Assisted Living
Brookdale Santa Fe
640 Alta Vista St, Santa Fe, NM 87505 · Map
Licensed for 76 residents
Brookdale Santa Fe is a state-licensed assisted living community in Santa Fe, New Mexico. It is licensed for 76 residents. Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for this community; the details below come from the state licensing record.
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State inspections
Latest survey report shown: Apr 9, 2045. See the record
License
Active, 76 residents
Assisted Living Facility 5790.
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| Community | Distance | Licensed capacity | Published starting price | License | Inspection citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookdale Santa Fe this community | 76 | Not published | Active | 42 deficiencies in 23 reports | |
| MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care of Santa Fe | 1.0 mi | 103 | Not published | Active | 0 deficiencies in 0 reports |
| El Castillo Memory Center | 1.2 mi | 11 | Not published | Active | 0 deficiencies in 0 reports |
| El Castillo Retirement Residences | 1.4 mi | 26 | Not published | Active | 7 deficiencies in 18 reports |
| The Montecito Santa Fe | 2.2 mi | 52 | Not published | Active | 0 deficiencies in 5 reports |
State inspection record42 deficiencies in 23 reports
- NM license number
- 5790
- Licensed beds (state listing)
- 76
- Latest survey report shown
- April 9, 2045
- Survey reports posted
- 23
- Deficiencies cited
- 42
- Substantiated complaints
- 2
- Unsubstantiated complaints
- 3
Survey reports
- April 9, 2045: 4 deficiencies cited, complaint substantiated report (Internet Archive copy of S_D5ZJ11.pdf)
- Reporting of Incidents. The state found: “The facility failed to ensure that incidents that threaten the health and saftey of residents were reported to the Licensing Authority as required within twenty-four (24) hours or by the next business day, if it is a weekend or a holiday.” 7.8.2.32 NMAC
- Medications. The state found: “The facility failed to ensure that medications are secure and out of reach of residents, and that the facility's caregivers are documenting on the Medication Administration Record (MAR) when providing assistance with medication for 4 residents (R #5, 22 , 41, 57,) of 4(R #5, 22, 41, 57) records reviewed for medication compliance.” 7.8.2.35 NMAC
- Nutrition. The state found: “The facility failed to post a weekly menu, including snacks, in a location that residents and their family members were able to view.” A036, 7.8.2.36 NMAC
- Doors. The state found: “The facility failed to ensure the doors connected to the fire alarm and clased circuit TV system were closed/ able to close when the fire alarm system was activated.” A049, 7.8.2.49 NMAC
- August 26, 2020 (Offsite Surveillance Complaint survey): no deficiencies cited, complaint 46227 unsubstantiated report (Internet Archive copy of OUTM11.pdf)
- July 24, 2020 (Offsite Surveillance survey): no deficiencies cited report (Internet Archive copy of 7AP111.pdf)
- June 17, 2020 (Offsite Surveillance survey): no deficiencies cited report (Internet Archive copy of 9P1211.pdf)
- May 27, 2020 (Offsite Surveillance survey): no deficiencies cited report (Internet Archive copy of 4T7411.pdf)
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- May 8, 2020 (offsite suviallance survey): no deficiencies cited report (Internet Archive copy of BF2011.pdf)
- April 21, 2020 (offsite suviallance survey): no deficiencies cited report (Internet Archive copy of F01D11.pdf)
- April 1, 2020 (offsite suviallance survey): no deficiencies cited report (Internet Archive copy of IFI611.pdf)
- March 17, 2020 (Onsite Surveillance survey): no deficiencies cited report (Internet Archive copy of INZ611.pdf)
- September 17, 2019 (Complaint survey): no deficiencies cited, complaint 36852 unsubstantiated report (Internet Archive copy of HJYL11.pdf)
- August 18, 2017 (Revisit/Follow-up survey): no deficiencies cited report (Internet Archive copy of DSQ013.pdf)
- August 18, 2017: no deficiencies cited, complaint 30287 investigated (outcome in the report) report (Internet Archive copy of 5uyt11.pdf)
- May 12, 2017 (Revisit/Follow-up survey): 6 deficiencies cited report (Internet Archive copy of DSQ012.pdf)
- Staff Qualifications. The state found: “The facility failed to conduct the required Caregivers Criminal History Screening Program Requirements for 2 (DCS #s 1 & 2) of 2 (DCS #s 1 & 2) Direct Care Staff sampled for compliance.” The state wrote that this is an uncorrected deficiency from the survey of August 5, 2016. A016, 7.8.2.16 NMAC
- Admissions and Discharge. The rule: “The facility shall complete an admission agreement for each resident.” The state wrote that this is an uncorrected deficiency from the survey of August 5, 2016. A020, 7.8.2.20 NMAC
