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A Love For Life
Nestled in the quiet lands of Alcazar Street, NE Albuquerque, NM, is the distinct senior living community of A Love for Life Alcazar offering dementia care, senior care, and hospice. Keep your dignity while living in cozy and warm private residences of the community. A Love for Life Alcazar strives to deliver top-tier care and assistance from a team of qualified and specially trained professionals so that seniors can live without worries.
With a jam-packed calendar of activities and enjoyable programs, residents are encouraged to maintain an active and blissful lifestyle. Eat well and feel great with delicious and healthy meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Surrounded by picturesque sceneries and a warm environment, A Love for Life Alcazar is great for seniors who want to have a peaceful and safe retirement.
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About this community
A Love For Life is legally operated by Lfl Business LLC, and administered by Renee Gurule.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Inspection History
In New Mexico, the Department of Health, Division of Health Improvement is the primary regulatory authority that conducts unannounced inspections and investigates quality of care complaints.
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Housing Options: Private rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Fitness and Recreation
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5.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Albuquerque's city center to A Love For Life's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from the NM Dept. of Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
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How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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| The Watermark at Cherry Hills | AL MC | Albuquerque (Jade Park) | 131
Facility
131
NM AVG
68
Rank
#14 / 141 | Yes |
42
Facility
42
NM AVG
48
Rank
#111 / 186 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
77.1%
Facility
77.1%
NM AVG
78.1%
Rank
#68 / 106 | A+ | Brooke Kohman | Shp Vi Albuquerque LLC | 13 | 2
Facility
2
NM AVG
4
Rank
#29 / 82 | 2
Facility
2
NM AVG
5.3
Rank
#14 / 82 | 4
Facility
4
NM AVG
30
Rank
#9 / 82 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
NM AVG
2.7
Rank
#3 / 82 |
| MorningStar Assisted Living of Albuquerque | AL MC RC | Albuquerque | 85
Facility
85
NM AVG
68
Rank
#52 / 141 | Yes |
56
Facility
56
NM AVG
48
Rank
#79 / 186 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
80.0%
Facility
80.0%
NM AVG
78.1%
Rank
#55 / 106 | A+ | Efren Gallardo | Ms. Albuquerque Management Nm, LLC | 11 | 4
Facility
4
NM AVG
4
Rank
#46 / 82 | 4
Facility
4
NM AVG
5.3
Rank
#41 / 82 | 7
Facility
7
NM AVG
30
Rank
#16 / 82 | 0.6
Facility
0.6
NM AVG
2.7
Rank
#10 / 82 |
| The Montebello Academy | AL IL | Albuquerque (Academy Road Northeast) | 48
Facility
48
NM AVG
68
Rank
#79 / 141 | Yes |
17
Facility
17
NM AVG
48
Rank
#159 / 186 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
70.8%
Facility
70.8%
NM AVG
78.1%
Rank
#79 / 106 | A+ | Amy Dimas | Snh Nm Tenant LLC | 9 | 1
Facility
1
NM AVG
4
Rank
#13 / 82 | 2
Facility
2
NM AVG
5.3
Rank
#14 / 82 | 6
Facility
6
NM AVG
30
Rank
#13 / 82 | 0.7
Facility
0.7
NM AVG
2.7
Rank
#13 / 82 |
| A Love For Life | AL HOS MC PC | Albuquerque (Knapp Heights) | 15
Facility
15
NM AVG
68
Rank
#106 / 141 | No |
80
Facility
80
NM AVG
48
Rank
#9 / 186 | Private rooms | - | D+ | Renee Gurule | Lfl Business LLC | - | - | - | - | - |
| BeeHive Homes of Volcano Cliffs | AL MC RC | Nw Albuquerque (Taylor Ranch) | 15
Facility
15
NM AVG
68
Rank
#106 / 141 | Yes |
24
Facility
24
NM AVG
48
Rank
#147 / 186 | Private / Shared Rooms |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
NM AVG
78.1%
Rank
#1 / 106 | A+ | Evie Nottingham | We Three Bees LLC | 10 | 1
Facility
1
NM AVG
4
Rank
#13 / 82 | 3
Facility
3
NM AVG
5.3
Rank
#31 / 82 | 17
Facility
17
NM AVG
30
Rank
#37 / 82 | 1.7
Facility
1.7
NM AVG
2.7
Rank
#26 / 82 |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New Mexico
A Love For Life is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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Frequently Asked Questions about A Love For Life
What neighborhood is A Love For Life in?
A Love For Life is in the Knapp Heights neighborhood of Albuquerque.
Who is the owner of A Love For Life?
A Love For Life is legally operated by Lfl Business LLC, and administered by Renee Gurule.
Is A Love For Life in a walkable area?
A Love For Life has a walk score of 80. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
When does A Love For Life's license expire?
According to NM state health department records, A Love For Life's license expires on October 31, 2026.
Are pets allowed at A Love For Life?
No, A Love For Life has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of A Love For Life?
Renee Gurule is the administrator of A Love For Life.
How many beds does A Love For Life have?
A Love For Life has 15 beds.
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