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Best Senior Communities in New Mexico

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 204 senior communities communities in New Mexico using New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior communities in NM
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Last updated
Jun 2026
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204 homes
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Avg Walk Score: 43/ 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: 69The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in New Mexico. 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
SC
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
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
90.2%
Facility 90.2%
NM AVG 78.5%
Rank #37 / 115
A+Shellie SimsHira LLC4
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
SC
NH
AL
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 GallardoMs Albuquerque Management Nm, LLC11
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
SC
AL
Albuquerque (Countrywood Area)
85
Facility 85
NM AVG 69
Rank #55 / 148
No
56
Facility 56
NM AVG 43
Rank #79 / 208
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-A+Efren GallardoMs Albuquerque Management Nm, LLC-----
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Santa Fe
SC
AL
MC
Santa Fe (South Pacheco Street)
103
Facility 103
NM AVG 69
Rank #36 / 148
No
65
Facility 65
NM AVG 43
Rank #53 / 208
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
88.3%
Facility 88.3%
NM AVG 78.5%
Rank #42 / 115
A+Ashley J. MartinezPacheco Senior Care LLC12
4
Facility 4
NM AVG 3.8
Rank #58 / 114
5
Facility 5
NM AVG 6.1
Rank #54 / 114
22
Facility 22
NM AVG 30
Rank #49 / 114
1.8
Facility 1.8
NM AVG 2.5
Rank #31 / 114
Kingston Residences of Santa Fe
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
Santa Fe (Legacy Court)
105
Facility 105
NM AVG 69
Rank #32 / 148
Yes
34
Facility 34
NM AVG 43
Rank #127 / 208
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
97.1%
Facility 97.1%
NM AVG 78.5%
Rank #20 / 115
A+Sandria AllenKingston Healthcare Company35
16
Facility 16
NM AVG 3.8
Rank #113 / 114
18
Facility 18
NM AVG 6.1
Rank #111 / 114
112
Facility 112
NM AVG 30
Rank #112 / 114
3.2
Facility 3.2
NM AVG 2.5
Rank #60 / 114
Brookdale Valencia
SC
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 GuerreroBlc Albuquerque-Gc, LLC-----
Avista Senior Living Albuquerque
SC
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 RomeroAvista Abq, LLC1
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 Watermark at Cherry Hills
SC
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 KohmanShp Vi Albuquerque LLC13
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
SC
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 DimasSnh Nm Tenant LLC9
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
Brookdale Tramway Ridge
SC
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 RuvalcabaBrookdale Place Of Albuquerque, LLC24
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
Brookdale Santa Fe
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
Santa Fe (Alta Vista Street)
76
Facility 76
NM AVG 69
Rank #62 / 148
Yes
76
Facility 76
NM AVG 43
Rank #24 / 208
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
52.6%
Facility 52.6%
NM AVG 78.5%
Rank #100 / 115
A+Pamela C. Plaza-20
6
Facility 6
NM AVG 3.8
Rank #90 / 114
7
Facility 7
NM AVG 6.1
Rank #70 / 114
44
Facility 44
NM AVG 30
Rank #79 / 114
2.2
Facility 2.2
NM AVG 2.5
Rank #40 / 114
BeeHive Homes of Roswell
SC
AL
MC
RC
Roswell
16
Facility 16
NM AVG 69
Rank #109 / 148
Yes
27
Facility 27
NM AVG 43
Rank #139 / 208
Private / Shared Rooms
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
NM AVG 78.5%
Rank #102 / 115
A+Kurt GassClovis Hive, LLC1
0
Facility 0
NM AVG 3.8
Rank #1 / 114
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 6.1
Rank #2 / 114
14
Facility 14
NM AVG 30
Rank #33 / 114
14.0
Facility 14.0
NM AVG 2.5
Rank #114 / 114
BeeHive Homes of Albuquerque – San Pedro Village
SC
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 WaltersSan Pedro Hope LLC9
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
SC
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 NottinghamWe Three Bees LLC10
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
SC
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 NottinghamHamilton Management I, LLC4
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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Westwind House

6600 Los Volcanes Rd Nw, Albuquerque, NM 87121
Overview of Westwind House
Westwind House is a senior living community in Albuquerque, NM. It offers independent living and assisted living services. The community is designed to be welcoming and caring, providing a supportive environment for residents.

