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10 Best Memory care Facilities in Albuquerque, NM

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According to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data, the average starting cost of memory care in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is $5,159 per month. Using our trusted ranking methodology, some of the top-rated memory care communities in the Albuquerque area include The Montebello on Academy, Palmilla Senior Living and Morada Albuquerque, offering families a helpful place to begin their search.

Families considering memory care in Albuquerque will find communities specifically designed to support seniors living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Memory care neighborhoods across the city emphasize safety, routine, and familiarity, with secured environments, structured daily schedules, and caregivers trained in dementia-focused care. These features are intended to reduce confusion and anxiety while supporting comfort, engagement, and as much independence as possible.

This guide was created to help you navigate memory care options in Albuquerque using A Place for Mom’s proprietary local data. It includes information on memory care communities in the area, verified reviews from families and residents, average costs, common ways to pay for care, and local resources that may support you along the way. Whether you’re early in your search or comparing specific communities, this guide is designed to help you make informed decisions with greater confidence and peace of mind.

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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How much does memory care cost in Albuquerque, NM?

In Albuquerque, the average cost of memory care is $5,159 per month, based on A Place for Mom’s proprietary data.[01] This monthly rate generally includes housing, meals, daily personal care, and 24/7 supervision in a secure environment. Costs can vary depending on your loved one’s specific needs, such as the level of dementia care required, the size or type of apartment, and the neighborhood of the community. Some memory care communities also offer additional safety features, specialized therapies, and individualized activity programs, which may increase the monthly cost but can add meaningful support and peace of mind for families.

The average monthly cost of memory care in Albuquerque is higher than the state average of $4,632, but comparable to the national average of $5,056. This reflects the city’s overall cost of living, which is around 5% lower than the rest of the country according to the Economic Research Institute.[02]

When compared with other senior living options in the area, memory care costs slightly more than assisted living, which averages about $4,497 per month, and significantly more than independent living at about $4,690 per month. This difference reflects the higher level of support provided in memory care, including specially trained caregivers, structured daily routines, and round-the-clock supervision designed to support safety and quality of life.

Read more:  Independent Living vs. Memory Care: Two Sides of the Senior Living Spectrum

Memory care costs in Albuquerque, NM, vs. nearby cities

Albuquerque, NM
$5,159/mo

Memory care costs in Albuquerque, NM, vs. state and national averages

Albuquerque, NM
$5,159/mo
U.S. national average
$5,057/mo

Memory care costs in Albuquerque, NM, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,159/mo

Memory care costs in Albuquerque, NM, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,690/mo
Studio
$6,432/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,524/mo
2 Bedroom
$12,525/mo

Senior living costs in Albuquerque vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Albuquerque, NM
Column state: New Mexico
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlbuquerque, NMNew MexicoU.S.
Memory Care$5,159/mo$4,632/mo$5,057/mo
Assisted Living$4,496/mo$4,467/mo$4,784/mo
Independent Living$4,690/mo$4,343/mo$4,247/mo
Memory Care
Albuquerque, NM:$5,159/mo
New Mexico:$4,632/mo
U.S.:$5,057/mo
Assisted Living
Albuquerque, NM:$4,496/mo
New Mexico:$4,467/mo
U.S.:$4,784/mo
Independent Living
Albuquerque, NM:$4,690/mo
New Mexico:$4,343/mo
U.S.:$4,247/mo
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Memory care costs in Albuquerque, NM, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Albuquerque and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Albuquerque, NM

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Albuquerque have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Albuquerque, NM$5,786/mo$5,199/mo+11.3%
New Mexico$5,948/mo$5,143/mo+15.7%
National$6,492/mo$6,159/mo+5.4%
Albuquerque, NM
2024 average cost:$5,786/mo
2023 average cost:$5,199/mo
Percent change:+11.3%
New Mexico
2024 average cost:$5,948/mo
2023 average cost:$5,143/mo
Percent change:+15.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,492/mo
2023 average cost:$6,159/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
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How to pay for memory care in Albuquerque

Many families in Albuquerque cover the cost of memory care by using a combination of personal resources and available assistance programs. This often includes personal savings, funds from selling a home, long-term care insurance, veterans benefits, and New Mexico Medicaid programs that may help pay for certain care-related services.

Private pay options

Personal income and assets that families often use to pay for memory care include:

In some cases, family members decide to share expenses to ensure their loved one receives quality care.

VA benefits

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers financial assistance programs that may help eligible veterans and surviving spouses pay for memory care. Commonly used benefits include:

  • Veterans Pension
  • Aid and Attendance
  • Disability Compensation
  • Survivors Pension (for eligible surviving spouses)
  • Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC)

Because VA applications require detailed documentation, even minor errors can lead to delays, which can be especially challenging when planning care for a loved one with dementia. Starting the process early and working with a VA-accredited benefits counselor can help families navigate eligibility requirements, gather the right paperwork, and complete applications accurately. This guidance can help ensure your loved one receives the full level of VA support they qualify for, providing added reassurance as you plan for memory care.

