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The information below is reported by the New Mexico Department of Health, Division of Health Improvement.
| Retirement Ranch | MC HOS NH RC SNF | Clovis | 104
Facility
104
NM AVG
68
Rank
#33 / 145 | No |
14
Facility
14
NM AVG
43
Rank
#165 / 207 | - | 79.8% | A+ | Doyle Harris | Retirement Ranches, Inc | 5 | 2
Facility
2
NM AVG
4
Rank
#29 / 85 | 5
Facility
5
NM AVG
5.3
Rank
#49 / 85 | 14
Facility
14
NM AVG
30
Rank
#32 / 85 | 2.8
Facility
2.8
NM AVG
2.7
Rank
#49 / 85 |
| Avista Senior Living Albuquerque | MC AL | Albuquerque (Eldorado Heights) | 54
Facility
54
NM AVG
68
Rank
#77 / 145 | No |
56
Facility
56
NM AVG
43
Rank
#79 / 207 | Private Suite / Companion Suite | 55.6% | A+ | Olivia Romero | Avista Abq, LLC | 1 | 0
Facility
0
NM AVG
4
Rank
#1 / 85 | 1
Facility
1
NM AVG
5.3
Rank
#2 / 85 | 1
Facility
1
NM AVG
30
Rank
#2 / 85 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
NM AVG
2.7
Rank
#19 / 85 |
| The Watermark at Cherry Hills | MC AL | Albuquerque (Jade Park) | 131
Facility
131
NM AVG
68
Rank
#14 / 145 | Yes |
42
Facility
42
NM AVG
43
Rank
#110 / 207 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 77.1% | A+ | Brooke Kohman | Shp Vi Albuquerque LLC | 13 | 2
Facility
2
NM AVG
4
Rank
#29 / 85 | 2
Facility
2
NM AVG
5.3
Rank
#14 / 85 | 4
Facility
4
NM AVG
30
Rank
#9 / 85 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
NM AVG
2.7
Rank
#3 / 85 |
| BeeHive Homes of Gallup | MC AL RC | Gallup | 21
Facility
21
NM AVG
68
Rank
#103 / 145 | Yes |
9
Facility
9
NM AVG
43
Rank
#172 / 207 | Private / Shared Rooms | - | - | Trudi Barton | * Bh Gallup 1, LLC | 5 | 0
Facility
0
NM AVG
4
Rank
#1 / 85 | 1
Facility
1
NM AVG
5.3
Rank
#2 / 85 | 1
Facility
1
NM AVG
30
Rank
#2 / 85 | 0.2
Facility
0.2
NM AVG
2.7
Rank
#2 / 85 |
| BeeHive Homes of Taylor Ranch | MC AL RC | Nw Albuquerque (Taylor Ranch) | 15
Facility
15
NM AVG
68
Rank
#110 / 145 | Yes |
21
Facility
21
NM AVG
43
Rank
#147 / 207 | Private Rooms | 86.7% | A+ | Evelyn Nottingham | Hamilton Management I, LLC | 4 | 0
Facility
0
NM AVG
4
Rank
#1 / 85 | 2
Facility
2
NM AVG
5.3
Rank
#14 / 85 | 7
Facility
7
NM AVG
30
Rank
#16 / 85 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
NM AVG
2.7
Rank
#31 / 85 |
| Palmilla Senior Living | MC AL IL | Albuquerque (Cottonwood Heights) | 95
Facility
95
NM AVG
68
Rank
#43 / 145 | Yes |
31
Facility
31
NM AVG
43
Rank
#130 / 207 | Studio / 1 Bed | 78.9% | - | Elizabeth Wisneski | Chp Albuquerque Nm Tenant Corp | 10 | 1
Facility
1
NM AVG
4
Rank
#13 / 85 | 2
Facility
2
NM AVG
5.3
Rank
#14 / 85 | 9
Facility
9
NM AVG
30
Rank
#21 / 85 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
NM AVG
2.7
Rank
#17 / 85 |
| MorningStar at North Ridge | MC NH AL RC | Albuquerque (Countrywood Area) | 66
Facility
66
NM AVG
68
Rank
#64 / 145 | Yes |
56
Facility
56
NM AVG
43
Rank
#79 / 207 | Studio / 1 Bed | 71.2% | - | Morgan O'roark | North Ridge Management Nm, LLC | 1 | 1
Facility
1
NM AVG
4
Rank
#13 / 85 | 1
Facility
1
NM AVG
5.3
Rank
#2 / 85 | 3
Facility
3
NM AVG
30
Rank
#6 / 85 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
NM AVG
2.7
Rank
#53 / 85 |
| BeeHive Homes of Volcano Cliffs | MC AL RC | Nw Albuquerque (Taylor Ranch) | 15
Facility
15
NM AVG
68
Rank
