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Morada Quintessence in Albuquerque, NM

Morada Quintessence is an assisted living community in Albuquerque, NM.

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Morada Quintessence in Albuquerque, NM

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  • Interior

    A simple, cozy bedroom featuring a bed with floral bedding, two windows, and an oval mirror on the wall.

  • Outdoors

    A building entrance with a covered driveway and parking lot under a clear blue sky.

  • Decor

    A cozy bedroom with a neatly made bed, a lamp on the nightstand, and framed artwork on the walls.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with a sofa, chairs, and coffee table, featuring large windows and a glass door opening to a garden.

  • Building

    A sunny day in a garden with a pathway leading to a gazebo beside a building.

  • Architecture

    An exterior view of a building with a parking lot under a clear blue sky.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom interior with a bed, two windows, and warm lighting.

  • Trees

    A sunny day in a landscaped area with a large building, gazebo, pathway, and green lawns.

  • Windows

    A cozy dining area with wooden tables and chairs, featuring large windows and a wall clock.

  • Dining

    A spacious dining room with elegantly set tables and chairs, featuring chandeliers and large windows.

  • Landscaping

    A serene garden with a winding pathway, trees, and a red patio umbrella.

  • Garden

    A beautifully landscaped garden with a winding pathway and a gazebo.

  • Artwork

    A cozy bedroom with a single bed featuring blue bedding, accompanied by a lamp and artwork on the walls.

  • Seating Area

    A spacious and elegant lobby with comfortable seating and a reception desk.

7101 Eubank Boulevard N.E., Albuquerque, NM 87122

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4.5 from 191 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Morada Quintessence Costs & Pricing

Morada Quintessence offers a range of living options that reflect its commitment to quality and comfort, albeit at a premium compared to local and state averages. For instance, the monthly cost for a studio apartment at Morada Quintessence is $4,155, which is notably higher than the average of $3,540 in Bernalillo County and $3,553 statewide in New Mexico. Similarly, the one-bedroom unit is priced at $4,675, exceeding both county and state averages of $4,162 and $4,055 respectively. Even with two-bedroom accommodations - listed at $4,780 - those costs remain competitive when juxtaposed with Bernalillo County's average of $5,123 but are slightly above New Mexico's overall average of $4,777. This pricing strategy suggests that while residents may pay more at Morada Quintessence, they likely benefit from superior amenities and services that justify the investment in their lifestyle.

Floor plansMorada QuintessenceBernalillo CountyNew Mexico
Studio$4,155$3,540$3,553
1 Bedroom$4,675$4,162$4,055
2 Bedrooms$4,780$5,123$4,777

Overall Review of Morada Quintessence

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Care staff are consistently attentive

Residents and families repeatedly describe the care team as attentive and responsive to day-to-day needs.

Across many reviews, families say caregivers treat residents with patience and dignity and are quick to help when something comes up. Several reviewers mention staff communication and follow-through, including updates to family and handling changes in care needs as they arise. A few negative reviews raise concerns about call-button response and staff behavior, but the overall tone in the reviews emphasizes support and personal attention.

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Facility cleanliness stands out

Multiple reviewers highlight the facility’s cleanliness and well-kept common areas.

Many reviews describe the building as clean, organized, and well maintained, with some pointing to updated or refreshed spaces. Cleanliness is paired with a general sense of being comfortable in day-to-day settings like common areas and dining. A smaller number of reviews shift into complaints about specific maintenance issues in rooms or repairs not being addressed right away, rather than cleanliness overall.

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Activities keep residents engaged

Residents and families describe frequent activities that help people stay socially engaged.

Reviewers commonly mention scheduled activities such as bingo, games, art classes, and live or community events. Several families say their loved ones became more social and more active after moving in, and they describe ways residents interact with staff and other residents. While a few reviews focus on limited offerings or quality concerns, the dominant pattern is that residents are kept involved day to day.

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Dining quality is mixed

Food receives both praise for variety and complaints about quality and consistency.

