Pricing ranges from
    $4,206 – 5,047/month

    New Life Assisted Living

    12008 Persimmon Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87111
    3.8 · 12 reviews
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    3.0

    Clean, cozy, inconsistent caregiver supervision

    I found the facility very clean, well-kept and cozy, with friendly, helpful staff, a hands-on director who knows residents, prompt management response, pet-friendly/competitive pricing and a great tour. It's very small (6-7 residents) with few activities and low social interaction, and staff quality seemed inconsistent - many caregivers were excellent but I also witnessed/alarmed by episodes of poor supervision, yelling and swearing, so it may not fit higher-care or more social needs.

    Pricing

    $4,206+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $5,047+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    3.75 · 12 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.0
    • Staff

      3.7
    • Meals

      2.0
    • Amenities

      4.3
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • clean, well-kept facility
    • beautiful backyard/outdoor space
    • young, professional director who knows residents personally
    • helpful, friendly and accommodating staff
    • prompt management response and issues addressed quickly
    • supportive ownership/CEO involvement (owner Vince mentioned)
    • personalized, small/intimate community
    • pet-friendly policies
    • competitive pricing
    • reliable staff reported by multiple reviewers
    • good tour experience and welcoming admissions support/move-in assistance
    • acceptable parking
    • onsite laundry service

    Cons

    • reports of caregivers swearing, yelling, and behaving aggressively
    • occasional driving off in fits of rage by staff
    • reported lack of supervision and poor staff quality in some incidents
    • caustic or unstable atmosphere reported by some reviewers
    • limited social interaction and quiet environment
    • few activities and low resident engagement leading to boredom/loneliness
    • basic meals and limited food variety
    • small, cramped capacity (around 6–7 residents)
    • mixed reports on quality of care with some negative/very bad experiences
    • not suitable for residents with higher or specific health needs
    • location constraints for some families

    Summary review

    The reviews for New Life Assisted Living present a mixed but largely balanced picture with several strong positives and a few significant negatives. On the positive side, many reviewers emphasize the facility's cleanliness and well-kept environment, including a noted beautiful backyard/outdoor area. Leadership and management receive repeated praise: a young, professional director who knows residents personally, hands-on involvement from ownership/CEO (owner Vince is named), and quick, responsive management when issues arise. Several reviewers describe helpful, friendly, and accommodating staff, good tours, reliable day-to-day support, move-in assistance, and practical amenities such as acceptable parking and onsite laundry. The small, intimate size of the community is framed as a strength by multiple reviewers, providing personalized attention and a quieter living environment. Pet-friendliness and competitive pricing are additional benefits called out by residents or their families.

    However, the reviews also include noteworthy concerns that should not be overlooked. A number of reviewers report serious staff-related incidents, including caregivers swearing and yelling and at least one disturbing claim of staff driving off in fits of rage. These accounts are accompanied by descriptions of a caustic or unstable atmosphere and claims of poor staff quality or laziness in isolated cases. While many reviews praise staff, this mix indicates inconsistency in care and supervision. Related to safety and staffing, some reviewers explicitly state that the community was not a good fit due to higher medical needs, and others note that supervision has been lacking at times.

    Social life and programming emerge as another recurring theme: several reviewers describe low social interaction, few activities, and an overall quiet or introverted resident population, leading to boredom or loneliness for some. Dining is described as basic, with at least one lighthearted comment about wanting more ice cream for a resident; overall these comments point to limited food variety rather than outright poor quality. The facility’s small capacity (reported around 6–7 residents) is a double-edged sword—while it supports personalized care and a family-like setting, some reviewers call the space cramped and note limited capacity as a constraint.

    Taken together, the reviews suggest New Life Assisted Living will appeal most to families seeking a clean, small, and personally managed community with attentive and responsive leadership. Many families report positive, reliable interactions with staff and management. At the same time, prospective residents and families should be aware of inconsistent reports about staff behavior and supervision, limited social programming, and potential unsuitability for residents with elevated medical or activity needs. The feedback pattern indicates mostly positive operational aspects with a few serious negative outliers; therefore, a careful, specific vetting — asking about staffing ratios, incident history, activity schedules, and medical capability — is recommended before making a placement decision.

    Location

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    About New Life Assisted Living

    New Life Assisted Living sits on Persimmon Avenue in Albuquerque, and it's a smaller place with five licensed beds, so the environment stays home-like and calm instead of crowded and noisy, which suits folks who don't want a big corporate feel. It holds a current New Mexico license, #2293, and has six assisted living units, with private or shared rooms available, and the apartments all come fully furnished, with private bathrooms and wheelchair accessible showers or baths to give residents comfort. This place offers assisted living, independent living, board and care, memory care, and skilled nursing options, with staff trained to help with daily needs like bathing, dressing, and moving around, and their team covers medication management, diabetic care, incontinence care, high acuity care, and even special diet options like kosher, vegetarian, and diabetic meals.

    Residents and families often mention how friendly and helpful the staff are, whether they're signing up for respite stays, memory care, or permanent long-term care, and New Life stays dedicated to promoting well-being, safety, and comfort for each person living there. For those with special conditions, like Parkinson's disease or dementia, there's help from experienced caregivers-Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), LPNs/LVNs, RNs, and others-plus manual feeding support and services like speech and occupational therapy, so residents can stay as independent as possible for as long as possible. The health care element stretches into a 24-hour on-call nurse and fast access to support day or night, with a 24-hour call system and supervision.

    New Life Assisted Living offers a range of comforts and amenities that help make each day pleasant and social, like on-site and off-site activities, arts and crafts, a library, a games room, and a theater. Residents eat chef-inspired meals in a dining room and can enjoy holiday parties or community-sponsored events, devotional groups both on-site and off, structured activities, and even resident-run programs to keep minds and bodies active. The facility includes activity rooms, exercise and fitness space, walking trails, gardens, indoor and outdoor common areas, and a beauty and barbershop for routine self-care. Residents get all utilities paid, cable or satellite TV, Wi-Fi, and use modern conveniences in their personal space. Cats and dogs are welcome, since the community allows pets, and the place is known for a warm, welcoming culture with a sense of belonging.

    The property keeps residents' safety in mind, with emergency buttons throughout, ADA-compliant bathrooms, and on-site parking for visitors and families. Home upkeep, laundry, medication management, and personal request services help maintain independence. There's massage available for comfort, and staff coordinate with outside healthcare providers when needed, even arranging transportation for medical appointments. New Life Assisted Living sits close to hospitals and physicians in Albuquerque, has peaceful outdoor areas, and focuses on helping each resident build friendships and stay connected, active, and fulfilled every day. Respite stays are available for people needing short-term support, and the management has a reputation for being responsive and reliable, always aiming to ensure seniors feel respected and valued in their day-to-day life.

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