A Love For Life
Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Palliative Care · Albuquerque, NM

A Love For Life

Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Palliative Care · Albuquerque, NM

Overview of 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.

Bed community size
15-bed community Rank #109 / 144Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 109th out of 144 homes in New Mexico for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other New Mexico facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New Mexico that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 80 / 100 Rank #9 / 207Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 9th out of 207 homes in New Mexico for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across New Mexico facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New Mexico that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: D+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationOctober 31, 2026
CountyBernalillo

Ownership & Operating Entity

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.

Leadership

ContactRenee Gurule (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Amenities & Lifestyle

Activities
Specific ProgramsMeals and Nutrition, On-Site Geriatric Care, Our Technology, Weekly Activity Program

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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?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Private rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Places of interest near A Love For Life

Address 5.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Albuquerque's city center to A Love For Life's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Private rooms-D+Renee GuruleLfl Business LLC-----

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New Mexico

A Love For Life is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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Centennial Care Community Benefit

NM Medicaid Centennial Care

Age 65+ or disabled
General New Mexico resident, Medicaid- eligible, long-term care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
NM

Managed care model; rural outreach efforts.

Benefits
In-home care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$65/day) Medical services

New Mexico Caregiver Support Program

NM NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General New Mexico resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
NM

Limited slots; rural focus due to sparse population.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$65/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

New Mexico PACE (e.g., InnovAge New Mexico PACE)

Age 55+
General NM resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
NM

Available in Bernalillo, Sandoval, Valencia Counties via InnovAge.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

New Mexico Older Americans Act Services

Age 60+
General NM resident (or spouse of any age); no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025) None; sliding scale fees may apply for some services.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NM

Two AAAs (Albuquerque vs. Non-Metro); services vary by region.

Benefits
Meals (home-delivered or group, ~$5-$7/meal value) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (5 days/year) Adult day care ($50/day)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

New Mexico Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General NM resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits None in NM unique among states
NM

No asset test; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

New Mexico VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General NM resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
NM

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Property Tax Rebate for Seniors

New Mexico Property Tax Rebate

Age 65+
General NM resident, homeowner or renter, paid property taxes.
Income Limits (2025) ~$36,000/year individual, projected
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NM

Rebate up to $250-$500; annual application required.

Benefits
Tax rebate (~$250-$500/year) to offset housing costs

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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