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MorningStar at North Ridge

8101 Palomas Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109

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5.0 out of 5 stars

A great choice

North Ridge is great. Good pretty good. Great caregivers who really love their job, are happy there, good working environment, really care about their people.

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MorningStar at North Ridge

About the facility

MorningStar at Northridge 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.

We are excited to announce that MorningStar at Northridge is expecting a renovation 2023!

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Amenities

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Healthcare Services

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Incontinence Care
  • High Acuity Care
  • Medication Management

Meals & Dining

  • Organic
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Special Dining Programs
  • No Sugar

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Bath Tubs
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Garden View
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Private Dining Room

Transportation & parking

  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Transportation at Cost

Pets

  • Dogs Allowed
  • Cats Allowed
  • Weight Limit (lbs)

Common areas

  • Central Fireplace
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Beauty Salon

Recreational areas

  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Piano or Organ
  • Game Room

Services

  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Housekeeping
  • Beautician

Languages spoken

  • Spanish
  • English

Activities

  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Birthday Parties
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Brain fitness / Dakim

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MorningStar at North Ridge community exteriorMorningStar at North Ridge

8101 Palomas Ave NE,
Albuquerque, NM 87109

The Montebello on Academy community exteirorThe Montebello on Academy

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Albuquerque, NM 87111

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4910 Tramway Ridge Drive Northeast,
Albuquerque, NM 87111

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Reviews

for MorningStar at North Ridge

9.1 out of 10
Review Score28 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.5
Cleanliness
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Care Services
4.5
Staff
4.4
Meals & Dining
4.1
Activities
4.3
Value for Cost
4.5

A Place for Mom has scored MorningStar at North Ridge with 9.1 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, MorningStar at North Ridge has 28 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.5 out of 5.

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Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

August 27, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

A great choice

North Ridge is great. Good pretty good. Great caregivers who really love their job, are happy there, good working environment, really care about their people.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

July 20, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

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

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

JC

Memory Care

Toured community

July 13, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars

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.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Staff
5.0

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

July 9, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

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.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Jeremy M

Memory Care

Industry reviewer

February 27, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars

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.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

February 25, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars

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.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Elisa R

Memory Care

February 25, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars

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.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

November 5, 2025

1.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

MorningStar at North Ridge

Need better system to return resident's own laundry when it comes to the care services. The food is a beautiful presentation, very heavy in starch and sugar, low in protein and vegetables. Value for money-not qualified to rate

Cleanliness
1.0
Friendliness
1.0
Care Services
1.0
Activities
1.0
Staff
1.0
Meals & Dining
1.0

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

September 19, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Great experience with this facility

The staff is wonderful and so carrying in making sure the resident is well cared for. They have great activities that encourage participation. I have tasted the food and everything is well prepared and served hot.

Laura A

Memory Care

Family/friend

September 11, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Family experience

Facility itself if great! Perfect layout for my aunts needs and easy floor plan for her. It's secure and accommodating. My aunts needs loves the activities and has adapted to it well.

Vincent H

Memory Care

Family/friend

April 29, 2025

2.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Not recommended

Do not pick this one.

Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
1.0
Care Services
2.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
1.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

February 27, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Friendly staff

I like the caring attitude of the staff. They could on activity that are more appropriate for people who have dementia. Yes, I would recommend this community to other families.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

October 29, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Peace of mind safe and secure caring staff

This is a great place! Overall my mom is very happy there. Safety was an issue for me. Since Mom has dementia I wanted to be sure there was a system in place to make sure she couldn't just walk out of facility. Northridge is excellent in this area. They have a check in/out for ever visitor. An attendant is always at the front station and doors are locked and monitored .

