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Memory care in Deer Canyon 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 Deer Canyon is about $5,153 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 17 communities, read 578 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Morada Albuquerque
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9.0
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Visited several communities and this one had 3 meals a day, staff to assist the residents to meals, to sitting outside, delivering medication. They take residents to appoints, once a week take residents on a...
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.
Morada Albuquerque is a bright, friendly community where residents feel right at home. Our convenient month to month rent and levels of care help residents who are completely independent to those who need help. Enjoy restaurant-style dining, an abundance of activities, and a staff who truly...
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33 Floor plans available
9.0
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9.0
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131 reviews
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My brother is very happy living at Brookdale Valencia. He feels safe unlike his last apartment which even though it was gated I suspect everyone in Albuquerque had the gate code. Brookdale has a live person...
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.
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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88 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.9
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100 reviews
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100 reviews
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I give each one of the above a 5 - I am sad our loved one was not able to stay there longer - she went to the hospital for a long stay - then suggested she be moved to a loving home in Rio Rancho - I really...
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.
Exceptional Senior LivingNew Mexico families looking for a more personalized senior living experience can find it here, at our luxurious senior living community that offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Known for its vibrant arts and culture...
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Photo of Avista Albuquerque
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8.3
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40 reviews
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My mother has resided at Avista Senior Living Albuquerque for 11 years now. I am very happy with the facility and even more so the staff. My mother is very well taken care of and I have zero worries about...
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.
Specialized Care From the Industry LeaderSelecting the right memory care option can often be challenging. It’s hard to know the right choice. But memory care doesn’t have to mean giving up on a great life. In fact, in the right environment, with the right specialty care, seniors living with...
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66 Floor plans available
7.6
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115 reviews
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115 reviews
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I can tell you things they should be concerned about. Food is not the best quality, constantly serving meals that consist of chicken. There's been times that the fryers and ovens have been down. I feel that...
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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7.0
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10 reviews
7.0
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What our family likes the most about the GoodLife Senior Living community is that it is a smaller community so the workers get to know the residents better. They also have a nurse working on site to help out...
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.
Good Life Senior Living is the finest assisted living home in Los Lunas, New Mexico. Due to heavy demand, we recently completed construction on a specialized Alzheimer wing 2 months ago. This recent home is one of the most beautiful in New Mexico. It is equipped with an exclusive built in living...
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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
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.
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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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
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.
Photo of Brio Assisted Living
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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.
Brio Assisted Living’s focus is creating a home for each and every resident. It is where we started, and what we strive to do each day. We are an independently owned assisted community in the northeast heights of Albuquerque NM with a vision of enriching lives by providing individualized care...
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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.
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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.
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Photo of Albuquerque Uptown Assisted Living
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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.
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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.
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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.
Photo of La Vida Llena Retirement Community
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.

Cost of memory care in Deer Canyon, NM

The average cost of senior living in Deer Canyon is $5,153 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chupadera, NM with an average of $4,300 per month.

Memory care costs in Deer Canyon, NM, vs. nearby cities

Deer Canyon, NM
$5,153/mo
$5,600/mo

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

Deer Canyon, NM
$5,153/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,153/mo

Memory care costs in Deer Canyon, NM, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,233/mo
Studio
$4,895/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,471/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,002/mo

Senior living costs in Deer Canyon 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: Deer Canyon, NM
Column state: New Mexico
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDeer Canyon, NMNew MexicoU.S.
Memory Care$5,153/mo$4,589/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$4,210/mo$4,391/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$4,734/mo$4,302/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
Deer Canyon, NM:$5,153/mo
New Mexico:$4,589/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Deer Canyon, NM:$4,210/mo
New Mexico:$4,391/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
Deer Canyon, NM:$4,734/mo
New Mexico:$4,302/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Memory care costs in Deer Canyon, NM, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Deer Canyon 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 Deer Canyon, NM

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Deer Canyon 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
Deer Canyon, NM$5,779/mo$5,163/mo+11.9%
New Mexico$5,948/mo$5,143/mo+15.7%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Deer Canyon, NM
2024 average cost:$5,779/mo
2023 average cost:$5,163/mo
Percent change:+11.9%
New Mexico
2024 average cost:$5,948/mo
2023 average cost:$5,143/mo
Percent change:+15.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Deer Canyon

Recent reviews for memory care in Deer Canyon

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.

Brookdale Tramway Ridge in Albuquerque, NM

3.9
Families need to be be present and interactive. Observation keeps staff honest. Most staff is good but like everywhere you have staff that shouldn't be in the field. If the families speak up consistently, then the staff and facility is forced to respond and take action. As far as activities go ...
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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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Deer Canyon review score based on 101 family reviews

8.0
Review score15 facilities101 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 101 reviews of 15 Deer Canyon memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Deer Canyon 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

Deer Canyon review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Deer Canyon, NM15 facilities
8.1
Mountainair, NM28 facilities
8.1
Willard, NM23 facilities

Review subcategories for Deer Canyon 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 101 reviews of 15 Deer Canyon memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Deer Canyon 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.
Deer Canyon, NM averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
4.1
Friendliness
3.7
4.2
Care services
3.4
3.9
Staff
3.5
4.1
Meals & dining
3.2
3.8
Activities
3.1
3.7
Value for cost*
3.3
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Deer Canyon memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Deer Canyon memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Deer Canyon, 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 Deer Canyon 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 Deer Canyon that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Deer Canyon, NMNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
73.3%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.3%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.7%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Deer Canyon 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 Deer Canyon Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Deer Canyon, NMNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
46.7%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.7%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Deer Canyon 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 Deer Canyon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Deer Canyon, NMNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.3%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
46.7%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
49.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Deer Canyon 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 Deer Canyon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Deer Canyon, NMNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
46.7%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Deer Canyon 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 Deer Canyon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Deer Canyon, NMNational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.7%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.7%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.3%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.3%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.7%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
26.7%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.3%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Deer Canyon

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about New Mexico memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Deer Canyon protect seniors.
Learn about New Mexico memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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