#110 / 145 | Yes |
24
Facility
24
NM AVG
43
Rank
#146 / 207 | Private / Shared Rooms | 100.0% | A+ | Evie Nottingham | We Three Bees LLC | 10 | 1
Facility
1
NM AVG
4
Rank
#13 / 85 | 3
Facility
3
NM AVG
5.3
Rank
#31 / 85 | 17
Facility
17
NM AVG
30
Rank
#37 / 85 | 1.7
Facility
1.7
NM AVG
2.7
Rank
#26 / 85 |
| MorningStar Assisted Living of Albuquerque | MC NH AL RC | Albuquerque (Countrywood Area) | 85
Facility
85
NM AVG
68
Rank
#53 / 145 | Yes |
56
Facility
56
NM AVG
43
Rank
#79 / 207 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 80.0% | A+ | Efren Gallardo | Ms. Albuquerque Management Nm, LLC | 11 | 4
Facility
4
NM AVG
4
Rank
#47 / 85 | 4
Facility
4
NM AVG
5.3
Rank
#41 / 85 | 7
Facility
7
NM AVG
30
Rank
#16 / 85 | 0.6
Facility
0.6
NM AVG
2.7
Rank
#10 / 85 |
| The Village at Northrise – Hallmark | MC AL IL NH | Las Cruces (Northrise Estates) | 24
Facility
24
NM AVG
68
Rank
#101 / 145 | No |
25
Facility
25
NM AVG
43
Rank
#142 / 207 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | Leah Kight | - | 18 | 6
Facility
6
NM AVG
4
Rank
#67 / 85 | 8
Facility
8
NM AVG
5.3
Rank
#62 / 85 | 70
Facility
70
NM AVG
30
Rank
#77 / 85 | 3.9
Facility
3.9
NM AVG
2.7
Rank
#63 / 85 |
| BeeHive Homes of Bosque Farms | MC AL RC | Bosque Farms | 15
Facility
15
NM AVG
68
Rank
#110 / 145 | Yes |
31
Facility
31
NM AVG
43
Rank
#130 / 207 | Private / Shared Rooms | 100.0% | A+ | Henry Holmes | Holmes Management, Inc | 9 | 1
Facility
1
NM AVG
4
Rank
#13 / 85 | 3
Facility
3
NM AVG
5.3
Rank
#31 / 85 | 19
Facility
19
NM AVG
30
Rank
#42 / 85 | 2.1
Facility
2.1
NM AVG
2.7
Rank
#38 / 85 |
| BeeHive Homes of Roswell | MC AL RC | Roswell | 16
Facility
16
NM AVG
68
Rank
#106 / 145 | Yes |
27
Facility
27
NM AVG
43
Rank
#138 / 207 | Private / Shared Rooms | 50.0% | A+ | Kurt Gass | Clovis Hive, LLC | 1 | 0
Facility
0
NM AVG
4
Rank
#1 / 85 | 1
Facility
1
NM AVG
5.3
Rank
#2 / 85 | 14
Facility
14
NM AVG
30
Rank
#32 / 85 | 14.0
Facility
14.0
NM AVG
2.7
Rank
#85 / 85 |
| Albuquerque Heights Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | MC HOS NH PC RC SNF | Albuquerque (Hodgin) | 134
Facility
134
NM AVG
68
Rank
#9 / 145 | No |
73
Facility
73
NM AVG
43
Rank
#31 / 207 | - | 35.8% | A+ | David Hicks | Albuquerque Heights Healthcare & Rehab Center LLC | 14 | 7
Facility
7
NM AVG
4
Rank
#72 / 85 | 14
Facility
14
NM AVG
5.3
Rank
#80 / 85 | 83
Facility
83
NM AVG
30
Rank
#82 / 85 | 5.9
Facility
5.9
NM AVG
2.7
Rank
#75 / 85 |
| BeeHive Homes of Deming | MC AL RC | Deming | 14
Facility
14
NM AVG
68
Rank
#127 / 145 | Yes |
26
Facility
26
NM AVG
43
Rank
#140 / 207 | Private / Shared Rooms | - | - | Shonna Lawson | Clovis Hive, LLC | 7 | 5
Facility
5
NM AVG
4
Rank
#62 / 85 | 1
Facility
1
NM AVG
5.3
Rank
#2 / 85 | 3
Facility
3
NM AVG
30
Rank
#6 / 85 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
NM AVG
2.7
Rank
#5 / 85 |
| BeeHive Homes of Albuquerque West | MC AL RC | Nw Albuquerque (Taylor Ranch) | 15
Facility
15
NM AVG
68
Rank
#110 / 145 | Yes |
21
Facility
21
NM AVG
43
Rank
#147 / 207 | Private / Shared Rooms | 93.3% | - | Jess Howard | R & G Healthcare Management, LLC | 12 | 2
Facility
2
NM AVG
4
Rank
#29 / 85 | 3
Facility
3
NM AVG
5.3
Rank
#31 / 85 | 7
Facility
7
NM AVG
30
Rank
#16 / 85 | 0.6
Facility
0.6
NM AVG
2.7
Rank
#10 / 85 |
