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10 Best Nursing Homes in Sandia Knolls, NM
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Sandia Knolls nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Sandia Knolls, NM may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Sandia Knolls or another care type is right for you. Browse 16 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Sandia Knolls.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like North Hills, San Antonio Condominium and Academy Acres North.
You may also consider nearby communities such as El Llanito, Rivajana and Stanley.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Sandia Knolls, NM
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9.5
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69 reviews
My parents resided at Morada Quintessence for several years. They were always well cared for, and both made lots of friends. After dad passed away, the staff made sure that mom stayed active. The care team...
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.
Choose Morada Quintessence for Small-Town Senior Living & Big-Time Value. Our flat rate pricing ensures full care and amenities with no surprise charges.At Morada Quintessence, we provide a range of onsite medical and therapy services for our residents. This includes but is not limited to...
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8.7
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16 reviews
This is a warming welcoming community. You can find many friends at the varied activities. We have world travelers, interesting occupation background and need people to talk to.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
The Montebello on Academy is a Retirement Community located in the prestigious Northeast Heights. Within its elegant setting, you will find Independent & Assisted Living with all-inclusive rates, 24-hour Assisted Living team and a Rehabilitation Therapy department. A variety of planned adult...
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8.6
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87 reviews
The caregivers are great. Not enough activities. TV is not enough. We picked this community because of their activity schedule and location.
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.
Exceptional Senior LivingNew Mexico families looking for a more personalized senior living experience can find it here, at our luxurious senior living community that offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Known for its vibrant arts and culture...
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8.5
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16 reviews
This is a great place! Overall my mom is very happy there. Safety was an issue for me. Since Mom has dementia I wanted to be sure there was a system in place to make sure she couldn't just walk out of...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
MorningStar at Northridge Alzheimer's Special Care Center is a family owned stand alone memory care specializing in caring for and honoring those with Dementia. Our exclusive Meaningful Moments program is specifically designed to help meet the needs of your loved one with memory loss. By adding...
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31 reviews
What we like the most about the MorningStar Assisted Living community is the cleanliness of the community as well as the friendliness of the staff. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would maybe...
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.
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My mother has resided at Avista Senior Living Albuquerque for 11 years now. I am very happy with the facility and even more so the staff. My mother is very well taken care of and I have zero worries about...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Specialized Care From the Industry LeaderSelecting the right memory care option can often be challenging. It’s hard to know the right choice. But memory care doesn’t have to mean giving up on a great life. In fact, in the right environment, with the right specialty care, seniors living with...
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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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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.
Brio Assisted Living’s focus is creating a home for each and every resident. It is where we started, and what we strive to do each day. We are an independently owned assisted community in the northeast heights of Albuquerque NM with a vision of enriching lives by providing individualized 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.
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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: Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Sandia Knolls, NM
The average cost of senior living in Sandia Knolls is $4,719 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Estancia, NM with an average of $4,683 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Sandia Knolls
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Sandia Knolls
The Woodmark at Uptown in Albuquerque, NM
4.8
Based on our families experience, we were frustrated that all the required paperwork had to be completed by hand rather than a word doc to edit. There were a lot of duplicate questions on many different forms. It was also frustrating that we could not get our loved one moved in on the weekend. ...
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Manzano Del Sol Good Samaritan in Albuquerque, NM
5.0
This is a wonderful place! My mother is getting therapy after a fall and they’re very good, compassionate people. They are honest and kind and it’s just wonderful! It’s like being in heaven. After terrible experiences at other communities, this gives me some hope for the senior care industry.
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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Sandia Knolls nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sandia Knolls nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sandia Knolls, 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 Sandia Knolls nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Sandia Knolls 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
57.1%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35.7%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.7%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.1%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.7%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.3%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Sandia Knolls nursing homes
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 Sandia Knolls Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.7%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.4%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sandia Knolls nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Sandia Knolls 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
21.4%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.1%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Sandia Knolls nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Sandia Knolls communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
57.1%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
50%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.4%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sandia Knolls nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Sandia Knolls offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fairwinds - Rio Rancho, Morada Quintessence and Brookdale Valencia are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Sandia Knolls, New Mexico. See full list of communities.
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