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Morada Albuquerque
1620 Indian School Road NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102
4.3
(46 reviews)
"I toured Morada Albuquerque. It was a good place. It was very nice. The staff was very knowledgeable. They served three meals a day...."
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memory care communities with 460 reviews. On average in Bernalillo County, residents and their loved ones rate memory care options 4.2 out of 5 stars.
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Avista Senior Living Albuquerque
3920 Juan Tabo Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111
4.5
(14 reviews)
"Avista Senior Living Albuquerque is a very nice facility. The staff members were great. Joe has been there about 20 years, maybe more. He is kind of the maintenance guy, the guy that drives the van, and he does a few other things. He was great. The w..."
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Life Spire Assisted Living - Albuquerque NE
7500 Oakland Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113
4.2
(15 reviews)
"I toured Life Spire Assisted Living - Albuquerque NE. It's a small place. It looks like a country club. The apartment was clean and nice, and they had a courtyard...."
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Brookdale Tramway Ridge
4910 Tramway Ridge, Albuquerque, NM 87111
3.9
(33 reviews)
"My friend is a resident of Brookdale Tramway Ridge. The food was good. As for the staff, I've had a wonderful experience with them. It's not only because they're very friendly, but they're very caring and loving people. They have a lot of compassion ..."
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BeeHive Homes of Albuquerque
6401 Corona Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113
4.1
(14 reviews)
"My wife is now at BeeHive Homes of Albuquerque. She is in her second month now. One of the reasons she's there is because it's close to our house. It's on the same street our house is on, and so I go there at least twice a day. I think BeeHive Homes ..."
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MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Albuquerque
8051 Palomas Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
4.1
(12 reviews)
"MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Albuquerque was excellent on all levels, but it was expensive. I just looked at the assisted living side. It's a newer facility, so everything is really nice facility-wise. It's all well maintained, bright..."
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MorningStar at North Ridge
8101 Palomas Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
4.3
(6 reviews)
"It was the one I liked best; it was nice, and it was a locked facility. They had nursing on staff. I liked the grounds, people seemed to care, and the dining area was fine. The staff I spoke to was very knowledgeable. ..."
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Haven Care Cottonwood
5305 Queens Ct NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
4.3
(3 reviews)
"My sister moved to Haven Care Cottonwood. They have a beautiful yard, but my sister won't go out. It's just accessible. It meets her needs. She has her privacy, and that is what I like. I didn't want something with a big dining area. It's good for so..."
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Willow Wood Assisted Living
1008 Chiricahua Ct SE, Albuquerque, NM 87123
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We found Willow Wood Assisted Living for my mother. I really liked the owner, he was very caring. I had to do a window tour because of COVID, but what I saw I liked, and my mother-in-law was there many years ago. It has a very home-like feel to it, a..."
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Haven Care Birch House
5320 Van Christopher Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111
"Haven Care Birch House is a loving, homelike residential assisted living provider that exists to serve seniors living through memory loss wi..."
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BeeHive Homes of Four Hills
13450 Wenonah Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87123
"BeeHive Homes of Four Hills is ideal for those who value their independence but require help with some of the activities of daily living. Re..."
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Haven Care Evergreen
10400 Calle Contento NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114
"Haven Care Evergreen is a loving, homelike residential assisted living provider that exists to serve seniors living through memory loss with..."
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Haven Care Fir House
10405 Los Suenos Ct NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114
"Haven Care Fir House is a loving, homelike residential assisted living provider that exists to serve seniors living through memory loss with..."
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Vista Sandia
8604 Camino Osito NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111
"We provide a warm, nurturing environment to take care of your loved ones in a residential home setting. Based in Albuquerque, NM, our Vista ..."
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Life Spire Assisted Living - Albuquerque
9151 High Assets Way N.W., Albuquerque, NM 87120
4.5
(16 reviews)
"Life Spire Assisted Living-Albuquerque looks really nice. They keep the inside immaculate, and the people that work there take good care of my mom. I haven't tried the food yet, my sister did, and she said that the meals are really good. They have ..."
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Palmilla Senior Living
10301 Golf Course Road NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114
4.3
(35 reviews)
"Palmilla Senior Living is a vibrant community. They offer aging in place, so you can go from independent living to assisted living and stay in the same place. The food was fine. Nothing special. The facility itself looked like a very nice building. I..."
