Compare Memory Care around Santa Fe (Metro Area)
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.
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.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HC (Home Care):
Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community):
A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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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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| MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Santa Fe | MC AL IL RC | Santa Fe | 103
Facility
103
NM AVG
63
Rank
#14 / 74 | Yes |
65
Facility
65
NM AVG
43
Rank
#16 / 80 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
88.3%
Facility
88.3%
NM AVG
79.5%
Rank
#19 / 57 | A+ | Ashley J. Martinez | Pacheco Senior Care LLC | 12 | 4
Facility
4
NM AVG
4
Rank
#35 / 60 | 5
Facility
5
NM AVG
5.2
Rank
#38 / 60 | 22
Facility
22
NM AVG
35
Rank
#37 / 60 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
NM AVG
3.2
Rank
#24 / 60 |
| Sierra Vista Retirement Community | MC AL HC PC | Santa Fe | 24
Facility
24
NM AVG
63
Rank
#40 / 74 | Yes |
17
Facility
17
NM AVG
43
Rank
#67 / 80 | - |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
NM AVG
79.5%
Rank
#1 / 57 | A+ | Caroline Andrade | Vista Living Communities | 12 | 2
Facility
2
NM AVG
4
Rank
#20 / 60 | 5
Facility
5
NM AVG
5.2
Rank
#38 / 60 | 28
Facility
28
NM AVG
35
Rank
#40 / 60 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
NM AVG
3.2
Rank
#31 / 60 |
| Kingston Residences of Santa Fe | MC AL IL RC | Santa Fe | 105
Facility
105
NM AVG
63
Rank
#12 / 74 | Yes |
34
Facility
34
NM AVG
43
Rank
#48 / 80 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
97.1%
Facility
97.1%
NM AVG
79.5%
Rank
#13 / 57 | A+ | Sandria Allen | Kingston Healthcare Company | 35 | 16
Facility
16
NM AVG
4
Rank
#60 / 60 | 18
Facility
18
NM AVG
5.2
Rank
#59 / 60 | 112
Facility
112
NM AVG
35
Rank
#60 / 60 | 3.2
Facility
3.2
NM AVG
3.2
Rank
#41 / 60 |
| Brookdale Santa Fe | MC AL CCRC IL NH SNF | Santa Fe | 76
Facility
76
NM AVG
63
Rank
#25 / 74 | Yes |
76
Facility
76
NM AVG
43
Rank
#6 / 80 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
52.6%
Facility
52.6%
NM AVG
79.5%
Rank
#52 / 57 | A+ | Pamela C. Plaza | - | 20 | 6
Facility
6
NM AVG
4
Rank
#49 / 60 | 7
Facility
7
NM AVG
5.2
Rank
#45 / 60 | 44
Facility
44
NM AVG
35
Rank
#48 / 60 | 2.2
Facility
2.2
NM AVG
3.2
Rank
#30 / 60 |
| Beehive Homes | MC AL RC | Santa Fe | 15
Facility
15
NM AVG
63
Rank
#47 / 74 | No |
28
Facility
28
NM AVG
43
Rank
#54 / 80 | - |
93.3%
Facility
93.3%
NM AVG
79.5%
Rank
#14 / 57 | - | Danica O\'Neal | Santa Fe Hive LLC | 10 | 7
Facility
7
NM AVG
4
Rank
#52 / 60 | 7
Facility
7
NM AVG
5.2
Rank
#45 / 60 | 31
Facility
31
NM AVG
35
Rank
#43 / 60 | 3.1
Facility
3.1
NM AVG
3.2
Rank
#39 / 60 |
| The Montecito Santa Fé | MC AL IL | Santa Fe | 52
Facility
52
NM AVG
63
Rank
#31 / 74 | Yes |
26
Facility
26
NM AVG
43
Rank
#56 / 80 | - |
67.3%
Facility
67.3%
NM AVG
79.5%
Rank
#47 / 57 | - | Mr. Edgar Ortiz | Lifehouse Santa Fe Operations, LLC | 19 | 4
Facility
4
NM AVG
4
Rank
#35 / 60 | 11
Facility
11
NM AVG
5.2
Rank
#53 / 60 | 58
Facility
58
NM AVG
35
Rank
#53 / 60 | 3.1
Facility
3.1
NM AVG
3.2
Rank
#39 / 60 |
| The Montecito Santa Fe Memory Care Community | MC AL IL | Santa Fe | 80
Facility
80
NM AVG
63
Rank
#24 / 74 | Yes | - | - |
46.3%
Facility
46.3%
NM AVG
79.5%
Rank
#55 / 57 | - | Edgar Ortiz | Santa Fe Mc, LLC | 2 | 2
Facility
2
NM AVG
4
Rank
#20 / 60 | 2
Facility
2
NM AVG
5.2
Rank
#8 / 60 | 10
Facility
10
NM AVG
35
Rank
#16 / 60 | 5.0
Facility
5.0
NM AVG
3.2
Rank
#51 / 60 |
| The Legacy at Santa Fe | MC AL RC | Santa Fe | 86
Facility
86
NM AVG
63
Rank
#20 / 74 | Yes | - | - |
87.2%
Facility
87.2%
NM AVG
79.5%
Rank
#20 / 57 | - | Tohnia Miller | Lasf Tenant, LLC | 23 | 7
Facility
7
NM AVG
4
Rank
#52 / 60 | 14
Facility
14
NM AVG
5.2
Rank
#57 / 60 | 70
Facility
70
NM AVG
35
Rank
#55 / 60 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
NM AVG
3.2
Rank
#37 / 60 |
| El Castillo | MC AL CCRC IL NH | Santa Fe | - | Yes |
82
Facility
82
NM AVG
43
Rank
#2 / 80 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | A | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| La Secoya de El Castillo | MC AL CCRC IL NH | Santa Fe | - | Yes |
74
Facility
74
NM AVG
43
Rank
#8 / 80 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 12 analyzed for Santa Fe. See how we rank facilities
Sierra Vista Retirement Community offers memory care in Santa Fe, NM. Its primary service is assisted living; it also offers home care and palliative care.
Overview of Kingston Residences of Santa Fe
Kingston Residences of Santa Fe offers memory care in Santa Fe, NM. Its primary service is assisted living; it also offers independent living and respite care.
Starting Price $1,515/Month
Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026
Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026
Overview of The Montecito Santa Fé
The Montecito Santa Fé offers memory care in Santa Fe, NM. Its primary service is assisted living; it also offers independent living.
Overview of The Montecito Santa Fe Memory Care Community
The Montecito Santa Fe Memory Care Community offers memory care in Santa Fe, NM. Its primary service is assisted living; it also offers independent living.
$5,210/Month
Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026
Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026
The Legacy at Santa Fe offers memory care in Santa Fe, NM. Its primary service is assisted living; it also offers respite care.
Overview of El Castillo
El Castillo offers memory care in Santa Fe, NM. Its primary service is assisted living; it also offers independent living, nursing care, and continuing care.
Overview of La Secoya De El Castillo
La Secoya De El Castillo offers memory care in Santa Fe, NM. Its primary service is assisted living; it also offers independent living, nursing care, and continuing care.
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. Rank badges compare each community against other memory care communities in the same state — never against a different care type.
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
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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
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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
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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 Santa Fe, NM
What is the primary service of the memory care communities in this guide for Santa Fe, NM?
By primary service, 10 are assisted living communities and 1 home care agency, among others. Each one offers memory care.
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 12 memory care communities in Santa Fe, NM. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right memory care community in Santa Fe, NM?
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 Santa Fe, NM, 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 Santa Fe, NM?
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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Memory Care in Santa Fe at a glance
