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Memory care in Herrera 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 Herrera is about $4,473 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 10 communities, read 268 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Palmilla Senior Living
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33 Floor plans available
9.3
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172 reviews
9.3
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172 reviews
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What we liked the most about the community is that they were very easy to work with. They did an excellent job with communication and made moving in very easy. Yes, we would recommend Palmilla Senior Living...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Palmilla Senior Living puts premium independent senior living within your reach. We offer Independent Living, Assisted Living and Alzheimer's and Memory Care in Albuquerque, New Mexico. All of our living options stress independence and autonomy, providing the assistance you need to live...
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8.0
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8 reviews
8.0
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8 reviews
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They do what the others SAY they will do!! FOOD YES! CARE YES! Engaged with residents YES! WE found Lifespire after my wife ENDURED 14 months at another institution in Albuquerque where the care was very...
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.
Life Spire has been in business for over 6 years. We provide a warm and homelike atmosphere within a secured setting. We started our line of work by assisting adults and children with disabilities to live at home and be active in the community. Our strong commitment to our mission lead the phone...
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1212 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
7.5
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22 reviews
7.5
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22 reviews
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26%
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23%
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Overall, MorningStar has been a good choice for Mom, but I can see where some improvements need to be made. For example, it would be nice if they provided some evening activities occasionally as that is when...
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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Photo of Ravenna Assisted Living
77 Photos available
7.3
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31 reviews
7.3
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31 reviews
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They seem to be short-staffed. A little bit disorganized. But fortunately, I come and check on my mom daily. So I can advocate for her. I seem to have to do a lot of reminding the staff about caring for mom,...
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.
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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7.0
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9 reviews
7.0
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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
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.
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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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
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.
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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1.0
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18 reviews
1.0
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The meals at the Neighborhood are tasty and varied. Between the dining room and the Bistro, there is always something which is appealing. I would like to give a shout out to the wait staff. They are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Supportive Care at The Neighborhood in Rio Rancho is a Premier Full Service Health Care Community where extra support is available at one location. There is no entry fee or long term contract to move directly into Supportive Care at The Neighborhood in Rio Ranchoand features both private studio...
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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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Cost of memory care in Herrera, NM

The average cost of senior living in Herrera is $4,473 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include South Acomita Village, NM with an average of $4,078 per month.

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

Herrera, NM
$4,473/mo

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

Herrera, NM
$4,473/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,473/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,440/mo
Studio
$4,686/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,060/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,425/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,280/mo

Senior living costs in Herrera 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: Herrera, NM
Column state: New Mexico
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHerrera, NMNew MexicoU.S.
Memory Care$4,473/mo$4,589/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$3,993/mo$4,391/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$4,166/mo$4,302/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
Herrera, NM:$4,473/mo
New Mexico:$4,589/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Herrera, NM:$3,993/mo
New Mexico:$4,391/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
Herrera, NM:$4,166/mo
New Mexico:$4,302/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Memory care costs in Herrera, NM, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Herrera 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
Herrera, NM$7,528/mo$5,207/mo+44.6%
New Mexico$5,207/mo$5,114/mo+1.8%
National$5,838/mo$5,630/mo+3.7%
Herrera, NM
2024 average cost:$7,528/mo
2023 average cost:$5,207/mo
Percent change:+44.6%
New Mexico
2024 average cost:$5,207/mo
2023 average cost:$5,114/mo
Percent change:+1.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,838/mo
2023 average cost:$5,630/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in Herrera

Recent reviews for memory care in Herrera

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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Neighborhood in Rio Rancho Community

5.0
The Neighborhood in Rio Rancho is by far the nicest senior campus in the Albuquerque / Rio Rancho area. There are no semi-private rooms in the nursing home. Each room has it's own bathroom/shower. Each room has it's own thermostat to control the ac/heating. Each room has it's own TV and ...
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Palmilla Senior Living in Albuquerque, NM

5.0
I had a wonderful experience it just wasn't the right time for my dad and he needed a lower level of care. As wonderful a place as possible. Almost didn't feel like a memory care facility. My dad only participated in a few activities but he enjoyed them all and also made a good friend in there. ...
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Herrera review score based on 52 family reviews

6.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 52 reviews of 8 Herrera memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Herrera 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

Herrera review score compared against nearby cities

6.7
Herrera, NM8 facilities
7.9
7.9
Pajarito Mesa, NM12 facilities

Review subcategories for Herrera 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 52 reviews of 8 Herrera memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Herrera 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.
Herrera, NM averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
3.8
4.2
Care services
3.1
3.9
Staff
3.6
4.1
Meals & dining
3.2
3.8
Activities
3.2
3.7
Value for cost*
3.1
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Herrera memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Herrera memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Herrera, 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 Herrera 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 Herrera 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
75%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.5%
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
87.5%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.5%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37.5%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Herrera 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 Herrera Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Herrera, NMNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
87.5%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.5%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
37.5%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Herrera 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 Herrera partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Herrera, NMNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
75%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
75%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
62.5%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Herrera 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 Herrera communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
62.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
75%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
75%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Herrera 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 Herrera offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Herrera, NMNational
Activity director
Activity director
75%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.5%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
62.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
75%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
75%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
25%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Herrera

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 Herrera protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Palmilla Senior Living, Life Spire and MorningStar of Rio Rancho are the top-rated memory care facilities near Herrera, New Mexico. See full list of communities.
There are 10 memory care facilities near Herrera, New Mexico. See the full list.
The 10 memory care facilities near you in Herrera, 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 Herrera, 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 Herrera, 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 Herrera, New Mexico ranges from $1795 to $50000. The average Memory Care cost in Herrera, New Mexico is $4,473. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Herrera, New Mexico typically starts at $1795. 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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