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Haven Care Cottonwood House is an assisted living community in Albuquerque, NM, offering personal care and memory care. The community’s nurturing, home-like environment ensures older adults are well-cared for throughout their stay. With 24-hour care, nutritious meals, and recreational opportunities, residents experience a maintenance-free lifestyle. Through personalized care plans, residents receive the utmost attention and care to meet their unique needs and preferences.
Light exercises, fun gatherings, and recreational activities foster interactions and encourage residents to live actively. Featuring five private rooms and a backyard with mountain views, the community ensures residents can rest and connect with their surroundings. Residents also experience a stress-free retirement, as it is conveniently located in the quiet residential area of Albuquerque. This assisted living community has exceptional standards of care, making it a good choice for senior living in New Mexico.
Beautifully located along the serene Enchanted Hills Boulevard NorthEast, Rio Rancho, NM, BeeHive Homes of Enchanted Hills is an idyllic retreat that offers assisted living and memory care. The community is dedicated to improving residents’ well-being with the highest quality of care and assistance 24/7. Here, residents keep peace of mind knowing a trusted and highly trained team with over 30 years of experience attends to their special needs.
Fun-filled activities and stimulating programs are conducted for residents to live actively and be socially engaged. Mealtimes also foster comfort while meeting dietary needs with healthy and delicious dining options. Medication administration and a pendant emergency call system to ensure residents are safe and well-cared for. With its inviting and serene environment, residents spend their golden years without worries.
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.
Los Alamos Assisted Living offers exceptional assisted living services to Los Alamos, NM, and the surrounding areas. The facility provides spacious apartments with the added convenience of a nearby nursing staff. Residents can enjoy a variety of activities and programs that enhance their quality of life.
Nestled in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Brookdale Tramway Ridge is a senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care services. The community provides a vibrant, comfortable environment that promotes wellness and a relaxed lifestyle. Residents receive personalized assistance with daily living activities, medication management, and engaging programs tailored to their needs and interests.
For memory care residents, Brookdale Tramway Ridge creates a stable, predictable environment where those with memory loss can thrive through daily moments of joy. The community also offers the exclusive Crossings program for individuals in the early stages of Alzheimer’s or dementia. With 24/7 staff availability, a range of amenities, and easy access to local attractions like the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta and Sandia Peak Tramway, Brookdale Tramway Ridge aims to provide a fulfilling and enriching lifestyle for its residents.