- Resident Evaluation. The state found: “The facility failed to ensure that for 1 (R #1) of 3 (R #s 1-3) residents reviewed for accuracy of Resident Evaluations that they were complete and included signatures and dates of the nurse who reviewed the evaluations.” The state wrote that this is an uncorrected deficiency from the survey of August 5, 2016. A025, 7.8.2.25 NMAC
- Individual Service Plan (ISP). The state found: “The facility failed to ensure that the Individual Service Plans (ISPs) were current and accurate for 1 (R # 1) of 3 (R # 1-3) residents reviewed for ISP compliance.” The state wrote that this is an uncorrected deficiency from the survey of August 5, 2016. A026, 7.8.2.26 NMAC
- Electrical System. The state found: “The facility failed to ensure there were Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) outlets within 6 feet of water sources and operable wall outlets throughout the facility.” The state wrote that this is an uncorrected deficiency from the survey of August 5, 2016. A048, 7.8.2.48 NMAC
- Incorporated and Related Rules and Codes. The state found: “The facility failed to conduct the required Caregivers Criminal History Screening Program Requirements for 2 (DCS #s 1 & 2) of 2 (DCS #s 1 & 2) Direct Care Staff sampled for compliance.” The state wrote that this is an uncorrected deficiency from the survey of August 5, 2016. A070, 7.8.2.70 NMAC
- August 5, 2016 (Full-Onsite survey): 13 deficiencies cited report (Internet Archive copy of DSQ011.pdf)
- General Licensing Requirements. The state found: “The facility failed to ensure that the facility's license was displayed in a conspicuous place where visitors, staff and all 47 (R #s 1 -47) residents as identified by the resident census list provided by the Administrator on 08/02/16, currently residing in the facility can see it.” 7.8.2.8 NMAC
- Staff Qualifications. The state found: “The facility failed to ensure that 2 (DCS #s 1 & 2) of 5 (DCS #s 1-5) Direct Care Staff reviewed for Caregiver Criminal History Screening Program (CCHSP) and the Employee Abuse Registry compliance met the requirements.” 7.8.2.16 NMAC
- Admissions and Discharge. The rule: “The facility shall complete an admission agreement for each resident.” 7.8.2.20 NMAC
- Resident Evaluation. The state found: “The facility failed to ensure that for 5 (R #s 1-5) of 5 (R#s 1-5) residents reviewed for accuracy of Resident Evaluations were complete and included signatures and dates of the nurse who reviewed the evaluations.” 7.8.2.25 NMAC
- Individual Service Plan (ISP). The state found: “The facility failed to ensure that the Individual Service Plans (ISP) were current and accurate for 2 (R#s 3 and 4) of 4 (R#s 1-4) residents reviewed for ISP compliance.” 7.8.2.26 NMAC
- Handling of Emergencies. The state found: “The facility failed to ensure that a list of emergency phone numbers (fire, police, ambulance, and poison control, etc) is near each public phone and accessible to residents/staff/visitors.” 7.8.2.31 NMAC
- Custodial Drug Permits. The rule: “A facility with two (2) or more residents that is licensed pursuant to this rule and that assists with self-administration or safeguards medications for residents shall have a current custodial drug permit issued by the state board of pharmacy.” 7.8.2.34 NMAC
- Nutrition. The state found: “The facility failed to ensure that the staff wear hairnets/caps when preparing food.” 7.8.2.36 NMAC
- Water. The state found: “The facility failed to ensure the hot water temperatures in (resident rooms, public bathroom, and beauty shop) accessible to residents were maintained at a minimum of ninety-five (95) degrees Fahrenheit (F) and a maximum of one hundred ten (110) degrees F.” 7.8.2.45 NMAC
- Electrical System. The state found: “The facility failed to ensure there were Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) outlets within 6 feet of water sources and operable wall outlets throughout the facility.” 7.8.2.48 NMAC
- Fire Clearance and Inspections. The state found: “The facility failed to ensure that an annual fire inspection by the local Fire Authority (having jurisdiction) had been conducted.” 7.8.2.60 NMAC
- Hospice. The rule: “An assisted living facility that provides or coordinates hospice care and services shall meet the requirements in this section, in addition to the rules applicable to all assisted living facilities, 7.8.2 NMAC.” 7.8.2.68 NMAC
- Incorporated and Related Rules and Codes. The state found: “The facility failed to ensure that 2 (DCS #s 1 & 2) of 8 (DCS #s 1-8) Direct Care Staff reviewed for compliance met the requirements for the Caregiver Criminal History Screening Program (CCHSP) and the Employee Abuse Registry, (EAR's).” 7.8.2.70 NMAC
- May 5, 2016 (Full-Onsite survey): 9 deficiencies cited report (Internet Archive copy of S_DSQ011.pdf)The Internet Archive’s copy of this report is cut off. We could read 47 of 67 pages; the missing pages may cite more deficiencies.
