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10 Best Nursing Homes in Sandoval County, NM

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Sandoval County is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 46 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Sandoval County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Sandoval County is about $5,102, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1410 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Sandoval County, NM

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For my parents, they have a little apartment outside the main property, so the staff has been very accommodating to them for that and I would rate the cleanliness of that higher than the building of the main...
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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.
Casa de Rosa Assisted Living is a gorgeous assisted living community situated in the picturesque Albuquerque, New Mexico. Nestled in expansive grounds complete with local plant life and wildlife, Casa de Rosa offers all the best that the New Mexico landscape has to offer. The dry climate leaves...
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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.
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 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...
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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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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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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I spent 24 hours in another facility before having the good luck to get a bed in Advanced Health Care, with great nurses and CAIs, not to mention goof food. I was there for three weeks and given the...
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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.
At Advanced Health Care of Albuquerque, our goal is to make each patient’s stay short, pleasant, and productive. Our state-of-the-art facilities are centered around our patients. We have a warm fireplace and courtyard patio available for enjoyment. We also provide a charming beauty salon/barber...
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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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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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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Cost of nursing homes in Sandoval County, NM

The average cost of senior living in Sandoval County is $5,102 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Zia Pueblo, NM with an average of $4,537 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Sandoval County, NM, vs. nearby counties

Sandoval County, NM
$5,102/mo
$5,685/mo

Nursing homes costs in Sandoval County, NM, vs. state and national averages

Sandoval County, NM
$5,102/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

Nursing homes costs in Sandoval County, NM, vs. other senior living options

$5,102/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,102/mo

Nursing homes costs in Sandoval County, NM, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,014/mo
Studio
$5,060/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,584/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,304/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,613/mo

Senior living costs in Sandoval County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Sandoval County, NM
Column state: New Mexico
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSandoval County, NMNew MexicoU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,102/mo$4,589/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$4,451/mo$4,391/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$5,102/mo$4,589/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$4,703/mo$4,302/mo$4,153/mo
Nursing Homes
Sandoval County, NM:$5,102/mo
New Mexico:$4,589/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Sandoval County, NM:$4,451/mo
New Mexico:$4,391/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Sandoval County, NM:$5,102/mo
New Mexico:$4,589/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Sandoval County, NM:$4,703/mo
New Mexico:$4,302/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Sandoval County, NM, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Sandoval 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.

Sandoval County, NMNM stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Sandoval County, NM

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Sandoval 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
Sandoval County, NM$4,743/mo$4,694/mo+1.0%
New Mexico$4,933/mo$4,668/mo+5.7%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Sandoval County, NM
2024 average cost:$4,743/mo
2023 average cost:$4,694/mo
Percent change:+1.0%
New Mexico
2024 average cost:$4,933/mo
2023 average cost:$4,668/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Sandoval County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Sandoval County

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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The Village At Alameda in Albuquerque, NM

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The Village at Alameda is a very nice place. Mom and Dad really like it. The food is good. The staff is great. The place is clean. They keep the apartments clean. If extra cleaning is needed, it is taken care of it right away. Hope this helps.

Sandia Senior Suites in Albuquerque, NM

4.5
My husband is going through a transitional phase after a fall. The staff are doing their absolute best to make him comfortable and provide good care to him. The staff communicate with me very well and even told me that I can call my husband anytime I want. My husband also receives care from a ...
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Sandoval County nursing homes services and amenities

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

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Sandoval 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
78%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.5%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.1%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.1%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75.6%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.1%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.2%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Sandoval County nursing homes

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 Sandoval County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.9%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
43.9%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
43.9%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sandoval County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Sandoval 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
19.5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
48.8%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.9%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Sandoval County nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Sandoval County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
53.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
58.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sandoval County nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Sandoval County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
61%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.7%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
73.2%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.9%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.2%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
70.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
68.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
36.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.5%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61%
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Fairwinds - Rio Rancho, Avamere at Rio Rancho and Life Spire are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Sandoval County, New Mexico. See full list of communities.
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