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Assisted Living in Albuquerque, New Mexico

With a cost of living that’s solidly below the U.S. average in all categories and an exceptionally clear climate that delivers an average of 280 sunny days per year, the Southwest city of Albuquerque has much to offer as a retirement location choice. Of this New Mexico city’s 564,559 residents, roughly 88,635 are age 65 or over, according to the data collected by the 2020 U.S. Census.

Assisted living facilities can help seniors more fully enjoy their retirement years through a mix of social activities and health support. In Albuquerque, the cost of assisted living is $4,750 per month, roughly $250 more than New Mexico and U.S. averages. 

In the following guide, we’ll walk through some price comparisons to see how Albuquerque’s assisted living costs stack up against those of other cities in the region. We’ll also examine some Albuquerque-area resources that help support, inform and care for the area’s older population.

40 Assisted Living communities in Albuquerque, NM | 9 nearby communities

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1. Brookdale Valencia

300 Valencia Drive SE, Albuquerque, NM, 87108

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 882-3746

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2. Morada Albuquerque

1620 Indian School Road NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87102

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (855) 430-2394

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3. Brookdale Tramway Ridge

4910 Tramway Ridge, Albuquerque, NM, 87111

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 956-0235

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4. The Village At Alameda

8810 Horizon Boulevard NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87113

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 975-4278

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5. Morada Quintessence

7101 Eubank Boulevard NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87122

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 981-1799

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6. BeeHive Homes of Albuquerque

6401 Corona Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87113

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

From $5280 / mo

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7. MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Albuquerque

8051 Palomas Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87109

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (866) 984-3845

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8. Willow Wood Assisted Living

1008 Chiricahua Ct SE, Albuquerque, NM, 87123

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (833) 949-3263

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9. Everest Assisted Living

7524 Bear Canyon Rd. NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87109

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

From $5000 / mo

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10. Ravenna Assisted Living

3051 Twin Oaks Drive NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87120

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 853-5446

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11. Haven Care Birch House

5320 Van Christopher Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87111

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (877) 867-8105

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12. Haven Care Fir House

10405 Los Suenos Ct NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87114

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (877) 874-4734

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13. Haven Care Evergreen

10400 Calle Contento NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87114

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (877) 876-4096

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14. Vista Sandia

8604 Camino Osito NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87111

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (877) 881-2933

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15. Haven Care Cottonwood

5305 Queens Ct NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87109

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (877) 892-7839

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16. BeeHive Homes of Four Hills

13450 Wenonah Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM, 87123

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

From $5280 / mo

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17. Casa Subina

6519 Sun View Dr NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87120

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (877) 949-3278

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18. Sandia House

222 Sandia View Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87107

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (877) 987-3784

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19. The Woodmark at Uptown

7201 Prospect Place N.E., Albuquerque, NM, 87110

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 996-2447

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20. Palmilla Senior Living

10301 Golf Course Road NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87114

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 882-3746

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21. The Montebello on Academy

10500 Academy Road NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87111

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (855) 430-2394

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22. Singing Arrow AFH

12904 Piru Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM, 87123

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (866) 956-0235

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Care Free Living, Albuquerque, NM

23. Care Free Living

10916 Juan Tabo Place NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87111

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 975-4278

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24. Casa de Rosa

10127 Guadalupe Trail NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87114

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 981-1799

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Avamere Rehab at Fiesta Park, Albuquerque, NM

25. Avamere Rehab at Fiesta Park

8820 Horizon Boulevard NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87113

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 983-0331

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26. Mariposa Senior Care

7813 American Heritage Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87109

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (866) 984-3845

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Albuquerque Uptown Assisted Living, Albuquerque, NM

27. Albuquerque Uptown Assisted Living

7611 Indian School Road, Albuquerque, NM, 87110

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (833) 949-3263

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Cuesta Manor Shelter Care, Albuquerque, NM

28. Cuesta Manor Shelter Care

6333 Cuesta Place NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87120

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 843-7557

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St. Francis Place, Albuquerque, NM

29. St. Francis Place

4900 Tramway Ridge Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87111

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 853-5446

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Trulux Manor, Albuquerque, NM

30. Trulux Manor

2804 Palo Verde Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87112

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 867-8105

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Los Amigos Arsch, Albuquerque, NM

31. Los Amigos Arsch

205 Camino Cuatro SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87105

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 874-4734

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Atrisco Lights Shelter Care Home, Albuquerque, NM

32. Atrisco Lights Shelter Care Home

1430 Atrisco Dr NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87105

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 876-4096

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Casa Maria Alzheimer Care, Albuquerque, NM

33. Casa Maria Alzheimer Care

1024 Lead Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 881-2933

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Sierra Grande Manor, Albuquerque, NM

34. Sierra Grande Manor

12105 Sierra Grande Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87112

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 892-7839

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Holmes Quarters, Albuquerque, NM

35. Holmes Quarters

1316 Kelsey Rd SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87105

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 897-5038

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Marler Manor, Albuquerque, NM

36. Marler Manor

11713 Holiday Avenue, Albuquerque, NM, 87111

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 949-3278

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The Retreat At Oxbow North, Albuquerque, NM

37. The Retreat At Oxbow North

5224 Old Adobe Trl NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87120

Residential Care

Call for Pricing (877) 987-3784

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Sandia View Bosque Llc, Albuquerque, NM

38. Sandia View Bosque Llc

4631 Mi Cordelia Dr NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87120

Residential Care

Call for Pricing (877) 996-2447

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39. BeeHive Homes of Volcano Cliffs

