Sierra Blanca Senior Living

Sierra Blanca Senior Living

Overview of Sierra Blanca Senior Living

Sierra Blanca Senior Living offers independent living in Santa Fe, NM. Residents have private living with community services rather than daily personal care, supporting a more independent lifestyle. Pets are allowed, so a resident can move in with a companion animal.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Years of operating Info A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #11 / 15Years in operation — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 11th out of 15 independent living communities we track in New Mexico for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other New Mexico facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in New Mexico that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
13 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #27 / 35Walk Score — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 27th out of 35 independent living communities we track in New Mexico for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across New Mexico facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in New Mexico that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
18 / 100
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Address 4.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Santa Fe's city center to Sierra Blanca Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in New Mexico

Sierra Blanca Senior Living is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
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Centennial Care Community Benefit

NM Medicaid Centennial Care

Age 65+ or disabled
General New Mexico resident, Medicaid- eligible, long-term care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
NM

Managed care model; rural outreach efforts.

Benefits
In-home care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$65/day) Medical services

New Mexico Caregiver Support Program

NM NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General New Mexico resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
NM

Limited slots; rural focus due to sparse population.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$65/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

New Mexico PACE (e.g., InnovAge New Mexico PACE)

Age 55+
General NM resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
NM

Available in Bernalillo, Sandoval, Valencia Counties via InnovAge.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

New Mexico Older Americans Act Services

Age 60+
General NM resident (or spouse of any age); no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025) None; sliding scale fees may apply for some services.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NM

Two AAAs (Albuquerque vs. Non-Metro); services vary by region.

Benefits
Meals (home-delivered or group, ~$5-$7/meal value) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (5 days/year) Adult day care ($50/day)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

New Mexico Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General NM resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits None in NM unique among states
NM

No asset test; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

New Mexico VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General NM resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
NM

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Property Tax Rebate for Seniors

New Mexico Property Tax Rebate

Age 65+
General NM resident, homeowner or renter, paid property taxes.
Income Limits (2025) ~$36,000/year individual, projected
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NM

Rebate up to $250-$500; annual application required.

Benefits
Tax rebate (~$250-$500/year) to offset housing costs

Frequently Asked Questions about Sierra Blanca Senior Living

Is Sierra Blanca Senior Living in a walkable area?

Sierra Blanca Senior Living has a walk score of 18. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

How long has Sierra Blanca Senior Living been in business?

Sierra Blanca Senior Living has been operating for approximately 13 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Sierra Blanca Senior Living?

Yes, Sierra Blanca Senior Living allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Sierra Blanca Senior Living?

Yes — there are 7 photos of Sierra Blanca Senior Living in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Sierra Blanca Senior Living provide?

Sierra Blanca Senior Living offers Independent Living.

What is the address of Sierra Blanca Senior Living?

Sierra Blanca Senior Living is located at 2961 Galisteo Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505.

What is the phone number of Sierra Blanca Senior Living?

(505) 309-4199 will put you in contact with the team at Sierra Blanca Senior Living.

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