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Best Retirement Homes in Albuquerque, NM

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Jan 2026

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and New Mexico Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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The information below is reported by the New Mexico Department of Health, Division of Health Improvement.

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Palmilla Senior Living
RH

Retirement Home

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Albuquerque (Cottonwood Heights)
95
Facility 95
NM AVG 104
Rank #47 / 149
No
31
Facility 31
NM AVG 49
Rank #132 / 209
Studio / 1 Bed 78.9% A+Elizabeth WisneskiChp Albuquerque Nm Tenant Corp.101290.9
Paloma Landing Gracious Retirement Living
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Albuquerque (Countrywood Area)
120
Facility 120
NM AVG 104
Rank #15 / 149
No
61
Facility 61
NM AVG 49
Rank #69 / 209
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 91.6% A+-------
Sandia Vista Senior Living
IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Albuquerque (Sandia Ridge)
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Facility -
NM AVG 104
Yes
35
Facility 35
NM AVG 49
Rank #126 / 209
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed---------
Morada Quintessence
RH

Retirement Home

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Albuquerque (Quintessence)
75
Facility 75
NM AVG 104
Rank #65 / 149
Yes
13
Facility 13
NM AVG 49
Rank #168 / 209
Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 77.3% -Paul SanchezEc Opco Quintessence LLC1145252.3
A Caring Heart Of New Mexico
AL
Albuquerque
8Kayla PhillipsA Caring Heart Of New Mexico, LLC
A Love for Life (Bear Canyon)
AL
Albuquerque
10Renee GuruleLfl Business LLC
A New Day
AL
Albuquerque
3Atenogenes VazquezAtenogenes Vazquez
Access MD
AL
Albuquerque
3Marla BanningAccess Md
Adelante Ventana
AL
Albuquerque
8Angela CanoAdelante Development Center, INC.
Albuquerque Uptown Assisted Living, INC
AL
Albuquerque
29RaeAnna GarciaAlbuquerque Uptown Assisted Living, INC
American San Pablo Assisted Living, LLC
AL
Albuquerque
10Consuelo Mesa de BeltranAmerican San Pablo
American Winds of Grace LLC
AL
Albuquerque
5Consuelo Mesa de BeltranAmerican Winds Of Grace LLC
ARCA Gun Club
AL
Albuquerque
5Michelle HarmonArca
ARCA Lakeview
AL
Albuquerque
10Michelle HarmonArca
ARCA Mesquite Wood
AL
Albuquerque
3Michelle HarmonArca
ARCA Summerwood
AL
Albuquerque
3Michelle HarmonArca
Beehive Homes of Four Hills 4
AL
Albuquerque
15Jayne FigueroaFour Hills IV, LLC
Beehive Homes Of Four Hills I
AL
Albuquerque
15Jayne FigueroaBeehive Homes Of Four Hills 1
Beehive Homes of San Pedro E
AL
Albuquerque
15Tanya WaltersSan Pedro Hope, LLC
Beehive Homes Of San Pedro F
AL
Albuquerque
15Tanya WaltersSan Pedro Hope, LLC
Bellamah House Ltd. Co.
AL
Albuquerque
8Francine JonesBellamah House LTD., Company
Buena Vista Senior Care
AL
Albuquerque
8Sherrie RojasTlc Senior Care, LLC D/B/A Buena Vista Senior Care
Candlelight Assisted Living
AL
Albuquerque
10Consuelo Mesa de BeltranCandlelight Assisted Living LLC
Casa Angelina South East LLC
Albuquerque
8Rafaelita Rose Valverde
Casa Del Valle I
AL
Albuquerque
10Mr. Gary SandovalCasa Del Valle I
Casa Mis Abuelos, LLC
AL
Albuquerque
8Carlos FigueroaCarlos Figueroa
Casa Palo Duro (Active Solutions, Inc)
AL
Albuquerque
9Danyell SenaActive Solutions, INC
Casa Sandia
AL
Albuquerque
12Anita D'AntonioCasa Subina, LLC
Casa Sunview
AL
Albuquerque
10Anita D'AntonioCasa Subina, LLC
Casita Senior Living LLC
AL
Albuquerque
7Monica LovatoCasita Senior Living LLC
Cielos Abiertos Assisted Living
AL
Albuquerque
7Carlos FigueroaCielos Abiertos, LLC
Compassionate Care Home, LLC
AL
Albuquerque
8Brooke HensleyCompassionate Care Home, LLC
Comprehensive Surgical Care of Albuquerque, LLC
AL
Albuquerque
7Ieshea RomingerComprehensive Surgical Care Of Albuquerque, LLC
Enchanted Living of New Mexico-Whitecloud
AL
Albuquerque
