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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Bernalillo County, NM

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Assisted living costs in Bernalillo County average about $4,410 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 40 communities in Bernalillo County. Our detailed directory has 573 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Photo of Robin House Assisted Living
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Photo of Life Spire Assisted Living - Albuquerque
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My mother was a resident at Life Spire Rio Rancho for over 6 years. We toured several assisted living locations before moving her in to Life Spire after my father passed. We made a perfect choice moving...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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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Photo of Casa del Norte Assisted Living
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Wilson Family care is a professional, experienced family care center for you and your family health care needs. Offering health care from birth to older years, we specialize in all fields in both men and women. Located in Florida, Wilson family care is filled with doctors and employees who truly...
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Cost of assisted living in Bernalillo County, NM

The average cost of senior living in Bernalillo County is $4,410 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Estancia, NM with an average of $4,392 per month.

Assisted living costs in Bernalillo County, NM, vs. nearby counties

Bernalillo County, NM
$4,410/mo

Assisted living costs in Bernalillo County, NM, vs. state and national averages

Bernalillo County, NM
$4,410/mo
U.S. national average
$4,698/mo

Assisted living costs in Bernalillo County, NM, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,410/mo
$5,079/mo

Assisted living costs in Bernalillo County, NM, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,262/mo
Private
$5,825/mo
Studio
$5,088/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,020/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,412/mo

Senior living costs in Bernalillo County 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: Bernalillo County, NM
Column state: New Mexico
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBernalillo County, NMNew MexicoU.S.
Assisted Living$4,410/mo$4,391/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$5,079/mo$4,589/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$4,645/mo$4,302/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Bernalillo County, NM:$4,410/mo
New Mexico:$4,391/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Bernalillo County, NM:$5,079/mo
New Mexico:$4,589/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Bernalillo County, NM:$4,645/mo
New Mexico:$4,302/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Assisted living costs in Bernalillo County, NM, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Bernalillo County 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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Assisted living cost trends in Bernalillo County, NM

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Bernalillo County 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
Bernalillo County, NM$3,885/mo$3,640/mo+6.7%
New Mexico$4,620/mo$4,459/mo+3.6%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Bernalillo County, NM
2024 average cost:$3,885/mo
2023 average cost:$3,640/mo
Percent change:+6.7%
New Mexico
2024 average cost:$4,620/mo
2023 average cost:$4,459/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Bernalillo County, NM

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Bernalillo County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Bernalillo County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Bernalillo County

GoodLife Senior Living Los Lunas

5.0
After touring several different assisted living facilities and being told they cannot accommodate someone who needs a two-person lift, my husband and I toured Goodlife Senior Living. We met with [name removed], the manager, and she was the first person to sit with us and tell us that everything ...
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Haven Care Birch House in Albuquerque, NM

3.9
My mother is currently a resident at Haven Care Birch House. The staff is a mix, three of the providers are terrific and one is very non caring. The Activities are the only thing that I would rate lower than a 4. The residents do sit and watch TV a lot.

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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Bernalillo County review score based on 98 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 98 reviews of 30 Bernalillo County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Bernalillo County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Bernalillo County review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Bernalillo County, NM30 facilities
8.5
Albuquerque, NM72 facilities

Review subcategories for Bernalillo County assisted living

When assisted living 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 98 reviews of 30 Bernalillo County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Bernalillo County resident and family assisted living 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.
Bernalillo County, NM averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
3.8
4.2
Care services
3.5
3.8
Staff
3.6
4.0
Meals & dining
3.3
3.7
Activities
3.1
3.7
Value for cost*
3.4
3.7
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Bernalillo County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bernalillo County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bernalillo County, 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 Bernalillo County assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Bernalillo County 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
60%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.7%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.7%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.7%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Bernalillo County assisted living

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 Bernalillo County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bernalillo County, NMNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
73.3%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.7%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
43.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bernalillo County assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Bernalillo County 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
13.3%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.7%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
43.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.7%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Bernalillo County assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Bernalillo County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
26.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.3%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bernalillo County assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Bernalillo County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.3%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.3%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.7%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
56.7%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
23.3%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Bernalillo County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Bernalillo County protect seniors.
Learn about New Mexico assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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