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Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Advanced Health Care of Albuquerque
Advanced Health Care of Albuquerque is a haven of healing that transcends the ordinary. With an aura of sophistication, this Medicare-certified facility bridges the gap between hospital and home with grace. With a specialized focus on post-surgical rehabilitation, this sanctuary is equipped with private suites that exude class and comfort. Intravenous therapy, wound care, and medication management are seamlessly woven into the tapestry of care, ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of medical attention. Here, patients are enveloped in high quality care, with twenty-four-hour nursing provided by skilled and licensed professionals.
Residents are pampered with the finest amenities. The fine dining program, thoughtfully curated by a registered dietitian, delights the senses with delectable meals. The home also has a library, a salon, a verdant courtyard patio providing a serene escape to commune with nature, and a 35-foot fireplace that invites residents to gather and share stories. At Advanced Health Care of Albuquerque, living is elevated to an art form, where they are tucked in an atmosphere of refinement and care.
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.
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 55 Years Old
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 443 / 577 / 613 / 890 / 951 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Minimum Age
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Type of Care Available
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.
Types of Care Available
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.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Suite / Companion Suite
Building Type: Single-story
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Type of Care Available
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.
Type of Care Available
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.
Type of Care Available
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 55 Years Old
Housing Options: 1 Bed
Building Type: Single Story
Minimum Age
Transportation Services
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.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Type of Care Available
The Village at Northrise – Morningside
The Village at Northrise – Morningside is a true sanctuary for seniors in New Mexico since 1998. With an unwavering dedication to providing exceptional services, this remarkable community goes above and beyond to ensure the well-being of its residents. The home offers a range of personalized options, including assisted living and senior living, where residents can revel in the privacy and comfort of their private accommodations. Additionally, a compassionate and highly skilled nurse is readily available on-site, offering round-the-clock support for peace of mind.
The home is also a vibrant hub of activity and connection. Residents are treated to a diverse range of enriching activities and events, fostering a sense of camaraderie and fulfillment. With thoughtfully designed communal spaces, residents can gather, socialize, and create lasting memories. With a steadfast commitment to excellence, this cherished establishment has become a true home for those seeking a vibrant and enriching retirement experience.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Type of Care Available
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.
Type of Care Available
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 55 Years Old
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Two Stories
Minimum Age
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Care Cost
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.
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 55 Years Old
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 2-story
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Type of Care Available
Assisted Living Magazine Ranking Methodology
View Full Ranking MethodologyHow Assisted Living Magazine Evaluates & Scores Nursing Homes
Assisted Living Magazine ranks nursing homes using a rigorous, data-driven scoring model built specifically for skilled nursing.
Because this care level is regulated, clinical outcomes and compliance carry significantly more weight than transparency or digital presence.
Each community receives a ranking based on the factors below, weighted according to their importance in predicting resident safety, care quality, and long-term stability.
Update cadence: Reviewed quarterly, with prompt updates when new reviews, reports, or complaints are filed.
What We Prioritize MostThe largest share of every nursing home’s score — 45% of the total weighting — comes from clinical and regulatory indicators, including:
- Overall, staffing, and inspection ratings
- Long-stay and short-stay quality measures
- Nurse-to-resident and staff-to-resident ratios
- Health deficiencies and regulatory history
- Accreditations and positive local news reporting
These factors directly reflect resident safety, care quality, and compliance.
Operational Stability & Resident SupportAnother 35% of the score comes from operational and stability signals, such as:
- Nurse hours per patient per day
- Occupancy levels and cleanliness citations
- Administrative stability and ownership quality
- Readmission rates and registered-nurse turnover
The remaining 20% of the score includes contextual elements such as:
- Year built or renovated
- Penalties, fines, and preventable readmissions
- Revenue per bed
- Administrator tenure
These factors help round out the overall picture but carry less weight because our methodology prioritizes clinical outcomes and regulatory consistency above all else.
The result is a clear, data-driven ranking system that elevates nursing homes delivering exceptional care and long-term resident safety.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:
- Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
- Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
- Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
- Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
- State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
- Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
- Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.
Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.
We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up.
- Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
- Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
- Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
- Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
- Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
- Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
- Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
- Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
- Senior-focused concierge medicine
- Senior-focused nutritionist
- Senior-focused personal training
- Memory care specialists
- Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
- Custom hearing aids
- Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
- Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
- Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.
Check out our resident interviews
Check out our cost guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:
- Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
- Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
- Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
- Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
- State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
- Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
- Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.
Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.
Check out our cost guide.
We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up.
- Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
- Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
- Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
- Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
- Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
- Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
- Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
- Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
- Senior-focused concierge medicine
- Senior-focused nutritionist
- Senior-focused personal training
- Memory care specialists
- Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
- Custom hearing aids
- Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
- Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
- Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.
Check out our resident interviews


































