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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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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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Overview of Advanced Health Care of Albuquerque

One hundred percent occupancy and a 21-day average stay. Those two numbers define what Advanced Health Care of Albuquerque is: a short-stay post-acute rehabilitation facility running at capacity. Every one of its 47 beds at 2701 Richmond Dr NE in Albuquerque’s Duke City Industrial Area is filled, and the residents cycling through them are there for a defined, clinical purpose before returning home.

The rehabilitation infrastructure supports that model. Inpatient rehabilitation services are on-site. Twenty-four-hour nursing care is in place. Total nursing staff time runs 3 hours and 56 minutes per resident per day, with registered nurses accounting for 1 hour and 8 minutes of that directly. Private suites house residents during their stay; a library, beauty salon, private dining room, and fireplace fill out the setting. Restaurant-style dining draws on fresh and seasonal ingredients.

State inspections have tended to focus on medication management, infection prevention and control, care planning and documentation, and dietary and food service. Medicare and private pay are accepted; Medicaid is not, though at 21 days average and a near-total Medicare payer mix, this is rarely a placement issue for the rehabilitation population this facility serves. Administrator Edwardo Rivera leads operations under the Advanced Health Care brand.

What Advanced Health Care of Albuquerque is, plainly, is a tight, full-capacity short-stay nursing home with a focused clinical identity: post-acute rehabilitation, private suites, and a premium amenity footprint, in a moderately walkable Albuquerque neighborhood 3 miles from the city center.

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Overview of Brookdale Valencia

Nestled in the quiet, quaint setting of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Brookdale Valencia offers a refreshing alternative to the stress and isolation often associated with living at home. This senior living community provides exceptional independent living and personalized assisted living options, along with a wide range of supportive services tailored to the needs of each resident. Conveniently located just minutes off Route 66, Brookdale Valencia allows residents to enjoy the convenience of nearby shops and restaurants while immersing themselves in a vibrant social calendar filled with engaging activities and friendly neighbors.

The independent living program at Brookdale Valencia frees residents from the burden of household chores, enabling them to focus on pursuing hobbies, making new friends, and learning new skills. The assisted living program, on the other hand, provides personalized care and support, allowing residents to rediscover their passions while enjoying quality dining and assistance with daily living activities. With its diverse activities calendar, restaurant-style dining, and commitment to enhancing the lives of seniors, Brookdale Valencia offers a refreshing and fulfilling senior living experience in the heart of Albuquerque.

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Overview of Brookdale at Home® Valencia

Age with grace in the comforts of your home with the extraordinary senior care provider, Brookdale at Home Valencia, based in Valencia Drive Southeast, Albuquerque, NM, providing companionship, personal care, and respite care. With its commitment to enhancing seniors’ quality of life, the community delivers top-tier care and assistance for a hassle-free retirement. A team of kind and highly trained professionals works closely with the seniors and their families to provide care plans tailored to their needs and aspirations.

Retirement can be intimidating, hence, Brookdale at Home Valencia strives to keep seniors happy and active within their homes. Live every day without worries with the community taking care of the meal preparation, housekeeping, errands, and medication reminders. Brookdale at Home Valencia is ideal for seniors who require extra assistance but want to spend their golden years in the place they are most familiar with.

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Overview of Avista Senior Living Albuquerque

Specializing in memory care, Avista Senior Living Albuquerque set in the scenic Juan Tabo Boulevard NE, Albuquerque, NM, strives to help seniors with memory-related needs. Various-sized private and companion suites await seniors as they transition into the community. A team of compassionate and specially trained dementia care professionals provides top-tier care and assistance for seniors to flourish and lead meaningful lives.

To ensure residents remain happy and well-engaged with their surroundings, the community conducts social activities and fun wellness programs, fostering a warm and welcoming environment. Avista Senior Living Albuquerque prioritizes seniors’ and their loved ones’ convenience by offering home health and hospice coordination. Delight with restaurant-style dining and enjoy delicious and healthy meals to meet dietary needs and preferences. Avista Senior Living Albuquerque is ideal for seniors in need of extra care and support while aiming to maximize their freedom.

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Overview of Retirement Ranch

Retirement Ranch, located in Clovis, NM, is a skilled nursing facility offering rehabilitation services, long-term skilled nursing care, respite care, hospice care, and memory care services. As part of their long-term care, their residents are provided personalized care which includes 24/7 skilled nursing, assistance with daily living activities, and other services to help meet both medical and non-medical needs.
This senior living facility aims to ensure that the residents rebuild their overall health as well as regain their highest level of independence as possible. The well experienced staff makes sure this is achieved by also providing companionship and conversation, health monitoring, memory support, medication management, healthy meal provisions, and social and recreational activities that promote overall health and well being.