- General Licensing Requirements. The state found: “The facility failed to ensure that the facility's license was displayed in a conspicuous place where visitors, staff and all 47 (R #s 1 -47) residents as identified by the resident census fist provided by the Administrator on 08/02/16, currently residing in the facility can see it.” 7.8.2.8 NMAC
- Staff Qualifications. The state found: “The facility failed to ensure that 2 (DCS #s 1 & 2) of 5 (DCS #s 1-5) Direct Care Staff reviewed for Caregiver Criminal History Screening Program (CCHSP) and the Employee Abuse Regjstry compliance met the requirements.” 7.8.2.16 NMAC
- Admissions and Discharge. The rule: “The facility shall complete an admission agreement for each resident.” 7.8.2.20 NMAC
- Resident Evaluation 7.8.2.25 NMAC
- Individual Service Plan (ISP). The state found: “The facility failed to ensure that the Individual Service Plans (ISP) were current and accurate for2 (R#s 3 and 4) of 4 (R #s 1-4) residents reviewed for ISP compliance.” 7.8.2.26 NMAC
- Custodial Drug Permits. The rule: “A facility with two (2) or more residents that is licensed pursuant to this rule and that assists with self-administration or safeguards medications for residents shall have a current custodial drug permit issued by the state board of pharmacy.” A034, 7.8.2.34 NMAC
- Nutrition. The state found: “The facility failed to ensure that the staff wear hairnets/caps when preparing food.” 7.8.2.36 NMAC
- Electrical System. The state found: “The facility failed to ensure there were Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) outlets within 6 feet of water sources and operable wall outlets throughout the facility.” 7.8.2.48 NMAC
- Fire Clearance and Inspections 7.8.2.60 NMAC
- October 9, 2015 (revisit survey): complaint 29660 investigated (outcome in the report) report (Internet Archive copy of D5ZJ12.pdf)
- April 9, 2015: 4 deficiencies cited, complaint 29660 substantiated report (Internet Archive copy of D5ZJ11.pdf)
- Reporting of Incidents. The state found: “The facility failed to ensure that incidents that threaten the health and saftey of residents were reported to the Licensing Authority as required within twenty-four (24) hours or by the next business day, if it is a weekend or a holiday.” 7.8.2.32 NMAC
- Medications. The state found: “The facility failed to ensure that medications are secure and out of reach of residents, and that the facility's caregivers are documenting on the Medication Administration Record (MAR) when providing assistance with medication for 4 residents (R #5, 22 , 41, 57,) of 4 (R #5, 22, 41, 57) records reviewed for medication compliance.” 7.8.2.35 NMAC
- Nutrition. The state found: “The facility failed to post a weekly menu, including snacks, in a location that residents and their family members were able to view.” 7.8.2.36 NMAC
- Doors. The state found: “The facility failed to ensure the doors connected to the fire alarm and closed circuit TV system were closed/ able to close when the fire alarm system was activated.” 7.8.2.49 NMAC
- January 27, 2011 (Complaint investigation): complaint 27849 unsubstantiated report (Internet Archive copy of S_5G6211.pdf)
- September 1, 2009 (Life Safety Code survey): 2 deficiencies cited report (Internet Archive copy of S_1EGK21.pdf)
- Fire Clearance and Inspections 7.8.2.60 NMAC
- Fire Extinguishers. The state found: “The facility failed to conduct fire drills at least quarterly on every shift to assure preparedness for emergency response.” 7.8.2.63 NMAC
- August 22, 2007 (annual life safety cade survey): 2 deficiencies cited report (Internet Archive copy of S_M13Y21.pdf)
- Fire Clearance and Inspections 7.8.2.60 NMAC
- Fire Alarms, Smoke Detectors and Other Equipment 7.8.2.61 NMAC
- August 8, 2007: no deficiencies cited report (Internet Archive copy of S_N5WJ11.pdf)
- Date not read: 1 deficiency cited report (Internet Archive copy of S_79SX11.pdf)
- Fire Extinguishers. The state found: “The facility failed to, in the conduct of fire drills, emphasize orderly evacuation and maintain a record of the evacuation time in total minutes.” 7.8.2.63 NMAC
- Date not read: 1 deficiency cited report (Internet Archive copy of MP8011.pdf)
- Housekeeping Services. The state found: “The facility failed to ensure that the resident bathrooms and bed sheets were clean and sanitary at all times.” 7.8.2.38 NMAC
The state’s listing for license 5790 (Internet Archive copy) →
