Life Spire Assisted Living - Albuquerque NE is an assisted living facility located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The facility specializes in providing support for adults who need assistance with activities of daily living, offering full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. Life Spire also features onsite podiatry services and accepts residents with certain psychiatric issues.
In addition to personalized daily care, Life Spire Assisted Living is known for its comprehensive approach to resident well-being. Residents benefit from medication management, diabetes care, and coordination with outside healthcare providers, including visiting physicians and therapists. The facility is licensed by the state of New Mexico and adheres to regulatory standards for safety and quality of care.
According to resident and family reviews, the facility is consistently described as clean, modern, and well-maintained, with a welcoming atmosphere. The community is set in a quiet residential neighborhood in northeast Albuquerque, offering scenic views of the Sandia Mountains and easy access to nearby shopping centers, parks, and local medical facilities such as Lovelace Women’s Hospital and Presbyterian Kaseman Hospital.
Staffing ratios are maintained to support resident safety, and the care team is often recognized for being accommodating, professional, and genuinely responsive. Staff members undergo specialized training in dementia care and behavioral health, enabling them to support residents with mild cognitive impairments or mood disorders. The facility is locally owned, with owners actively involved in daily operations and resident care, contributing to its reputation for attentive and personalized service.
Residents have access to spacious communal areas, attractive outdoor spaces, and a variety of activities, including games, crafts, yoga, and social gatherings facilitated by energetic staff. The activity calendar is updated regularly and may feature movie nights, live music, gardening, holiday celebrations, and group outings to local attractions such as the Albuquerque BioPark or Old Town. The landscaped courtyard and patio areas provide comfortable outdoor seating for relaxation, exercise, or social events.
Meals are freshly prepared onsite with consideration for special dietary needs. The culinary team creates menus that accommodate diabetic, low-sodium, and heart-healthy diets, and residents are encouraged to share suggestions for favorite dishes or cultural specialties. Family-style dining fosters community engagement, and snacks and beverages are available throughout the day.
While the communal environment receives positive feedback, some concerns have been raised about the smaller size and options of residential rooms, especially at lower price points, and about pricing for additional care services. Studio and semi-private rooms are available, all equipped with emergency call systems and accessible bathrooms. Common spaces include a family room, activity lounge, and TV area, designed to encourage social interaction while providing options for privacy.
Life Spire Assisted Living offers a widely recognized level of care and support, emphasizing cleanliness, attentive staff, and a vibrant community, while private accommodations may be more modest and advanced overnight or memory care supervision may be limited. The facility provides respite care options and short-term stays, making it a flexible choice for families seeking temporary support or long-term assisted living in Albuquerque.
Costs at this community start at $3,000 and range up to $6,981. The average price in the community is $4,990, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,870. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
