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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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Situated gracefully in the heart of Santa Fe, New Mexico, lies the esteemed Beehive Homes—a distinguished senior living residence offering a comprehensive range of care options, including assisted living, memory care, and respite care. With an illustrious heritage spanning an impressive 33 years, Beehive Homes has rightfully earned its esteemed position in providing high quality housing for seniors. The opulent private rooms, boasting exquisite decor and complete with lavish private bathrooms featuring ADA showers, provide an opulent blend of comfort, privacy, and sophistication.
Each meticulously furnished room offers a tranquil refuge, purposefully tailored to the distinctive preferences and needs of every resident. The dedicated staff attends to every facet of daily housekeeping and laundry, ensuring an impeccable living environment for residents. Moreover, the pursuit of holistic wellness is embraced, as Beehive Homes maintains a pristine, smoke-free facility, fostering an atmosphere of vitality and well-being. A secure outdoor courtyard, enveloped in tranquility and natural beauty, offers a serene retreat for residents to savor fresh air and bask in the scenic surroundings. To guarantee swift assistance during times of need, an advanced emergency call system has been seamlessly integrated throughout the premises.
Avamere at Rio Rancho continues to show that whatever category of living their residents have chosen, they are provided with quality healthcare. With an emphasis on independent living, assisted living, and memory care, the premier senior living community ensures that residents enhance their lives with care and ease. The lifestyle promoted provides an environment where residents can celebrate their individuality and independence. Avamere at Rio Rancho has welcomed seniors and families to their beautiful, thoughtfully designed community, allowing residents to make the most of their golden years.
Avamere has ensured residents can live comfortably thanks to their helpful features, including wheelchair-accessible showers, high-speed internet, a kitchenette, cable or satellite TV, and air-conditioning throughout the community– all designed to make their stay easy and hassle-free. In addition to allowing pets in the community, they boast an impressive list of amenities, including their café or restaurant, private dining room, barbershop and salon, arts and crafts center, billiards lounge, fitness center, and library.
MorningStar Assisted Living community is dedicated to creating a safe, nurturing, and inviting setting for senior citizens. The community is meticulously planned to deliver a warm, comfortable, and compassionately home-like ambiance, complete with an array of luxurious amenities and personalized services that meet the distinct preferences and requirements of every resident. The diverse range of lifestyle options, such as independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care, is thoughtfully designed to address the particular physical, emotional, and social necessities of each individual resident with utmost care and attention to detail.
The staff members are dedicated to providing personalized care and attention to each resident, treating them with the utmost respect, dignity, and kindness. From medication management to personal care support, meal preparation, and transportation, the care services offered at MorningStar are designed to ensure that seniors feel safe and comfortable in their new home. The community also provides wellness programs, fitness classes, and health services to promote residents’ physical and mental well-being, creating an environment that encourages a fulfilling and happy life.
MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care of Rio Ranch
MorningStar Assisted Living of Albuquerque community is dedicated to creating a safe, nurturing, and inviting setting for senior citizens. The community is meticulously planned to deliver a warm, comfortable, and compassionately home-like ambiance, complete with an array of luxurious amenities and personalized services that meet the distinct preferences and requirements of every resident. The diverse range of lifestyle options, such as independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care, is thoughtfully designed to address the particular physical, emotional, and social necessities of each individual resident with utmost care and attention to detail.
The staff members are dedicated to providing personalized care and attention to each resident, treating them with the utmost respect, dignity, and kindness. From medication management to personal care support, meal preparation, and transportation, the care services offered at MorningStar are designed to ensure that seniors feel safe and comfortable in their new homes. The community also provides wellness programs, fitness classes, and health services to promote residents’ physical and mental well-being, creating an environment that encourages a fulfilling and happy life.
Overview of The Montecito Santa Fé
Administered by Edgar Ortiz, The Montecito Santa Fé is a 52-bed senior living community on a sprawling 15-acre campus in Santa Fe. It offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care options. Serving the Santa Fe area for 12 years, the home operated by Lifehouse Santa Fe Operations currently runs at 67 percent occupancy. With experienced leadership and structured care protocols, the facility has a stable operating environment.
The facility atmosphere is a defining feature, with awe-inspiring mountain vistas and generous acreage. The setting provides solitude and outdoor access for occupants. This physical landscape, coupled with the home’s thorough care offerings, captivates those seeking natural beauty and a full continuum of senior living options in one setting. The Montecito Santa Fé’s care model centers on a team of highly skilled caregivers working under experienced nurses’ oversight. The staff is characterized as compassionate and carefully hired and trained, mirroring a dedication to attentive resident care. For residents in assisted living or memory care, this nursing-backed approach delivers structure and confidence, especially for those handling multiple health needs or cognitive changes. The integration of all three care levels, independent, assisted, and memory care, allows residents and families the flexibility to transition in the community if care needs evolve. Cutting-edge amenities are noted as part of the community’s offerings. The location on Rodeo Road in Santa Fe scores 26 on the Walk Score scale, so some errands are walkable, but most need a car or ride service. The area is serene and residential, not bustling commercial.
For families contemplating The Montecito Santa Fé, touring in person is an efficient way to see the home, understand daily life, view room options, and examine specific services and activity programs most relevant to your dearest one’s lifestyle and care needs.
Overview of A Love for Life
Nestled in the quiet lands of Alcazar Street, NE Albuquerque, NM, is the distinct senior living community of A Love for Life Alcazar offering dementia care, senior care, and hospice. Keep your dignity while living in cozy and warm private residences of the community. A Love for Life Alcazar strives to deliver top-tier care and assistance from a team of qualified and specially trained professionals so that seniors can live without worries.
With a jam-packed calendar of activities and enjoyable programs, residents are encouraged to maintain an active and blissful lifestyle. Eat well and feel great with delicious and healthy meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Surrounded by picturesque sceneries and a warm environment, A Love for Life Alcazar is great for seniors who want to have a peaceful and safe retirement.
Nestled in the quiet area of Alamogordo, NM, BeeHive Homes of Alamogordo is a remarkable community designed to offer an array of care options. Catering to diverse needs, the community provides access to assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Here, you’ll find the convenience of having support with your daily activities and a tailored environment for those affected by memory loss and cognitive challenges.
Accommodations are designed to be easily accessible and come with housekeeping and laundry services for everyone’s convenience. Dietician-approved meals are served daily, providing residents with proper nourishment and nutrition. At BeeHive Homes of Alamogordo, everyone enjoys the comfort of 24/7 care while indulging in countless enriching activities.
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.
Overview of El Castillo
Nestled in the heart of Santa Fe, El Castillo houses independent living, assisted living, and memory care housing options; residents of all lifestyles benefit from engaging in activities where they build connections with a maintenance-free lifestyle. El Castillo is dedicated to reaching the holistic wellness of its residents in a nurturing environment.
El Castillo offers world-class amenities and services such as scheduled housekeeping, maintenance, scheduled transportation, an emergency call system, clinical services, a fitness center, delicious and healthy meals served daily, social activities, and recreational programs offered.
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.
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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