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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
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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.
The most recent inspection on September 26, 2025, identified deficiencies related to secure storage of oxygen cylinder tanks and daily narcotic reconciliation audits. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of similar issues with medication management, oxygen tank storage, and sanitation, along with failures in incident reporting and staff training. Complaint investigations included a substantiated case involving delayed reporting and investigation of a resident fall, while most other complaints were unsubstantiated. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s deficiencies have persisted over time with no clear pattern of overall improvement or worsening.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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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 | Yes | 79 | 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 | Yes | 56 | Studio / 1 Bed | 80.0% | A+ | Efren Gallardo | Ms Albuquerque Management Nm, LLC | 11 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 0.6 |
| 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 | No | 56 | Studio / 1 Bed | - | A+ | Efren Gallardo | Ms Albuquerque Management Nm, LLC | - | - | - | - | - |
| MorningStar at North Ridge |
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) | 66 | No | 56 | Studio / 1 Bed | 71.2% | - | Morgan O\'Roark | North Ridge Management Nm, LLC | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3.0 |
| 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 | Yes | 49 | Studio / 1 Bed | 100.0% | A+ | Jose Ruvalcaba | Brookdale Place Of Albuquerque, LLC | 24 | 11 | 13 | 78 | 3.3 |
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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