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Overview of The Village at Alameda

The Village at Alameda has a great location in New Mexico, due to its proximity to downtown Santa Fe, access to outdoor recreation, convenient access to major highways, nearby amenities, and beautiful surroundings. The community takes great pride in providing its residents with a plethora of activities that can spruce up their mundane experiences. Residents can expect an exceptional assisted living experience that includes private apartments with courtyard views, professionally coordinated service plans, medication management, and personalized meal plans with dietary supervision.

The staff understands the importance of personalized care and offers individualized assistance with personal care needs, assistance with medical equipment, incontinence care, and transferring from sitting to standing, getting out of bed. In addition to physical assistance, the Village at Alameda provides 24-hour emergency response and health monitoring services to ensure residents’ well-being. The on-site physician visits and therapy services also add to the convenience and comprehensive nature of the care provided. The home also offers exceptional hotel-like amenities, including an inviting lobby, private dining room, three chef-prepared meals per day, on-site salon services, recreation/activity room, Wi-Fi, concierge service, social/educational programs, weekly laundry and housekeeping, and daily bed-making and tidying. These amenities provide comfort, convenience, and emotional fulfillment, allowing residents to live their best lives with ease.

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Overview of The Watermark at Cherry Hills

The Watermark at Cherry Hills provides unmatched care and commitment that reimagines retirement living. Expect elegance and a refined senior living experience that elevates the retirement experience. The vibrant independent, assisted, and memory care living home performs nothing less than exceptional service offered by its professional and compassionate staff. The Watermark community proudly provides care and commitment for senior members to thrive in Albuquerque’s luxury community.

The Watermark lifestyle satisfies each age’s wellness for a redefined senior living experience. Luxury accommodations extend to its personalized care plans, scheduled local transportation is available upon request, and a calendar of activities is given to each resident with a list of classes, outings, and other upcoming events– tai chi, yoga, creative arts, music lessons, and many more.

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Overview of The Woodmark at Uptown

The Woodmark at Uptown, located near Rio Rancho, New Mexico, is renowned for its highly experienced and compassionate staff who make it their mission to know each resident on a personal level beyond just their clinical needs. Located in an area with a diverse community, with a mix of Native American, Hispanic, and Anglo cultures, the staff take the time to understand their likes, dislikes, and unique personalities, creating customized service plans, delightful meals, and engaging activities that can elevate their day to day experiences. The team at The Woodmark is dedicated to providing the right level of care that empowers residents to live life to the fullest, with assistance available when needed and the independence to live life on their terms.

The community offers a range of amenities and services designed to make life easier for residents, including personalized care plans that are tailored to their individual needs, daily or weekly housekeeping services, personal laundry services, scheduled transportation, most utilities included in the monthly fee, and 24-hour nursing staff available on-site to provide comprehensive care and support whenever needed. These amenities and services create a warm, safe, and comfortable atmosphere that enables residents to enjoy life with peace of mind.

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Overview of The Montebello Academy

Montebello at Academy is located in the heart of Albuquerque, a vibrant and welcoming city with a warm and sunny climate that boasts breathtaking natural beauty. The nearby Sandia Mountains and Rio Grande offer a wealth of outdoor activities, while the city’s rich cultural heritage and educational opportunities ensure that there’s always something exciting to see and do. Whether you’re looking to explore the great outdoors or immerse yourself in the local arts scene, Montebello at Academy is the perfect place to call home.

From Ageility Physical Therapy Solutions to a cozy bar and cocktail lounge, a relaxing beauty salon and barbershop, and even a dog park for furry friends, Montebello at Academy has it all. And with the convenience of covered parking, basic cable and internet, a well-stocked library, a movie theater, a lush park, and a private dining room for special occasions, residents can truly enjoy the finer things in life. Plus, with two delicious meals included every day, residents can savor the flavors of a chef-prepared meal without ever having to leave the community. At Montebello at Academy, every detail has been thoughtfully considered to create a warm, welcoming, and engaging environment that feels just like home.

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Overview of Camino Retirement Apartments

A blissful senior living community located in Lomas, North East Albuquerque, NM, Camino Retirement Apartments offers independent living and assisted living. With its spacious and well-designed floor plans including studio and one-bedroom apartments, the community provides a retirement like no other. Providing care since 1972, Camino Retirement Apartments excels in delivering round-the-clock care and assistance with a dedicated and friendly team.

Camino Retirement Apartments values the independence of its residents, encouraging them to live freely while taking care of their necessities. Catering to its residents’ dietary needs and cravings, the community serves chef-prepared healthy and delightful meals three times daily with snacks in between. With a warm and welcoming environment, the community includes wonderful amenities that keep the seniors active and engaged.

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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 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.