Resources for veterans in Albuquerque

There are nearly 32,000 veterans living in Albuquerque.[03] For elderly veterans living with memory loss in the city, several local organizations and agencies provide support for families by offering guidance, resources, and assistance with navigating veterans benefits and dementia-related programs.

Medicaid

Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that helps eligible older adults access essential health and long-term care services. Turquoise Care, New Mexico’s Medicaid program won’t pay for room and board in a memory care community, but it may pay for such services as:

  • Home health services
  • Physical, occupational, or speech therapy
  • Meal assistance
  • Support with activities of daily living
  • Housekeeping or in-home support services

New Mexico provides coverage for these services in two ways:[04,05]

  • Through the state’s regular Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD) Medicaid program. This is an entitlement program, meaning services are provided once your loved one qualifies.
  • Through the New Mexico Centennial Care Community Benefit program. This is a waiver program and may limited enrollment and waitlists.

Eligibility is determined by income and asset limits, along with documented medical need.

Medicaid resources in Albuquerque, NM

To apply for New Mexico Medicaid, elderly residents of Albuquerque can:

  • Apply online through the Yes New Mexico benefits portal
  • Apply over the phone by calling 800-283-4465
  • Mail a completed application to:
    • Central Aspen Scanning Area (CASA)
      PO Box 830
      Bernalillo, NM 87004

If you have questions about eligibility, need help completing an application, or want to check on the status of a submission, contact one of two locations of the New Mexico Human Services Department.

Medicare

Medicare is a federal health insurance program for adults age 65 and older, as well as for younger individuals with qualifying disabilities or medical conditions such as end-stage renal disease (ESRD) or ALS.[06] While Medicare doesn’t cover memory care or other long-term care services, it can help reduce overall expenses by paying for eligible medical needs, including prescription medications, durable medical equipment, and certain health care services your loved one may use while living in a memory care community.

Medicare resources in Albuquerque

Elderly residents of Albuquerque, and their families, can contact the following organizations for free and unbiased information about Medicare:

What families are saying about memory care in Albuquerque

Recent reviews for memory care in Albuquerque

GoodLife Senior Living Los Lunas

5.0
A very home type welcoming atmosphere . From my observation very skilled caring staff, the handling of residents is gentle and careful. Yes, housekeeping is available. The extra curricular activities are great. They bring in families and residents seem to be comfortable and enjoy being there.

Westwind House Assisted Living in Albuquerque, NM

4.5
My mom is eating the meal. It is not like home cooking but I think it is good. The staff are good people who help out very well. I am pleased that she is getting taken care of.The staff assist with her ADL and there has been no problems. A Place For Mom helped us find this community. They are ...
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The Village At Alameda in Albuquerque, NM

5.0
The Village at Alameda is a very nice place. Mom and Dad really like it. The food is good. The staff is great. The place is clean. They keep the apartments clean. If extra cleaning is needed, it is taken care of it right away. Hope this helps.

Albuquerque review score based on 228 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 228 reviews of 32 Albuquerque memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Albuquerque review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Albuquerque review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Albuquerque, NM32 facilities
7.9
Edith Endave, NM33 facilities

Review subcategories for Albuquerque memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 228 reviews of 32 Albuquerque memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Albuquerque resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Albuquerque, NM averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
3.9
Friendliness
3.7
4.0
Care services
3.2
3.7
Staff
3.5
3.9
Meals & dining
3.1
3.6
Activities
3.2
3.5
Value for cost*
3.2
3.6
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

What is memory care like in Albuquerque?

Albuquerque is known for its rich Southwestern culture, including regional food, music, and scenic landscapes, as well as a strong emphasis on family involvement. While many families prefer to care for a loved one with dementia at home, that isn’t always sustainable as care needs increase. Memory care communities in Albuquerque often reflect the city’s family-focused values by encouraging ongoing involvement from relatives and creating environments designed to feel supportive, familiar, and respectful of each resident’s dignity.

Residential care homes

One unique aspect of memory care in Albuquerque is the availability of residential care homes. These are typically single-family homes that have been thoughtfully adapted to support a small number of residents living with dementia. Because these settings function as micro-communities, they often offer a quieter, more predictable environment with fewer residents, which can be especially beneficial for individuals who become anxious or overstimulated in larger settings.

Memory care within multi-level senior living communities

Albuquerque also offers memory care within larger senior living campuses that provide multiple levels of care, such as assisted living, independent living, and skilled nursing. These communities can be a good option for families who want their loved one to remain in the same setting as care needs change over time. Being able to transition between care levels without relocating can reduce stress and disruption for individuals living with dementia.

Amenities and safety-focused design

Memory care communities in Albuquerque often include amenities that help residents maintain familiar routines in a secure, supportive environment. Common features may include on-site dining, beauty or barber services, and shared spaces for activities and social interaction. Memory care neighborhoods are typically secured and designed to allow residents to move about safely, including access to enclosed outdoor areas for walking and fresh air.