New Mexico’s License Oversight Bureau posts each survey’s Statement of Deficiencies as a scanned PDF. We read the scans by OCR and show, for each report, the survey date, the kind of survey in the state’s words, each deficiency tag with the rule it cites and the state’s own one-sentence finding when OCR reads it whole. Each rule is named by its heading in New Mexico’s assisted living rules: 7.8.2 NMAC until June 30, 2024, and 8.370.14 NMAC (same section numbers) since July 1, 2024. The rules say: “If violations of this rule are cited, the facility will be provided with an official statement of deficiencies within 10 business days following the survey.” The facility’s plan of correction is printed in the right-hand column of the same report. The reports give no severity level for assisted living deficiencies, and the state’s site lists no fines or license actions. Revisit reports often repeat the complaint outcomes of the survey they follow up on; we count each complaint once. The state’s site (alf.hca.nm.gov) has not answered since at least September 2026, so we read the listing and reports from the Internet Archive’s copies, captured between January 16, 2026 and June 12, 2026. Reports the state posted after that are not shown. This community is licensed for 76 residents; larger communities are inspected and reported on more often, so read counts with size in mind. Source: New Mexico Health Care Authority, Division of Health Improvement, License Oversight Bureau, read October 16, 2026. The report itself is the official record. Always visit in person and ask the community about anything listed here.
License and ownershipActive license
- License type
- Assisted Living Facility
- License number
- 5790
- License status
- Active
- Licensed capacity
- 76
- County
- Santa Fe County
State listing as of May 2026. New Mexico HCA assisted living directory, archived copy.
Source: New Mexico state licensing records (agency listing), retrieved 2026-05-11. Licensing status is a matter of public record; it is not a quality rating.
Paying with Medicaid and other programsHow Medicaid pays for care in New Mexico, and other programs
How Medicaid pays for care in New Mexico
- Turquoise Care Community Benefit (Agency-Based Community Benefit). Yes. New Mexico Medicaid's Community Benefit, provided through Turquoise Care managed care plans, lists assisted living as a covered service. (state page)
Ask the community whether it accepts Medicaid.
Questions to ask on a tour10 questions picked for this community from its record
Picked for this community from its record. Ask them in person and write down the answers.
- The state recorded a finding in April 2045. What was it, and how was it fixed?
- What does the base rate include, and when did rates last go up?
- How many caregivers are on duty during the day and at night?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would someone need to move?
- What fees are charged at move-in?
- How do you tell families about falls, illness or changes?
- How long have the executive director and the head of care been here?
- Who gives medications, and what training do they have?
- For what reasons can a resident be asked to leave?
- Is the apartment held during a hospital stay, and at what cost?
What we checked7 public sources we searched, with dates
Every public source we searched for this community. “Nothing on record” means we found no record that matched it. A record can be missed when a name or address differs.
| Source | Data as of | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico Health Care Authority, Division of Health Improvement, License Oversight Bureau inspection records | Oct 16, 2026 | See above |
| U.S. Department of Labor wage and hour cases | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| OSHA workplace safety inspections since 2016 | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| HUD Multifamily Properties - Assisted | Jul 6, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| State Veterans Homes (NASVH directory) | Sep 20, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Hospice - General Information | Aug 19, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Home Health Care Agencies | May 27, 2026 | Nothing on record |
Common questionsAnswers to 4 questions families ask
What type of care does Brookdale Santa Fe provide?
Brookdale Santa Fe is licensed by the state of New Mexico for assisted living in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Its licensed capacity is 76 residents.
Does Lilisity rate Brookdale Santa Fe?
No. We publish state licensing details for Brookdale Santa Fe but no score, rating, or ranking. Only communities on the Top Communities list or with a Senior Living Alliance Excellence Award, both based on phone-verified resident and family interviews, are ranked.
How much does Brookdale Santa Fe cost?
Brookdale Santa Fe does not publish its prices.
How do I contact Brookdale Santa Fe?
Use Brookdale Santa Fe's website, brookdale.com/en/communities/brookdale-santa-fe.html?cid=yext, or visit at 640 Alta Vista St, Santa Fe, NM 87505.
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