The Legacy at Santa Fe
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Santa Fe, NM

The Legacy at Santa Fe

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Santa Fe, NM

Overview of The Legacy at Santa Fe

The Legacy at Santa Fe sits on Avenida Aldea, about four miles from downtown Santa Fe, in a part of the metro where a car is not optional. The Walk Score is 0. The community, operated by Pegasus Senior Living and administered by Tohnia Miller, offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care across 86 beds.

Occupancy runs at 87%, with 75 of 86 beds currently filled. For a mid-size community, that is a stable position: not at capacity, but well past the numbers that suggest operational uncertainty. Respite care adds flexibility for families navigating short-term transitions. The community does not allow pets.

State inspections have concentrated on areas including medication management, fire-safety systems, care planning and documentation, and staffing and staff credentials. These themes show up across a wide range of assisted living facilities and reflect the regulatory categories regulators track most closely, not a pattern unique to this community.

What the data does show is a mid-size Santa Fe community running at a healthy clip, offering memory care alongside traditional assisted living and a respite option for families not yet ready for a permanent placement. Adults who need structured daily support or a dedicated memory care setting, and families weighing a short-stay bridge, are the most natural fit here.

Bed community size
86-bed community Rank #52 / 148Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 52nd out of 148 homes in New Mexico. 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in New Mexico that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 0 / 100 Rank #187 / 208Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 187th out of 208 homes in New Mexico. 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in New Mexico that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
87%
Rank #46 / 121Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 46th out of 121 homes in New Mexico. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the New Mexico average, with its Statewide rank out of 121. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in New Mexico that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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
75 / 86
Average occupied beds in New Mexico homes 82 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
ExpirationDecember 31, 2025 Expired
CountySanta Fe

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Legacy at Santa Fe is legally operated by Lasf Tenant, Llc, and administered by Tohnia Miller.

Staffing

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

Leadership

ContactTohnia Miller

Contact Information

Contact The Legacy at Santa Fe

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 2017 · 9 years of data 70 deficiencies

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 2017 vs. New Mexico state average
Overall vs. NM average 2 Worse Metrics worse than New Mexico average:
• Total deficiencies (133% above)
• Deficiencies per year (136% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection June 27, 2025 Complaint Investigation

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. 7030 This facility has 133% more total deficiencies than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (70 vs. NM avg 30).↑ 133% worse
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2017. 7.83.3 This facility has 136% more deficiencies per year than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (7.8 vs. NM avg 3.3).↑ 136% worse

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

  • June 27, 2025 complaint survey cited six deficiencies including staff background clearance, medication labeling errors, incomplete medication records, incident reporting failures, unsecured hazardous chemicals, and resident record maintenance.
  • November 12, 2021 complaint investigation found seven deficiencies with substantiated complaints on incident reporting, resident rights violations, medication security, oxygen storage, and poor housekeeping.
  • April 22, 2024 complaint survey found two fire safety documentation deficiencies but no deficiencies related to the complaints investigated.

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Address 3.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Santa Fe's city center to The Legacy at Santa Fe's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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The information below is reported by the New Mexico Department of Health, Division of Health Improvement.

Kingston Residences of Santa Fe
AL
IL
MC
RC
Santa Fe (Legacy Court)
105
Facility 105
NM AVG 69
Rank #32 / 148
Yes
34
Facility 34
NM AVG 43
Rank #127 / 208
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
97.1%
Facility 97.1%
NM AVG 78.5%
Rank #20 / 115
A+Sandria AllenKingston Healthcare Company35
16
Facility 16
NM AVG 3.8
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18
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112
Facility 112
NM AVG 30
Rank #112 / 114
3.2
Facility 3.2
NM AVG 2.5
Rank #60 / 114
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Santa Fe
AL
IL
MC
RC
Santa Fe (South Pacheco Street)
103
Facility 103
NM AVG 69
Rank #36 / 148
No
65
Facility 65
NM AVG 43
Rank #53 / 208
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
88.3%
Facility 88.3%
NM AVG 78.5%
Rank #42 / 115
A+Ashley J. MartinezPacheco Senior Care LLC12
4
Facility 4
NM AVG 3.8
Rank #58 / 114
5
Facility 5
NM AVG 6.1
Rank #54 / 114
22
Facility 22
NM AVG 30
Rank #49 / 114
1.8
Facility 1.8
NM AVG 2.5
Rank #31 / 114
The Legacy at Santa Fe
AL
MC
RC
Santa Fe (Avenida Aldea)
86
Facility 86
NM AVG 69
Rank #52 / 148
No
0
Facility 0
NM AVG 43
Rank #187 / 208
-
87.2%
Facility 87.2%
NM AVG 78.5%
Rank #44 / 115
-Tohnia MillerLasf Tenant, LLC23
7
Facility 7
NM AVG 3.8
Rank #96 / 114
14
Facility 14
NM AVG 6.1
Rank #108 / 114
70
Facility 70
NM AVG 30
Rank #98 / 114
3.0
Facility 3.0
NM AVG 2.5
Rank #55 / 114
Brookdale Santa Fe
AL
IL
MC
NH
Santa Fe (Alta Vista Street)
76
Facility 76
NM AVG 69
Rank #62 / 148
Yes
76
Facility 76
NM AVG 43
Rank #24 / 208
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
52.6%
Facility 52.6%
NM AVG 78.5%
Rank #100 / 115
A+Pamela C. Plaza-20
6
Facility 6
NM AVG 3.8
Rank #90 / 114
7
Facility 7
NM AVG 6.1
Rank #70 / 114
44
Facility 44
NM AVG 30
Rank #79 / 114
2.2
Facility 2.2
NM AVG 2.5
Rank #40 / 114
Sierra Vista Retirement Community
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HC
MC
PC
Santa Fe
24
Facility 24
NM AVG 69
Rank #104 / 148
No
17
Facility 17
NM AVG 43
Rank #159 / 208
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NM AVG 78.5%
Rank #1 / 115
A+Caroline AndradeVista Living Communities12
2
Facility 2
NM AVG 3.8
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5
Facility 5
NM AVG 6.1
Rank #54 / 114
28
Facility 28
NM AVG 30
Rank #55 / 114
2.3
Facility 2.3
NM AVG 2.5
Rank #41 / 114

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New Mexico

The Legacy at 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 The Legacy at Santa Fe

What neighborhood is The Legacy at Santa Fe in?

The Legacy at Santa Fe is in the Avenida Aldea neighborhood of Santa Fe.

Who is the owner of The Legacy at Santa Fe?

The Legacy at Santa Fe is legally operated by Lasf Tenant, Llc, and administered by Tohnia Miller.

When does The Legacy at Santa Fe's license expire?

According to NM state health department records, The Legacy at Santa Fe's license expires on December 31, 2025.

What is the occupancy rate at The Legacy at Santa Fe?

The Legacy at Santa Fe's occupancy is 87%.

What is the best email address for The Legacy at Santa Fe?

The team at The Legacy at Santa Fe can be reached at tohnia.miller@pegasusseniorliving.com.

Who is the administrator of The Legacy at Santa Fe?

Tohnia Miller is the administrator of The Legacy at Santa Fe.

How many beds does The Legacy at Santa Fe have?

The Legacy at Santa Fe has 86 beds.

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