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Memory care in Ponderosa 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 Ponderosa is about $4,829 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 50 communities, read 1369 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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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It is simply wonderful to live at a place where everybody here cares for one another. The care services so far have been very good. They do have really good activities, the kids from the local school get a...
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.
Welcome Home to The Montecito Santa Fe The Montecito is an unparalleled luxurious retirement community located in picturesque Santa Fe where senior living is celebrated in ultimate resort style. Here, generous amenities complement a breadth of daily activities and like-minded people who share...
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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...
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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.
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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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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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...
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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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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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Kingston Residence of Santa Fe was a wonderful place for mom. The facility was very nice and well kept. There were plenty of activities to choose from weekly and the food was excellent. I believe they also...
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.
Kingston Residence of Santa Fe located in Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico provides seniors with a caring assisted community that they can call home. This area is rich with history and things to do. Santa Fe offers an opera house, hiking and camping tours, museums, and much more. This area...
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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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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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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
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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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The care has been good and I am happy with the care. The staff are helpful and attentive for my dad. The meals are good and my dad likes the food. I would recommend the services if they needed and can afford...
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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.
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, 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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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
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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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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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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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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.
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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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.

Cost of memory care in Ponderosa, NM

The average cost of senior living in Ponderosa is $4,829 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Zia Pueblo, NM with an average of $4,479 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Ponderosa, NM vs. nearby cities

Ponderosa, NM
$4,829/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Ponderosa, NM vs. the state and national average

Ponderosa, NM
$4,829/mo
U.S. national average
$4,861/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Ponderosa vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,829/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Ponderosa, NM by room type

Semi-Private
$4,794/mo
Studio
$4,717/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,285/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,631/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,367/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Ponderosa over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Ponderosa

Recent reviews for memory care in Ponderosa

Palmilla Senior Living in Albuquerque, NM

5.0
My mother is currently a resident at Palmilla Senior Living. Everything has been great for her at this facility, so far. Based on my mother's experience, I would recommend this facility to others who are looking for Memory Care.

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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Ravenna Assisted Living in Albuquerque, NM

3.9
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. The care givers were attentive, patient and cheerful. My brother required frequent ...
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Ponderosa review score based on 260 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 260 reviews of 46 Ponderosa memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ponderosa 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

Ponderosa review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Ponderosa, NM46 facilities
8.1
Jemez Springs, NM50 facilities
8.8

Review subcategories for Ponderosa 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 260 reviews of 46 Ponderosa memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Ponderosa 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.
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Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
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4.5
Care services
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4.2
Staff
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4.4
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
3.7
4.0
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Ponderosa memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ponderosa memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ponderosa, 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 Ponderosa 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 Ponderosa 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
69.6%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.3%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.6%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.4%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.8%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.3%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
56.5%
72.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Ponderosa 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 Ponderosa Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ponderosa, NMNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60.9%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.3%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39.1%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.9%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ponderosa 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 Ponderosa partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ponderosa, NMNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.4%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58.7%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
52.2%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.5%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.2%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Ponderosa 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 Ponderosa communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.7%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
56.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.1%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ponderosa 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 Ponderosa offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
58.7%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.6%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.2%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69.6%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.2%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.3%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52.2%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.8%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
67.4%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
65.2%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
39.1%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.3%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60.9%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Fairwinds - Rio Rancho, Brookdale Santa Fe and Morada Quintessence are the top-rated memory care facilities near Ponderosa, New Mexico. See full list of communities.

There are 50 memory care facilities near Ponderosa, New Mexico. See the full list.

The best memory care facility near you in Ponderosa, New Mexico is Morada Quintessence. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

The 50 memory care facilities near you in Ponderosa, 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 Ponderosa, 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 Ponderosa, 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 Ponderosa, New Mexico ranges from $1550 to $50000. The average Memory Care cost in Ponderosa, New Mexico is $4,829. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Ponderosa, 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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