Page 6 of Best Memory Care in New Mexico

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 88 memory care communities in NM using NM Dept. of Health data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in NM
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Avg Walk Score: 48/ 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: 68The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in New Mexico. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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.
Hummingbird Assisted Living
MC
AL
Rio Rancho (Los Pinons)
10
Facility 10
NM AVG 68
Rank #130 / 141
No----Christopher AbeytaHummingbird Assisted Living1
0
Facility 0
NM AVG 4
Rank #1 / 82
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #2 / 82
2
Facility 2
NM AVG 30
Rank #4 / 82
2.0
Facility 2.0
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #35 / 82
BeeHive Homes of Farmington III
MC
AL
RC
Farmington
15
Facility 15
NM AVG 68
Rank #106 / 141
Yes
31
Facility 31
NM AVG 48
Rank #131 / 186
Private / Shared Rooms 66.7% A+Bernadette KovacsWorker Bee, LLC10
4
Facility 4
NM AVG 4
Rank #46 / 82
5
Facility 5
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #49 / 82
29
Facility 29
NM AVG 30
Rank #54 / 82
2.9
Facility 2.9
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #51 / 82
Princeton Place
MC
HOS
NH
SNF
Albuquerque (La Mesa)
369
Facility 369
NM AVG 68
Rank #1 / 141
No
48
Facility 48
NM AVG 48
Rank #101 / 186
- 78.9% A+--11
6
Facility 6
NM AVG 4
Rank #64 / 82
11
Facility 11
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #72 / 82
59
Facility 59
NM AVG 30
Rank #73 / 82
5.4
Facility 5.4
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #72 / 82
Haven Care Cottonwood House
MC
AL
Ne Albuquerque
6
Facility 6
NM AVG 68
Rank #136 / 141
No
50
Facility 50
NM AVG 48
Rank #96 / 186
Private Rooms 83.3% -Dimitra Campbell-13
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 4
Rank #13 / 82
4
Facility 4
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #41 / 82
10
Facility 10
NM AVG 30
Rank #23 / 82
0.8
Facility 0.8
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #15 / 82
MorningStar Assisted Living – Albuquerque
MC
AL
Albuquerque
85
Facility 85
NM AVG 68
Rank #52 / 141
Yes
56
Facility 56
NM AVG 48
Rank #79 / 186
1 Bed / 2 Bed-A+Efren GallardoMs. Albuquerque Management Nm, LLC-----
A Love For Life
MC
AL
HOS
PC
Albuquerque (Knapp Heights)
15
Facility 15
NM AVG 68
Rank #106 / 141
No
80
Facility 80
NM AVG 48
Rank #9 / 186
Private rooms-D+Renee GuruleLfl Business LLC-----
Haven Care Birch House
MC
AL
Ne Albuquerque
5
Facility 5
NM AVG 68
Rank #138 / 141
No
47
Facility 47
NM AVG 48
Rank #102 / 186
Private Rooms 100.0% -Dimitra Campbell-11
0
Facility 0
NM AVG 4
Rank #1 / 82
2
Facility 2
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #14 / 82
4
Facility 4
NM AVG 30
Rank #9 / 82
0.4
Facility 0.4
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #5 / 82
BeeHive Homes of Rio Rancho II
MC
AL
RC
Rio Rancho
16
Facility 16
NM AVG 68
Rank #102 / 141
Yes
7
Facility 7
NM AVG 48
Rank #180 / 186
Private / Shared Rooms 68.8% -Megan SmithRio Hive LLC14
9
Facility 9
NM AVG 4
Rank #77 / 82
8
Facility 8
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #61 / 82
55
Facility 55
NM AVG 30
Rank #70 / 82
3.9
Facility 3.9
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #63 / 82
MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care of Rio Ranch
MC
AL
RC
Rio Rancho (Golf Course Corridor)
94
Facility 94
NM AVG 68
Rank #43 / 141
Yes
16
Facility 16
NM AVG 48
Rank #163 / 186
Suite-A+Patricia FarisAg-Cd Rio Rancho Owner, LLC-----
Life Spire Assisted Living of North Albuquerque Acres
MC
AL
Ne Albuquerque
31
Facility 31
NM AVG 68
Rank #90 / 141
Yes
18
Facility 18
NM AVG 48
Rank #154 / 186
- 80.6% -Carol Lynn Montoya-13
4
Facility 4
NM AVG 4
Rank #46 / 82
5
Facility 5
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #49 / 82
22
Facility 22
NM AVG 30
Rank #48 / 82
1.7
Facility 1.7
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #26 / 82

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every NM community we track that reports that metric, not just the 88 on this page.

