Albuquerque Senior AdvisorData as of November 1, 2026 (HCA) and October 1, 2026 (CMS)
How many licensed assisted living facilities are in East Mountains (Tijeras, Cedar Crest, Sandia Park), NM?
East Mountains (Tijeras, Cedar Crest, Sandia Park) (ZIPs 87059, 87008, 87047) has no assisted living facility in the part of HCA's directory we could read as of November 1, 2026, so families there look to the nearest licensed facilities listed below.
| East Mountains (Tijeras, Cedar Crest, Sandia Park) at a glance | East Mountains (Tijeras, Cedar Crest, Sandia Park) | Four-county metro |
|---|---|---|
| Assisted living facilities listed | 0 | 65 |
| Licensed beds (where shown) | 0 | 1,499 |
| 15 or fewer beds / 16 or more | 0 / 0 | 29 / 18 |
| CMS nursing homes | 0 | 22 |
| Medicare hospices / home health offices | 0 / 0 | 25 / 22 |
Where is East Mountains (Tijeras, Cedar Crest, Sandia Park), and what is it like for older adults?
The East Mountains are the forested communities on the east side of the Sandia and Manzanita mountains, reached through Tijeras Canyon on I-40 and along NM-14 (the Turquoise Trail), including Tijeras, Cedar Crest and Sandia Park.
Which licensed assisted living facilities are closest to East Mountains (Tijeras, Cedar Crest, Sandia Park)?
Outside East Mountains (Tijeras, Cedar Crest, Sandia Park) itself, the nearest licensed assisted living facilities in the part of HCA's directory we could read are Hilldale House (Active Solutions, Inc) in Southeast Heights and Four Hills (about 7 miles); Beehive Homes of Four Hills 2 in Southeast Heights and Four Hills (about 7 miles, 15 beds); Tercer Cielo LLC in Northeast Heights (about 7 miles, 8 beds).
| Facility | Area | Licensed beds | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilldale House (Active Solutions, Inc) | Southeast Heights and Four Hills | not shown | ~6.7 mi |
| Beehive Homes of Four Hills 2 | Southeast Heights and Four Hills | 15 | ~7.3 mi |
| Tercer Cielo LLC | Northeast Heights | 8 | ~7.3 mi |
| Seniorcare LLC - Kriss House | Northeast Heights | 10 | ~7.5 mi |
| Casa Mis Abuelos, LLC | Northeast Heights | 8 | ~7.7 mi |
Where are the nearest large assisted living communities to East Mountains (Tijeras, Cedar Crest, Sandia Park)?
Communities licensed for more than 30 residents are where most secured memory care wings and scheduled activity programs are found; the closest to East Mountains (Tijeras, Cedar Crest, Sandia Park) are Camino Retirement Apartments (105 beds, about 8 miles); Carefree Living (51 beds, about 9 miles); La Vida Llena (77 beds, about 9 miles).
Ask each one whether it operates a secured memory care unit under 8.370.14.70 NMAC; HCA's directory does not say.
Which nursing homes serve East Mountains (Tijeras, Cedar Crest, Sandia Park), and how does CMS rate them?
No certified nursing home has an address in East Mountains (Tijeras, Cedar Crest, Sandia Park). The closest are La Vida Llena in Albuquerque (about 9 miles, CMS overall 4 of 5); Bear Canyon Rehabilitation Center in Albuquerque (about 9 miles, CMS overall 3 of 5); Canyon Transitional Rehabilitation Center, LLC in Albuquerque (about 9 miles, CMS overall 4 of 5).
| Nursing home | Certified beds | CMS overall rating | CMS health inspection | CMS staffing | Last standard survey | Health deficiencies (last survey) | CMS # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Canyon Rehabilitation Center 5123 Juan Tabo Boulevard NE, Albuquerque 87111 | 178 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 | May 8, 2026 | 18 | 325125 |
| Canyon Transitional Rehabilitation Center, LLC 10101 Lagrima de Oro Road NE, Albuquerque 87111 | 74 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | February 27, 2026 | 9 | 325054 |
| La Vida Llena 10501 Lagrima de Oro NE, Albuquerque 87111 | 58 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | December 22, 2025 | 11 | 325035 |
| Sandia Ridge Center 2216 Lester Drive NE, Albuquerque 87112 | 136 | 1 of 5 | 1 of 5 | 3 of 5 | January 13, 2023 | 20 | 325032 |
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog – Nursing Home Provider Information, data as of October 1, 2026. Star ratings shown are the official CMS Five-Star ratings.
What are the options for East Mountains families?
There are very few licensed assisted living buildings in the East Mountains, so most families compare in-home care with facilities in Albuquerque's Southeast Heights and Four Hills, 15 to 30 minutes west through Tijeras Canyon.
Winter weather on I-40 and NM-14 can make daily visits hard; ask any agency how it staffs snow days, and ask any Albuquerque facility how it handles family visits when the canyon closes.
Who helps older adults in East Mountains (Tijeras, Cedar Crest, Sandia Park) find services?
East Mountains (Tijeras, Cedar Crest, Sandia Park) is in Bernalillo County, served by the City of Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Area Agency on Aging (Planning and Service Area 1); start with (505) 764-6400 (the City of Albuquerque's Senior Information & Assistance Line, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), and use the ADRC for Medicaid Community Benefit questions and free Medicare counseling.
Bernalillo County agencies and phone numbers →
What does assisted living cost in East Mountains (Tijeras, Cedar Crest, Sandia Park), NM?
The honest answer for East Mountains (Tijeras, Cedar Crest, Sandia Park) is that nobody publishes a local median. Statewide, CareScout's 2025 figures are $5,950 a month for assisted living and $9,125 a month for a semi-private nursing home room, and a secured memory care unit usually costs more than standard assisted living, by an amount no survey publishes.
New Mexico cost medians and how families pay →
What the public record shows and does not show for East Mountains (Tijeras, Cedar Crest, Sandia Park)
| Shows | Does not show | |
|---|---|---|
| Assisted living | 0 HCA licenses with beds where published | survey results, vacancies or prices |
| Nursing homes | 0 with official CMS ratings | a rating made by this site |
| Memory care | facilities whose licensed name says memory care | which facilities run a secured unit |
| Agencies | Bernalillo County's Area Agency on Aging | non-medical home care agencies |
