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10 Best Nursing Homes in Pajarito Mesa, NM

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We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Pajarito Mesa or another care type is right for you. Browse 24 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Pajarito Mesa.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Greater Gardner & Monkbridge, South Guadalupe Trail and Los Poblanos.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Pajarito Mesa, NM

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Photo of The Montebello on Academy
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My grandma has been living at The Montebello for a while now, and we couldn’t be happier. The staff are warm, attentive, and truly care about the residents. The place is always clean, welcoming, and she’s...
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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144 reviews
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Visited several communities and this one had 3 meals a day, staff to assist the residents to meals, to sitting outside, delivering medication. They take residents to appoints, once a week take residents on a...
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.
At Morada Albuquerque, you'll find a tightly knit community with the support you need to lead an independent life. Enjoy a family-style environment that fosters physical activity and social engagements, including yoga, bridge, educational seminars and a resident-led arts and crafts group. Morada...
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Photo of Ravenna Assisted Living
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7.3
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31 reviews
7.3
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31 reviews
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They seem to be short-staffed. A little bit disorganized. But fortunately, I come and check on my mom daily. So I can advocate for her. I seem to have to do a lot of reminding the staff about caring for mom,...
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.
Ravenna Assisted Living is a mid-sized, privately owned and operated senior living community in Albuquerque's West Side. In operation since 2014, we continue our passion for providing a safe and caring environment for our residents. We focus on compassion and engaging interactions and activities...
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Photo of GoodLife Senior Living Los Lunas
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7.0
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What our family likes the most about the GoodLife Senior Living community is that it is a smaller community so the workers get to know the residents better. They also have a nurse working on site to help out...
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.
Good Life Senior Living is the finest assisted living home in Los Lunas, New Mexico. Due to heavy demand, we recently completed construction on a specialized Alzheimer wing 2 months ago. This recent home is one of the most beautiful in New Mexico. It is equipped with an exclusive built in living...
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When we walked in for the first time Westwind felt like home! The food is great, residents have choices and can ask for something different that matches their taste, like a sandwich with certain...
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.
Thank you for your interest in Westwind House. Welcome to Westwind House! Westwind House offers an independent living as well as an assisted living environment. It is our pleasure to provide a secure, healthy and happy home. We encourage an atmosphere where family members of all ages are...
Photo of Albuquerque Grand Senior Living
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Prior to moving to Albuquerque Grand I walked or relied on public transportation to get around. As I got older it became more difficult for me to get to the store or laundry mat. Since moving to Albuquerque...
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.
Albuquerque Grand Senior Living in Albuquerque, New Mexico, offers what may be the state's finest senior living experience. Offering both independent and assisted living, Albuquerque Grand is dedicated to providing an active, vibrant senior lifestyle with a wide variety of activities to ensure...
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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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They are excellent. So far it seems quite good and it is very quiet over there. The people and services are lovely. It is clean. My loved one needs more interaction. He needs stimulation and it is not their...
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.
Spanish Trails Rehabilitation Suites offers short-term and long-term care in a comfortable, and supportive environment with 24-hour nursing care. We create individualized care plan for each guest and provide physical, occupational, and speech therapy and other rehabilitative care. We also offer...
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My brother is very happy living at Brookdale Valencia. He feels safe unlike his last apartment which even though it was gated I suspect everyone in Albuquerque had the gate code. Brookdale has a live person...
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.
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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I spent 24 hours in another facility before having the good luck to get a bed in Advanced Health Care, with great nurses and CAIs, not to mention goof food. I was there for three weeks and given the...
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.
At Advanced Health Care of Albuquerque, our goal is to make each patient’s stay short, pleasant, and productive. Our state-of-the-art facilities are centered around our patients. We have a warm fireplace and courtyard patio available for enjoyment. We also provide a charming beauty salon/barber...
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Photo of Casa Maria Alzheimer's Ctr
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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 St Mary's Rest Home
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 Integrated Specialty Hospital
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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 Senior Citizens Home
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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 Center for Ageless Living
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.
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Pajarito Mesa, NM

The average cost of senior living in Pajarito Mesa is $4,789 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include South Acomita Village, NM with an average of $3,585 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Pajarito Mesa, NM, vs. nearby cities

Pajarito Mesa, NM
$4,789/mo
$4,789/mo

Nursing homes costs in Pajarito Mesa, NM, vs. state and national averages

Pajarito Mesa, NM
$4,789/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Pajarito Mesa, NM, vs. other senior living options

$4,789/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,789/mo

Nursing homes costs in Pajarito Mesa, NM, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,918/mo
Studio
$4,470/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,235/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,025/mo

Senior living costs in Pajarito Mesa vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Pajarito Mesa, NM
Column state: New Mexico
Column national: U.S.
Community typePajarito Mesa, NMNew MexicoU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,789/mo$4,365/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,251/mo$4,271/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,789/mo$4,365/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,423/mo$4,059/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Pajarito Mesa, NM:$4,789/mo
New Mexico:$4,365/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Pajarito Mesa, NM:$4,251/mo
New Mexico:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Pajarito Mesa, NM:$4,789/mo
New Mexico:$4,365/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Pajarito Mesa, NM:$4,423/mo
New Mexico:$4,059/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Pajarito Mesa, NM, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Pajarito Mesa 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Pajarito Mesa, NM

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Pajarito Mesa 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.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Pajarito Mesa, NM$3,700/mo$3,456/mo+7.0%
New Mexico$4,928/mo$4,667/mo+5.6%
National$5,670/mo$5,388/mo+5.2%
Pajarito Mesa, NM
2024 average cost:$3,700/mo
2023 average cost:$3,456/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
New Mexico
2024 average cost:$4,928/mo
2023 average cost:$4,667/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,670/mo
2023 average cost:$5,388/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Pajarito Mesa

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Pajarito Mesa

GoodLife Senior Living Los Lunas

5.0
A very home type welcoming atmosphere . From my observation very skilled caring staff, the handling of residents is gentle and careful. Yes, housekeeping is available. The extra curricular activities are great. They bring in families and residents seem to be comfortable and enjoy being there.

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.

Pajarito Mesa nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pajarito Mesa nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pajarito Mesa, 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 Pajarito Mesa 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 Pajarito Mesa 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
35.3%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
17.6%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
52.9%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
64.7%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
41.2%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.8%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
52.9%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35.3%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
35.3%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Pajarito Mesa 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 Pajarito Mesa Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Pajarito Mesa, NMNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
35.3%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.5%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
11.8%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.5%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Pajarito Mesa 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 Pajarito Mesa partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pajarito Mesa, NMNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.3%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
35.3%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.5%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.9%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Pajarito Mesa 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 Pajarito Mesa communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pajarito Mesa, NMNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.6%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
29.4%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.8%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pajarito Mesa 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 Pajarito Mesa offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pajarito Mesa, NMNational
Activity director
Activity director
23.5%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.6%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.8%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.3%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.4%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.2%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.6%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.6%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.6%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
29.4%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
11.8%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
17.6%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Montebello on Academy, Morada Albuquerque and Ravenna Assisted Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Pajarito Mesa, New Mexico. See full list of communities.

There are 24 nursing homes facilities near Pajarito Mesa, New Mexico. See the full list.

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