Palmilla Senior Living
Retirement Home, Memory Care, Independent Living & Assisted Living · Albuquerque, NM

Palmilla Senior Living

Retirement Home, Memory Care, Independent Living & Assisted Living · Albuquerque, NM

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.

(505) 926-7448
Bed community size
95-bed community Rank #46 / 148Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 46th out of 148 homes in New Mexico for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other New Mexico SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.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
10 years in operation
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 31 / 100 Rank #131 / 208Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 131st out of 208 homes in New Mexico for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across New Mexico SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
79%
Rank #71 / 119Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 71st out of 119 homes in New Mexico for occupancy rate. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the New Mexico average, with its Statewide rank out of 119. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Similar to the New Mexico average: 78.9%
Occupied beds
75 / 95
Average occupied beds in New Mexico homes 82 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationAugust 31, 2026
CountyBernalillo

Ownership & Operating Entity

Palmilla Senior Living is legally operated by Chp Albuquerque Nm Tenant Corp., and administrated by Elizabeth Wisneski.

Staffing

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

Leadership

ContactElizabeth Wisneski

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
No Alzheimer's certification

Contact Information

Fax(505) 899-1453

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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 2013 · 13 years of data 9 deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard Info 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.

Since 2013 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 (70% below)
• Deficiencies per year (70% below)
Latest Inspection December 12, 2023 Re Inspection

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. 930 This facility has 70% fewer total deficiencies than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (9 vs. NM avg 30).↓ 70% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2013. 0.72.3 This facility has 70% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (0.7 vs. NM avg 2.3).↓ 70% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • December 12, 2023 inspection found six deficiencies including untrained staff in wound care, outdated individual service plans, late incident reporting, resident rights violations, poor nutrition, and food safety failures.
  • No deficiencies were cited in all Covid-19 related surveys from March through August 2020, and a 2020 complaint investigation was unsubstantiated without deficiencies.
  • Prior 2014 inspection cited three deficiencies for missing staff training, incomplete criminal history screening, and failure to check the Employee Abuse Registry.

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Address 15.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Albuquerque's city center to Palmilla Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.14 miles to nearest hospital (Lovelace Health Center)

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Financial Assistance for
Retirement Homes in New Mexico

Palmilla Senior Living is located in Albuquerque, 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
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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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Palmilla Senior Living

What neighborhood is Palmilla Senior Living in?

Palmilla Senior Living is in the Cottonwood Heights neighborhood of Albuquerque.

Who is the owner of Palmilla Senior Living?

The legal owner and operator of Palmilla Senior Living is Chp Albuquerque Nm Tenant Corp..

Is Palmilla Senior Living in a walkable area?

Palmilla Senior Living has a walk score of 31. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

When does Palmilla Senior Living's license expire?

According to NM state health department records, Palmilla Senior Living's license expires on August 31, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Palmilla Senior Living?

Palmilla Senior Living's occupancy is 79%.

What is the best email address for Palmilla Senior Living?

The team at Palmilla Senior Living can be reached at [email protected].

Who is the administrator of Palmilla Senior Living?

Elizabeth Wisneski is the administrator of Palmilla Senior Living.

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