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Overview of Hummingbird Assisted Living

Hummingbird Assisted Living operates a 10-bed residential care home in the Los Pinons neighborhood of Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Locally operated in Sandoval County under administrator Christopher Abeyta, the single-story house provides an alternative to large, institutional senior campuses. The small scale of the building allows the staff to monitor a limited number of residents in a residential neighborhood layout.

The surrounding community is car-dependent, holding a walkability score of zero out of 100, which means staff, residents, and visitors require a vehicle for all outside errands. Daily services center on non-medical assisted living routines, including shared meals, laundry service, social activities, and personal care help.

Routine regulatory inspections by the New Mexico Department of Health have focused on administrative recordkeeping, such as admission paperwork and specialized staff training logs. State records indicate zero complaints have been substantiated or investigated against this location.

Prospective residents can call the home directly to inquire about current room vacancies and monthly rates.

Contact Hummingbird Assisted Living

Overview of BeeHive Homes of Farmington III

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.

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Princeton Place

500 Louisiana Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87108
Overview of Princeton Place

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.

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Overview of Haven Care Cottonwood House

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.

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Overview of MorningStar Assisted Living – Albuquerque

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.

Contact MorningStar Assisted Living – Albuquerque

A Love For Life

4108 Alcazar St Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87109
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.

Contact A Love For Life

Haven Care Birch House

5320 Van Christopher Dr Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87111
Overview of Haven Care Birch House

Haven Care Birch House in Albuquerque, NM, is an assisted living community that offers personal care and memory care. The community’s nurturing, home-like setting ensures older adults are comfortable and safe. With home-cooked meals, round-the-clock supervision, and medication assistance, residents can maintain their independence. Residents also receive the utmost attention and care for their unique needs and habits, especially with an exceptional caregiver-to-resident ratio.

Stretching classes, games, and music help enhance residents’ cognition and encourage them to live actively. Residents can also relax and socialize in the spacious outdoors and cozy communal areas. Located in the quiet residential area of Albuquerque, near restaurants, shops, and other amenities, the community ensures residents have quick access to necessities and leisure. This assisted living community has high-quality services, making it a great choice for senior living in New Mexico.

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Overview of BeeHive Homes of Rio Rancho II

A blissful community set in the sunny Chessman Drive NE, Rio Rancho, NM, BeeHive Homes of Rio Rancho 2 offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Here, residents receive the utmost care and assistance for their special needs with a compassionate and highly trained team available around the clock. The community also strives to provide the highest quality of life with dedicated services and purposely designed accommodations.

Enrich your retirement with new learnings and various experiences through a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs. Indulge in delicious and nutritious meals catering to dietary needs and preferences for a satisfactory dining experience. Live without hassles in your later years with a dependable community that provides genuine care and welcoming amenities for your welfare.

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Overview of 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.

Contact MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care of Rio Ranch

Overview of Life Spire Assisted Living of North Albuquerque Acres

A Meaningful Day, Inc. owns and operates Life Spire Assisted Living of North Albuquerque Acres, a 31-bed community in northeast Albuquerque offering both assisted living and memory care. Carol Lynn Montoya administers the facility day to day. The neighborhood is car-dependent, with a Walk Score of just 18, so families should plan on driving for errands or outings rather than walking.

At 81% occupancy, the community has 25 of its 31 beds filled, putting it roughly in line with what you’d expect from a mid-sized assisted living operation. Licensed nurses and CNAs staff the building around the clock, and residents can draw on rehabilitation services and respite care when needed. The Alzheimer’s care program is a defining piece of what’s offered here, with caregivers trained specifically for residents living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

Rooms come in a semi-private layout. Residents have access to a salon on-site and outdoor space to spend time outside, and the facility arranges transportation for appointments and errands off-property. For families weighing cost, Medicaid is accepted, and there’s an enhanced all-inclusive assisted living tier as well as services tailored to veterans.

On the regulatory side, state inspectors have tended to look closely at medication management, infection control, staffing credentials, and resident rights protections here, the same areas regulators typically scrutinize across New Mexico’s assisted living communities. None of that is unusual for a facility of this type and size.

Between the dedicated memory care staffing, the Medicaid option, and round-the-clock nursing coverage, this is a community built for residents who need consistent oversight rather than a lighter-touch setting. It sits in a quiet, residential stretch of northeast Albuquerque, the kind of place where getting around means getting in a car.

Contact Life Spire Assisted Living of North Albuquerque Acres

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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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 88 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.