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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Ponderosa, NM

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The average monthly cost of Memory Care in New Mexico is $6,193, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Ponderosa area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

Memory Care Facilities near Ponderosa

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Photo of Sandia Senior Suites
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Not sure why someone would give this place a 1 star. Obviously they have not seen other places. I have my relative in this place for about 2 months and all I can say is that the caretakers, yes they are a...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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The staff are accommodating and kept us informed of what was going on with my loved one (my brother in law moved out for a year and just moved back last week). I would recommend Camino Retirement Apartments...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Camino Retirement Apartments has served the community since 1972, when it became Albuquerque's first Retirement Center. We have remained at the same convenient location just east of Juan Tabo, with great views of the East Mountains, the spectacular sunsets and brilliant city lights. Camino...
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The one-bedroom apartment is adequate. Remember to downsize your belongings and be prepared to remove some items from your personal inventory. The staff is well motivated and strives for excellence. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Premium Senior Living in AlbuquerqueIt’s time to trade the stress and hassle that often comes from living at home for relaxation and a full social calendar. It’s time to give up the isolation that often comes from living on your own and get in return a life full of interesting things to do and...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of The Retreat and Retreat Gardens
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Life Spire Assisted Living Of North Albuquerque Acres
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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The care has been good and I am happy with the care. The staff are helpful and attentive for my dad. The meals are good and my dad likes the food. I would recommend the services if they needed and can afford...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Kingston Residence of Santa Fe was a wonderful place for mom. The facility was very nice and well kept. There were plenty of activities to choose from weekly and the food was excellent. I believe they also...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Kingston Residence of Santa Fe located in Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico provides seniors with a caring assisted community that they can call home. This area is rich with history and things to do. Santa Fe offers an opera house, hiking and camping tours, museums, and much more. This area...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Albuquerque Uptown Assisted Living
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Photo of St Mary's Rest Home
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of The Rosemont of Santa Fe
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Photo of Bellamah House Ltd. Co
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Albuquerque Manor
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Plaza Del Monte
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Jubilados
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of memory care in Ponderosa, NM

The average cost of senior living in New Mexico is $6,193 per month as compared to $6,999 in the United States.

Senior living costs in New Mexico vs. national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column state: New Mexico
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeNew MexicoU.S.Cost difference
Memory Care$6,193/mo$6,999/mo11.5% below national median
Assisted Living$5,328/mo$5,830/mo8.6% below national median
Independent Living$3,403/mo$3,520/mo3.3% below national median
Memory Care
New Mexico:$6,193/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:11.5% below national median
Assisted Living
New Mexico:$5,328/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:8.6% below national median
Independent Living
New Mexico:$3,403/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:3.3% below national median
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Memory care costs in Ponderosa, NM, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Ponderosa and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Ponderosa, NM

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Ponderosa have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Ponderosa, NM$6,276/mo$5,430/mo+15.6%
New Mexico$6,468/mo$5,672/mo+14.0%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Ponderosa, NM
2024 average cost:$6,276/mo
2023 average cost:$5,430/mo
Percent change:+15.6%
New Mexico
2024 average cost:$6,468/mo
2023 average cost:$5,672/mo
Percent change:+14.0%
National
2024 average cost:$6,685/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in Ponderosa

Recent reviews for memory care in Ponderosa

Westwind House Assisted Living in Albuquerque, NM

4.5
My mom is eating the meal. It is not like home cooking but I think it is good. The staff are good people who help out very well. I am pleased that she is getting taken care of.The staff assist with her ADL and there has been no problems. A Place For Mom helped us find this community. They are ...
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The Village At Alameda in Albuquerque, NM

5.0
The Village at Alameda is a very nice place. Mom and Dad really like it. The food is good. The staff is great. The place is clean. They keep the apartments clean. If extra cleaning is needed, it is taken care of it right away. Hope this helps.

Sandia Senior Suites in Albuquerque, NM

4.5
My husband is going through a transitional phase after a fall. The staff are doing their absolute best to make him comfortable and provide good care to him. The staff communicate with me very well and even told me that I can call my husband anytime I want. My husband also receives care from a ...
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Ponderosa memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ponderosa memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ponderosa, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Ponderosa memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Ponderosa that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
52.9%
56.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.3%
42.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75.4%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.4%
95.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.1%
63.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20.3%
24.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
75.5%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.3%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63%
65%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ponderosa memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Ponderosa Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.9%
65.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.9%
39.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
61.6%
61.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.5%
23.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ponderosa memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Ponderosa partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.8%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.5%
38.7%
No sugar
No sugar
32.5%
35.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.2%
45.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Ponderosa memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Ponderosa communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
14.2%
27.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19.3%
34.5%
Room service
Room service
18.9%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.1%
19.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ponderosa memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Ponderosa offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
29.5%
39.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.5%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.8%
24.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.3%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.2%
53.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.4%
34%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.7%
30.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.6%
31.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
36%
41%
Dances
Dances
23.6%
27.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.6%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.3%
39.9%
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State regulations for memory care in Ponderosa

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about New Mexico memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Ponderosa protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Santa Fe, The Montebello on Academy and Morada Quintessence are the top-rated memory care facilities near Ponderosa, New Mexico. See full list of communities.
There are 52 memory care facilities near Ponderosa, New Mexico. See the full list.
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The 52 memory care facilities near you in Ponderosa, New Mexico typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Ponderosa, New Mexico, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Ponderosa, New Mexico, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
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