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Overview of Ravenna Assisted Living
Ravenna Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It offers trained caregivers, a supportive community, and a variety of services to assist residents with daily living activities. The facility provides 24/7 care, engaging activities, and nutritious meals.

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Overview of Princeton Health & Rehabilitation
Princeton Health & Rehabilitation is New Mexico's largest healthcare facility, serving the Albuquerque community with 369 beds dedicated to complex medical care. The facility provides exceptional healthcare services to vulnerable populations, focusing on skilled nursing, long-term care, memory care, and hospice care. With a commitment to quality and compassionate support, it aims to help residents regain independence and improve their quality of life.

Contact Princeton Health & Rehabilitation

Overview of The Montecito Santa Fe Memory Care Community
Montecito Santa Fe Memory Care Community is a resort-style retirement community located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. It offers a Montessori-inspired memory care program that emphasizes holistic care and includes resident-designed activities. The community features luxurious amenities and a focus on wellness and social engagement.

Contact The Montecito Santa Fe Memory Care Community

Overview of Life Spire Assisted Living of North Albuquerque Acres
Life Spire Assisted Living of North Albuquerque Acres is an assisted living community located in Albuquerque, NM. It offers a variety of services including assisted living, Alzheimer's and dementia care, and respite care. The facility features private and semi-private rooms, outdoor spaces, and transportation services.

Contact Life Spire Assisted Living of North Albuquerque Acres

Overview of Luna Wellness Rehabilitation LLC
Luna Rehabilitation and Care Center specializes in short and long-term senior care services offering quality care. The facility focuses on providing a comfortable environment and experience for residents. It offers a range of services including rehabilitation, social services, and activities.

Contact Luna Wellness Rehabilitation LLC

Overview of Las Cruces Village Assisted Living LLC
Las Cruces Village is a senior living campus in Las Cruces, New Mexico. It offers independent living apartments, assisted living, and skilled nursing care for adults 55 and older. The campus features a wellness center, indoor pool, library, and various amenities for an active lifestyle.

Contact Las Cruces Village Assisted Living LLC

Overview of The Aristocrat Assisted Living
Aristocrat Assisted Living is located in Las Cruces, NM. It provides supportive care while encouraging a normal, independent lifestyle for its residents. The community is part of a family-owned business with decades of experience in senior housing and healthcare.

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Overview of Ativo Senior Living of Albuquerque
Ativo Senior Living of Albuquerque is a trusted senior living community in Albuquerque, NM, providing comfortable living, innovative technology, and enriching amenities. It offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care options. The community is designed to foster a vibrant lifestyle with personalized care and engaging activities.

Contact Ativo Senior Living of Albuquerque

Overview of Life Care Center of Farmington

Life Care Center of Farmington is a 144-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility operated by Life Care Centers of America, a private company, at 1101 West Murray Drive in Farmington, New Mexico. Occupancy stands at 78 percent, aligned with New Mexico’s 78.9 percent average. The facility provides skilled nursing, memory care, rehabilitation, and respite services in San Juan County. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Confirmed are 24-hour staffing and a secured Alzheimer’s and dementia care unit.

CMS grades the facility three stars, with a staffing sub-rating 37 percent above New Mexico’s average, the strongest of the four sub-ratings. Nurse hours run 4h 17m per resident daily, 9 percent above the state average, placing the facility 8th of 53 New Mexico SNFs. Across nine inspections since 2022, the facility averaged 10.8 deficiencies annually, 52 percent above state average of 7.1. A July 2024 complaint investigation identified two resident deaths, one from a fall that resulted in a fatal head injury, and one involving bilateral femur fractures that went uninvestigated, and an immediate jeopardy finding for nursing staff competency failures. A November 2025 inspection identified a second immediate jeopardy finding for unsecured medication carts. No fines are on record.

Amenities include a library, landscaped courtyards, and a secured dementia care unit.

Life Care Center of Farmington is best for residents needing skilled nursing or memory care in San Juan County, with above-average staffing and a secured dementia unit serving the Farmington area.

Contact Life Care Center of Farmington

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 Senior Communities in New Mexico

What is senior living?

Senior communities are residential settings designed for adults aged 55 or older, with options ranging from active independent living to assisted living and memory care.

How many senior communities are listed on this page?

This page features 204 senior communities in New Mexico. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right senior community 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 senior communities 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.