Everest Assisted Living
7524 Bear Canyon Rd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
5.0
(2)
A beautiful 5 bedroom house where your loved ones will be cared for as a family. We will ensure your loved one has a smooth transition with ...
63 Assisted Living Communities in Albuquerque, New Mexico
The average cost of assisted living in the city is $5,100 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the city, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 63 Assisted Living Communities in Albuquerque and several in surrounding areas.
- Assisted living: $5,100
- Nursing home semiprivate room: $7,609
- In-home care: $4,191
- Adult day health services: $2,217
Assisted Living Facilities near Albuquerque, New Mexico
The Village At Alameda
8810 Horizon Boulevard NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113
4.8
(14)
Welcome to The Village At Alameda. Our inviting senior living community offers residents the comfort and convenience of a hassle-free lifest...
Singing Arrow AFH
12904 Piru Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87123
4.8
(5)
Singing Arrow AFH has been caring for and serving seniors since 1997. We are nestled in the quiet suburban community near Four Hills and hav...
Morada Quintessence
7101 Eubank Boulevard NE, Albuquerque, NM 87122
4.5
(16)
After a lifetime full of hard work and daily chores, older adults deserve the best in stress-free retirement living. That's where Elmcro...
Morada Albuquerque
1620 Indian School Road NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102
4.4
(44)
From the spacious and thoughtfully-designed apartment homes to the active and enriched way of life that is a true hallmark of our community,...
Brookdale Valencia
300 Valencia Drive SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108
4.3
(54)
The quaint and quiet setting of Brookdale Valencia is located just minutes from Route 66 - a short drive to the best shops and restaurants t...
Ravenna Assisted Living
3051 Twin Oaks Drive NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120
4.3
(7)
A relaxed, welcoming community that combines a personal touch and high-quality care services is what families will discover when they visit ...
BeeHive Homes of Albuquerque
6401 Corona Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113
4.3
(12)
BeeHive Homes of Albuquerque assisted living offers a smaller home with 12-16 rooms for a homier more comfortable atmosphere, yet having ple...
The Woodmark at Uptown
7201 Prospect Place N.E., Albuquerque, NM 87110
4.2
(46)
An inviting community situated in Albuquerque's Uptown neighborhood with views of the scenic Sandia and Manzano Mountains, The Woodmark ...
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Albuquerque
8051 Palomas Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
4.2
(11)
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Albuquerque represents the finest assisted living Albuquerque, New Mexico, has to offer. Dedica...
Life Spire Assisted Living - Albuquerque NE
7500 Oakland Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113
4.1
(12)
Locally Owned and Operated Stay Local! Life Spire Assisted Living is locally owned operated. We are not a franchise, nor do we belong to an...
Brookdale Tramway Ridge
4910 Tramway Ridge, Albuquerque, NM 87111
3.9
(32)
With a scenic city view and wonderful Sandia Mountain location, Brookdale Tramway Ridge (formerly Brookdale Place of Albuquerque) provides a...
The Aldea House dba Heaven Sent LLC
6128 Aldea Ave. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114
4.8
(5)
Home Style Living for less, Security, Service and Love, all guaranteed: Welcome to Aldea House. Only The Aldea House offers full...
Buena Vista Senior Care
8505 Rancho Santa Fe Pl NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113
5.0
(1)
Buena Vista Senior Care is located in a private Albuquerque, New Mexico, neighborhood only a few blocks from Interstate 25 and Route 423. Al...
Casa Del Norte
3200 Candlelight Drive NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111
5.0
(1)
Your search for a home where you can age with dignity and respect is complete once you join Casa Del Norte. We offer assisted living and res...
Casa Del Oso Assisted Living
7635 Arroyo Del Oso Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
5.0
(1)
At Casa Del Oso Assisted Living, we are delighted to open the doors of our house to you and your loved ones. You will enjoy a home environme...
Willow Wood Assisted Living
1008 Chiricahua Ct SE, Albuquerque, NM 87123
5.0
(1)
With over 560,200 residents, Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a bustling university town with warm summers and approximately 280 sunny days each ...
Westwind House Assisted Living
6600 Los Volcanes NW, Albuquerque, NM 87121
4.7
(6)
Welcome to Westwind House. Our inviting senior living community offers residents the comfort and convenience of a hassle-free lifestyle free...
Sandia Senior Suites
303 San Mateo Blvd N E, Albuquerque, NM 87109
4.7
(3)
At Sandia Senior Suites, we are delighted to open the doors of our house to you and your loved ones. You will enjoy a home environment where...
