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Amaran Senior Living is situated in the Northeast Heights neighborhood of Albuquerque, which is known for its scenic views of the Sandia Mountains. The area is a peaceful residential community, offering a secure and calm environment for seniors to live. In addition, the community is easily accessible to a range of shopping centers, restaurants, and medical facilities, ensuring residents have easy access to necessary services. The location also provides numerous opportunities for leisure and recreation, allowing residents to enjoy a fulfilling and enriching retirement lifestyle.
The various levels of care offered at the facility include assisted living, memory care, and respite care. There are various shared areas within the community. These include the dining room, fitness center, library, and outdoor spaces. The community also works hard to create an inviting and stimulating environment for its residents, with a range of social and recreational activities available.
Higher than the New Mexico average: 78.9%Amaran Senior Living is legally operated by Hira Llc, and administrated by Shellie Sims.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New Mexico state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NM Average | vs. NM Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 16 | 30 | This facility has 47% fewer total deficiencies than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (16 vs. NM avg 30).↓ 47% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2021.
| 3.2 | 6 | This facility has 47% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (3.2 vs. NM avg 6).↓ 47% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Minimum Age: 55 Years Old
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Two Stories
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Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Shellie Sims brings over 26 years of dedicated service to seniors, with experience across skilled nursing, hospice, home health, assisted living, and memory care. A native New Mexican and graduate of NMSU in community health/public health, she has been an administrator for assisted living and memory care communities for five years. Shellie is passionate about leading and inspiring her team to provide seniors with comfort, dignity, and joy at Amaran Senior Living.
10.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Albuquerque's city center to Amaran Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 2.75 miles to nearest hospital (Abq Pulmonary)
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Amaran Senior Living is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in New Mexico.
The information below is reported by the New Mexico Department of Health, Division of Health Improvement.
| Brookdale Valencia |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Albuquerque (South San Pedro) | 100
Facility
100
NM AVG
69
Rank
#40 / 148 | Yes |
79
Facility
79
NM AVG
43
Rank
#13 / 208 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | A+ | Candace Guerrero | Blc Albuquerque-Gc, LLC | - | - | - | - | - |
| MorningStar Assisted Living of Albuquerque |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Albuquerque (Countrywood Area) | 85
Facility
85
NM AVG
69
Rank
#55 / 148 | Yes |
56
Facility
56
NM AVG
43
Rank
#79 / 208 | - |
80.0%
Facility
80.0%
NM AVG
78.5%
Rank
#60 / 115 | A+ | Efren Gallardo | Ms Albuquerque Management Nm, LLC | 11 | 4
Facility
4
NM AVG
3.8
Rank
#58 / 114 | 4
Facility
4
NM AVG
6.1
Rank
#43 / 114 | 7
Facility
7
NM AVG
30
Rank
#16 / 114 | 0.6
Facility
0.6
NM AVG
2.5
Rank
#10 / 114 |
| MorningStar Assisted Living – Albuquerque |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Albuquerque (Countrywood Area) | 85
Facility
85
NM AVG
69
Rank
#55 / 148 | No |
56
Facility
56
NM AVG
43
Rank
#79 / 208 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | A+ | Efren Gallardo | Ms Albuquerque Management Nm, LLC | - | - | - | - | - |
| Amaran Senior Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Albuquerque (North Albuquerque Acres) | 82
Facility
82
NM AVG
69
Rank
#57 / 148 | No |
55
Facility
55
NM AVG
43
Rank
#85 / 208 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
90.2%
Facility
90.2%
NM AVG
78.5%
Rank
#37 / 115 | A+ | Shellie Sims | Hira LLC | 4 | 2
Facility
2
NM AVG
3.8
Rank
#33 / 114 | 3
Facility
3
NM AVG
6.1
Rank
#31 / 114 | 16
Facility
16
NM AVG
30
Rank
#36 / 114 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
NM AVG
2.5
Rank
#69 / 114 |
| Avista Senior Living Albuquerque |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Albuquerque (Eldorado Heights) | 54
Facility
54
NM AVG
69
Rank
#79 / 148 | No |
56
Facility
56
NM AVG
43
Rank
#79 / 208 | - |
55.6%
Facility
55.6%
NM AVG
78.5%
Rank
#98 / 115 | A+ | Olivia Romero | Avista Abq, LLC | 1 | 0
Facility
0
NM AVG
3.8
Rank
#1 / 114 | 1
Facility
1
NM AVG
6.1
Rank
#2 / 114 | 1
Facility
1
NM AVG
30
Rank
#2 / 114 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
NM AVG
2.5
Rank
#19 / 114 |
Amaran Senior Living is in the North Albuquerque Acres neighborhood of Albuquerque.
The legal owner and operator of Amaran Senior Living is Hira Llc.
Amaran Senior Living has a walk score of 55. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to NM state health department records, Amaran Senior Living's license expires on June 30, 2026.
Amaran Senior Living's occupancy is 90%.
The team at Amaran Senior Living can be reached at [email protected].
Shellie Sims is the administrator of Amaran Senior Living.
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