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Bear Canyon Estates

4440 Morris Street Northeast, Albuquerque, NM

Independent Living

★ 4.5104 reviewsRead reviews

About the community

About Bear Canyon Estates

Bear Canyon Estates Situated between the Sandia Mountains and the lush Cibola National Forest is Bear Canyon Estates — a Sky Active Living community offering excellent independent living services in a supportive environment that facilitates a sense of belonging. This multi-story community is located in a charming, suburban neighborhood conveniently located near Albuquerque’s entertainment and amenities, enabling…

Published floor plans

Studio

Independent Living · 0 bedroom

Published starting price

$2,433/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 1, 2026
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1 Bedroom

Independent Living · 1 bedroom

Published starting price

$3,072/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 1, 2026
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2 Bedrooms

Independent Living · 2 bedroom

Published starting price

$4,897/month

Care fees not included

Checked September 30, 2026
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Detached Cottages / Bungalows

Independent Living

Published starting price

$4,500/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 1, 2026
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Tracked published prices

Price history by floor plan

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Studio$2,433 observed · tracking future changes
$2,433Aug 1, 2026

One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.

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Recent changes

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  1. September 30, 2026 at 1:54 AM PDT

    1 change detected in this data refresh

    Published price updated

    2 Bedrooms published price changed from $4,745 to $4,897.

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Family and resident feedback

4.5 out of 5 from 104 reviews

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★★★★★

Critical

Bear canyon

Food is absolutely awful. People are very unfriendly. They don’t smile at you. They don’t say hello. There’s never anybody there at the front desk. The manager doesn’t do anything if you want more information about this give me a call. I’ll be more than happy to tell you about BEAR CANYON.

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Cleanliness
3.0 / 5
Friendliness
2.0 / 5
Value for Cost
1.0 / 5
Care Services
2.0 / 5
Activities
1.0 / 5
Staff
2.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
1.0 / 5
Katie SOctober 13, 2026Published source

★★★★★

Positive

Our experience

I think its great. My mom is just grumpy and doesn't like being around people half the time so I don't know exactly how she feels about it. But the common areas are all getting redone and at bright and fresh and the apartment sizes are great. The staff is also nice and very helpful and we would recommend Bear Canyon to other families.

AnonymousAugust 25, 2026Published source

★★★★★

Positive

Highly recommend

They are very attentive from the first meeting through finalizing the move. They were very open and willing to show us around and explain all the amenities and activities available.

Eric RJuly 28, 2026Published source

★★★★★

Critical

Safe and Affordable

It is decent and I think they are fixing it up, but there have been problems. The washers and dryers often don't work, and they have run out of food on a couple occasions during meal time. The staff are staff are conscientious and caring, which is very important.

AnonymousJuly 20, 2026Published source

★★★★★

Positive

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My sister has moved into Bear Canyon Estates. I had a friend whose mother used to live there also. It's in a nice location, and it's reasonably priced. Pricing is pretty transparent. They have been very helpful, kind, and have provided useful information for us about outside resources as well. It's a little worn down, but I can see also that they are freshening it up. When she moved in, they were in the middle of painting. She's got a studio, and it's in good shape. They have a game room an…

Jill1July 16, 2026Caring.com

★★★★★

Positive

Beautiful facility and apartments. Staff are very friendly; especially, [name removed] who showed me around. Grounds are well cared for and easy to get around. I really like the ability to stay in same apartment even as one might need more advanced care services. Part-time nurse available on site. Remodel up shared space will be complete next month ([date removed]). Some apartments have wrap around patios w tremendous views of Sandia Mountains.

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Kim HJuly 15, 2026Published source

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Care options
Independent Living
Public price status
Published starting price available
Last source check
October 22, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

  • Vegetarian
  • International Cuisine
  • Guest Meals
  • Professional Chef
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Meals Provided
  • Room Service
  • Private Dining Room
  • Café or Bistro

Health & wellness

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Medication Management

Services & convenience

  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • English
  • American Sign Language
  • Spanish
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Covered Parking
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Pet Care Available
  • Cats Allowed
  • Beautician

Activities & engagement

  • Happy Hour
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Wine Tasting
  • Dances
  • Holiday Parties
  • Catholic Services
  • Other Religious Services
  • Walking Club
  • Bridge Club
  • Christian Services
  • Activities On-site
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Activities Off-site
  • Art Classes
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Current Events Club
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Cooking Classes
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Wii Bowling
  • Karaoke
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Book Club
  • Bible Study Group
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Cooking Club
  • Men's Club
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Forever Fit
  • Community Service Programs
  • Stretching Classes
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Live Well Programs
  • Community Service Organizations
  • Cards / Pinochle Club
  • Birthday Parties

Outdoor spaces

  • Library
  • Central Fireplace
  • Barber Shop
  • Outside Patio
  • Indoor Atrium
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • TV Lounge
  • Beauty Salon
  • Meeting Room
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Game Room
  • Fitness Center
  • Piano or Organ
  • Billiards Lounge
  • Arts and Crafts Center

Apartment & room features

  • Garden View
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Air Conditioned
  • Private patio, deck, or balcony
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Bath Tubs
  • Kitchenette
  • Fireplaces
  • Full kitchen
  • Handicap Accessible

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”

Coverage last checked October 22, 2026.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees
Not publicly disclosed
Move-in fee
Not publicly disclosed
Exact unit availability
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