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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Santa Fe, NM

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Memory care in Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe is about $4,837 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 10 communities, read 151 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Marbella Santa FeCommunity card badge
1212 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.8
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61 reviews
9.8
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61 reviews
5 star
55%
4 star
33%
3 star
7%
2 star
2%
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3%
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Brookdale is great. Friendly helpful staff there, a great outdoor pond courtyard area , good food, excellent activities, and other residents are pleasantly interactive.
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.
Find Your Redefined IndependenceIt’s time to upgrade your senior living, and you don’t even have to leave town to do it. We are a senior living community right here in Santa Fe that offers beautiful independent living and assisted living residences in pueblo-style architecture with magnificent...
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1313 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.8
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31 reviews
8.8
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31 reviews
5 star
58%
4 star
26%
3 star
3%
2 star
10%
1 star
3%
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Las Soleras is immaculately clean! The staff is warm and helpful! My mother moved in. And it went well. They're responsive to her concerns and she is VERY comfortable in her new apartment.
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.
Life at Las SolerasLas Soleras Senior Living is your home base for everything that makes life rich and vibrant — activities, travel, excitement, learning, growing.Experience more, do what you love. When you live here, you’re making the good things in life your priority. Learn to salsa? Let’s do...
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1313 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
8.6
Review score
27 reviews
8.6
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27 reviews
5 star
48%
4 star
22%
3 star
19%
2 star
4%
1 star
7%
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Our grandmother had her sister living here and has had a good experience so we chose this facility for our loved one too. We think everything about Legacy at Santa Fe is great!
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 The Legacy at Santa Fe, we provide assisted living and memory care services in a welcoming environment designed for older adults. Located in Santa Fe, NM, our community focuses on creating meaningful experiences, offering daily activities, and supporting residents through personalized care....
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1111 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
7.6
Review score
20 reviews
7.6
Review score
20 reviews
5 star
30%
4 star
25%
3 star
20%
2 star
0%
1 star
25%
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I have visited my sister daily in the memory care unit for 19 days at varying times of each the day. She is confined to her bed now. I have been impressed with the care, attention, and patience all the staff...
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.
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Santa Fe proudly brings to area the finest assisted living Santa Fe NM offers. Our new community is located near the intersection of St. Francis and St. Michael on the city’s west side and is ideally situated for mountain views. Dedicated to...
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2020 Photos available
5 star
46%
4 star
18%
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9%
2 star
9%
1 star
18%
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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
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.
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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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, 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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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
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.
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
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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Cost of memory care in Santa Fe, NM

The average cost of senior living in Santa Fe is $4,837 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Seton Village, NM with an average of $4,611 per month.

Memory care costs in Santa Fe, NM, vs. nearby cities

Santa Fe, NM
$4,837/mo

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

Santa Fe, NM
$4,837/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,837/mo

Memory care costs in Santa Fe, NM, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,445/mo
Studio
$4,316/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,086/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,020/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,320/mo

Senior living costs in Santa Fe 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: Santa Fe, NM
Column state: New Mexico
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSanta Fe, NMNew MexicoU.S.
Memory Care$4,837/mo$4,589/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$4,756/mo$4,391/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$4,692/mo$4,302/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
Santa Fe, NM:$4,837/mo
New Mexico:$4,589/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Santa Fe, NM:$4,756/mo
New Mexico:$4,391/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
Santa Fe, NM:$4,692/mo
New Mexico:$4,302/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Memory care costs in Santa Fe, NM, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Santa Fe 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.

Santa Fe, NMNM stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Santa Fe, NM

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Santa Fe 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
Santa Fe, NM$9,474/mo$5,627/mo+68.4%
New Mexico$5,148/mo$5,516/mo-6.7%
National$5,494/mo$5,526/mo-0.6%
Santa Fe, NM
2024 average cost:$9,474/mo
2023 average cost:$5,627/mo
Percent change:+68.4%
New Mexico
2024 average cost:$5,148/mo
2023 average cost:$5,516/mo
Percent change:-6.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,494/mo
2023 average cost:$5,526/mo
Percent change:-0.6%
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What families are saying about memory care in Santa Fe

Recent reviews for memory care in Santa Fe

The Montecito Santa Fe

4.6
The room is clean at this community. They let me bring all of my furniture here and it was nice to be able to bring my own things. I have only met a few staff so far but they have been pretty good. There was an incident where a piece of glass was broken and I am still waiting to hear back on ...
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MorningStar of Santa Fe

4.1
The facility is very well done and the little one bedroom apartment my aunt and uncle are in is very nice and spacious enough for both wheelchairs. Unfortunately I cannot comment on the activities as they will not participate, which disappoints me. They said the food is good but not a lot of ...
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Las Soleras Senior Living in Santa Fe, NM

4.8
There is no security between 6:30 and 8pm because nurse at the front desk has to give meds during that time so no one is charge of front desk so anyone can come in or out without anyone knowing. Solution: switch door so it doesn’t open, put sign on door with number and if there is emergency ...
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Santa Fe review score based on 56 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 56 reviews of 9 Santa Fe memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Santa Fe 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

Santa Fe review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Santa Fe, NM9 facilities
7.5
Peak Place, NM16 facilities
9.2

Review subcategories for Santa Fe 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 56 reviews of 9 Santa Fe memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Santa Fe 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.
Santa Fe, NM averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Santa Fe memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Santa Fe memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Santa Fe, 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 Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Santa Fe, NMNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.6%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.2%
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
55.6%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
44.4%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.4%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
69.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Santa Fe, NMNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.6%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.4%
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
22.2%
25.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Santa Fe, NMNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.6%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
55.6%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
20.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Santa Fe, NMNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
55.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
55.6%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
22.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Santa Fe, NMNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
66.7%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.4%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
66.7%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
66.7%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
45.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for memory care in Santa Fe

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 Santa Fe protect seniors.
Learn about New Mexico memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Marbella Santa Fe, Las Soleras Senior Living and The Legacy at Santa Fe are the top-rated memory care facilities near Santa Fe, New Mexico. See full list of communities.
There are 10 memory care facilities near Santa Fe, New Mexico. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Santa Fe, New Mexico is Marbella Santa Fe. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 10 memory care facilities near you in Santa Fe, 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 Santa Fe, 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 Santa Fe, 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 Santa Fe, New Mexico ranges from $1800 to $50000. The average Memory Care cost in Santa Fe, New Mexico is $4,837. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Santa Fe, New Mexico typically starts at $1800. 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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