8Danielle DacostaEnchanted Living Of Nm-Dacosta And Associates
Everest Assisted Living Home
AL
Albuquerque
5Patricia Ann FoleyHealth Science And Technology, LLC
Friendship Gardens of Albuquerque LLC
AL
Albuquerque
7Atenogenes VazquezFriendship Gardens Of Albuquerque LLC
Galaxia Park Arca
AL
Albuquerque
3Michelle HarmonArca
Grace Adult Care Home
AL
Albuquerque
8Melissa Ybarra DooleGrace Adult Care Homes
Hannett House
AL
Albuquerque
10Elizabeth PetropoulosC Enterprises, LLC
Haven Care - Birch House
AL
Albuquerque
5Dimitra CampbellHaven Senior Holdings, LLC
Haven Care - Evergreen House
AL
Albuquerque
5Dimitra CampbellHaven Senior Holdings, LLC
Haven Care - Fir House
AL
Albuquerque
5Dimitra CampbellHaven Senior Holdings, LLC
Haven Care – Aspen House
AL
Albuquerque
5Dimitra CampbellHaven Senior Holdings, LLC
Haven Care – Birch House
AL
Albuquerque
5Dimitra Campbell
Haven Care – Cottonwood House
AL
Albuquerque
6Dimitra CampbellHaven Senior Holdings, LLC
Haven Care – Evergreen House
AL
Albuquerque
6Dimitra Campbell
Haven Care – Fir House
AL
Albuquerque
5Dimitra Campbell
Hilldale House (Active Solutions, Inc)
AL
Albuquerque
8Danyell SenaActive Solutions, INC
Home Assisted Living LLC
AL
Albuquerque
3Luis TrujilloHome Assisted Living LLC - Luis Trujillo
Life Spire Assisted Living
AL
Albuquerque
16Carol Lynn HerrerraJames & Carol Lynn Herrera Enterprises
Little Roses Home Care of the South West
AL
Albuquerque
10Esther ElizondoLittle Rose's Home, INC.
Los Andes Assisted Living LLC
AL
Albuquerque
5Paola GallegosPaola R Gallegos - Los Andes Assisted Living LLC
Marler Manor
AL
Albuquerque
7Georgia MarlerCal Enterprises, LLC
Mountain View Manor, LLC
AL
Albuquerque
10Morayma GutierrezMorayma Gutierrez
Mrs. B’s Casita
AL
Albuquerque
7Consuelo Mesa de BeltranMrs B's Casita, LLC
Muros De Salvacion
AL
Albuquerque
8Carlos FigueroaCarlos Figueroa
Night N Gail Assisted Living
AL
Albuquerque
8Kathleen FranklinKathleen Franklin
Park Avenue Assisted Living
AL
Albuquerque
10Renee GuruleQuantum Living LLC DBA Park Avenue Assisted Living
Presbyterian Hospital ASC, LLC dba New Mexico Surgery Center Multi-Specialty
AL
Albuquerque
10Rebekah KaehelePresbyterian Hospital Asc, LLC
Sandia View Bosque Trails
AL
Albuquerque
10John LytleBosque Trails Assisted Living LLC
Seniorcare LLC – Kriss House
AL
Albuquerque
10Daniel LockyerSeniorcare, LLC
Seniorcare LLC – Solano House
AL
Albuquerque
12Daniel LockyerSeniorcare, LLC
Seniorcare LLC – Wisconsin House
AL
Albuquerque
9Daniel Lockyer
Serenity Home Assisted Living
AL
Albuquerque
8Erin MintleSerenity Home Assisted Living LLC
Shalom Assisted Living LLC
AL
Albuquerque
10Carlos FigueroaShalom Assisted Living LLC
Singing Arrow AFH LLC
AL
Albuquerque
8Ana Popadiuc/RogerSinging Arrow AFH LLC
Southwest Endoscopy, LTD.
AL
Albuquerque
8Kimberly RingSouthwest Gastroenterology Associates P.C.
Starlight House
AL
Albuquerque
7Lori MunchStarlight House LLC
Tender Heart Assisted Living
AL
Albuquerque
14Ms Lynne BlakePreferred Assisted Living, INC.
Tercer Cielo
AL
Albuquerque
6Carlos FigueroaCarlos Figueroa
Tercer Cielo LLC
AL
Albuquerque
8Carlos FigueroaCarlos Figueroa/ Tercer Cielo
The Garland Home, LLC
AL
Albuquerque
7Naomi JojolaThe Garland Home, LLC
The Monarch
AL
Albuquerque
9Gary TurcichLux Living LLC
TLC Assisted Living LLC dba Aldea House
AL
Albuquerque
8Joscelyn NyguyenJoscelyn Nguyen
Touched by A White Dove Assisted Living
AL
Albuquerque
3Ms Carmen Romero-Hudson /Curtis HudsonCurtis Hudson & Carmen Romero-Hudson
UNM Dental Services - Camino De Salud ASC
AL
Albuquerque
3Jennifer Phillips MdUnm Medical Group, INC.
UNM Hospital Ophthalmology-Ambulatory Surgical Center
AL
Albuquerque
3Kate BeckerUniversity Of New Mexico
Unmh Osis Surgery Center II
AL
Albuquerque
3Kate BeckerUniversity Of New Mexico
Veterans Assisted Living of Albuquerque (VALA)
AL
Albuquerque
10Faye JanzadAmbassadors Of Care, LLC
Vista Sandia
AL
Albuquerque
10John KaltenbachCarefirst Of Nm, INC
West Ridge Village
AL
Albuquerque
14Lynne BlakePreferred Assisted Living, INC.
Willow Wood
AL
Albuquerque
8John KaltenbachCarefirst Of Nm, INC

