Bear Canyon Estates | Sky Active Living
Bear Canyon Estates | Sky Active Living is an Independent Living Home in New Mexico
Bear Canyon Estates |… is an Independent Living Home in New Mexico
Bear Canyon Estates | Sky Active Living
Bear Canyon Estates | Sky Active Living is an Independent Living Home in New Mexico
Bear Canyon Estates |… is an Independent Living Home in New Mexico
Overview of Bear Canyon Estates | Sky Active Living
Holiday Bear Canyon Estates is a home where seniors can savor chef-prepared meals and revel in spacious living spaces. This exceptional independent living facility ensures that all residents meet the highest standards of comfort and care, adhering to stringent independent living facility requirements. The home boasts weekly housekeeping and a delightful array of nutritious daily meals.
Tucked in the heart of Albuquerque, New Mexico, this community offers endless opportunities for vibrant community living, with easy access to attractions like Arroyo Del Osso golf course and the delightful Bristol Donut Company. At Holiday Bear Canyon Estates, residents lead an active and fulfilling lifestyle, enjoying a jam-packed calendar of fun-filled activities. The dining room offers a fantastic backdrop for shared meals and warm conversations, while the well-maintained grounds provide a serene environment for relaxation and enjoyment. Pamper yourself at the beauty salon, stay fit in the exercise room, or get lost in a good book at the library. Here, every corner is designed to enhance the living experience.
Home Information
Bear Canyon Estates | Sky Active Living
Years in Business
54
Community Stability & Environment
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Walk Score
Walk Score in senior living communities measures how easy it is for residents to access essential services and amenities—like grocery stores, parks, pharmacies, and transit—without needing a car.
64 / 100 Somewhat Walkable Some errands can be done on foot. Walkable to several amenities, but not all. Sidewalks usually available but may be inconsistent. Car often needed for larger errands or longer distances.
Facility & Licensing Details
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Primary Contact
Main representative or administrator responsible for the community, as listed in New Mexico licensing records.
Mr. Joseph Koch, Manager
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Date Business Started
The date the business reports it began operations.
January 1, 1971
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 376 - 450 / 542 - 600 / 938 / 705 - 1,056 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Cottage
Building Type: 3-story
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Types of Care at Bear Canyon Estates | Sky Active Living
Independent Living
Floor Plans
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9.7 miles from city center
4440 Morris St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111
Phone:
+1 505-908-9025
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Senior Community!
Connect, laugh, and explore — all from the comfort of your home.
Daily Trivia Games
Test your knowledge, have fun, and win friendly bragging rights.
Shared Hobbies & Projects
Team up with others who love gardening, crafts, photography, and writing.
Birthday Celebrations
We honor our members with live shoutouts, music, and cheerful messages.
Story Circles
Share your life stories, lessons, and laughter with friends who truly listen.
Memory Match Mondays
Boost your brain with fun, interactive memory games.
Travel Time Machine
Take virtual tours through Rome, Paris, or America's most beautiful national parks.
Magic Nights
Enjoy weekly live magic shows that surprise and delight.
Pen Pal Connections
Make new friends across the country through letters, stories, and shared memories.
Golden Hour Music Sessions
Sing along to timeless favorites with live performers and themed playlists.
Garden & Nature Club
Watch live garden tours, swap growing tips, and share photos of your blooms.
Gentle Movement & Meditation
Stretch, breathe, and feel good with calming live sessions.
Tech Help Tuesdays
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Guides for Better Senior Living
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Comparison Chart
Compare Independent Living around Albuquerque
Community
Type of Care
Location
Bed Options
Bed #
Pets Allowed
BBB Score
Walk Score
Home Owner
CCN
Occupancy
Home Revenue
Bear Canyon Estates | Sky Active Living
AL
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Albuquerque
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Cottage
N/A
Yes
N/A
64
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Coronado Villa Retirement Resort
IL
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Albuquerque
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
N/A
Yes
N/A
41
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
The Montebello Academy
AL
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
RC
Respite Care
Albuquerque
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
N/A
Yes
N/A
17
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Affinity at Albuquerque
AL
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Albuquerque
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
N/A
Yes
N/A
39
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Sandia Vista Senior Living
AL
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Albuquerque
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
N/A
Yes
N/A
35
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for New Mexico Seniors
Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Centennial Care Community Benefit
NM Medicaid Centennial Care
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Managed care model; rural outreach efforts.
- Services: 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
Official government program page
- General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), New Mexico resident.
- Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits: Not applicable.
- NM Specifics: Limited slots; rural focus due to sparse population.
- Services: 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)
Official government program page
- General: Age 55+, 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 Specifics: Available in Bernalillo, Sandoval, Valencia Counties via InnovAge.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, respite, therapies.
Older Americans Act (OAA) Services
New Mexico Older Americans Act Services
Official government program page
- General: Age 60+, 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 Specifics: Two AAAs (Albuquerque vs. Non-Metro); services vary by region.
- Services: 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
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: No asset test; includes Extra Help for Part D.
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
New Mexico LIHEAP
Official government program page
- General: Age 60+ prioritized, NM resident, low-income household.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.
- NM Specifics: Covers oil, gas, electric, wood; emergency aid available.
- Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency fuel ($450 max), weatherization.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
New Mexico SCSEP
Official government program page
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, NM resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
- NM Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
New Mexico VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
- General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics: High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.
- Services: 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
- General: Age 65+, NM resident, homeowner or renter, paid property taxes.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$36,000/year (individual, projected).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed.
- NM Specifics: Rebate up to $250-$500; annual application required.
- Services: Tax rebate (~$250-$500/year) to offset housing costs.
Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for New Mexico Seniors
NM Medicaid Centennial Care
Centennial Care Community Benefit
Requirements:
General:Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:Managed care model; rural outreach efforts.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: 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.
NM NFCSP Respite
New Mexico Caregiver Support Program
Requirements:
- General:Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), New Mexico resident.
- Income Limits:No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits:Not applicable.
- NM Specifics:Limited slots; rural focus due to sparse population.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$65/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
New Mexico PACE (e.g., InnovAge New Mexico PACE)
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, 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 Specifics:Available in Bernalillo, Sandoval, Valencia Counties via InnovAge.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, respite, therapies.
New Mexico Older Americans Act Services
Older Americans Act (OAA) Services
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, 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 Specifics:Two AAAs (Albuquerque vs. Non-Metro); services vary by region.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Meals (home-delivered or group, ~$5-$7/meal value), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (5 days/year), adult day care ($50/day).
New Mexico Medicare Savings Program
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:No asset test; includes Extra Help for Part D.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
New Mexico LIHEAP
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+ prioritized, NM resident, low-income household.
- Income Limits (2025):~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not assessed; income-focused.
- NM Specifics:Covers oil, gas, electric, wood; emergency aid available.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency fuel ($450 max), weatherization.
New Mexico SCSEP
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, NM resident.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not specified; income-focused.
- NM Specifics:Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
New Mexico VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics:High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
New Mexico Property Tax Rebate
Property Tax Rebate for Seniors
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, NM resident, homeowner or renter, paid property taxes.
- Income Limits (2025):~$36,000/year (individual, projected).
- Asset Limits:Not assessed.
- NM Specifics:Rebate up to $250-$500; annual application required.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Tax rebate (~$250-$500/year) to offset housing costs.
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