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

February 1, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Nice Community

The community is really nice and clean and the staff members are very friendly.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

September 29, 2022

4.5 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Very pleased, safety first and that's their priority

We are so happy with this facility. It's specialized (memory care), which can be a challenge, but they really are on top of things and run things very well! I can't say enough good things. I haven't had a single negative experience here. The care has been amazing. The cost is high, but the care is unbeatable. And it's a flat monthly fee, no extra charges. They do a deep clean of the rooms weekly and tidy up daily. It's always clean. The food is good, they take requests and accommodate them. They serve lots of fruits and vegetables. Everyone eats together in the dining room. They also provide/deliver 2 snacks a day. Everyone here is on a first name basis. The residents, the staff, even the visitors. My husband even said to me "Everybody seems to know me and know who I am here." It's just wonderful. The staff is so loving and caring. They have RNs on every shift. One thing that is very important to me is safety and they are absolutely on top of that here. If my husband gets up to use the restroom in the middle of the night, the nurses hear him and go check on him to make sure he's ok and ask if he needs anything. They always know where he is, also. If I go to visit and he's not in his room, the nurses are always able to tell me where he is (physical therapy, ect). Maintenance even pops in and asks if we need anything done. Communication with the family is excellent! The activities director is wonderful and tries very hard. They go room to room and encourage the residents to participate in the activities and offer to help them walk to the activity (games, painting, etc). They have a barbershop/beautyshop and in house Physical Therapy. They do offer cameras for the rooms to help monitor, but we decided we didn't need that. They're so on top of things even without one! They are in the middle of doing major upgrades (carpet, flooring, light fixtures, furniture, nurses stations) and dealing with supply and demand issues. That said, they still keep things as clean as they absolutely can and it's going to be beautiful when they're done. I would absolutely recommend them to friends and family!

Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.5
Care Services
4.5
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.5

Anna

Memory Care

Family/friend

September 19, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

I'm very pleased with MorningStar at North Ridge; they're wonderful!

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

September 13, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Wonderful

Absolutely would recommend to any of my friends or family members for their loved one's when the time is needed for extra care. Morningstar at North Ridge, has been nothing short of phenomenal from the bottom to the top. All staff is extremely polite, caring and well mannered. Seem to really care deeply about the residents and take time with each individually. The facility itself is beautiful, very well maintained and very clean. Feel very secure knowing our loved one is well cared for and in a very safe place.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
4.5
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Eldredge family

Memory Care

Family/friend

August 22, 2022

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

would highly recommend Morningside

One of the reasons we picked MorningStar is that they have zero limitations when it comes to visitation - we can come at anytime during the week day or night and there are never any issues. In our opinion the meals are good and have plenty of it - they are very cooperative, accommodating and flexible when it comes to make special meals for our loved one and handling all the different dietary restriction's They have a good plan and good ideas in place for activities. The business side of things just needs a little refinement.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

June 23, 2021

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

An excellent location for anyone needing care for dementia patients

This is the most expensive community in Albuquerque when it comes to vale for cost, but they give amazing care. The cleanliness of the community is very good, the friendliness of the staff and all of their care services are very good. The meals are excellent the nurses are telling us our loved one continues to gain weight which is great. Unfortunately our loved one cannot remember what activities they had, but the nurses tell us all the time our loved one loves getting involved in backing cookies and socializing with the other residents.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

April 14, 2019

4.5 out of 5 stars

Definitely a great home away from home

They were very caring and equipped to take care of individuals with Alzheimer's and Dementia. I felt like I was being taken care of too because they were very communicative and thoughtful. If I had to do it all over again I would definitely choose them again and would recommend them to my friends and family.

Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.5
Care Services
4.5
Activities
3.0

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  • Know New Mexico’s regulations for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Depending on your state, you may even be able to look up inspection reports for the communities you’re considering. Learn more about New Mexico’s regulations for memory care and download the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports.

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  • Confirm the availability of required services. Before committing, make sure that the community offers all the services your loved one needs, and that those services can be provided within your budget.

Frequently Asked Questions about MorningStar at North Ridge

  • MorningStar at North Ridge offers 1 Bedroom and Semi-Private. Learn more.
  • Call (505) 323-8800 to reach a resident at MorningStar at North Ridge.

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