Amaran Senior Living

Q: What neighborhood is Amaran Senior Living in?

Amaran Senior Living is in the North Albuquerque Acres neighborhood of Albuquerque.

Q: Is Amaran Senior Living in a walkable area?

Amaran Senior Living has a walk score of 55. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Q: When does Amaran Senior Living's license expire?

According to NM state health department records, Amaran Senior Living's license expires on June 30, 2026.

Q: What is the occupancy rate at Amaran Senior Living?

Amaran Senior Living's occupancy is 90%.

Q: What is the best email address for Amaran Senior Living?

The team at Amaran Senior Living can be reached at shellie@amaranseniorliving.com.

Q: Who is the administrator of Amaran Senior Living?

Shellie Sims is the administrator of Amaran Senior Living.

Overview of Amaran Senior Living

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.

Facility Direct Line (505) 436-1271

82-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

5 years in operation

An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.

Walk Score: 55 / 100

Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)

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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

90%

Higher than the New Mexico average: 78.9%

Occupied beds

74 / 82

Average occupied beds in New Mexico homes 82 beds

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusActive

ExpirationJune 30, 2026 Expires in 4 days

CountyBernalillo

Amaran Senior Living is legally operated by Hira Llc, and administered by Shellie Sims.

Safety FeaturesGPS Air Ionizer/Purifier system that reduces airborne particles, allergens, and pathogens

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

ContactShellie Sims

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

No Alzheimer's certification

Email shellie@amaranseniorliving.com

Fax(505) 835-5624

Premium Features

Spacious Private Apartments

24/7 Care Partners

Gps Air Ionizer/Purifier System

Organized Closet Spaces

Washer And Dryer In All Assisted Living Rooms

Motorized Window Shades In All Assisted Living Rooms

Transportation Services

Weekly Housekeeping And Linen Services

Activities

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 16 deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, 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.

Since 2021 vs. New Mexico state average

Overall vs. NM average

Latest Inspection January 13, 2025 Complaint Investigation

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	NM Average	vs. NM Avg
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
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

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

January 13, 2025 complaint survey found no deficiencies after investigating two complaint intakes.
June 27, 2023 follow-up survey found uncorrected deficiencies in fire drill documentation for April and May 2023.
December 15, 2022 complaint survey cited five deficiencies including medication management errors and fire safety violations such as missing annual fire inspection and unsafe oxygen storage.

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What does this home offer?

Minimum Age: 55 Years Old

Pets Allowed

Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type: Two Stories

Care Cost

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Managed by Shellie Sims

Executive Director

Over 26 years of experience

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.

9.0 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Albuquerque's city center to Amaran Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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The information below is reported by the New Mexico Department of Health, Division of Health Improvement.


Brookdale Valencia	AL IL	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 NH MC RC	Albuquerque (Countrywood Area)	85 Facility 85 NM AVG 69 Rank #55 / 148	Yes	56 Facility 56 NM AVG 43 Rank #79 / 208	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	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	Albuquerque (Countrywood Area)	85 Facility 85 NM AVG 69 Rank #55 / 148	No	56 Facility 56 NM AVG 43 Rank #79 / 208	1 Bed / 2 Bed	-	A+	Efren Gallardo	Ms. Albuquerque Management Nm, LLC	-	-	-	-	-
Amaran Senior Living	AL MC	Albuquerque (North Albuquerque Acres)	82 Facility 82 NM AVG 69 Rank #57 / 148	No	55 Facility 55 NM AVG 43 Rank #85 / 208	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
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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).

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

Benefits

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

What neighborhood is Amaran Senior Living in?

Amaran Senior Living is in the North Albuquerque Acres neighborhood of Albuquerque.

Who is the owner of Amaran Senior Living?

Amaran Senior Living is legally operated by Hira Llc, and administered by Shellie Sims.

Is Amaran Senior Living in a walkable area?

Amaran Senior Living has a walk score of 55. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

When does Amaran Senior Living's license expire?

According to NM state health department records, Amaran Senior Living's license expires on June 30, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Amaran Senior Living?

Amaran Senior Living's occupancy is 90%.

What is the best email address for Amaran Senior Living?

The team at Amaran Senior Living can be reached at shellie@amaranseniorliving.com.

Who is the administrator of Amaran Senior Living?

Shellie Sims is the administrator of Amaran Senior Living.

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