Senior Living in Albuquerque, NM: Verified Testimonials & 2026 Costs
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 testimonial here comes from a verified phone interview, 20+ in total. 135 state-licensed assisted living, memory care, and independent living communities are listed below by county.
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Every community below has testimonials from 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 testimonials | 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.
All senior living in Albuquerque: 135 licensed communities by county
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 testimonials have phone-verified resident and family interviews on file.
Also listed from public records: 4 independent living, life plan or 55+ communities and 16 income-restricted senior apartment buildings. Independent living is not licensed by the state, so they are listed apart on each county page.
Bernalillo County, NM 104 communities
- A Caring Heart Of New MexicoAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- A Love for Life (Alcazar)Albuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- A Love for Life (Bear Canyon)Albuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- A New DayAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Adelante VentanaAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Albuquerque Uptown Assisted LivingAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Aldea HouseAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Amaran Senior LivingAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- American San Pablo Assisted LivingAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- American Winds of GraceAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- ARCA Gun ClubAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- ARCA LakeviewAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- ARCA Mesquite WoodAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- ARCA SummerwoodAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Ativo Senior Living of AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Avista Senior Living AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Bee Hive Homes of Taylor RanchAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- BeeHive Homes of Albuquerque – WestAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Beehive Homes of Four Hills 2Albuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Beehive Homes of Four Hills 4Albuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Beehive Homes of Four Hills IAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Beehive Homes of San PedroAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Beehive Homes of San Pedro EAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Beehive Homes of San Pedro FAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Beehive Homes of San Pedro, Building AAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Beehive Homes of San Pedro, Building BAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Beehive Homes of San Pedro- DAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Beehive Homes of Volcano CliffsAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Bellamah HouseAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Brio Assisted LivingAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Brookdale Tramway RidgeAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Brookdale Tramway Ridge #2Albuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Brookdale ValenciaAlbuquerque, NM · Independent Living · Assisted Living
- Buena Vista Senior CareAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Camino Retirement ApartmentsAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Candlelight Assisted LivingAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Carefree LivingAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Casa Angelina South EastAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Casa Del Valle IAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Casa Mis AbuelosAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Casa Palo Duro (Active Solutions)Albuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Casa SandiaAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Casa SunviewAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Casita Senior LivingAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Cielos Abiertos Assisted LivingAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Compassionate Care HomeAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Enchanted Living of New Mexico-GrandeAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Enchanted Living of New Mexico-WhitecloudAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Everest Assisted Living HomeAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Friendship Gardens of AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Galaxia Park ArcaAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Grace Adult Care HomeAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Hannett HouseAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Haven Care – Aspen HouseAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Haven Care – Birch HouseAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Haven Care – Cottonwood HouseAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Haven Care – Evergreen HouseAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Haven Care – Fir HouseAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Hilldale House (Active Solutions)Albuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Home Assisted LivingAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- La Vida Llena, Lagrima De Oro Rd NEAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Life Spire Assisted LivingAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Life Spire Assisted Living of North Albuquerque AcresAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Little Roses Home Care of the South WestAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Los Andes Assisted LivingAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Marler ManorAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Morada AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Morada QuintessenceAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Morningstar Memory Care at North RidgeAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Morningstar of AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Mountain View ManorAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Mrs. B’s CasitaAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Muros De SalvacionAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Night N Gail Assisted LivingAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Palmilla Senior LivingAlbuquerque, NM · Independent Living · Assisted Living
- Park Avenue Assisted LivingAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Pueblo of Isleta Assisted Living and Mem Care FacilityIsleta, NM · Assisted Living
