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Life Spire Assisted Living of North Albuquerque Acres
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Albuquerque, NM
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Life Spire Assisted Living of North Albuquerque Acres

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Albuquerque, NM
7500 Oakland Ave Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87113 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Life Spire Assisted Living of North Albuquerque Acres

A Meaningful Day, Inc. owns and operates Life Spire Assisted Living of North Albuquerque Acres, a 31-bed community in northeast Albuquerque offering both assisted living and memory care. Carol Lynn Montoya administers the facility day to day. The neighborhood is car-dependent, with a Walk Score of just 18, so families should plan on driving for errands or outings rather than walking.

At 81% occupancy, the community has 25 of its 31 beds filled, putting it roughly in line with what you’d expect from a mid-sized assisted living operation. Licensed nurses and CNAs staff the building around the clock, and residents can draw on rehabilitation services and respite care when needed. The Alzheimer’s care program is a defining piece of what’s offered here, with caregivers trained specifically for residents living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

Rooms come in a semi-private layout. Residents have access to a salon on-site and outdoor space to spend time outside, and the facility arranges transportation for appointments and errands off-property. For families weighing cost, Medicaid is accepted, and there’s an enhanced all-inclusive assisted living tier as well as services tailored to veterans.

On the regulatory side, state inspectors have tended to look closely at medication management, infection control, staffing credentials, and resident rights protections here, the same areas regulators typically scrutinize across New Mexico’s assisted living communities. None of that is unusual for a facility of this type and size.

Between the dedicated memory care staffing, the Medicaid option, and round-the-clock nursing coverage, this is a community built for residents who need consistent oversight rather than a lighter-touch setting. It sits in a quiet, residential stretch of northeast Albuquerque, the kind of place where getting around means getting in a car.

Facility Direct Line (505) 831-6250
Facility Direct Line (505) 831-6250
Bed community size
31-bed community Rank #93 / 144Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 93rd 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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 18 / 100 Rank #153 / 207Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 153rd 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
81%
Rank #51 / 108Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 51st out of 108 homes in New Mexico for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the New Mexico average, with its Statewide rank out of 108. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.
Similar to the New Mexico average: 78.9%
Occupied beds
25 / 31
Average occupied beds in New Mexico homes 82 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
CountyBernalillo

Ownership & Operating Entity

Life Spire Assisted Living of North Albuquerque Acres is administered by Carol Lynn Montoya.

Owner NameA Meaningful Day, Inc

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

1 service
Alzheimer's Care

Contact Information

Email carolh@expressionsoflifeinc.com
Fax(505) 831-6254

Amenities & Lifestyle

Salon
Transportation
Specific ProgramsAlzheimer's Caregivers, Dementia Caregivers, Enhanced – All Inclusive Assisted Living, Veteran Services, Community Medicaid Benefits

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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.

Since 2016 · 10 years of data 22 deficiencies 13 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 2016 vs. New Mexico state average
Overall vs. NM average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than New Mexico average:
• Total deficiencies (27% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (37% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityNM Averagevs. NM Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 2230 This facility has 27% fewer total deficiencies than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (22 vs. NM avg 30).↓ 27% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.72.7 This facility has 37% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (1.7 vs. NM avg 2.7).↓ 37% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityNM Averagevs. NM Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 1311 This facility has had 18% more total inspections than the New Mexico average (13 vs. NM avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 18% more
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Address 8.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Albuquerque's city center to Life Spire Assisted Living of North Albuquerque Acres's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New Mexico

Life Spire Assisted Living of North Albuquerque Acres is located in NE Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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
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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
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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.
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Rebate up to $250-$500; annual application required.

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Life Spire Assisted Living of North Albuquerque Acres

Who is the owner of Life Spire Assisted Living of North Albuquerque Acres?

Life Spire Assisted Living of North Albuquerque Acres is legally operated by A Meaningful Day, Inc, and administered by Carol Lynn Montoya.

Is Life Spire Assisted Living of North Albuquerque Acres in a walkable area?

Life Spire Assisted Living of North Albuquerque Acres has a walk score of 18. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the occupancy rate at Life Spire Assisted Living of North Albuquerque Acres?

Life Spire Assisted Living of North Albuquerque Acres's occupancy is 81%.

Are pets allowed at Life Spire Assisted Living of North Albuquerque Acres?

Yes, Life Spire Assisted Living of North Albuquerque Acres allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for Life Spire Assisted Living of North Albuquerque Acres?

The team at Life Spire Assisted Living of North Albuquerque Acres can be reached at carolh@expressionsoflifeinc.com.

Who is the administrator of Life Spire Assisted Living of North Albuquerque Acres?

Carol Lynn Montoya is the administrator of Life Spire Assisted Living of North Albuquerque Acres.

How many beds does Life Spire Assisted Living of North Albuquerque Acres have?

Life Spire Assisted Living of North Albuquerque Acres has 31 beds.

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