My mom has been at North Ridge Alzheimer's Special Care Center for almost a year now. It looks nice and clean. My mom shares a room with somebody, and the room has two beds and a bathroom, but my mom has her own closet. The staff is nice. The food's pretty good and they have more than one dining area. They have flower arranging, Bible study, and exercise. The cost is really high, though.
North Ridge Alzheimer's Special Care Center
Offers Memory Care
13 Reviews
8101 Palomas Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
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(800) 385-2527
Reviews of North Ridge Alzheimer's Special Care Center
Memory Care Reviews for North Ridge Alzheimer's Special Care Center
July 05, 2019
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
August 21, 2017
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
My father moved into North Ridge. They specialize in memory care. There's a 6 to 1 ratio in the rooms. It's a secure site, and they don't let anybody come and go without authorization. They have three meals, and two snacks a day. They have an on-site doctor. You can get your own room, but they encourage people to share rooms. I think everything is in order, and they do a good job. My dad eats a lot, and he said the food is really good, freshly prepared, and of good variety. They have people come and play guitar, crafts, and a full calendar of events.
October 27, 2016
I visited this facility
North Ridge 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.
March 04, 2016
I am a friend or relative of a resident
North Ridge was very good as well, but he doesn’t need that high of the level of care. The staff was excellent, and very caring. They had a set meal. The care that they provided was appropriate.
January 31, 2016
I visited this facility
The staff at North Ridge Alzheimer’s Special Care Center was excellent and very professional. The manager that I spoke with took a lot of time with me finding out about my mother’s situation, what I might need, and took me on a tour. The dining area was great. They were a little more expensive but seemed rather comparable for somebody with dementia or Alzheimer's.
December 20, 2015
I visited this facility
I went to North Ridge. It was very nice, very ritzy, and somewhere more well-off people would live. It was all locked; unless they know that you're supposed to go out or you're with a staff member, you really can't get out. It was homey. They had different rooms with TV sets, and there was an activity room to do different activities, like play games or cards.
December 16, 2015
I visited this facility
I thought North Ridge was fine but too institutional. The rooms and the apartments were fine. Some of the residents looked bored, but others were having activities and doing things.
August 03, 2015
I am a friend or relative of resident
My dad passed away in June after being in North Ridge almost two years. He was treated with respect and dignity, which I saw every time I was there. He was always clean, his room clean and the cafeteria staff would cater to him. I can't begin to tell you how much it meant to my family to have a line of workers outside his room when he passed just wanting to tell him goodbye and how many of them cried with us. Thank you North Ridge for the care you gave my dad!
June 01, 2015
I visited this facility
I visited North Ridge Alzheimer's Special Care Center, and it is a beautiful facility, but I found that it is expensive. It's a lovely facility, and the staff was just marvelous. They offered me very helpful information about the Alzheimer's association here in Albuquerque. It’s a wonderful place if you can afford it. I saw the residents watching TV, and I also saw them gathered in groups. I have no complaints about anything in that place.
February 26, 2015
I am a friend or relative of a resident
We have my mother in North Ridge Alzheimer’s facility, and we are very impressed with it. The people are very caring and friendly, and it did not remind me of a nursing home. The staff is very professional, kind, and caring.
February 20, 2015
I am/was a resident of this facility
It's all about the people and the people at Northridge make it a special place. The community Administrator is an expert in the knowledge of Alzheimer's Disease and has assembled a team of caring professionals. As a family, we could not be more pleased with Northridge.
Provider Response
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are honored to care for your loved one.
February 20, 2015
I am a friend or relative of resident
MY friend is a resident at North ridge.They are very understaffed and have a very high turn over of caretakers. The new administrator is very condesending and is as fake as they come when you address issues and concernens. Many other resident families have expressed the same concerns. Be very aware that there are many issues and even has a state umbudsman has been assigneded to unannounced visits.
September 30, 2014
I visited this facility
Northridge was pretty, done well, and decorated well. It used to be a good facility, but they changed management and went downhill. They didnt have enough staff to take care of the residents. They’re pretty good in sanitation. The rooms are pretty good, but sometimes it just smells.
Costs for North Ridge Alzheimer's Special Care Center
Services and Amenities of North Ridge Alzheimer's Special Care Center
Costs
- Rent Plus Care Fees
- Entry Fee
- Fee Structure Extra: We Offer A Month To Month Rental
- Memory Care Starting At: $5200/month
Room and housing options
- Companion Suites: We Offer Companion Suites
- Studio Apartments
Dining options
- Dining Room Shared Meals
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Party Space
- Tv Room
- Garden And Patio
- Security Gate
Cleaning services
- Laundry For Linens
- Housekeeping
- Laundry For Clothing
Technology and entertainment
- Wifi
- Technology Extra: Emergency Call System
Health services
- Hospice Care
- Medication Management
- Nurse On Staff: Yes
Activities
- Offsite Activities
- Music
- Games
- Stories
- Religious Services
- Lectures Discussions
- Fitness Room
- Gardening
- Cooking
- Arts And Crafts
- Activities Extra: Pet Therapy
Guest services
- Guest Parking
- Guests At Mealtime
General
- Resident Capacity: 66
- Staff Patient Ratio: 1 To 7
- Respite Care
- Minimum Age: 50
- Pets: No Pets Allowed
Licenses
- Licenses: Administrator's Licence
- State Licenses: 2153
About North Ridge Alzheimer's Special Care Center
Often the mental demands of those struggling with Alzheimer's disease can take over the emotional needs. But at JEA Senior Living, we keep the emotional needs and feelings of your loved one at the very center of what we do.
Our exclusive Meaningful Moments® program is specifically designed to help meet the needs of those Residents with memory loss. We begin by discovering the life story of each individual's likes, dislikes and cherished memories. By adding details and preferences from each Resident's life story into their day, we can build comfort and a sense of meaning for each individual Resident. The result is a familiar atmosphere for your loved one.
Our Residents have access to a whole host of amenities and programming options to help keep them active and engaged in daily life.
There are excursions to restaurants and shopping, arts and crafts classes, movie nights and many chances for family and holiday celebrations. Our Meaningful Moments® program, paired with our active and engaged staff members at JEA Senior Living, brings together the very best Alzheimer's care.
What Makes Us Special
Beautifully appointed community located in northeast heights with compassionate staff specially trained to support dementia residents. Have beautiful sunny outdoor areas with views of blue desert skies. Offers both semi-private and private fully furnished apartments.
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