Albuquerque memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Albuquerque memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Albuquerque, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Albuquerque memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Albuquerque that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Albuquerque, NMNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
78.1%
63.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40.6%
47%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
78.1%
69.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.3%
28.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.1%
59%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
56.3%
69.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Albuquerque memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Albuquerque Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Albuquerque, NMNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.6%
71.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
43.8%
45.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
43.8%
67.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.1%
26%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Albuquerque memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Albuquerque partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Albuquerque, NMNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.8%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.5%
44.3%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
41.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.9%
49.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.9%
21.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Albuquerque memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Albuquerque communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Albuquerque, NMNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
53.1%
31.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.5%
39.7%
Room service
Room service
59.4%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.1%
22.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Albuquerque memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Albuquerque offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Albuquerque, NMNational
Activity director
Activity director
62.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.4%
32.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.4%
28.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.1%
52.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75%
50.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.6%
59.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.1%
39.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
56.3%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.9%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
75%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
71.9%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
34.4%
31.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.5%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
65.6%
45.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

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Unfamiliar with Albuquerque? Highlights for seniors

Albuquerque attracts older adults and families considering memory care in part because the city has intentionally worked to become more livable for people of all ages, including seniors with mobility or cognitive challenges. The City of Albuquerque has been designated an age-friendly community through participation in the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities and its alignment with the World Health Organization’s age-friendly framework,[07] which reflects local efforts to improve housing, transportation, social participation, and access to services for older residents.

Top hospitals for seniors in Albuquerque

Seniors who live in Albuquerque memory care communities have access to nationally ranked hospitals.

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Presbyterian Hospital plays an important role for seniors living with dementia by providing emergency care, inpatient services, chronic disease management, rehabilitation, and access to specialists.

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AMG Specialty Hospital Albuquerque is a long-term acute care hospital that offers 24/7 nursing care, respiratory therapy, rehabilitation services, and coordinated discharge planning that can be critical for individuals transitioning back to memory care or another supervised setting.

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Kindred Hospital Albuquerque provides long-term acute care for medically complex patients, including older adults with dementia.

Transportation for seniors in Albuquerque

While individuals living with dementia should always explore Albuquerque with a trusted companion, there are still several safe and convenient transportation options available. Of A Place for Mom’s partner memory care communities, Nearly 60% of our partner communities offer complimentary transportation to medical appointments, errands, and other outings.[01]

Things to do in Albuquerque for seniors and their families

Albuquerque offers a variety of activities that can support meaningful, low-stress time together for seniors living with memory loss and the family members who care for them. From quiet museums and outdoor gardens to scenic drives and familiar cultural settings, the city provides opportunities for connection and shared experiences when activities are chosen with comfort, routine, and sensory needs in mind.

Multigenerational attractions

Albuquerque offers several attractions that families can enjoy together, though some may be more appropriate than others for a loved one living with dementia, depending on sensory tolerance, mobility, and crowd levels.

Outside in Albuquerque

Albuquerque’s natural scenery can offer meaningful, low-stress experiences for seniors with dementia when activities are carefully chosen and appropriately paced.

  • The ABQ BioPark, which includes the Zoo, Aquarium, and Botanic Garden, is often a good fit for seniors with memory issues because of its outdoor setting, clear walking paths, benches for rest, and calming sensory experiences like gardens and animal viewing, especially when crowds are light.
  • The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, held each fall, fills the skies with hundreds of hot air balloons and is one of the city’s most recognizable events for residents and visitors alike, so may invoke memories for seniors with dementia.

Memory care laws and regulations in New Mexico

Memory care communities are generally regulated by state governments. This means that rules and operation requirements vary by state and by the type of care a community provides. Learning about how memory care is regulated can help you make informed care decisions.

Memory care regulations in New Mexico

Why do licensure and inspection reports matter to families?

State regulations — and a community’s track record with inspections and licensing — offer important insights into safety and quality of care in senior living communities.

Download the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports to learn what to look for in an inspection report and what questions to ask when touring communities. This resource explains how to use state licensure and inspection information to evaluate a community’s compliance, care standards, and responsiveness to issues.

References

  1. A Place for Mom. (2026). A Place for Mom proprietary data.

  2. Economic Research Institute. (2026, March 26). Cost of living data in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States.

  3. United States Census Bureau. American Community Survey. Albuquerque city, New Mexico.Data.census.gov.

  4. New Mexico Health Care Authority.  (1 July 2025). Aged, Blind, and Disabled Medicaid Programs.

  5. New Mexico Health Care Authority. Community Benefit program.

  6. U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Get started with Medicare. Medicare.gov.

  7. City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs. Age-Friendly Albuquerque.

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A Place for Mom. (2026). A Place for Mom proprietary data.

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Economic Research Institute. (2026, March 26). Cost of living data in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States.

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United States Census Bureau. American Community Survey. Albuquerque city, New Mexico.Data.census.gov.

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New Mexico Health Care Authority.  (1 July 2025). Aged, Blind, and Disabled Medicaid Programs.

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New Mexico Health Care Authority. Community Benefit program.

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U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Get started with Medicare. Medicare.gov.

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City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs. Age-Friendly Albuquerque.