Life Spire Assisted Living of North Albuquerque Acres
About this community
Occupancy
Life Spire Assisted Living of North Albuquerque Acres is administrated by Carol Lynn Montoya.
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.
Inspection Scorecard
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.
Since 2016 vs. New Mexico state average• Total deficiencies (27% below)
• Deficiencies per year (27% below)
Deficiencies
Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
| Metric | This Facility | NM Average | vs. NM Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 22 | 30 | This facility has 27% fewer total deficiencies than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (22 vs. NM avg 30).↓ 27% better |
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Deficiencies per year
| 2.2 | 3 | This facility has 27% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (2.2 vs. NM avg 3).↓ 27% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on February 7, 2025, identified deficiencies related to delayed follow-up reporting and care coordination for a resident with unusual behaviors and medication refusal. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of issues with incident reporting, care coordination, and documentation, including substantiated complaints about failure to report abuse and financial exploitation. Prior deficiencies mainly involved resident rights protection, staff training, medication administration, and facility maintenance. Complaint investigations were substantiated in several cases, particularly concerning incident reporting and resident protection, while some earlier complaints were unsubstantiated. The facility’s recent deficiencies reflect ongoing challenges similar to past findings, indicating a need for continued attention to reporting and care coordination processes.
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Life Spire Assisted Living of North Albuquerque Acres is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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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?
The legal owner and operator of Life Spire Assisted Living of North Albuquerque Acres is A Meaningful Day, Inc.
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.
When does Life Spire Assisted Living of North Albuquerque Acres's license expire?
According to NM state health department records, Life Spire Assisted Living of North Albuquerque Acres's license expires on February 28, 2026.
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%.
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 [email protected].
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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