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The Montecito Santa Fé
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Santa Fe, NM
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The Montecito Santa Fé

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Santa Fe, NM
500 Rodeo Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of The Montecito Santa Fé

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Administered by Edgar Ortiz, The Montecito Santa Fé is a 52-bed senior living community on a sprawling 15-acre campus in Santa Fe. It offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care options. Serving the Santa Fe area for 12 years, the home operated by Lifehouse Santa Fe Operations currently runs at 67 percent occupancy. With experienced leadership and structured care protocols, the facility has a stable operating environment.

The facility atmosphere is a defining feature, with awe-inspiring mountain vistas and generous acreage. The setting provides solitude and outdoor access for occupants. This physical landscape, coupled with the home’s thorough care offerings, captivates those seeking natural beauty and a full continuum of senior living options in one setting. The Montecito Santa Fé’s care model centers on a team of highly skilled caregivers working under experienced nurses’ oversight. The staff is characterized as compassionate and carefully hired and trained, mirroring a dedication to attentive resident care. For residents in assisted living or memory care, this nursing-backed approach delivers structure and confidence, especially for those handling multiple health needs or cognitive changes. The integration of all three care levels, independent, assisted, and memory care, allows residents and families the flexibility to transition in the community if care needs evolve. Cutting-edge amenities are noted as part of the community’s offerings. The location on Rodeo Road in Santa Fe scores 26 on the Walk Score scale, so some errands are walkable, but most need a car or ride service. The area is serene and residential, not bustling commercial.

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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 52 Rank #76 / 141Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 76th 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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
12 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #141 / 186Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 141st 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.
26 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #86 / 106Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 86th 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.
67% This home usually has availability
Lower than the New Mexico average: 78.9%
Occupied beds
35 / 52

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
CountySanta Fe

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Montecito Santa Fé is legally operated by Lifehouse Santa Fe Operations, LLC, and administered by Mr. Edgar Ortiz.

Staffing

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

Leadership

ContactMr Edgar Ortiz (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)

Contact Information

Email eortiz@montecitosantafe.com
Fax(505) 988-1066

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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 2006 · 20 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 58 deficiencies 19 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 2006 vs. New Mexico state average
Overall vs. NM average 1 Worse Metrics worse than New Mexico average:
• Total deficiencies (66% above) 1 Better Metrics better than New Mexico average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (22% 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. 5835 This facility has 66% more total deficiencies than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (58 vs. NM avg 35).↑ 66% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 3.13.98 This facility has 22% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (3.1 vs. NM avg 3.98).↓ 22% 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. 1911 This facility has had 73% more total inspections than the New Mexico average (19 vs. NM avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 73% more
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Address 3.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Santa Fe's city center to The Montecito Santa Fé'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%
Facility 97.1%
NM AVG 78.1%
Rank #14 / 106
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%
Facility 88.3%
NM AVG 78.1%
Rank #37 / 106
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
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%
Facility 52.6%
NM AVG 78.1%
Rank #92 / 106
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
The Montecito Santa Fé
AL
IL
MC
Santa Fe
52
Facility 52
NM AVG 68
Rank #76 / 141
Yes
26
Facility 26
NM AVG 48
Rank #141 / 186
-
67.3%
Facility 67.3%
NM AVG 78.1%
Rank #86 / 106
-Mr. Edgar OrtizLifehouse Santa Fe Operations, LLC19
4
Facility 4
NM AVG 4
Rank #46 / 82
11
Facility 11
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #72 / 82
58
Facility 58
NM AVG 30
Rank #72 / 82
3.1
Facility 3.1
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #56 / 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%
Facility 100.0%
NM AVG 78.1%
Rank #1 / 106
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

The Montecito Santa Fé 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 Montecito Santa Fé

Who is the owner of The Montecito Santa Fé?

The Montecito Santa Fé is legally operated by Lifehouse Santa Fe Operations, LLC, and administered by Mr Edgar Ortiz.

Is The Montecito Santa Fé in a walkable area?

The Montecito Santa Fé has a walk score of 26. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at The Montecito Santa Fé?

The Montecito Santa Fé's occupancy is 67%.

How long has The Montecito Santa Fé been in business?

The Montecito Santa Fé has been operating for approximately 12 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at The Montecito Santa Fé?

Yes, The Montecito Santa Fé allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for The Montecito Santa Fé?

The team at The Montecito Santa Fé can be reached at eortiz@montecitosantafe.com.

Who is the administrator of The Montecito Santa Fé?

Mr Edgar Ortiz is the administrator of The Montecito Santa Fé.

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