Amaran Senior Living

    9100 Holly Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87122
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

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    Reviews

    4.79·(87)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
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    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.8
    • Staff

      4.9
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      4.8

    Pros

    • Compassionate, attentive caregiving staff
    • Knowledgeable and engaged leadership team
    • Montessori-inspired intergenerational programming
    • Abundant, varied activity offerings
    • Restaurant-quality dining and talented chef
    • On-site garden supplying fresh produce
    • Spacious, well-lit modern apartments
    • Weekly housekeeping and in-unit laundry
    • Personalized dining and dietary accommodations
    • Transportation to medical appointments
    • Strong family communication and outreach
    • Safe, clean, well-maintained environment
    • Smooth move-in and transition support
    • Integration of memory-care and assisted-living activities
    • Regular social and fundraising events
    • Hospice collaboration and end-of-life support
    • Engaging common spaces and pleasant views
    • Responsive front-desk and administrative support
    • Accessible location with community engagement
    • High staff-to-resident engagement ratio

    Cons

    • Variability in clinical care quality and follow-up
    • Gaps in personal-care scheduling and bathing assistance
    • Inconsistent medication-administration practices
    • Staff turnover affecting continuity of care
    • Variable management responsiveness and communication tone
    • Policy limitation on insulin administration
    • Discrepancies between program marketing and operational delivery

    Summary of reviews

    Amaran Senior Living is consistently described as a newly built, well-designed senior community with strong aesthetic and programmatic elements. Reviewers highlight bright, airy apartments, ample natural light, attractive common areas and outdoor gardens, and attention to detail in interior finishes. The facility places clear emphasis on Montessori principles and intergenerational engagement; the adjacent Montessori school and garden program are frequently noted as distinctive features that feed into activities and dining.

    Staff and daily care receive broadly positive commentary: many families praise compassionate, attentive caregivers, individualized attention, and warm, responsive front-desk and administrative personnel. Leadership names are often mentioned positively, and several reviews cite helpful move-in support and ongoing family communication. Activity programming is robust and varied, with creative arts, social events, outings, and integrated memory-care programming that many families find engaging. Dining is another consistent strength — reviewers describe restaurant-quality meals prepared by a named chef, with fresh produce from the on-site garden and accommodations for dietary needs.

    At the same time, there are operational concerns that recur across the feedback. While many families describe excellent care, a subset raised issues suggesting variability in clinical oversight and responsiveness. These concerns take the form of inconsistent medication-administration practices, gaps in timely clinical follow-up (including wound and skin-care attention), and extended delays in personal-care tasks such as bathing assistance. There is also a facility policy limiting insulin administration that prospective residents and families should clarify up front, as it affects clinical scope of care.

    Organizationally, reviewers note staff turnover that can disrupt continuity, and a small number of families expressed dissatisfaction with management communication style or approachability in specific interactions. These comments indicate that while leadership is generally praised, experiences with responsiveness and conflict resolution have been uneven for some families. A related theme is occasional mismatch between the facility’s strong marketing narrative (Montessori integration, seamless operations) and the day-to-day execution experienced by a minority of families.

    In summary, Amaran Senior Living offers many of the amenities and programmatic strengths families seek: modern facilities, engaging activities, intergenerational Montessori programming, high-quality dining, and many staff who are described as caring and professional. Prospective residents and their families should balance those strengths against the operational items noted above by asking targeted questions during tours — for example, about clinical staffing ratios, medication and insulin policies, bathing/personal-care schedules, staff turnover trends, and how the community documents and follows up on clinical issues. Doing so will help determine whether Amaran’s overall program and its current operational practices align with a particular resident’s care needs and expectations.

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    Location

    Amaran Senior Living is located at 9100 Holly Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87122.

    About Amaran Senior Living

    Amaran Senior Living sits in Albuquerque, sharing a campus with Montessori ONE Academy so older adults and children can spend time together and learn from each other, and the staff works with a Montessori approach focused on respect and dignity while helping residents keep their independence. Residents can choose from several floor plans, including studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedrooms with smart home technology, and the apartments feel spacious and have premium finishes and living local floor plans, plus pets are welcome. The building has two stories and is considered attractive by many who visit or live there, and there's scheduled transportation for appointments or errands, along with apartment maintenance, weekly housekeeping, and linen services. Amaran offers both assisted living and memory care, with dedicated memory care services, person-centered care, and Montessori-trained staff. There are amenity spaces like a cyber cafe, sunset terrace and bar, spa and salon, art studio, and multipurpose room, so residents can find a place to relax or spend time with others. Fitness and recreation areas give residents a chance to stay active, and programs encourage social time, independence, and engagement, following Dr. Montessori's seven key principles. Inter-generational programming brings young students and seniors together, giving everyone a chance to share stories, skills, and friendships, and a Virtual Tour is offered for those who want to see the place before visiting. The community also gives residents connection programs to help foster involvement and belonging, and families and friends are invited to take part in shared activities and care. Amaran Senior Living keeps things simple and straightforward with services, care options, diverse activities, and a focus on Montessori values, and all in a home with pet-friendly rules and a team that aims to make sure needs get met respectfully.

    People often ask...

    Amaran Senior Living offers assisted living and memory care.

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    The full address for this community is 9100 Holly Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87122.

    No, Amaran Senior Living does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In New Mexico, the Department of Health's Division of Health Improvement licenses care facilities, conducting health and life-safety surveys and complaint investigations.

    License number7028
    Facility typeAssisted Living Facility
    Capacity82 residents
    LicenseeHIRA LLC
    ExpiresJune 30th, 2027

    Inspection Reports

    4

    Reports

    5

    Type A Citations

    0

    Type B Citations

    0

    Complaints

    5

    Years

    08 Jan 2025Inspection
    Found no deficiencies cited during a complaint survey conducted on 2025-01-13 addressing NMAC 8.370.14 regulations.
    27 Jun 2023Inspection
    Investigated fire drill records and found monthly drills lacked documentation of staff participation and evacuation time.
    • Type A7 NMAC 8.2.65 Fire DrillsFire Drills
    13 Dec 2022Inspection
    Investigation found deficiencies related to medication management, storage, and fire safety procedures during a complaint investigation.
    • Type ANM 7 NMAC 8.2.34Custodial Drug Permits / Medication Records
    • Type ANM 7 NMAC 8.2.35Medication Management / Documentation
    • Type ANM 7 NMAC 8.2.60Fire Clearance and Inspections
    • Type ANM 7 NMAC 8.2.65Fire Drills
    01 Jun 2021Inspection
    Identified multiple deficiencies in licensing compliance and resident care processes, including admissions/discharges, resident rights, medication storage, and nutrition.
    • A7 NMAC 8.2.8 General Licensing RequirementsGeneral Licensing Requirements
    • A7 NMAC 8.2.20 Admissions and DischargeAdmissions and Discharge
    • A7 NMAC 8.2.33 Resident RightsResident Rights
    • A7 NMAC 8.2.34 Custodial Drug PermitsCustodial Drug Permits
    • A7 NMAC 8.2.36 NutritionNutrition

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