Life Spire Assisted Living - Albuquerque
9151 High Assets Way N.W., Albuquerque, NM 87120
4.6
(16)
When it's time for your loved one to enter an assisted living community, you want to make sure he or she is comfortable. That's why ...
The New Beginnings Senior Living
1331 Cuesta Abajo Ct, Albuquerque, NM 87113
4.5
(10)
______________________________________ Welcome to The New Beginnings Senior Living. Our inviting senior living community offers residents t...
Albuquerque Uptown Assisted Living
7611 Indian School Road, Albuquerque, NM 87110
4.5
(2)
At ABQ Uptown Assisted living you'll find a cozy, family-oriented home, where our mission is to enrich the lives of those we serve by honori...
Palmilla Senior Living
10301 Golf Course Road NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114
4.3
(41)
Set in vibrant Albuquerque which broasts numerous places to explore, Palmilla Senior Living is retirement community that has all the ameniti...
La Vida Llena
10501 Lagrima De Oro Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87111
4.2
(21)
La Vida Llena means "the full life." Four local churches saw a need for a retirement community that could provide an independent, active lif...
Sandia View Assisted Living - Royal Point Home
12501 Royal Point Court NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111
4.0
(1)
The Montebello on Academy
10500 Academy Road NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111
4.0
(49)
The Montebello on Academy offers compassionate senior care in Albuquerque, NM. We strive to create a home-like atmosphere where you and your...
Camino Retirement Apartments
12101 Lomas Boulevard Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87112
3.6
(9)
Welcome to Camino Retirement Apartments. Our inviting senior living community offers residents the comfort and convenience of a hassle-free ...
Casa de Rosa
10127 Guadalupe Trail NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114
3.4
(5)
________________________________________ Casa de Rosa is an Assisted Living facility located in Albuquerque New Mexico. It is a community w...
Avamere Rehab at Fiesta Park
8820 Horizon Boulevard NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113
2.3
(3)
Start your path to healing at Avamere Rehabilitation at Fiesta Park.Everything we do centers around our patients - from activities to amenit...
Haven Care
7801 Academy Rd NE, Building 2, Albuquerque, NM 87109
1.0
(1)
Six beautiful homes in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Compassionate caregivers who understand your loved ones' special needs. ...
Lotus Home Assisted Living
9109 Galaxia Way NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111
At Lotus House, we are delighted to open the doors of our house to you and your loved ones. You will enjoy a home environment where life is ...
The Retreat At Oxbow North
5224 Old Adobe Trl NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120
The Retreat at Oxbow North is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The city is a thriving metropolitan area with over 560,000 residents where...
Adelante Ventana
3609 Lafayette Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107
As an NM nonprofit, Adelante has over 40 years of caregiving experience. We are offering small home settings for seniors as part of our work...
Brio Assisted Living
13101 Constitution, Albuquerque, NM 87112
When you are looking for a place where living comes first: a place to call home, where the owners, staff, and residents become family, that ...
BeeHive Homes of Volcano Cliffs
6230 Montaño Rd, Albuquerque, NM 87120
With almost 33 years of experience and over 200 locations, BeeHive Homes is a leader in the assisted living and memory care services. BeeHiv...
Marler Manor
11713 Holiday Avenue, Albuquerque, NM 87111
Welcome to Marler Manor It is important to us that your loved one receives high quality compassionate care in a gentle and loving environmen...
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Map of Albuquerque, New Mexico
Assisted Living Costs in Albuquerque
The Genworth 2018 Cost of Care study indicates the average cost of assisted living in Albuquerque is among the highest in the state at $5,100 per month. Assisted living costs in the city are substantially higher than the national average ($4,000) and state average ($4,250). When compared with smaller cities in New Mexico such as Las Cruces ($3,919) and Farmington ($3,600), assisted living in Albuquerque is significantly more expensive.
Cost of Assisted Living Comparison Chart
Albuquerque
$5,100
National average
$4,000
State average
$4,250
Farmington
$3,600
Las Cruces
$3,919
Santa Fe
$5,100
Care Cost Comparison
The biggest factor influencing the cost of care is generally the type of care required, and this is particularly true in cities like Albuquerque, where the cost of nursing care is about $2,500 more than that of assisted living. Although assisted living costs in Albuquerque are more expensive than home care costs, it’s important to consider the additional expenses that seniors pay when they continue to live in their own home, such as rent, utilities and groceries, which are usually included in the cost of assisted living.
