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North Ridge

8101 Palomas Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM

Memory CareAssisted Living

4.527 reviewsvia A Place for Mom

About the community

About North Ridge

North Ridge 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 details and preferences from your loved one's life story into their day, we can build comfort and a sense of meaning. You can feel confident that with our lower than industry average, caregiver to resident staffing ratio, as well as 24 hr on site nursing, will provide you with the peace of mind you deserve.

Family and resident feedback

4.5 out of 5 from 27 reviews

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★★★★★

Positive

North Ridge

It is a very nice place. My mom has been treated very well and taken care of very well. They are very efficient. Yes, I would recommend it

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AnonymousJuly 20, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

Lovely physical setting w/variety of rooms and gardens. [name removed] had a booklet available w/sample menus/activities. We toured the faculty, saw individual rooms, visited a current resident, observed a group activity. In addition to memory care residents, this facility has respite and companion rooms…nice variety of services to meet needs. The tour was very helpful and I’d rank this facility as a top choice compared to others in Albuquerque. In cost, cleanliness, customer service, and options.

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JCJuly 13, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

I would recommend it

Value for the money 3-4 (I do have peace of mind having my mother there, which is worth a lot, but I find NR to be very expensive and worry a bit that her means to pay will run out before she's done needing care). All staff/resident interactions that I have witnessed have been respectful and not condescending or patronizing. It also doesn't smell bad.

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AnonymousJuly 9, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

A place of comfort

I am a hospice RN who attends this facility frequently. I cannot say enough good things about this place, or express my gratitude for the care that the residents I oversee receive. If you are looking for a place for your loved one to live, I cannot recommend this place enough.

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Jeremy MFebruary 27, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

Great service and care for the patients

We first toured the facility 4 months ago. The facility was clean smelled nice and professional. We moved my father in shortly after and have not been disappointed. A total surprise is my dad is very happy here.

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AnonymousFebruary 25, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

5 stars

I’ve had a great experience with this assisted living facility. The staff are caring attentive and truly treat residence with respect and compassion. The environment feel safe and welcoming. I would definitely recommend this place to families looking for quality care.

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Elisa RFebruary 25, 2026

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Care options
Memory Care, Assisted Living
Public price status
Published starting price available
Last source check
August 1, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

Grouped so you can scan what affects day-to-day life before opening an operator page.

Meals & dining

  • Low / No Sodium
  • Room Service
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Professional Chef
  • Meals Provided
  • No Sugar
  • Vegan
  • Pureed Meals
  • Gluten-free
  • Guest Meals
  • Special Dining Programs
  • Kosher
  • Vegetarian
  • Organic
  • Private Dining Room

Health & wellness

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Incontinence Care
  • High Acuity Care
  • Memory Care
  • Medication Management
  • Non-Ambulatory Care

Services & convenience

  • Housekeeping
  • Beautician
  • Spanish
  • English
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Transportation at Cost
  • Cats Allowed
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning

Activities & engagement

  • Stretching Classes
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Birthday Parties
  • Cooking Club
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Cooking Classes
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Bible Study Group
  • Catholic Services
  • Happy Hour
  • Dances
  • Wine Tasting
  • Christian Services
  • Activities On-site
  • Sensory-based Programs
  • Community Service Organizations
  • Live Well Programs
  • Community Service Programs
  • Visiting Rabbi
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Trivia Games
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Protestant Services
  • Gardening Club
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Current Events Club
  • Art Classes
  • Montessori Programs
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Karaoke
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Holiday Parties
  • Other Religious Services
  • Jewish Services
  • Activities Off-site
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest

Outdoor spaces

  • Beauty Salon
  • Butterfly garden / Hummingbird garden
  • Private Bath
  • Barber Shop
  • Outside Patio
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Meeting Room
  • TV Lounge
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Central Fireplace
  • Game Room
  • Piano or Organ
  • Arts and Crafts Center

Apartment & room features

  • Handicap Accessible
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Air Conditioned
  • Bath Tubs
  • Garden View
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Cable or Satellite TV

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Additional care fees
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Move-in fee
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