6230 Montaño Rd, Albuquerque, NM, 87120

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (505) 697-0545

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40. Adelante Ventana

3609 Lafayette Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87107

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (855) 430-2394

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9 matching communities nearby Albuquerque

1. BeeHive Homes of Rio Rancho 2

2709 Chessman Drive, Rio Rancho, NM, 87124

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

From $5280 / mo

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2. The Neighborhood In Rio Rancho I

900 Loma Colorado Blvd NE, Rio Rancho, NM, 87124

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (855) 430-2394

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3. Haven Care Dogwood

4104 St. Andrews Drive SE, Rio Rancho, NM, 87124

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 956-0235

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4. Casa de Paz

4103 Las Cimbras Ct. SE, Rio Rancho, NM, 87124

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (866) 975-4278

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5. Casa de Paz Village (East)

604 Gral Trevino Dr. SE, Rio Rancho, NM, 87124

Residential Care

Call for Pricing (866) 981-1799

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6. Casa de Paz Village (West)

613 Oreja De Oro SE, Rio Rancho, NM, 87124

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (866) 983-0331

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7. Harmony Residential Care, Inc

4102 Malaga Ct. SE, Rio Rancho, NM, 87124

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (866) 984-3845

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8. Fairwinds – Rio Rancho

920 Riverview Drive Southeast, Rio Rancho, NM, 87124

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (833) 949-3263

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9. Avamere at Rio Rancho

1000 Riverview Dr. SE, Rio Rancho, NM, 87124

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 843-7557

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What is Assisted Living?

Hundreds of thousands of American seniors utilize assisted living, a figure that is only growing. For these seniors, assisted living combines residential housing,assistance in daily activities, and some healthcare. These communities also strive to provide an atmosphere that is comfortable and engaging for their residents… Read More >

COVID-19 Rules and Restrictions for Assisted Living in Albuquerque

COVID-19 restrictions and rules for Assisted Living Facilities are typically set by the state – to see the rules in your state, you can read our guide to Assisted Living in New Mexico. Keep in mind that there may be other policies that communities put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.

Paying For Assisted Living in Albuquerque

Seniors in Albuquerque pay an average of $4,750 per month for assisted living care, which is a bit higher than their peers pay throughout the U.S.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Albuquerque

Throughout the state of New Mexico, the average monthly price of assisted living care is $4,498, just a couple of dollars under the U.S. average of $4,500. Rates in Albuquerque are higher about $250 per month. 

$4750

Albuquerque

$4498

New Mexico

$4500

The United States

There’s a wide range of average costs for assisted living throughout New Mexico’s cities. In the state capital of Santa Fe, prices reach their highest at $5,814 per month. Las Cruces, deep in the southern part of the state and near the Mexico border, carries average costs of $4,495 per month. Farmington, to the north of Albuquerque and near the Colorado border, has New Mexico’s lowest reported assisted living costs at $3,999 per month. That said, a number of cities in states bordering New Mexico have cheaper average assisted living costs than Farmington, including Phoenix, AZ, at $3,975; Lubbock, TX, at $3,950; and Pueblo, CO, at $3,800.

$4750

Albuquerque

$3999

Farmington

$4495

Las Cruces

$5814

Santa Fe

$3800

Pueblo, CO

$3950

Lubbock, TX

$3975

Phoenix, AZ

How to Get Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Albuquerque

Paying for assised living facilities in New Mexico

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in New Mexico.

Albuquerque Assisted Living Resources

Resource

Contact

Service

Senior Transportation

(505) 764-6464

The City of Albuquerque makes curb-to-curb transportation available by reservation for county residents 60 years of age and up. Medical appointment transportation is given priority, but you can also set up non-medically related rides. This program also provides daily transportation to Albuquerque-area senior centers for those who live within a 5-mile radius of a location.

Legal Resources for the Elderly Program

(800) 876-6657

Serving state residents 55 years and older, this helpline provides low-cost or pro bono legal advice. While its attorneys cannot assist with criminal cases, they can help direct seniors who have legal questions involving estate planning, government benefits, guardianship, debt and other civil matters.

Long-Term Care Ombudsman

(800) 432-2080

Ombudsmen help residents of long-term care communities receive adequate quality of care. In addition to investigating complaints regarding abuse and neglect in such communities, representatives of this office also keep residents appraised of their legal rights.

Senior Centers

(505) 764-6400

Albuquerque residents age 50 and up can access any of the city’s eight senior centers to participate in group fitness exercises such as gentle aerobics and yoga, attend lectures and discussion groups on issues affecting older populations and take classes on health management and modern computing. These centers are also the hubs of the city’s congregate meal program, providing a social dining outlet where seniors can meet old friends or make new ones.

Senior Citizens’ Law Office

(505) 265-2300

This law office offers free legal assistance in Albuquerque’s Bernalillo County, working with adults 60 and older who fall within its income guidelines. Its basic services cover cases involving public benefits, living wills, powers of attorney and other legal issues that affect older adults. 

Veterans Affairs Albuquerque Regional Office

1 (800) 827-1000

This center provides services for veterans of the U.S. military. Qualifying seniors can take advantage of mental health support, assistance with refilling, ordering and tracking medications and help with applying for relevant government benefits.

Albuquerque Assisted Living Laws and Regulations

Assisted Living Facilities in the Albuquerque area are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined at the state level. For an overview of those rules and regulations, see the information below. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.

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