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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
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How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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| The Watermark at Cherry Hills | MC AL | Albuquerque (Jade Park) | 131
Facility
131
NM AVG
63
Rank
#10 / 74 | Yes |
42
Facility
42
NM AVG
43
Rank
#41 / 80 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
77.1%
Facility
77.1%
NM AVG
79.5%
Rank
#35 / 57 | A+ | Brooke Kohman | Shp Vi Albuquerque LLC | 13 | 2
Facility
2
NM AVG
3
Rank
#20 / 60 | 2
Facility
2
NM AVG
5.2
Rank
#8 / 60 | 4
Facility
4
NM AVG
24
Rank
#6 / 60 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
NM AVG
2.0
Rank
#2 / 60 |
| MorningStar Assisted Living of Albuquerque | MC AL RC | Albuquerque | 85
Facility
85
NM AVG
63
Rank
#21 / 74 | Yes |
56
Facility
56
NM AVG
43
Rank
#25 / 80 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
80.0%
Facility
80.0%
NM AVG
79.5%
Rank
#28 / 57 | A+ | Efren Gallardo | Ms. Albuquerque Management Nm, LLC | 11 | 4
Facility
4
NM AVG
3
Rank
#35 / 60 | 4
Facility
4
NM AVG
5.2
Rank
#30 / 60 | 7
Facility
7
NM AVG
24
Rank
#10 / 60 | 0.6
Facility
0.6
NM AVG
2.0
Rank
#7 / 60 |
| Avista Senior Living Albuquerque | MC AL | Albuquerque (Eldorado Heights) | 54
Facility
54
NM AVG
63
Rank
#30 / 74 | No |
56
Facility
56
NM AVG
43
Rank
#25 / 80 | Private Suite / Companion Suite |
55.6%
Facility
55.6%
NM AVG
79.5%
Rank
#51 / 57 | A+ | Olivia Romero | Avista Abq, LLC | 1 | 0
Facility
0
NM AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 60 | 1
Facility
1
NM AVG
5.2
Rank
#1 / 60 | 1
Facility
1
NM AVG
24
Rank
#1 / 60 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
NM AVG
2.0
Rank
#14 / 60 |
| BeeHive Homes of Volcano Cliffs | MC AL RC | Nw Albuquerque (Taylor Ranch) | 15
Facility
15
NM AVG
63
Rank
#47 / 74 | Yes |
24
Facility
24
NM AVG
43
Rank
#59 / 80 | Private / Shared Rooms |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
NM AVG
79.5%
Rank
#1 / 57 | A+ | Evie Nottingham | We Three Bees LLC | 10 | 1
Facility
1
NM AVG
3
Rank
#11 / 60 | 3
Facility
3
NM AVG
5.2
Rank
#20 / 60 | 17
Facility
17
NM AVG
24
Rank
#28 / 60 | 1.7
Facility
1.7
NM AVG
2.0
Rank
#20 / 60 |
| Amaran Senior Living | MC AL | Albuquerque (North Albuquerque Acres) | 82
Facility
82
NM AVG
63
Rank
#23 / 74 | Yes |
55
Facility
55
NM AVG
43
Rank
#30 / 80 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
90.2%
Facility
90.2%
NM AVG
79.5%
Rank
#18 / 57 | A+ | Shellie Sims | Hira LLC | 4 | 2
Facility
2
NM AVG
3
Rank
#20 / 60 | 3
Facility
3
NM AVG
5.2
Rank
#20 / 60 | 16
Facility
16
NM AVG
24
Rank
#27 / 60 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
NM AVG
2.0
Rank
#47 / 60 |
| Palmilla Senior Living | MC AL IL | Albuquerque (Cottonwood Heights) | 95
Facility
95
NM AVG
63
Rank
#18 / 74 | Yes |
31
Facility
31
NM AVG
43
Rank
#49 / 80 | Studio / 1 Bed |
78.9%
Facility
78.9%
NM AVG
79.5%
Rank
#32 / 57 | - | Elizabeth Wisneski | Chp Albuquerque Nm Tenant Corp | 10 | 1
Facility
1
NM AVG
3
Rank
#11 / 60 | 2
Facility
2
NM AVG
5.2
Rank
#8 / 60 | 9
Facility
9
NM AVG
24
Rank
#15 / 60 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
NM AVG
2.0
Rank
#12 / 60 |
| BeeHive Homes of Albuquerque – San Pedro Village | MC AL RC | Albuquerque (Beehive Village) | 16