Overview of Kingston Residences of Santa Fe
Surrounded by convenient local amenities in Legacy Ct, Santa Fe, NM, Kingston Residence of Santa Fe is an astounding community that offers a range of living options including assisted living, independent living, memory care, and short-term stays. Committed to improving residents’ welfare, top-notch care and assistance 24/7 are provided, alongside specialized treatments and rehabilitation. The community fosters a warm and welcoming environment for residents to easily adapt into their surroundings and make the most out of their golden years.
Enriching activities and stimulating programs are conducted to promote belongingness and keep residents active. Delightful and healthy dining options are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and tastes. The community works closely with the residents to provide the care and support that best matches their needs and preferences, ensuring they get to enjoy their independence as much as they want.
The Neighborhood in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, envisions a vibrant independent living community where seniors can embrace diverse living options tailored to their evolving needs. Committed to providing comprehensive care, the community offers specialized independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care services within a unified campus. Their mission is to create a supportive haven, ensuring residents enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle, receive necessary assistance, or access specialized care, fostering a thriving environment for all.
Apartments at The Neighborhood are thoughtfully designed and equipped with modern independent living amenities such as kitchens, washers and dryers, patios or balconies, internet and cable access, and emergency call systems, promoting comfort and peace of mind. Residents can bask in the community’s scenic beauty while indulging in various amenities, including a library, dog park, swimming pool, gardening area, chapel, fitness center, and beauty and barber shop. For those with dementia, secure outdoor spaces are provided, allowing them to wander freely in a safe environment.
Burrowed in a serene area in Farmington, NM, BeeHive Homes of Farmington 3 is an oasis for those who need assisted living and memory care. With the help of a round-the-clock care team, the community ensures residents are well-supported with their daily activities. Private accommodations with housekeeping and laundry services are available to provide residents with a neat and carefree environment.
Apart from compassionate care, residents enjoy an array of exciting activities and programs designed to encourage physical activity and stimulation. Another highlight of the community is their dietitian-approved meals which are made to accommodate residents’ unique nutritional needs. Here, residents enjoy the comfort of having all the support they need to live the retirement they’ve always dreamed of.
Tucked away in Farmington, NM, BeeHive Homes of Farmington 2 offers a safe and secure setting for assisted living and memory care. Find comfort in having access to a 24/7 care team to assist you with your daily activities like personal hygiene and medication management. Residents dealing with the challenges of dementia are offered specialized programming tailored to improve their cognition and overall function.
Stay healthy with healthy and delicious meals approved by a dietician and tailored to accommodate special diets. Housekeeping and laundry services are offered for everyone’s convenience, making it easy to enjoy the things that make you happy. Residents here feel safe and secure with a 24/7 emergency call system and team availability, allowing them to live confidently.
Princeton Place has been operating in Albuquerque’s La Mesa neighborhood for 40 years. The facility sits at 500 Louisiana Blvd NE, a 369-bed community offering nursing home care, memory care, hospice care, and nursing care. Presbyterian Kaseman Hospital is 1.02 miles out.
The Walk Score is 48, so most errands need a car, though a few nearby services are walkable. Ms. Cathy Sowers is the administrator.
At 286 residents and an average length of stay of 154 days, this is a facility built around long-term care. Total nursing time runs 3 hours and 33 minutes per resident per day: 2 hours 27 minutes from nurse aides, 43 minutes from RNs, and 32 minutes from LPN/LVNs. Physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, and dental services are available on-site, alongside dedicated memory care and hospice programs.
The amenity package includes a salon, fitness center, therapy gym, and outdoor patio. Meals are home-cooked. An Active Resident Council operates on-site, and the facility runs a staffed activities program. Shared and private suite options are available.
State inspections have historically covered areas such as medication management, infection prevention and control, environmental safety, and care planning and documentation. Princeton Place accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. For families looking at long-term placement in Albuquerque, Princeton Place is the largest nursing facility in the state by bed count, with a full care continuum and four decades of operating history in the city.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these memory care 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.
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 Memory Care in New Mexico
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.
Does New Mexico Medicaid cover memory care?
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.
What is memory care?
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.
How many memory care communities are listed on this page?
This page features 86 memory care communities in New Mexico. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right memory care 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 memory care 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.
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