Some reviews mention enjoying meals, including soup and variety, and others describe dining as a positive part of the routine. At the same time, several reviews call out issues like food being inconsistent or not matching expectations, including a few very detailed negative experiences. The community does offer restaurant-style dining and meal options tied to diet needs in its overall program, but resident experiences are not uniform.

  • A spacious dining room with elegantly set tables and chairs, featuring chandeliers and large windows.
  • An elegant dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs, adorned with chandeliers and large windows.
  • A cozy dining area with wooden tables and chairs, featuring large windows and a wall clock.
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Care around the clock is a focus

The community emphasizes 24-hour monitoring and help availability, and residents frame it as peace of mind.

Reviews frequently connect safety and peace of mind to having support available beyond daytime, including help with falls and concerns about being safe when family cannot be there. The community also describes services like a 24-hour call system and 24-hour supervision through its care program. A minority of reviews specifically criticize call-button response or staffing coverage, which is the main caveat raised on this theme.

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Pricing is often described as reasonable

Families often describe the community’s pricing as affordable compared with other options.

Multiple reviewers say the rates were reasonable and that affordability helped them choose Morada Quintessence. Some mention that pricing felt more predictable or aligned with what they expected at move-in. In contrast, a few negative reviews focus more on service and outcomes than on cost, while one pricing-related concern appears as an extra charge tied to an equipment pickup after move-out.

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We summarize when many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 78 resident community capacity 78 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Respite Care Respite Care

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Financing advice Financing advice
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Private cleaning services Private cleaning services
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Albuquerque International (10 miles away) Albuquerque International (10 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Anytime dining Anytime dining
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • International cuisine International cuisine
  • Kosher Kosher
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Organic Organic
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegan Vegan
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Jewish services Jewish services
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Other religious services Other religious services
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting

Languages Spoken

  • English English

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Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Albuquerque, New Mexico offers a variety of amenities and services that may appeal to seniors looking for a comfortable and convenient living environment. With several physicians, pharmacies, and healthcare facilities within a few miles radius, access to medical care is easily accessible. Additionally, there are places of worship nearby for spiritual support, as well as restaurants and cafes for dining options. The area also provides transportation options such as the Sandia Peak Tramway for recreational activities. Nearby hospitals and theaters offer additional resources in case of emergencies or entertainment needs. Parks like Midtown Dog Park provide opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation. Overall, this part of Albuquerque offers a well-rounded community suitable for senior living with essential services and recreational options readily available.

Physicians

  • Spine And Muscle Rehabilitation (0.5 miles)
  • Hearing Health Care Centers (1.5 miles)
  • Bill Galbreth, DMD, PC (1.7 miles)
  • Southwest Eyecare (1.9 miles)
  • Dr Glenn Wilcox (2 miles)
  • Adult Health Care (2 miles)
  • Dr. Roger W. Rounds, DO (2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Sandia Presbyterian Church (0.9 miles)
  • Sangre De Cristo Catholic Church (3.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.3 miles)
  • Sav-On Drugs (1.6 miles)
  • Smith's Food & Drug (1.7 miles)
  • Smith's Food & Drug (2.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.1 miles)

Restaurants

  • Blake's Lotaburger (1.7 miles)
  • Taco Bell (1.9 miles)
  • Flying Star Cafe- Paseo (2.1 miles)
  • Golden Pride BBQ Chicken & Ribs (2.6 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (3 miles)
  • Whataburger (3.1 miles)
  • Cracker Barrel (3.4 miles)

Cafes

  • The Range Cafe (2.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.3 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (4.9 miles)

Transportation

  • Sandia Peak Tramway (3.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Tri Core Reference Lab (3.4 miles)
  • HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital (3.8 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Winrock IMAX & RPX (4.8 miles)

Parks

  • Midtown Dog Park (5.1 miles)
  • Jeannette MacPherson Rest Area (5.3 miles)
  • Sandia Crest (5.5 miles)
  • Workers Memorial Park (5.6 miles)

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