Facility
16
NM AVG
63
Rank
#44 / 74 | Yes |
56
Facility
56
NM AVG
43
Rank
#25 / 80 | Private / Shared Rooms |
81.3%
Facility
81.3%
NM AVG
79.5%
Rank
#25 / 57 | A+ | Tanya Walters | San Pedro Hope LLC | 9 | 4
Facility
4
NM AVG
3
Rank
#35 / 60 | 3
Facility
3
NM AVG
5.2
Rank
#20 / 60 | 22
Facility
22
NM AVG
24
Rank
#37 / 60 | 2.4
Facility
2.4
NM AVG
2.0
Rank
#32 / 60 |
| BeeHive Homes of Taylor Ranch | MC AL RC | Nw Albuquerque (Taylor Ranch) | 15
Facility
15
NM AVG
63
Rank
#47 / 74 | Yes |
21
Facility
21
NM AVG
43
Rank
#60 / 80 | Private Rooms |
86.7%
Facility
86.7%
NM AVG
79.5%
Rank
#21 / 57 | A+ | Evelyn Nottingham | Hamilton Management I, LLC | 4 | 0
Facility
0
NM AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 60 | 2
Facility
2
NM AVG
5.2
Rank
#8 / 60 | 7
Facility
7
NM AVG
24
Rank
#10 / 60 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
NM AVG
2.0
Rank
#24 / 60 |
| MorningStar at North Ridge | MC AL RC | Albuquerque | 66
Facility
66
NM AVG
63
Rank
#27 / 74 | Yes |
56
Facility
56
NM AVG
43
Rank
#25 / 80 | Studio / 1 Bed |
71.2%
Facility
71.2%
NM AVG
79.5%
Rank
#43 / 57 | - | Morgan O'roark | North Ridge Management Nm, LLC | 1 | 1
Facility
1
NM AVG
3
Rank
#11 / 60 | 1
Facility
1
NM AVG
5.2
Rank
#1 / 60 | 3
Facility
3
NM AVG
24
Rank
#4 / 60 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
NM AVG
2.0
Rank
#37 / 60 |
| Brookdale Tramway Ridge | MC AL | Albuquerque (S Y Jackson) | 40
Facility
40
NM AVG
63
Rank
#35 / 74 | Yes |
49
Facility
49
NM AVG
43
Rank
#37 / 80 | Studio / 1 Bed |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
NM AVG
79.5%
Rank
#1 / 57 | A+ | Jose Ruvalcaba | Brookdale Place Of Albuquerque, LLC | 24 | 11
Facility
11
NM AVG
3
Rank
#59 / 60 | 13
Facility
13
NM AVG
5.2
Rank
#56 / 60 | 78
Facility
78
NM AVG
24
Rank
#57 / 60 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
NM AVG
2.0
Rank
#42 / 60 |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other NM memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 31 analyzed for Albuquerque. See how we rank facilities
The Watermark at Cherry Hills offers memory care in Albuquerque, NM. Its primary service is assisted living.
Pricing updated on October 8th, 2026
Avista Senior Living Albuquerque offers memory care in Albuquerque, NM. Its primary service is assisted living.
Amaran Senior Living offers memory care in Albuquerque, NM. Its primary service is assisted living.
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials. Rank badges compare each community against other memory care communities in the same state — never against a different care type.
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
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By primary service, 24 are assisted living communities, 3 nursing homes, and 3 home care agencies, among others. Each one offers memory care.
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.
New Mexico Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, 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.
Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.
This page features 31 memory care communities in Albuquerque, NM. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
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.
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.
