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10 Best Nursing Homes in Thunder Mountain, NM

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Thunder Mountain 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 Thunder Mountain, 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 Thunder Mountain or another care type is right for you. Browse 20 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Thunder Mountain.

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, Moriarty and Otto.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Thunder Mountain, NM

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My father was a resident of Quintessence before his recent passing, and everything about the community exceeded our expectations. [name removed] was incredibly helpful and thorough during the move in...
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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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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77 Floor plans available
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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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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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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
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.
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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8.3
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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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There is always someone cleaning, even on weekends. Whomever sees my mom, always sits to have a few words with her, she doesn't leave her room. Hands on care is extra (point system), they give her meds with...
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.
The Woodmark at Uptown: The Woodmark at Uptown is a senior living community in Albuquerque, New Mexico offering assisted living and memory care services for senior citizens. The Woodmark at Uptown is ideally located in Albuquerque's Uptown neighborhood, with fantastic sunsets and awesome views...
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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
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.
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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I chose this community mainly because the room sizes were good, the price was in the medium range, and the staff ratios were good. They have had a lot staff turnover. The food is good and they are trying ...
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.
Introducing Élan Santa Monica in Albuquerque, NMStep into the unexpected. Stunning, but casual. Elegant, yet comfortable. More like an urban lodge or boutique hotel than a traditional senior living community. At Élan Santa Monica you’ll discover concierge-style services, resort-quality amenities,...
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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.
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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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: 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Thunder Mountain, NM

The average cost of senior living in Thunder Mountain is $4,871 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Estancia, NM with an average of $4,683 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Thunder Mountain, NM vs. nearby cities

Thunder Mountain, NM
$4,871/mo
$5,044/mo
$4,719/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Thunder Mountain, NM vs. the state and national average

Thunder Mountain, NM
$4,871/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Thunder Mountain vs. other types of senior living

$5,002/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,871/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Thunder Mountain, NM by room type

Semi-Private
$5,419/mo
Studio
$5,540/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,216/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,378/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Thunder Mountain over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Thunder Mountain

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Thunder Mountain

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.

Brookdale Tramway Ridge in Albuquerque, NM

3.9
Families need to be be present and interactive. Observation keeps staff honest. Most staff is good but like everywhere you have staff that shouldn't be in the field. If the families speak up consistently, then the staff and facility is forced to respond and take action. As far as activities go ...
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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.

Thunder Mountain nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Thunder Mountain nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Thunder Mountain, 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 Thunder Mountain 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 Thunder Mountain 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
55%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Thunder Mountain 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 Thunder Mountain Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Thunder Mountain, NMNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Thunder Mountain 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 Thunder Mountain partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Thunder Mountain, NMNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
35%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Thunder Mountain 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 Thunder Mountain communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Thunder Mountain, NMNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
45%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Thunder Mountain 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 Thunder Mountain offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
45%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
55%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
30%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55%
0.4%
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Morada Quintessence, The Village At Alameda and The Montebello on Academy are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Thunder Mountain, New Mexico. See full list of communities.

There are 20 nursing homes facilities near Thunder Mountain, New Mexico. See the full list.

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