Albuquerque Senior AdvisorLast verified: October 2026
Who is the Area Agency on Aging for Bernalillo County, NM?
The City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs serves as the City of Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Area Agency on Aging (Planning and Service Area 1); its Senior Information & Assistance Line is (505) 764-6400 (TTY 1-800-659-8331), Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m..
The department offers home services, senior meals, transportation assistance and case management and runs six senior centers and two multigenerational centers (North Domingo Baca and Manzano Mesa); senior meal programs operate throughout Albuquerque and Bernalillo County.
Who handles complaints about a facility in Bernalillo County?
For a licensing or care-standard problem, call HCA's health facility complaint line at 1-800-752-8649; for help on a resident's behalf, the long-term care ombudsman at 1-866-451-2901; and for suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation, Adult Protective Services at 1-866-654-3219, or 911 in an emergency.
These are statewide numbers and work the same anywhere in New Mexico. Elder fraud can be reported to the National Elder Fraud Hotline at 833-FRAUD-11 (833-372-8311).
Where do Bernalillo County families get help with Medicaid long-term care?
Apply for Turquoise Care Medicaid at yes.nm.gov or 1-800-283-4465; for the Community Benefit Central Registry and free options counseling call the Aging and Disability Resource Center at 1-800-432-2080.
Where can Bernalillo County residents get free Medicare counseling?
New Mexico's State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) counsels Medicare beneficiaries for free through the ADRC at 1-800-432-2080, including help comparing Part D and Medicare Advantage plans during open enrollment, October 15 to December 7.
SHIP counselors do not sell or endorse plans.
How much licensed senior care is in Bernalillo County?
Our directory lists 46 HCA-licensed assisted living facilities in Bernalillo County (from the part of HCA's directory we could read) and 18 CMS-certified nursing homes; Bernalillo County is the state's most populous county and holds most of the metro's licensed assisted living and nursing homes.
| Area | Assisted living listed | Beds (shown) | Nursing homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Heights | 30 | 793 | 9 |
| Southeast Heights and Four Hills | 4 | 115 | 2 |
| West Side and Northwest Mesa | 7 | 66 | 2 |
| North Valley and Downtown | 4 | 44 | 3 |
| South Valley and Southwest Mesa | 1 | 10 | 2 |
| East Mountains (Tijeras, Cedar Crest, Sandia Park) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Which nursing homes are in Bernalillo County?
Bernalillo County's CMS-certified nursing homes are Advanced Health Care of Albuquerque in Albuquerque (47 beds, CMS overall 4 of 5); Albuquerque Heights Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Albuquerque (134 beds, CMS overall 3 of 5); Bear Canyon Rehabilitation Center in Albuquerque (178 beds, CMS overall 3 of 5); Canyon Transitional Rehabilitation Center, LLC in Albuquerque (74 beds, CMS overall 4 of 5); Fiesta Park Wellness & Rehabilitation in Albuquerque (105 beds, CMS overall 3 of 5); La Vida Llena in Albuquerque (58 beds, CMS overall 4 of 5); Ladera Center in Albuquerque (120 beds, CMS overall 2 of 5); Las Estancias by Pure Health in Albuquerque (120 beds, CMS overall 5 of 5).
