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Memory care in Deer Canyon offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Deer Canyon is about $5,033 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 17 communities, read 558 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Brookdale Valencia
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33 Floor plans available
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The facility is absolutely wonderful. The neighborhood it is located in is terrible, but they do a wonderful job of keeping it safe and clean within the security gate. So don't be afraid of the location....
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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The staff are kind and friendly. The apartment is good size, clean well kept and they offer activities the residents enjoy! My mom loves bingo!
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.
Morada Albuquerque is a bright, friendly community where residents feel right at home. Our convenient month to month rent and levels of care help residents who are completely independent to those who need help. Enjoy restaurant-style dining, an abundance of activities, and a staff who truly...
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Photo of Brookdale Tramway Ridge
88 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.9
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Brookdale Tramway is a very comfortable, accommodating, pleasant home for my Mom. She's happy with social activities, the sweet, caring staff and management and her pleasant room. It's a great choice!
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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Photo of Avista Albuquerque
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8.7
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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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7.5
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Everyone I have interacted with has been really nice. I would recommend The Woodmark at Uptown to others who are looking for memory care for their loved ones.
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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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
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.
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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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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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.
Photo of Brio 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.
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, 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.
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Photo of Bellamah House Ltd. Co
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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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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.
Photo of Carefree 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.
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 La Vida Llena Retirement Community
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.

Cost of memory care in Deer Canyon, NM

The average cost of senior living in Deer Canyon is $5,033 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chupadera, NM with an average of $4,300 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Deer Canyon, NM vs. nearby cities

Deer Canyon, NM
$5,033/mo
$5,491/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Deer Canyon, NM vs. the state and national average

Deer Canyon, NM
$5,033/mo
U.S. national average
$4,919/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Deer Canyon vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$5,033/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Deer Canyon, NM by room type

Semi-Private
$4,213/mo
Studio
$4,538/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,350/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,203/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Deer Canyon over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Deer Canyon

Recent reviews for memory care in Deer Canyon

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.

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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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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Deer Canyon review score based on 96 family reviews

8.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 96 reviews of 15 Deer Canyon memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Deer Canyon review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Deer Canyon review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Deer Canyon, NM15 facilities
7.9
Mountainair, NM28 facilities
8.0
Willard, NM23 facilities

Review subcategories for Deer Canyon memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 96 reviews of 15 Deer Canyon memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Deer Canyon resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
4.0
4.4
Friendliness
4.2
4.5
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.0
4.4
Meals & dining
3.6
4.1
Activities
3.5
4.0
Value for cost*
3.6
4.0
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Deer Canyon memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Deer Canyon memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Deer Canyon, 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 Deer Canyon 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 Deer Canyon 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
73.3%
63%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
46.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.3%
69.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
27.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.3%
89%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.7%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Deer Canyon 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 Deer Canyon 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
60%
71.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
46.7%
44.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
67.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.7%
25.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Deer Canyon 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 Deer Canyon 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
6.7%
27.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.3%
43.4%
No sugar
No sugar
46.7%
40.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
48.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Deer Canyon 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 Deer Canyon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
31.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
39%
Room service
Room service
46.7%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
22.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Deer Canyon 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 Deer Canyon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.7%
32.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.7%
28%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.3%
52.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.3%
58.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.7%
38.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
34.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
35.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
46%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
26.7%
30.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
21.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.3%
45.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Valencia, Morada Albuquerque and Brookdale Tramway Ridge are the top-rated memory care facilities near Deer Canyon, New Mexico. See full list of communities.

There are 17 memory care facilities near Deer Canyon, New Mexico. See the full list.

The 17 memory care facilities near you in Deer Canyon, 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 Deer Canyon, 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 Deer Canyon, New Mexico, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Deer Canyon, New Mexico ranges from $1800 to $50000. The average Memory Care cost in Deer Canyon, New Mexico is $5,033. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Deer Canyon, New Mexico typically starts at $1800. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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