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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
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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
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 31 Rank #51 / 101Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 51st out of 101 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New Mexico that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #122 / 151Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 122nd out of 151 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New Mexico that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
18 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #32 / 70Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 32nd out of 70 homes we track in New Mexico for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the New Mexico average, with its Statewide rank out of 70. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New Mexico that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
80.6% This home usually has availability
Similar to the New Mexico average: 78.9%
Occupied beds
25 / 31

About this community

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 These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 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 (37% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (57% 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. 2235 This facility has 37% fewer total deficiencies than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (22 vs. NM avg 35).↓ 37% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.73.98 This facility has 57% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (1.7 vs. NM avg 3.98).↓ 57% 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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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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.
The Watermark at Cherry Hills
AL
MC
Albuquerque (Jade Park)
131
Facility 131
NM AVG 59
Rank #11 / 101
Yes
42
Facility 42
NM AVG 46
Rank #83 / 151
1 Bed / 2 Bed
77.1%
Facility 77.1%
NM AVG 78.9%
Rank #45 / 70
A+Brooke KohmanShp Vi Albuquerque LLC13
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 59
Rank #28 / 101
Yes
56
Facility 56
NM AVG 46
Rank #57 / 151
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
NM AVG 78.9%
Rank #34 / 70
A+Efren GallardoMs. Albuquerque Management Nm, LLC11
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 59
Rank #41 / 101
Yes
17
Facility 17
NM AVG 46
Rank #126 / 151
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
70.8%
Facility 70.8%
NM AVG 78.9%
Rank #54 / 70
A+Amy DimasSnh Nm Tenant LLC9
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
Life Spire Assisted Living of North Albuquerque Acres
AL
MC
Ne Albuquerque
31
Facility 31
NM AVG 59
Rank #51 / 101
Yes
18
Facility 18
NM AVG 46
Rank #122 / 151
-
80.6%
Facility 80.6%
NM AVG 78.9%
Rank #32 / 70
-Carol Lynn MontoyaA Meaningful Day, Inc13
4
Facility 4
NM AVG 4
Rank #46 / 82
5
Facility 5
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #49 / 82
22
Facility 22
NM AVG 30
Rank #48 / 82
1.7
Facility 1.7
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #26 / 82
BeeHive Homes of Volcano Cliffs
AL
MC
RC
Nw Albuquerque (Taylor Ranch)
15
Facility 15
NM AVG 59
Rank #66 / 101
Yes
24
Facility 24
NM AVG 46
Rank #115 / 151
Private / Shared Rooms
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NM AVG 78.9%
Rank #1 / 70
A+Evie NottinghamWe Three Bees LLC10
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

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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
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 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 80.6%.

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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