Palmilla Senior Living

10301 Golf Course Rd Nw, Albuquerque, NM 87114
Overview of Palmilla Senior Living

Situated in the northern region of Albuquerque, Palmilla Senior Living presents an ideal opportunity for a convenient and personalized lifestyle. This community caters to seniors in Albuquerque and the neighboring areas, including Rio Rancho, Bernalillo, North Valley, South Valley, Corrales, and more, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care options. 

Palmilla Senior Living boasts a compassionate and highly-trained team committed to tailoring each resident’s experience to ensure comfort and familiarity. From assisting with daily household tasks to providing engaging virtual reality experiences, the community believes that cognitive impairment should never impede the pursuit of new adventures and enriching activities. With a focus on creating a supportive environment, Palmilla Senior Living empowers residents to thrive and embrace life to the fullest extent possible.

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Overview of Paloma Landing Gracious Retirement Living

With the seniors’ needs in mind, Paloma Landing Retirement Community located at Palomas Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM is a remarkable senior living community providing independent living. The community features a variety of 25 floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Paloma Landing Retirement Community ensures the comfort and safety of its residents, with support from a live-in management team that provides round-the-clock care and assistance.

Paloma Landing Retirement Community prioritizes the welfare of the seniors, paving the way for them to interact and express themselves through a spectrum of recreational activities provided within the community. To satisfy the dietary needs and preferences of its residents, the community serves healthy and delicious meals daily in their elegant dining room to enjoy the food over meaningful conversations. Paloma Landing Retirement Community provides transportation for seniors for scheduled appointments, other trips, and errands. Delivering top-tier care and assistance so that seniors may experience a relaxing and worry-free retirement.

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Room Sizes: 365-563 / 526-894 / 935-965 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Overview of Sandia Vista Senior Living

Sandia Vista Senior Living offers senior apartments for independent living with a resort-style touch in the heart of Albuquerque, New Mexico. This exceptional community provides services tailored to meet residents’ needs, backed by qualified professionals who are committed to helping seniors achieve their maximum potential in physical and mental health. The home offers a wide array of amenities, including medication management, comprehensive medical and cellular services, and a host of engaging activities to foster an active and fulfilling lifestyle.

Residents can bask in the comfort of well-designed living spaces. Enjoy the convenience of transportation services to stay connected to the local area and the luxury of housekeeping and laundry services that free up time for more enjoyable pursuits. The vibrant atmosphere includes friend and community areas, perfect for socializing and creating lasting memories. Engage in healthy activities at the fitness center or relish the therapeutic benefits of raised garden beds. With staff fluent in both Spanish and English, the community is a warm and inclusive space for all. 

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Overview of Morada Quintessence

Conveniently located near local attractions, Morada Quintessence settling in Eubank Boulevard, North East Albuquerque, NM, is an extraordinary senior living community offering assisted living and respite care. The community features elegant and comfortable floor plans including one- and two-bedroom apartments. With a scenic view of the mountains, residents put their minds at ease and live a relaxing retirement.

Morada Quintessence fosters a bright and friendly environment, conducting exciting activities, social events, and local outings. Take in the sunshine and enjoy programs specifically created to enhance seniors’ wellness. Cherish little moments over exceptional dining with various cuisines prepared by a professional culinary team. The pet-friendly community provides wonderful amenities including a well-stocked library, an arts and crafts studio, a multifunctional game room, and tranquil walking paths for its residents’ enjoyment and welfare.

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Housing Options: Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

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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.

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  • 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.

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  • % Inspections w/ Citations
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

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  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

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  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
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  • Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

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  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
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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.

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  • Pricing Transparency

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