% NM AVG 78.5% Rank #1 / 115	A+	Jose Ruvalcaba	Brookdale Place Of Albuquerque, LLC	24	11 Facility 11 NM AVG 3.8 Rank #110 / 114	13 Facility 13 NM AVG 6.1 Rank #107 / 114	78 Facility 78 NM AVG 30 Rank #104 / 114	3.3 Facility 3.3 NM AVG 2.5 Rank #61 / 114
A Love For Life	AL HC MC PC	Albuquerque (Knapp Heights)	15 Facility 15 NM AVG 69 Rank #113 / 148	No	80 Facility 80 NM AVG 43 Rank #9 / 208	Private rooms	-	D	Renee Gurule	Lfl Business LLC	-	-	-	-	-
BeeHive Homes of Albuquerque – San Pedro Village	AL MC RC	Albuquerque (Beehive Village)	16 Facility 16 NM AVG 69 Rank #109 / 148	Yes	56 Facility 56 NM AVG 43 Rank #79 / 208	Private / Shared Rooms	81.3% Facility 81.3% NM AVG 78.5% Rank #56 / 115	A+	Tanya Walters	San Pedro Hope LLC	9	4 Facility 4 NM AVG 3.8 Rank #58 / 114	3 Facility 3 NM AVG 6.1 Rank #31 / 114	22 Facility 22 NM AVG 30 Rank #49 / 114	2.4 Facility 2.4 NM AVG 2.5 Rank #43 / 114
BeeHive Homes of Volcano Cliffs	AL MC RC	Albuquerque (Taylor Ranch)	15 Facility 15 NM AVG 69 Rank #113 / 148	Yes	24 Facility 24 NM AVG 43 Rank #147 / 208	Private / Shared Rooms	100.0% Facility 100.0% NM AVG 78.5% Rank #1 / 115	A+	Evie Nottingham	We Three Bees LLC	10	1 Facility 1 NM AVG 3.8 Rank #15 / 114	3 Facility 3 NM AVG 6.1 Rank #31 / 114	17 Facility 17 NM AVG 30 Rank #38 / 114	1.7 Facility 1.7 NM AVG 2.5 Rank #26 / 114
BeeHive Homes of Taylor Ranch	AL MC RC	Albuquerque (Taylor Ranch)	15 Facility 15 NM AVG 69 Rank #113 / 148	Yes	21 Facility 21 NM AVG 43 Rank #148 / 208	Private Rooms	86.7% Facility 86.7% NM AVG 78.5% Rank #46 / 115	A+	Evelyn Nottingham	Hamilton Management I, LLC	4	0 Facility 0 NM AVG 3.8 Rank #1 / 114	2 Facility 2 NM AVG 6.1 Rank #14 / 114	7 Facility 7 NM AVG 30 Rank #16 / 114	1.8 Facility 1.8 NM AVG 2.5 Rank #31 / 114

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these 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.

Public data
6 weighted categories
Updated quarterly

Full methodology

Weighting overview

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

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

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

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

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

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

Includes
Occupancy Rate
Bed Options

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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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 36 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.

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