Senior living in Albuquerque, New Mexico spans 1 verified communities and 22 Medicare-certified nursing homes across Bernalillo, Sandoval, Valencia, and Torrance counties in New Mexico. Published starting rates at featured communities run $5,085–$5,085 per month, 4 area nursing homes hold a 5-star CMS rating, and every community review here comes from a verified phone interview — 20+ in total. 1 state-licensed assisted living, memory care, and independent living communities are listed below by county.
Every community below has been independently reviewed through recorded phone interviews with its own residents and families. Prices shown are the operators’ published starting rates — not estimates, and not gated behind a form.
| Community | Location | Care types | Starting price | Phone-verified reviews | CMS rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodmark at Uptown | Albuquerque, NM | Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing | From $5,085/mo | 20+ verifiedlatest Aug 2026 | — |
Starting rates published by each operator, verified June 2026. Skilled nursing is typically billed by payer (Medicare/Medicaid/private) rather than a monthly rate. CMS ratings apply to Medicare-certified skilled nursing only — assisted living is state-licensed and has no federal rating.
Every assisted living, memory care, and independent living community licensed by the state in Bernalillo, Sandoval, Valencia, and Torrance counties in New Mexico, from state licensing records. Listing here is not a rating: Lilisity publishes no score for any community that has not earned an award. Communities marked verified reviews have phone-verified resident and family interviews on file.
Verified starting rates at featured Albuquerque communities range from $5,085 per month at The Woodmark at Uptown (assisted living) to $5,085 at The Woodmark at Uptown (assisted living and memory care). Memory care generally runs $1,000–$1,500 above assisted living; skilled nursing is billed through Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay rather than monthly rent.
| Care type | Typical Albuquerque range | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Independent living | $3,000 – $4,500 | Private apartment or cottage, meals and services optional |
| Assisted living | $4,500 – $6,500 | Daily personal care, meals, medication management |
| Memory care | $5,500 – $8,000 | Secured neighborhood, dementia-trained staff |
| Skilled nursing | Payer-based | 24/7 medical care; Medicare/Medicaid/private pay |
Ranges reflect published rates at verified Albuquerque-area communities plus operator-published market rates, September 2026. New Mexico’s Medicaid waiver programs and VA Aid & Attendance can offset costs — see the FAQ below.
4 of the 22 Medicare-certified nursing homes in the Albuquerque metro hold the highest possible 5-star overall rating from CMS — including Las Estancias By Pure Health in Albuquerque. Every facility below links to its full inspection history, staffing hours, and deficiency record.
| Facility ↕ | Location ↕ | CMS rating ↕ | Beds ↕ | Operator ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Estancias By Pure Health | Albuquerque, NM | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 120 | Purehealth |
| South Valley Care Center Llc | Albuquerque, NM | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 62 | Independent |
| La Vida Llena | Albuquerque, NM | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 50 | Independent |
| Advanced Health Care Of Albuquerque | Albuquerque, NM | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 47 | Advanced Health Care |
| Spanish Trails Rehabilitation Suites | Albuquerque, NM | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 134 | Fundamental Healthcare |
| Belen Meadows Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center | Belen, NM | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 120 | Genesis Healthcare |
| The Rehabilitation Center Of Albuquerque | Albuquerque, NM | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 120 | Genesis Healthcare |
| Odelia Healthcare | Albuquerque, NM | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 119 | Opco Skilled Management |
| Fiesta Park Wellness & Rehabilitation | Albuquerque, NM | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 105 | Opco Skilled Management |
| Albuquerque Heights Healthcare And Rehabilitation | Albuquerque, NM | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 134 | Genesis Healthcare |
| Canyon Transitional Rehabilitation Center, Llc | Albuquerque, NM | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 74 | Genesis Healthcare |
| Princeton Health & Rehabilitation | Albuquerque, NM | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 369 | Independent |
| Bear Canyon Rehabilitation Center | Albuquerque, NM | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 178 | Genesis Healthcare |
| The Suites Rio Vista | Rio Rancho, NM | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 136 | Eduro Healthcare |
| Uptown Rehabilitation Center | Albuquerque, NM | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 134 | Genesis Healthcare |
| Skies Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center | Albuquerque, NM | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 120 | Genesis Healthcare |
| Manzano Del Sol By Purehealth | Albuquerque, NM | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 117 | Purehealth |
| The Neighborhood In Rio Rancho | Rio Rancho, NM | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 72 | Independent |
| Sandia Ridge Center | Albuquerque, NM | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 140 | Genesis Healthcare |
| Ladera Center | Albuquerque, NM | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 120 | Genesis Healthcare |
| Las Palomas Center | Albuquerque, NM | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 120 | Genesis Healthcare |
| Rio Rancho Center | Rio Rancho, NM | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 120 | Genesis Healthcare |
Source: CMS Care Compare, federal five-star quality rating system, retrieved September 2026. Lilisity republishes this government data unmodified; no facility can pay to change its rating.
Senior living in the Albuquerque metro is spread across Bernalillo, Sandoval, Valencia, and Torrance counties in New Mexico. The cities with the most licensed communities and nursing homes are listed below; most sit within a short drive of the region’s hospital systems, which matters for families coordinating specialist care or hospital discharge.
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“My mother lives at the community and I’ve been really impressed from the start. What sold us was how friendly and relaxed the residents were the first time we visited—it immediately felt like a happy place. The management team is professional, patient, and informative, and the maintenance staff…”
Most states, including New Mexico, offer a Medicaid waiver that covers care costs (not room and board) at participating assisted living communities for people who qualify financially and medically. Not every community accepts the waiver, so ask early. Veterans and surviving spouses may also qualify for VA Aid & Attendance, worth up to roughly $2,300 per month toward care.
Assisted living provides housing, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and medications in an apartment setting, state-licensed and mostly private pay. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24/7 medical care, are federally certified and CMS-rated, and are typically paid through Medicare, Medicaid, or long-term-care insurance.
Every facility in the table above links to its full record — CMS star ratings, health-inspection findings, staffing hours per resident, and any fines or penalties, sourced from Medicare's Care Compare data. 4 Albuquerque-area facilities currently hold a 5-star overall rating.
Assisted living moves can happen in days when a community has availability — after a nurse assessment and paperwork. Memory care placements after a crisis often complete within one to two weeks. Calling an advisor who knows current availability is the fastest path: (833) 612-4732.
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