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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Bernalillo County, NM
Memory care in Bernalillo County offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Bernalillo County is about $4,815 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 18 communities, read 532 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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9.5
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98 reviews
Prior to moving to Albuquerque Grand I walked or relied on public transportation to get around. As I got older it became more difficult for me to get to the store or laundry mat. Since moving to Albuquerque...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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.
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.
Albuquerque Grand Senior Living in Albuquerque, New Mexico, offers what may be the state's finest senior living experience. Offering both independent and assisted living, Albuquerque Grand is dedicated to providing an active, vibrant senior lifestyle with a wide variety of activities to ensure...
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127 reviews
I think the staff needs to be more involved and the food needs to be more consistent. Sometimes it's good and fresh but many times it is cold or not fully cooked. Th cost seems to be in line with others in...
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.
At Morada Albuquerque, you'll find a tightly knit community with the support you need to lead an independent life. Enjoy a family-style environment that fosters physical activity and social engagements, including yoga, bridge, educational seminars and a resident-led arts and crafts group. Morada...
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9 reviews
My husband was there only a couple of weeks in [date removed]. Based off of our short experience, I would recommend Fountain Hill to others looking for assisted living.
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.
Fountain Hill Assisted Living is locally owned and operated community residence. We provide high quality and personal residential living care in Albuquerque, NM. We focus on quality care and comfort in a family setting. That includes attention to enrichment for our residents through daily...
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Based on our families experience, we were frustrated that all the required paperwork had to be completed by hand rather than a word doc to edit. There were a lot of duplicate questions on many different...
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.
The Woodmark at Uptown: The Woodmark at Uptown is a senior living community in Albuquerque, New Mexico offering assisted living and memory care services for senior citizens. The Woodmark at Uptown is ideally located in Albuquerque's Uptown neighborhood, with fantastic sunsets and awesome views...
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When we walked in for the first time Westwind felt like home! The food is great, residents have choices and can ask for something different that matches their taste, like a sandwich with certain...
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.
Thank you for your interest in Westwind House. Welcome to Westwind House! Westwind House offers an independent living as well as an assisted living environment. It is our pleasure to provide a secure, healthy and happy home. We encourage an atmosphere where family members of all ages are...
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Not sure why someone would give this place a 1 star. Obviously they have not seen other places. I have my relative in this place for about 2 months and all I can say is that the caretakers, yes they are a...
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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28 reviews
The day after my brother began his stay at Ravenna they went into pandemic CDC status. Just unbelieveably difficult for all of us. When we got to the release of rules by the state I was able to visit him....
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.
Ravenna Assisted Living is a mid-sized, privately owned and operated senior living community in Albuquerque's West Side. In operation since 2014, we continue our passion for providing a safe and caring environment for our residents. We focus on compassion and engaging interactions and activities...
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The staff are accommodating and kept us informed of what was going on with my loved one (my brother in law moved out for a year and just moved back last week). I would recommend Camino Retirement Apartments...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Camino Retirement Apartments has served the community since 1972, when it became Albuquerque's first Retirement Center. We have remained at the same convenient location just east of Juan Tabo, with great views of the East Mountains, the spectacular sunsets and brilliant city lights. Camino...
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I chose this community mainly because the room sizes were good, the price was in the medium range, and the staff ratios were good. They have had a lot staff turnover. The food is good and they are trying ...
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.
Introducing Élan Santa Monica in Albuquerque, NMStep into the unexpected. Stunning, but casual. Elegant, yet comfortable. More like an urban lodge or boutique hotel than a traditional senior living community. At Élan Santa Monica you’ll discover concierge-style services, resort-quality amenities,...
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109 reviews
Staff is very friendly, several have been there for years. Clean environment. Had a few problems with AC, toilets running.. Maintenance fixed right away.. Residents have been friendly and welcoming.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Premium Senior Living in AlbuquerqueIt’s time to trade the stress and hassle that often comes from living at home for relaxation and a full social calendar. It’s time to give up the isolation that often comes from living on your own and get in return a life full of interesting things to do and...
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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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
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.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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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Cost of memory care in Bernalillo County, NM
The average cost of senior living in Bernalillo County is $4,815 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Los Cerrillos, NM with an average of $4,581 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Bernalillo County, NM vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Bernalillo County
Recent reviews for memory care in Bernalillo County
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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Sandia Senior Suites in Albuquerque, NM
4.5
My husband is going through a transitional phase after a fall. The staff are doing their absolute best to make him comfortable and provide good care to him. The staff communicate with me very well and even told me that I can call my husband anytime I want. My husband also receives care from a ...
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Bernalillo County review score based on 83 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 83 reviews of 15 Bernalillo County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Bernalillo County 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
Bernalillo County review score compared against nearby cities
7.8
Bernalillo County, NM15 facilities
8.4
Albuquerque, NM36 facilities
8.4
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM37 facilities
Review subcategories for Bernalillo County 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 83 reviews of 15 Bernalillo County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Bernalillo County 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.Bernalillo County, NM averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
4.5
Care services
3.7
4.2
Staff
4.1
4.4
Meals & dining
3.6
4.0
Activities
3.8
4.0
Value for cost*
3.6
4.0
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Bernalillo County memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bernalillo County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bernalillo County, 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 Bernalillo County 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 Bernalillo County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
73.3%
65.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
48%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.7%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.3%
72.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Bernalillo County 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 Bernalillo County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
45.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.7%
26.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bernalillo County 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 Bernalillo County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.3%
44.1%
No sugar
No sugar
46.7%
41.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.7%
49.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Bernalillo County 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 Bernalillo County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
46.7%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.3%
39.6%
Room service
Room service
60%
36.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
22.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bernalillo County 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 Bernalillo County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
53.3%
45.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.7%
33.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.7%
28%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.3%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
73.3%
51.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
39.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.7%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
36%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
73.3%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
26.7%
30.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
21.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.3%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fairwinds - Rio Rancho, Morada Quintessence and Albuquerque Grand Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Bernalillo County, New Mexico. See full list of communities.
There are 18 memory care facilities near Bernalillo County, New Mexico. See the full list.
The 18 memory care facilities near you in Bernalillo County, New Mexico typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Bernalillo County, New Mexico ranges from $1550 to $50000. The average Memory Care cost in Bernalillo County, New Mexico is $4,815. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Bernalillo County, New Mexico typically starts at $1550. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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