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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Sandia Knolls, NM
Memory care in Sandia Knolls 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 Sandia Knolls is about $4,833 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 13 communities, read 273 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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71 reviews
My father was a resident of Quintessence before his recent passing, and everything about the community exceeded our expectations. [name removed] was incredibly helpful and thorough during the move in...
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.
Choose Morada Quintessence for Small-Town Senior Living & Big-Time Value. Our flat rate pricing ensures full care and amenities with no surprise charges.At Morada Quintessence, we provide a range of onsite medical and therapy services for our residents. This includes but is not limited to...
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9.4
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This is a warming welcoming community. You can find many friends at the varied activities. We have world travelers, interesting occupation background and need people to talk to.
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.
The Montebello on Academy is a Retirement Community located in the prestigious Northeast Heights. Within its elegant setting, you will find Independent & Assisted Living with all-inclusive rates, 24-hour Assisted Living team and a Rehabilitation Therapy department. A variety of planned adult...
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8.5
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87 reviews
The caregivers are great. Not enough activities. TV is not enough. We picked this community because of their activity schedule and location.
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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8.5
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This is a great place! Overall my mom is very happy there. Safety was an issue for me. Since Mom has dementia I wanted to be sure there was a system in place to make sure she couldn't just walk out of...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
MorningStar at Northridge Alzheimer's Special Care Center is a family owned stand alone memory care specializing in caring for and honoring those with Dementia. Our exclusive Meaningful Moments program is specifically designed to help meet the needs of your loved one with memory loss. By adding...
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39 reviews
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
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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.
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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32 reviews
What we like the most about the MorningStar Assisted Living community is the cleanliness of the community as well as the friendliness of the staff. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would maybe...
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.
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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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...
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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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.
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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.
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 Sandia Knolls, NM
The average cost of senior living in Sandia Knolls is $4,833 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Los Cerrillos, NM with an average of $4,606 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Sandia Knolls
Recent reviews for memory care in Sandia Knolls
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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Sandia Knolls review score based on 65 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 65 reviews of 13 Sandia Knolls memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Sandia Knolls 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
Sandia Knolls review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Sandia Knolls 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 65 reviews of 13 Sandia Knolls memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Sandia Knolls 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.Sandia Knolls, NM averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
3.6
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
3.7
4.0
Value for cost*
3.8
4.0
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Sandia Knolls memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sandia Knolls memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sandia Knolls, 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 Sandia Knolls 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 Sandia Knolls 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
69.2%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
38.5%
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
69.2%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.8%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.8%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61.5%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Sandia Knolls 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 Sandia Knolls 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
61.5%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.5%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.5%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
30.8%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sandia Knolls 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 Sandia Knolls partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.1%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
69.2%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
53.8%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.8%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.1%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Sandia Knolls 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 Sandia Knolls communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
69.2%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.5%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
53.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.8%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sandia Knolls 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 Sandia Knolls offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
53.8%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.2%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.2%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.2%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
76.9%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.5%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.2%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.8%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.2%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
76.9%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
69.2%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
38.5%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
69.2%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fairwinds - Rio Rancho, Morada Quintessence and The Village At Alameda are the top-rated memory care facilities near Sandia Knolls, New Mexico. See full list of communities.
There are 13 memory care facilities near Sandia Knolls, New Mexico. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Sandia Knolls, New Mexico is Morada Quintessence. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 13 memory care facilities near you in Sandia Knolls, 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 Sandia Knolls, 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 Sandia Knolls, 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 Sandia Knolls, New Mexico ranges from $1550 to $50000. The average Memory Care cost in Sandia Knolls, New Mexico is $4,833. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Sandia Knolls, 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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