The Montecito Santa Fe

The Montecito is an unparalleled, resort-style retirement community located in picturesque Santa Fe, New Mexico. Here Senior living is celebrated in style and luxury. Our lavish, 15-acre campus houses 122 independent living apartments and villas, 26 assisted living apartments and we recently added 40 private memory care studio apartments, located in our separate, brand new, state of the art, Memory care building. The Montecito is everything an active adult community should be, offering the very finest in senior living options.

Welcome to a world of independent retirement living beyond compare, at a value that is unrivaled.

Resort-style elegant living at The Montecito Santa Fe boasts unparalleled lifestyle and wellness opportunities. Our state-of-the-art campus offers luxurious senior living that promotes life, health, luxury, and peace of mind.

The Montecito is truly exceptional. You see it in a warm smile, a helping hand, at an elegant event, or in everyday life with friends and family. We strive to make your life simpler, allowing you to focus on things you love the most. We are located close to downtown Santa Fe where life is vibrant, peaceful, and rich in culture, arts, and international cuisine. From the innovation of personally tailored care to the welcoming support of an engaging and stimulating community—life begins here.

Our picturesque one and two-bedroom homes merge leisure and luxury. The thoughtful design, integrated indoor and outdoor living spaces, panoramic views, and rooms full of warmth and light all promote physical and mental well-being. Whether you enjoy a meal at Garbo’s restaurant, a drink and show at Star Light Lounge, or or play a friendly game of pool in our billiards room—your choices are about convenience. Check out that new mystery at the library, or visit the salon, hot tubs, fitness center or spa. Everything you like to do is right here in one place. And that place is home.

One day, you may need help with daily care for things like bathing, meal preparation, or remembering to take medication. In our Assisted Living program at THE MONTECITO, our registered Wellness Director will work with you and your physician to develop a service plan tailored to deliver care, promote your wellbeing, and support your continued independence.

Care is customized for you—from help with daily activities and managing medication to a 24-hour emergency call system. This is living, fully supported, that leaves you free to exhale, engage, and explore a world of opportunities.

We value the dignity of our residents at THE MONTECITO and put an emphasis on self-care with instruction, support, or assistance provided as needed. Our Assisted Living residents remain close to friends and stay very active in our homelike community-based environment. As a resident, you’ll also enjoy a beautiful private apartment, fine dining, activities, and services tailored to your interests and abilities. It’s all part of our philosophy to help promote wellbeing and maximize independence.

The search for the right senior living facility can be challenging. Whether you are looking for someone you love or for yourself, you need to find the right home.

It takes time and effort to locate the perfect senior living community for when you are older. Unfortunately, many seniors are quite reluctant to move to a Santa Fe assisted living facility and would rather stay home. However, if you find the place that fits, rest assured that the transition will be much smoother.

The Montecito Memory Care Community embraces the Montessori-Inspired Lifestyle Program developed by Dr. Cameron Camp, the Founder and Director of Research and Development at the Center for Applied Research in Dementia. This Montessori-Inspired Lifestyle Program focuses on a holistic care approach with emphasis on physical and cognitive therapy practices.

The brand new stand alone Montecito Memory Care Community is a single-story campus comprising 40 private studios specifically designed to foster a community-based experience for the residents, their families, and staff caring for them. Group engagement programs establish social roles and a sense of belonging, while singular activity programs cater to the needs of each resident independently.

The combination of programs ensures each member sustains a sense of purpose and engagement while maintaining personal independence.

Whether your loved one is in the early stages of dementia or they have been fighting the disease process for many years, The Montecito’s Montessori-inspired lifestyle program fosters independence, belonging and purpose, while providing the safety and security those suffering from dementia require.