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Community-Based Residential and Day Services for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
At Ability First, we provide comprehensive disability support services in Albuquerque for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who want to live safely, build independence, and participate fully in community life.
Located at 2610 San Mateo Blvd NE, our Albuquerque center serves individuals and families across Bernalillo County and the surrounding area. Through supported living (or group homes), family living, respite care, in-home community supports, custom employment, and adult nursing services, we connect people to the resources and structured care they need to achieve their goals.
For families searching for group homes in Albuquerque NM, Ability First provides safe, structured residential housing designed to promote dignity, stability, and independent living.
We operate 13 group homes across Bernalillo County, providing:
Our residential living environments are not institutions or nursing homes. They are community-based homes where adults with developmental disabilities live with structured support, meaningful routines, and opportunities to participate in local activities.
Each home is designed to:
Families trust our residential services because we focus on stability over volume, ensuring individuals receive personalized care in a safe home environment.
In addition to residential housing, we also provides:
These services are designed for adults who live in their own home or family home, and require structured support without full-time residential care.
We assist individuals with:
Our team works closely with families, caregivers, and case management professionals to ensure services align with state guidelines and individualized goals.
Families searching for adult day care in Albuquerque options often want more than supervision – they want structured programs that promote learning and social connection.
At our Albuquerque center, we offer engaging day programs designed to:
These programs support adults in developing independence while connecting them with peers and the wider community.
Ability First also provides Mi Via services, including:
For individuals and families seeking more choice in how services are delivered, our experienced team provides guidance while maintaining compliance with New Mexico state requirements.
Our Albuquerque location includes Adult Nursing Services for individuals with health-related needs.
Services include:
This allows participants to remain active and independent while receiving the safeguards needed for safe community living.
As a trusted New Mexico provider serving communities since 2004, Ability First stands out in the Albuquerque area because we:
We serve hundreds of individuals across New Mexico and continue expanding thoughtfully while maintaining quality standards.
At our Albuquerque location, we provide:
Together, these services ensure adults with disabilities have access to comprehensive support at every stage of life.
Ability First proudly serves individuals and families throughout:
Whether you are searching for “group homes in Albuquerque NM,” “adult day care in Albuquerque,” or “disability support services in Albuquerque”, our team is ready to assist.
