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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 24 assisted living facilities in Albuquerque and 3 in surrounding areas.
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Atria Vista Del Rio is an excellent retirement living community offering a high standard of senior care in the heart of New Mexico.
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Ideally located in the Uptown neighborhood of Albuquerque, The Woodmark at Uptown features a location with beautiful sunsets and excellent supportive services.
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Offering both independent and assisted living, Albuquerque Grand Senior Living is dedicated to providing an active, vibrant senior lifestyle with a wide variety of activities.
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The Montebello on Academy offers compassionate senior care in Albuquerque, NM. We strive to create a home-like atmosphere where you and your loved ones can feel secure. Our warm, well-trained staff works closely with our residents to provide the utmost…
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Brookdale Place of Valencia is a charming and quaint community located in Albuquerque designed for a complete range of senior needs—from active lifestyle to supportive care.
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The Sandia Mountains provide a beautiful backdrop to Brookdale Tramway Ridge (formerly Brookdale Place of Albuqeurque), a friendly senior community providing assisted living and Alzheimer's/dementia care.
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With our fine dining, personalized care and robust activity program, Elmcroft of Quintessence is the perfect community for seniors needing supportive services.
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The Village At Alameda, located in Albuquerque, provides seniors with a selection of amenities to encourage an enjoyable senior living experience.
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Life Spire Assisted Living Albuquerque is dedicated to maintaining a homelike atmosphere that makes for an easy transition when loved ones are in need of supportive services.
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At Ravenna Assisted Living, everything we do for our residents is driven by our desire to live up to our motto: honoring life and caring for our elders.
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Locally Owned and Operated Stay Local! Life Spire Assisted Living is locally owned operated. We are not a franchise, nor do we belong to any national corporate chain. We enjoy providing our loving and quality services to customers local and…
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The New Beginnings Senior Living located in Albuquerque, provides seniors with a selection of amenities to encourage an enjoyable senior living experience.
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At Casa Del Oso Assisted Living, we are delighted to open the doors of our house to you and your loved ones to our home environment where life can be lived to its fullest.
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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 lived to its fullest, where you are not alone, and where you…
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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 honoring each resident with respect, dignity, and excellence. Here, you’ll find the perfect balance of independence…
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Days with none of life’s responsibilities and filled with fun await seniors who join Palmilla Senior Living, a retirement community that offers independent, assisted living and memory care.
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La Vida Llena means "the full life." Four local churches saw a need for a retirement community that could provide an independent, active lifestyle, with customized levels of care to meet residents' needs through life's aging process. Part of the…
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Casa de Rosa is an Assisted Living facility located in Albuquerque New Mexico. It is a community where you will feel joy, satisfaction and belonging. It is a place where you can enjoy a worry free senior lifestyle because we will take care of you.
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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 is lived to its fullest, where you are not alone, and where…
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Six beautiful homes in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Compassionate caregivers who understand your loved ones' special needs. Peaceful, Comfortable, Safe, and Secure Family Living All Private Rooms RN on Call Secured Front Door and Backyard Nutritious, Home-Cooked Meals…
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Bee Hive Village is a premier Albuquerque assisted living and independent living facility in Bernalillo County New Mexico. Our senior independent living facility is smaller to create a more intimate and family feel while providing better quality care. We provide…
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Aldea House is conveniently located near major hospitals, health centers, retail, dining and entertainment, providing the ultimate value in assisted living in Albuquerque.
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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 respite care in a setting where residents can be assured that they will receive…
We looked at The Montebello on Academy, and that's the place we're trying to get into. It's a very classy place and the pieces of furniture were nice and classy. They had a great chef. I didn't interview any of the people that were staying there, but just from the looks of them sitting around, they seemed content enoug...
Read more The Montebello on Academy reviewsMy experience with The Montebello on Academy has been good, although it took a while to get used to living here. The people here are fairly more dressed up, probably because they have an older clientele here than most other places. We have a theater where we can watch movies about four nights a week, there's a dining a...
Read more The Montebello on Academy reviewsThe Montebello on Academy was very nice, and the food was good. We were concerned about the price with the annual increases. The staff member who toured us, Anna, was very nice and helpful, and we enjoyed visiting with her. Our first impression was positive since it seemed well-maintained.
Read more The Montebello on Academy reviewsWe toured the Montebello on Academy and it was very nice. The staff was gracious enough, knowledgeable, and I had no problems with the place. I was very well cared for by everybody I talked to. It looked freshly painted, the carpeting was clean and had been replaced, and everything was in tip-top shape. I felt like if ...
Read more The Montebello on Academy reviewsThe Montebello on Academy was very nice, up-to-date, clean, and had a nice people, nice environment, and nice staff. It had beautiful views. The staff was very knowledgeable, very nice, and answered all my questions.
Read more The Montebello on Academy reviewsBrookdale Tramway Ridge (formerly Brookdale Place of Albuquerque) was clean, and everything was nice about it. It was just too far for us. The staff was very helpful.
Read more Brookdale Tramway Ridge reviewsThe 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
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.
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:
To apply for Centennial Care, visit the Yes New Mexico website or call (800) 283-4465.
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.
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
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
The Department of Seniors Affairs is a branch of the Albuquerque city government. It helps seniors connect with benefit programs and community services and acts as an advocate with the intention of protecting the best interest of seniors throughout the state.
City of Albuquerque – Department of Senior Affairs
714 7 Street SW Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102
(505) 764-6400
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