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Albuquerque, NM · 47 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Albuquerque's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,610–$12,200/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Every licensed senior community in the Albuquerque, NM area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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Cost of senior care in Albuquerque
Local Albuquerque-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Albuquerque prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$6,380/mo median
typical range $5,100–$7,980
Memory Care
$5,690/mo median
typical range $4,550–$7,110
Skilled Nursing
$10,610/mo median
typical range $9,610–$12,200
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$6,380/mo median
typical range $2,960–$6,260
Residential Care Home
$5,740/mo median
typical range $4,590–$7,180
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Albuquerque using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Albuquerque.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 22 communities in Albuquerque, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Las Estancias By Pure Health
Scout 91Albuquerque, NM · 120 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Albuquerque's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,610–$12,200/mo
View full evaluation →
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South Valley Care Center LLC
Scout 87Albuquerque, NM · 58 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Albuquerque's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,610–$12,200/mo
View full evaluation →4
Albuquerque, NM · 74 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Albuquerque's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,610–$12,200/mo
View full evaluation →5
Odelia Healthcare
Scout 75Albuquerque, NM · 119 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Albuquerque.
Est. $9,610–$12,200/mo
View full evaluation →6
Albuquerque, NM · 134 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Albuquerque.
Est. $9,610–$12,200/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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La Vida Llena
Scout 72Albuquerque, NM · 50 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Albuquerque.
Est. $9,610–$12,200/mo
View full evaluation →8
Belen, NM · 120 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Belen.
Est. $9,610–$12,200/mo
View full evaluation →9
Albuquerque, NM · 105 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Albuquerque.
Est. $9,610–$12,200/mo
View full evaluation →10
Albuquerque, NM · 178 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Albuquerque.
Est. $9,610–$12,200/mo
View full evaluation →11
Uptown Rehabilitation Center
Scout 46Albuquerque, NM · 134 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Albuquerque.
Est. $9,610–$12,200/mo
View full evaluation →12
Albuquerque, NM · 120 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Albuquerque.
Est. $9,610–$12,200/mo
View full evaluation →13
Manzano Del Sol By Purehealth
Scout 44Albuquerque, NM · 117 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,610–$12,200/mo
View full evaluation →14
The Neighborhood in Rio Rancho
Scout 44Rio Rancho, NM · 72 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Rio Rancho.
Est. $9,610–$12,200/mo
View full evaluation →15
Ladera Center
Scout 43Albuquerque, NM · 120 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Albuquerque.
Est. $9,610–$12,200/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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Albuquerque, NM · 134 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Albuquerque.
Est. $9,610–$12,200/mo
View full evaluation →17
Albuquerque, NM · 369 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Albuquerque.
Est. $9,610–$12,200/mo
View full evaluation →18
Albuquerque, NM · 120 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,610–$12,200/mo
View full evaluation →19
The Suites Rio Vista
Scout 34Rio Rancho, NM · 136 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Rio Rancho.
Est. $9,610–$12,200/mo
View full evaluation →20
Rio Rancho Center
Scout 29Rio Rancho, NM · 120 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,610–$12,200/mo
View full evaluation →21
Sandia Ridge Center
Scout 7Albuquerque, NM · 140 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,610–$12,200/mo
View full evaluation →22
Las Palomas Center
Scout 4Albuquerque, NM · 120 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,610–$12,200/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Albuquerque, NM?
In the Albuquerque, NM area, assisted living typically runs $5,100–$7,980/month (median $6,380), memory care $4,550–$7,110/month (median $5,690), and skilled nursing $9,610–$12,200/month (median $10,610) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
How are the 22 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.