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Nestled in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Brookdale Tramway Ridge is a senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care services. The community provides a vibrant, comfortable environment that promotes wellness and a relaxed lifestyle. Residents receive personalized assistance with daily living activities, medication management, and engaging programs tailored to their needs and interests.
For memory care residents, Brookdale Tramway Ridge creates a stable, predictable environment where those with memory loss can thrive through daily moments of joy. The community also offers the exclusive Crossings program for individuals in the early stages of Alzheimer’s or dementia. With 24/7 staff availability, a range of amenities, and easy access to local attractions like the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta and Sandia Peak Tramway, Brookdale Tramway Ridge aims to provide a fulfilling and enriching lifestyle for its residents.
Higher than the New Mexico average: 78.9%Brookdale Tramway Ridge is legally operated by Brookdale Place Of Albuquerque, Llc, and administrated by Jose Ruvalcaba.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
In New Mexico, the Department of Health, Division of Health Improvement is the primary regulatory authority that conducts unannounced inspections and investigates quality of care complaints.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New Mexico state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NM Average | vs. NM Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 78 | 30 | This facility has 160% more total deficiencies than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (78 vs. NM avg 30).↑ 160% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2007.
| 4.1 | 1.6 | This facility has 156% more deficiencies per year than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (4.1 vs. NM avg 1.6).↑ 156% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 244 - 260 / 270 - 296 / 304 - 316 / 523 - 656 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
15.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Albuquerque's city center to Brookdale Tramway Ridge's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 4.36 miles to nearest hospital (Presbyterian Kaseman Hospital)
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Brookdale Tramway Ridge is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in New Mexico.
The information below is reported by the New Mexico Department of Health, Division of Health Improvement.
| Brookdale Valencia |
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. | Albuquerque (South San Pedro) | 100
Facility
100
NM AVG
69
Rank
#41 / 148 | Yes |
79
Facility
79
NM AVG
43
Rank
#13 / 208 | Studio / 1 Bed | - | A+ | Candace Guerrero | Blc Albuquerque-Gc, LLC | - | - | - | - | - |
| MorningStar Assisted Living of Albuquerque |
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).
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 (Countrywood Area) | 85
Facility
85
NM AVG
69
Rank
#55 / 148 | Yes |
56
Facility
56
NM AVG
43
Rank
#79 / 208 | Studio / 1 Bed |
80.0%
Facility
80.0%
NM AVG
78.5%
Rank
#60 / 115 | A+ | Efren Gallardo | Ms Albuquerque Management Nm, LLC | 11 | 4
Facility
4
NM AVG
3.8
Rank
#58 / 114 | 4
Facility
4
NM AVG
6.1
Rank
#43 / 114 | 7
Facility
7
NM AVG
30
Rank
#16 / 114 | 0.6
Facility
0.6
NM AVG
2.5
Rank
#10 / 114 |
| MorningStar Assisted Living – Albuquerque |
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 (Countrywood Area) | 85
Facility
85
NM AVG
69
Rank
#55 / 148 | No |
56
Facility
56
NM AVG
43
Rank
#79 / 208 | Studio / 1 Bed | - | A+ | Efren Gallardo | Ms Albuquerque Management Nm, LLC | - | - | - | - | - |
| Avista Senior Living Albuquerque |
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.
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 (Eldorado Heights) | 54
Facility
54
NM AVG
69
Rank
#79 / 148 | No |
56
Facility
56
NM AVG
43
Rank
#79 / 208 | Studio / 1 Bed |
55.6%
Facility
55.6%
NM AVG
78.5%
Rank
#98 / 115 | A+ | Olivia Romero | Avista Abq, LLC | 1 | 0
Facility
0
NM AVG
3.8
Rank
#1 / 114 | 1
Facility
1
NM AVG
6.1
Rank
#2 / 114 | 1
Facility
1
NM AVG
30
Rank
#2 / 114 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
NM AVG
2.5
Rank
#19 / 114 |
| Brookdale Tramway Ridge |
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.
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 (S Y Jackson) | 40
Facility
40
NM AVG
69
Rank
#94 / 148 | Yes |
49
Facility
49
NM AVG
43
Rank
#100 / 208 | Studio / 1 Bed |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
NM AVG
78.5%
Rank
#1 / 115 | A+ | Jose Ruvalcaba | Brookdale Place Of Albuquerque, LLC | 24 | 11
Facility
11
NM AVG
3.8
Rank
#110 / 114 | 13
Facility
13
NM AVG
6.1
Rank
#107 / 114 | 78
Facility
78
NM AVG
30
Rank
#104 / 114 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
NM AVG
2.5
Rank
#61 / 114 |
Brookdale Tramway Ridge is in the S Y Jackson neighborhood of Albuquerque.
The legal owner and operator of Brookdale Tramway Ridge is Brookdale Place Of Albuquerque, Llc.
Brookdale Tramway Ridge has a walk score of 49. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to NM state health department records, Brookdale Tramway Ridge's license expires on October 31, 2026.
Brookdale Tramway Ridge's occupancy is 100%.
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Tramway Ridge on this page.
Jose Ruvalcaba is the administrator of Brookdale Tramway Ridge.
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