Pricing ranges from
    $6,009 – 7,811/month

    MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Albuquerque

    8051 Palomas Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87109
    4.3 · 99 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    4.0

    Beautiful facility, caring staff, expensive

    I chose MorningStar for my loved one and we were impressed - beautiful, very clean, resort-like facility with top-notch, caring staff, excellent meals and outstanding dining service, plus tons of amenities (garden, theater, gym, salon, library) and lively activities that foster a warm, family-like community. Nursing, housekeeping and maintenance were generally attentive and professional, and transitions (rehab → assisted living) were seamless. Critically, it's expensive, and I saw occasional issues - spotty front-desk/customer service, staffing and maintenance hiccups, and mixed experiences in memory care/medical handling - so verify specific needs up front. Overall we felt loved and well cared for, but weigh cost and clinical needs carefully.

    Pricing

    $6,009+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $7,210+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living
    $7,811+/moStudioAssisted Living

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Hospice waiver
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Spa
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Dementia waiver
    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.28 · 99 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.2
    • Staff

      4.3
    • Meals

      4.4
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      2.2

    Location

    Map showing location of MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Albuquerque

    About MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Albuquerque

    MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Albuquerque sits at 8051 Palomas Ave NE, right in Albuquerque, NM, and offers a mix of independent living, assisted living, and memory care for older adults, so you'll find people living there who want to stay active as well as those who need a little more daily help, and there's a special area for seniors with Alzheimer's or other kinds of memory loss, with 21 suites dedicated just for memory care and 48 assisted living suites across two levels, including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments that run close to 700 square feet for those who want more space, and you'll see a large community focused on offering personal care, housekeeping, help with bathing and medication, good security, and friendly staff who treat everyone with kindness. The building itself is designed for comfort and safety-including secure memory care spaces that help keep folks with dementia from wandering and ease any confusion, and they're set up so many needs can be met without the resident ever needing to move somewhere else, since there's individualized support for different stages of memory loss, with a variety of group activities, cognitive programs, and daily routines adjusted to the needs of each person, and you'll always find something going on to encourage friendships and make every day a bit brighter.

    They've got more than just the basics, since people living here can enjoy resort-style features, vibrant spaces for events and socializing, accessible rooms, fast internet, pet-friendly options, wellness and fitness programs, and nutritious meals available all day thanks to a culinary team focused on quality, and you're also going to find therapists on site for physical, occupational, and speech therapy, which helps people who need a hand getting stronger or keeping up with their independence. MorningStar gets reviewed every six months for licensing, and it's recognized as a "Best of Senior Living" community for its clean environment, friendly staff, and strong focus on engaging residents through a steady schedule of activities, events, and education, and families touring the place often note the open, honest approach to showing how everyday life looks there.

    At MorningStar, staff work to know each resident's needs and preferences, trying to balance privacy and independence with close support, both for those who are active and those with memory problems or physical challenges, and the goal stays the same-making daily life as worry-free, supportive, and engaging as possible, whether someone's cooking a meal with friends, joining an exercise class, or receiving personalized 24/7 care.

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