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MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Santa Fe
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Santa Fe, NM
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MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Santa Fe

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Santa Fe, NM
2041 S Pacheco St, Santa Fe, NM 87505 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Santa Fe

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MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Santa Fe is an outstanding sanctuary where refined living spaces, reminiscent of a lavish resort, await discerning individuals. Whether one seeks independent living, assisted living, or memory care, a culture of radiance pervades every facet of this exceptional residence. Choose from a selection of meticulously crafted floor plans, encompassing stylish studios, and one or two bedroom apartments, each offering an exquisite design and atmosphere. To provide a glimpse into this extraordinary lifestyle, trial stays are offered based on availability, enabling individuals to experience the remarkable offerings firsthand.

Safety is paramount, thanks to a state-of-the-art 24-hour emergency call system that affords residents and their loved ones invaluable peace of mind. From comprehensive housekeeping services to meticulous laundry and linen care, every detail is seamlessly handled, allowing residents to savor a lifestyle free from domestic concerns. For memory care residents, innovative technologies, such as the SafelyYou system, discreetly enhance safety measures, preventing falls and ensuring their well-being. Guest suites are available for visiting loved ones, fostering a sense of community and connection. This pet-friendly haven warmly welcomes furry companions, recognizing their importance in the lives of residents.

Facility Direct Line (505) 539-2383
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Capacity and availability

Residents per day
91
Bed community size
103-bed community Rank #33 / 141Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 33rd out of 141 homes we track in New Mexico for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other New Mexico facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New Mexico that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
7 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 65 / 100 Rank #53 / 186Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 53rd out of 186 homes 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 cover every community we track in New Mexico that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
88%
Rank #37 / 106Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 37th out of 106 homes we track in New Mexico for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the New Mexico average, with its Statewide rank out of 106. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New Mexico that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the New Mexico average: 78.9%
Occupied beds
91 / 103
Average occupied beds in New Mexico homes 82 beds

Awards

Best of Senior Living award by the American Society of Interior Designers

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationOctober 31, 2026
CountySanta Fe

Ownership & Operating Entity

MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Santa Fe is legally operated by Pacheco Senior Care LLC, and administered by Ashley J. Martinez.

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactAshley J. Martinez (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Does not accept Medicaid

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax(505) 474-1456

Amenities & Lifestyle

Activities
Fitness Center
Dining
Bistro
Arts & Crafts
Salon
Spa
Activities
Specific ProgramsWellness Programs, Life Enrichment, Dining Experience, Clinical Services

Pricing & Financial Information

Rates from$4,750/mo

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Inspection History

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.

Since 2019 · 7 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 22 deficiencies 12 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, 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.

Since 2019 vs. New Mexico state average
Overall vs. NM average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than New Mexico average:
• Total deficiencies (27% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (33% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityNM Averagevs. NM Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 2230 This facility has 27% fewer total deficiencies than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (22 vs. NM avg 30).↓ 27% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.82.7 This facility has 33% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (1.8 vs. NM avg 2.7).↓ 33% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityNM Averagevs. NM Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 1211 This facility has had 9% more total inspections than the New Mexico average (12 vs. NM avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 9% more
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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 2-story

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Address 2.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Santa Fe's city center to MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Santa Fe's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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.
Kingston Residences of Santa Fe
AL
IL
MC
RC
Santa Fe
105
Facility 105
NM AVG 68
Rank #29 / 141
Yes
34
Facility 34
NM AVG 48
Rank #127 / 186
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 97.1% A+Sandria AllenKingston Healthcare Company35
16
Facility 16
NM AVG 4
Rank #81 / 82
18
Facility 18
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #80 / 82
112
Facility 112
NM AVG 30
Rank #81 / 82
3.2
Facility 3.2
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #58 / 82
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Santa Fe
AL
IL
MC
RC
Santa Fe
103
Facility 103
NM AVG 68
Rank #33 / 141
Yes
65
Facility 65
NM AVG 48
Rank #53 / 186
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 88.3% A+Ashley J. MartinezPacheco Senior Care LLC12
4
Facility 4
NM AVG 4
Rank #46 / 82
5
Facility 5
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #49 / 82
22
Facility 22
NM AVG 30
Rank #48 / 82
1.8
Facility 1.8
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #31 / 82
Las Soleras Senior Living
AL
IL
Santa Fe
86
Facility 86
NM AVG 68
Rank #49 / 141
Yes
4
Facility 4
NM AVG 48
Rank #181 / 186
---Robbi JenningsSanta Fe Operator, LLC1
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 4
Rank #13 / 82
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #2 / 82
2
Facility 2
NM AVG 30
Rank #4 / 82
2.0
Facility 2.0
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #35 / 82
Brookdale Santa Fe
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Santa Fe
76
Facility 76
NM AVG 68
Rank #58 / 141
Yes
76
Facility 76
NM AVG 48
Rank #24 / 186
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 52.6% A+Pamela C. Plaza-20
6
Facility 6
NM AVG 4
Rank #64 / 82
7
Facility 7
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #58 / 82
44
Facility 44
NM AVG 30
Rank #65 / 82
2.2
Facility 2.2
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #39 / 82
Sierra Vista Retirement Community
AL
HC
MC
PC
Santa Fe
24
Facility 24
NM AVG 68
Rank #97 / 141
No
17
Facility 17
NM AVG 48
Rank #159 / 186
- 100.0% A+Caroline AndradeVista Living Communities12
2
Facility 2
NM AVG 4
Rank #29 / 82
5
Facility 5
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #49 / 82
28
Facility 28
NM AVG 30
Rank #52 / 82
2.3
Facility 2.3
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #40 / 82
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New Mexico

MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Santa Fe is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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 MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Santa Fe

Who is the owner of MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Santa Fe?

MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Santa Fe is legally operated by Pacheco Senior Care LLC, and administered by Ashley J. Martinez.

Is MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Santa Fe in a walkable area?

MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Santa Fe has a walk score of 65. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

When does MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Santa Fe's license expire?

According to NM state health department records, MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Santa Fe's license expires on October 31, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Santa Fe?

MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Santa Fe's occupancy is 88%.

How long has MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Santa Fe been in business?

MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Santa Fe has been operating for approximately 7 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Does MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Santa Fe have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Santa Fe on this page.

Are pets allowed at MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Santa Fe?

Yes, MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Santa Fe allows residents to bring their pets.

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