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The Watermark at Cherry Hills
6901 San Vicente Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
4.8
(7 reviews)
"The facilities and staff are great. Everyone we have worked with was well informed and could answer our questions...."
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The Woodmark at Uptown
7201 Prospect Place N.E., Albuquerque, NM 87110
4.1
(43 reviews)
"Mom has been there 8 months. She and Dad came together and he has since passed away. Like family, the staff attended to her even during the night. At times, someone would just sit with her and comfort her. We visited other facilities before choosing ..."
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La Vida Llena
10501 Lagrima De Oro Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87111
4.1
(20 reviews)
"La Vida Llena had the best outdoor space out of all the places I visited. They had two lovely pools where they could do water aerobics. They would start as independent and then assisted living. Then if you have dementia of any kind, they have assista..."
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The Aldea House dba Heaven Sent LLC
6128 Aldea Ave. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114
4.8
(5 reviews)
"The one that I picked for my mother was The Aldea House. However, she passed away a few weeks ago. The staff was friendly and compassionate. I thought they were great. I could not say anything bad about any of those ladies. She was living in a room t..."
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- Memory Care Facilities in Bernalillo County, NM
- What to Consider About Memory Care in Bernalillo County
- Paying for Memory Care in Bernalillo County
- Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Bernalillo County
- Free Memory Care Resources in Bernalillo County
- Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Bernalillo County
- Reviews of Communities Nearby
What to Consider About Memory Care in Bernalillo County
Bernalillo County, New Mexico, has a population of 676,773, and 15.7 percent of these people are 65 years of age and older, some of whom may have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. Bernalillo County offers over a dozen memory care facilities to accommodate these seniors, with most of these facilities being located in Albuquerque, New Mexico’s largest city.
In Bernalillo County and all of New Mexico, special memory care units are housed in Assisted Living Facilities for Adults (ALFs). The New Mexico Department of Health, Division of Health Improvement, Health Facility Licensing and Certification Bureau licenses and regulates ALFs.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in
- With an annual average of 280 sunny days, Bernalillo County’s year-round climate appeals to many seniors. The 13 inches of annual rainfall and 14 inches of snow are much lower than the US averages of 39 inches and 26 inches respectively. Warm and dry days make it easy for seniors to spend relaxing, recreational time outdoors.
- On a scale of one to 100 with 100 being the highest, Bernalillo County’s violent crime rate is 48.9 compared to the U.S. average of 31.1 and property crime ranks 47.9 compared to the national average of 38.1. These higher crime rates could be a deterrent for seniors to move to this area, but most memory care facilities are equipped with security equipment to protect residents.
- The cost of living in Bernalillo County is 0.8 percent lower than the national average. This is good news for seniors on a tight budget. The savings are especially notable in grocery and healthcare costs, each about 12 percent lower than the national average. The lower healthcare costs in the county could make it an ideal location for seniors seeking memory care assistance.
- Bernalillo County is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as the Memory and Aging Center at UNM, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
Paying for Memory Care in Bernalillo County
Memory Care costs in Bernalillo County start around $5,287 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,743 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in Bernalillo County and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Counties in New Mexico
Sandoval County
$5,930
US
$5,743
Santa Fe County
$5,523
Bernalillo County
$5,287
Valencia County
$2,800
Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Bernalillo County
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in New Mexico page.
More Ways to Pay for Memory Care
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in New Mexico page.
Free Memory Care Resources in Bernalillo County
Bernalillo County and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free memory care resources in Bernalillo County, please visit our Memory Care in New Mexico page.
Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Bernalillo County
Bernalillo County-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in New Mexico are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in New Mexico page for more information about these laws.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
Memory Care
Jayne
5.0
Review of Haven Care Cottonwood
My sister moved to Haven Care Cottonwood. They have a beautiful yard, but my sister won't go out. It's just accessible. It meets her needs. She has her privacy, and that is what I like. I didn't...
Memory Care
Thomas
4.0
Review of Haven Care Cottonwood
I toured Haven Care Cottonwood more for its memory care. It has five residents. It's a home in a neighborhood. It is a secure place. It is still like a home in many ways. There's like a utility...
Memory Care
Thomas
5.0
Review of The Woodmark at Uptown
The Woodmark at Uptown is a great facility. It was the primary facility I wanted to take Mom to, but it's a bit too expensive. It's kind of like a hotel in a resort city. The staff was great and...
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