- Ravenna Assisted LivingAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Sandia View Bosque TrailsAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Sandia View Candlelight Assisted LivingAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Sandia View Fountain HillAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Seniorcare – Kriss HouseAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Seniorcare – Solano HouseAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Seniorcare – Wisconsin HouseAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Serenity Home Assisted LivingAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Shalom Assisted LivingAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Singing Arrow AFHAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Starlight HouseAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Tender Heart Assisted LivingAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Tercer Cielo, Glenwood Hills Dr NEAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Tercer Cielo, Sawtooth St SEAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- The Garland HomeAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- The MonarchAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- The Montebello On AcademyAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- The Village at AlamedaAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- The Watermark at Cherry HillsAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- The Woodmark At Uptownverified testimonialsAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Touched by A White Dove Assisted LivingAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Veterans Assisted Living of Albuquerque (VALA)Albuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Vista SandiaAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Wellesley Care HomeAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- West Ridge VillageAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Westwind HouseAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
- Willow WoodAlbuquerque, NM · Assisted Living
Sandoval County, NM 23 communities
- Advantage Assisted Living, Rincon Rd SERio Rancho, NM · Assisted Living
- Advantage Assisted Living, Wellspring Ave SERio Rancho, NM · Assisted Living
- Avamere at Rio RanchoRio Rancho, NM · Assisted Living
- Beehive Homes of BernalilloBernalillo, NM · Assisted Living
- Beehive Homes of Bernalillo 2Bernalillo, NM · Assisted Living
- Beehive Homes of Enchanted HillsRio Rancho, NM · Assisted Living
- Beehive Homes of Rio Rancho IRio Rancho, NM · Assisted Living
- BeeHive Homes of Rio Rancho IIRio Rancho, NM · Assisted Living
- Casa Contenta Assisted LivingRio Rancho, NM · Assisted Living
- Casa De PazRio Rancho, NM · Assisted Living
- Casa De Paz Village EastRio Rancho, NM · Assisted Living
- Casita Senior LivingRio Rancho, NM · Assisted Living
- Fairwinds Rio RanchoRio Rancho, NM · Independent Living · Assisted Living
- Genney’s Senior CareRio Rancho, NM · Assisted Living
- Haven Care – Dogwood HouseRio Rancho, NM · Assisted Living
- Hummingbird Assisted LivingRio Rancho, NM · Assisted Living
- Life Spire Assisted Living of Rio RanchoRio Rancho, NM · Assisted Living
- Morning Star Assisted Living & Memory Care Rio RanchoRio Rancho, NM · Assisted Living
- Retreat GardensRio Rancho, NM · Assisted Living
- Retreat VillasRio Rancho, NM · Assisted Living
- The Neighborhood in Rio Rancho (Assisted Living)Rio Rancho, NM · Assisted Living
- The RetreatRio Rancho, NM · Assisted Living
- The Village at Casa De Paz Senior Assisted LivingRio Rancho, NM · Assisted Living
Valencia County, NM 8 communities
- Beehive Homes of Bosque FarmsBosque Farms, NM · Assisted Living
- Beehive Homes of Bosque Farms #2Bosque Farms, NM · Assisted Living
- Good Life Memory CareLos Lunas, NM · Assisted Living
- Good Life Senior Living and Memory CareLos Lunas, NM · Assisted Living
- Senior Living Systems Assisted Living ProgramLos Lunas, NM · Assisted Living
- Senior Living Systems, 5 Thomas RdLos Lunas, NM · Assisted Living
- Senior Living Systems, 5 Thomas Rd bldg iLos Lunas, NM · Assisted Living
- Sierra Springs Assisted LivingLos Lunas, NM · Assisted Living
How much does senior living cost in Albuquerque?
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, November 2026. New Mexico’s Medicaid waiver programs and VA Aid & Attendance can offset costs — see the FAQ below.
What are the highest-rated nursing homes in Albuquerque?
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 | Albuquerque, NM | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 62 | Independent |
| La Vida Llena, Lagrima De Oro Ne | 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 | 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 (Skilled Nursing and Continuing Care) | 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 November 2026. Lilisity republishes this government data unmodified; no facility can pay to change its rating.
Which Albuquerque areas have senior living?
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.
New Mexico
- Albuquerque (121)
- Rio Rancho (24)
- Los Lunas (6)
- Bernalillo (2)
- Bosque Farms (2)
- Belen (1)
- Isleta (1)
How these testimonials were collected and how we’re paid
- We interview residents and family members by phone, voice to voice — never web forms, never scraped from other sites.
- Every testimonial is named and dated, and verified against the community’s current resident or family list before publishing.
- Testimonials are published as given, including critical ones. Of the 20 on this page, 10 are five-star and 10 are four-star. None were removed.
How Lilisity is paid: Communities can pay Lilisity a flat monthly fee to manage their own listing: photos, prices, contact details, and receiving the inquiries families choose to send them. The fee is the same no matter how many families contact them or move in. Senior Living Alliance, which runs Lilisity, offers the same listing to its member communities as part of their membership; members pay SLA for its resident and family interview program. No community pays Lilisity per inquiry, per referral or per move-in. Payment never changes a testimonial, a rating, or the order of search results. The "Nearby Senior Living Alliance communities" box shows member communities only. CMS ratings come from the federal government, and testimonials come from residents. Read the full methodology → · How we are paid →
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Albuquerque senior living questions, answered
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. Ask each community about openings when you call.
Yes. All 20 testimonials on this page come from recorded, voice-to-voice phone interviews with named residents and family members, conducted and verified by Senior Living Alliance. Nothing is scraped, anonymous, or edited, including the four-star testimonials.
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