Assisted Living Facility · Santa Fe County

Assisted Living Facilitys in Santa Fe, New Mexico

Santa Fe has 13 licensed assisted living facilities, ranging from 6 to 105 beds. Every home here is verified against New Mexico Department of Health records for Santa Fe County.

Families in New Mexico typically pay $3,500 to $5,500 per month for a shared room and $4,500 to $7,000 for a private room. Estimate your cost or learn how assisted living facilities work.

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Common questions about care homes in Santa Fe

How many assisted living facilities are in Santa Fe, New Mexico?
Santa Fe has 13 licensed assisted living facilities in Santa Fe County. Statewide, New Mexico licenses 232 small residential care homes.
How much does a assisted living facility in Santa Fe cost?
Across New Mexico, a shared room in a small licensed care home typically runs $3,500 to $5,500 per month and a private room $4,500 to $7,000, based on 2026 Genworth Cost of Care Survey figures and operator data. The exact rate depends on care needs, so use our free cost estimator for a personalized figure.
Who licenses assisted living facilities in Santa Fe?
New Mexico Department of Health, Division of Health Improvement licenses and inspects every assisted living facility in Santa Fe. You can verify any home's license status in the official state database before you tour.
What size are the care homes in Santa Fe?
Homes in Santa Fe are licensed for 6 to 105 residents, with a median of 52 beds. Small homes like these offer higher caregiver-to-resident ratios than large communities.
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