| Nursing home | Area | Certified beds | CMS overall rating | CMS health inspection | CMS staffing | Last standard survey | Health deficiencies (last survey) | CMS # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Health Care of Albuquerque 2701 Richmond Drive NE, Albuquerque 87107 | North Valley and Downtown | 47 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | March 27, 2025 | 4 | 325119 |
| Albuquerque Heights Healthcare and Rehabilitation 103 Hospital Loop NE, Albuquerque 87109 | Northeast Heights | 134 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 | April 15, 2025 | 20 | 325069 |
| Bear Canyon Rehabilitation Center 5123 Juan Tabo Boulevard NE, Albuquerque 87111 | Northeast Heights | 178 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 | May 8, 2026 | 18 | 325125 |
| Canyon Transitional Rehabilitation Center, LLC 10101 Lagrima de Oro Road NE, Albuquerque 87111 | Northeast Heights | 74 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | February 27, 2026 | 9 | 325054 |
| Fiesta Park Wellness & Rehabilitation 8820 Horizon Boulevard NE, Albuquerque 87113 | Northeast Heights | 105 | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 | April 20, 2026 | 18 | 325123 |
| La Vida Llena 10501 Lagrima de Oro NE, Albuquerque 87111 | Northeast Heights | 58 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | December 22, 2025 | 11 | 325035 |
| Ladera Center 5901 Ouray Road NW, Albuquerque 87120 | West Side and Northwest Mesa | 120 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 | January 28, 2026 | 18 | 325037 |
| Las Estancias by Pure Health 3620 Las Estancias Dr SW, Albuquerque 87121 | South Valley and Southwest Mesa | 120 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | May 22, 2026 | 10 | 325126 |
| Las Palomas Center 8100 Palomas Avenue NE, Albuquerque 87109 | Northeast Heights | 120 | 1 of 5 | 1 of 5 | 2 of 5 | July 19, 2024 | 27 | 325036 |
| Manzano Del Sol by Purehealth 5201 Roma Avenue NE, Albuquerque 87108 | Southeast Heights and Four Hills | 117 | 1 of 5 | 1 of 5 | 4 of 5 | August 11, 2025 | 16 | 325074 |
| Odelia Healthcare 1509 University Boulevard NE, Albuquerque 87102 | North Valley and Downtown | 119 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | May 30, 2025 | 9 | 325060 |
| Princeton Health & Rehabilitation 500 Louisiana Boulevard NE, Albuquerque 87108 | Southeast Heights and Four Hills | 369 | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 4 of 5 | July 25, 2025 | 30 | 325045 |
| Sandia Ridge Center 2216 Lester Drive NE, Albuquerque 87112 | Northeast Heights | 136 | 1 of 5 | 1 of 5 | 3 of 5 | January 13, 2023 | 20 | 325032 |
| Skies Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center 9150 McMahon Boulevard NW, Albuquerque 87114 | West Side and Northwest Mesa | 120 | 1 of 5 | 1 of 5 | 2 of 5 | January 8, 2026 | 32 | 325064 |
| South Valley Care Center LLC 1629 Bowe Lane SW, Albuquerque 87105 | South Valley and Southwest Mesa | 58 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | July 3, 2025 | 4 | 32E083 |
| Spanish Trails Wellness & Rehabilitation 1610 N Renaissance Blvd NE, Albuquerque 87107 | North Valley and Downtown | 134 | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 | April 25, 2025 | 18 | 325131 |
| The Rehabilitation Center of Albuquerque 5900 Forest Hills Drive NE, Albuquerque 87109 | Northeast Heights | 120 | 1 of 5 | 1 of 5 | 2 of 5 | June 27, 2025 | 26 | 325034 |
| Uptown Rehabilitation Center 7900 Constitution Avenue NE, Albuquerque 87110 | Northeast Heights | 134 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 | May 5, 2025 | 20 | 325042 |
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog – Nursing Home Provider Information, data as of October 1, 2026. Star ratings shown are the official CMS Five-Star ratings.
Which communities does the Bernalillo County page cover?
This page covers Albuquerque, the South Valley, Tijeras and the East Mountains; area pages break down licensed facilities by town and ZIP code, and facilities with addresses just across a county line are listed under the county HCA records.
County lines matter for the Area Agency on Aging and for some county programs, so check which county a parent's address is in before calling.
Who does what for Bernalillo County seniors
| Does | Does not | |
|---|---|---|
| HCA Division of Health Improvement | licenses and surveys assisted living and nursing homes | place residents or set prices |
| Turquoise Care (HCA) | pays Medicaid long-term services for eligible members | pay assisted living room and board |
| City of Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Area Agency on Aging | information, meals, transportation, caregiver support | license or inspect facilities |
| ALTSD Adult Protective Services | investigates abuse, neglect and exploitation | handle billing disputes |