The biggest factor influencing the cost of care is generally the type of care required, and this is particularly true in cities like Albuquerque, where the cost of nursing care is about $2,500 more than that of assisted living. Although assisted living costs in Albuquerque are more expensive than home care costs, it’s important to consider the additional expenses that seniors pay when they continue to live in their own home, such as rent, utilities and groceries, which are usually included in the cost of assisted living.
Assisted living
$5,100
Homemaker services
$4,191
Home health aide
$4,286
Adult day health
$2,217
Nursing home care (semiprivate room)
$7,609
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Albuquerque
Medicaid in New Mexico
New Mexico’s Medicaid managed care program is called Centennial Care. The community benefit portion of this program provides seniors with access to assisted living services, as well as providing financial assistance with other health care costs such as medical and dental care, nurse visits, nonmedical transportation and physical, speech and occupational therapy.
To be eligible for this program, seniors must:
- Be 65 years of age or older
- Have a monthly income that doesn’t exceed $2,250 or assets that total less than $2,000, excluding the senior’s home
- Reside in New Mexico
To apply for Centennial Care, visit the Yes New Mexico website or call (800) 283-4465.
Other Financial Assistance Programs for Assisted Living
Older Americans Act
Seniors living in Albuquerque may qualify for state funding under the Older Americans Act: a federal law that provides the state with funding that’s managed by Area Agencies on Aging. Some AAAs may use their funding to provide financial support to seniors who require help with the cost of assisted living or home care. Depending on the senior’s income, the full cost of services may be covered under this program or services could be subsidized.
In order to access funding under the Older Americans Act, seniors must be 60 years of age or older, be legal residents of New Mexico and require daily supportive care. There are no income or asset limits in place for this program, but seniors who are most in need of assistance are helped first.
To apply for funding, seniors can contact the Albuquerque Area Agency on Aging office at:
400 Marquette NW Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102
(505) 764-6400
Optional State Supplement
Seniors who receive supplemental security income (SSI) from the federal government may be eligible to receive an optional state supplement (OSS). OSS benefits exist with the intention of helping individuals who reside in long-term care facilities pay for the cost of room and board. The benefit is calculated based on the senior’s income and needs and paid out at a maximum of $100 per month. To be eligible for OSS, seniors must be receiving SSI benefits.
To apply for OSS, contact the Albuquerque US Social Security Administration Office at (800) 772-1213.
Elderlife Bridge Loans
Elderlife bridge loans are intended to help seniors pay for the cost of assisted living and other types of long-term care while they await permanent funding. Bridge loans are paid directly to the senior’s assisted living facility and are paid back in low-interest monthly installments by the senior and their cosigners.
Seniors may apply with up to six cosigners, which can increase the likelihood of approval. Seniors can apply for an Elderlife bridge loan by contacting Elderlife Financial Services directly.
Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-term care insurance policies are available to older adults who want to prepare for the possibility that they may someday need an assisted living or nursing facility. Insurance policies vary in price depending on the coverage, provider and policyholder’s age and health history.
Although the eligibility requirements for long-term care insurance vary between providers, most require a policy to be purchased before the need for long-term care exists.
Assisted Living Resources in Albuquerque
Albuquerque Senior Centers
Senior Centers are generally open to individuals aged 55 and older and may provide seniors with access to a range of programs and services including day trips, congregate meals, social activities and classes on topics such as computers, finance, fitness and nutrition.
Bear Canyon Senior Center
4645 Pitt Street NE Albuquerque, New Mexico 87111
(505) 767-5959
Palo Duro Senior Center
5221 Palu Duro Drive Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110
(505) 888-8102
Los Valcanes Senior Citizen Center
6500 Los Valcanes Road NW Albuquerque, New Mexico 87121
(505) 836-8745
Share Your Care Inc Adult Care
5301 Ponderosa Avenue NE Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110
(505) 881-8982
Veteran Affairs
Some seniors may be eligible for additional funding and social assistance provided by Veterans Affairs (VA). To determine eligibility and learn more about the benefits VA offers, seniors can call or visit their nearest VA office.
VA Albuquerque Regional Office
500 Gold Avenue SW
Dennis Chavez Federal Building
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102
(800) 827-1000
Albuquerque Vet Center
2001 Mountain Road NW Albuquerque, NW 87104
(505) 346-6562
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