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Albuquerque, New Mexico… included among “2019 Top 100 Best Places to Live” by Livibility.com. MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Albuquerque represents the finest assisted living Albuquerque has to offer. Dedicated to making your retirement years carefree, we offer 48 assisted living suites on two levels, with spacious studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans (some 700 square feet). Within our Reflections Neighborhood, we also offer 21 suites devoted to the individualized care of those with memory impairment.
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Set on the popular northeast side of town between Paseo del Norte and Palomas, MorningStar of Albuquerque boasts wonderful mountain views and proximity to banks, hospitals, shopping malls, churches and restaurants. Be sure to visit our sister community MorningStar at North Ridge next door.

Assisted Living Albuquerque: Offering a Wide Range of Services & Amenities

MorningStar of Albuquerque’s assisted living allows residents to maintain their freedom and privacy, while promoting a nurturing environment. As an assisted living resident, you will receive help with the ADLs (activities of daily living), 24/7 care managers, and other supportive services.

Resort-style amenities include a salon, massages, spa baths, theater, all-day, restaurant-style dining, and fitness center to create a luxurious community for residents to comfortably age in place. A complement of wellness programs and activities meet residents’ social, intellectual, physical, spiritual, and emotional needs. When the time is right, allow us to share with you our passion for serving seniors.

MorningStar’s unique mission statement “to honor, to value, to invest,” sets us apart from other senior living communities. Contact us to schedule a tour and see for yourself the finest assisted living Albuquerque offers.

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    I fell in love with my Great Aunt Hazel from the start. When she came to live with us one summer, we drove her down from Indiana to New Mexico. Aunt Hazel was a hoot using the CB to talk to truckers. When a waitress asked what state she was from, she quipped, “The State of Confusion.” That still brings a smile to my lips. Seniors have taught me to slow down and “smell the roses,” that life is a journey. The path is not always straight but God will get you where you need to be at the right time and place.
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    The first senior I ever loved was Jean, one of my mom’s hairdressing clients. As our relationship developed and my understanding of her dementia grew, I quickly bonded with her. I will never forget the glow of happiness that spread across her face every time she came to get her hair done. I loved her deeply and knew at that point I wanted to change people’s lives. MorningStar’s values and my own run parallel. When you find a company that loves the same way you do I think it’s important to jump for that.
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    “The first senior I ever loved was my grandfather, John. A renowned Erasmus Scholar from Buffalo, he devoted his life to faith, family and education. His experiences as a Naval Officer in China during WWII sparked his lifelong curiosity about the world and his passion for service, two things I admire. I spent summers in Maine at my grandparents’ second home on the beach. We walked our cove daily, searching for the “perfect stone.” Summers were the only time I saw my grandfather, an elegant man, always well-dressed, wearing tennis sneakers, always with high socks—and that’s how I gave him his nickname, “Sneaker.”
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    As an only child, I’ve always preferred the company of adults. While Mom traveled for work, I would spend a great deal of time with my grandparents. I was eight when Nana started having health issues; from that point it was my loving duty to care for her as she had cared for me. Instinctively, I knew what to do. When she passed, my new calling was Granddaddy. As his dementia progressed, taking care of him (eventually as a MorningStar resident) will forever be my greatest blessing and honor.
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My mom received excellent care with at MorningStar! Staff was caring and encouraging to my sisters and I as we made the decision to move her there. Wellness Coordinator is responsive and took great care of her. My mom loved the entire staff and felt very loved and cared for!
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I am so impressed with the care staff and mgmt. at Morningstar in Albuquerque. It is a very difficult time in this Covid-19 pandemic, yet, the people at Morningstar are going out of their way to take such great care of their residents. My dad looks so much better after living there for the past few months and my mom says "she is better than good after being there for just a few weeks!"
(Judy K.)
MorningStar of Albuquerque, 8051 Palomas Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
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BRIDGE LOANS

It’s not uncommon for families to be short on funds when transitioning a loved one into a senior community. The ElderLife Bridge Loan allows you to pay for rent and care in the short term while waiting for other funds to come in. Common financial shortfalls include the time that it takes to list and sell a home, or the waiting period before receiving VA Benefits.

The Bridge Loan is designed like a line of credit, bridging the financial shortfall for up to 12 months. The loan is unsecured (no collateral needed) and approved quickly with no penalty for early payoff and affordable interest payments as low as $8 per $1000 borrowed.

To learn more about the ElderLife Bridge Loan, call 877.664.1710 or Click Here.

REVERSE MORTGAGE

When one partner needs assisted living, and the other partner chooses to remain living in a private home, a reverse mortgage may be a good solution to help pay for increased expenses. Without affecting Medicare or Social Security benefits, reverse mortgages allow a homeowner to stay in the home and withdraw from the equity that the couple has built. Mortgage holders get tax-free cash flow as a loan against that equity, a loan that doesn’t need to be repaid until the house is sold or the owner moves out or dies.

Be sure to vet lenders and their terms thoroughly before making any decision. If you would like to be connected to a trusted, licensed reverse mortgage partner, call 877.664.1710.

LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE

Long-term care insurance helps pay for senior care and protect personal assets by covering expenses up to the amounts set forth in the policy. LTC insurance pays for a variety of services in senior communities, and can offer care options that may not be covered through the federal subsidies of Medicare and Medicaid (see below section).

LTC policies can be complex and it may be difficult to understand and activate your policy. If you have questions about your Long-term Care policy, call 877.664.1710 to be connected with an expert for a free policy review.

SELLING THE HOME

The equity built up in a private home is typically a retiree’s largest asset, making the proceeds from selling extremely helpful when transitioning to a senior community. However, selling a home in a timely manner can be challenging and time-consuming. This is especially true when adult children are not living near to assist.

Many families find it helpful to work with a Real Estate Professional experienced with all aspects of selling a senior’s home. From packing and cleaning to listing and selling, ElderLife’s agents are ready to assist with the entire process to simplify a senior transition. To be connected with a local agent, call 877.664.1710.

SOCIAL SECURITY

Approach Social Security (SS) benefits tactically. Historically, it was wise to take SS benefits early and invest them. Today, that’s not necessarily so. Maximized benefits may best be found through delayed retirement credits. Depending on your birth year, benefits increase by 3-8% annually. If you wait until age 70 to collect, that monthly check could increase by 25% or more. And a surviving spouse receives the entirety of that benefit upon the worker’s death, making delayed retirement credits even more valuable. Study the new rules to choose your best course.
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MEDICARE

Think of Medicare as health insurance for those 65 years and older, regardless of income. While Medicare never pays for assisted living, it is designed to help fund certain postacute expenses in the first 100 days, namely hospitalization and rehab, as long as the person’s health is improving.
Once you’ve plateaued, Medicare stops paying.

Benefits may be available for home health care, but only if certain conditions are met. Medicare Part A covers hospice (palliative care) for the actively dying, regardless of income, including in a senior living community. Click here for original source info.

In contrast, Medicaid is a federal government program that subsidizes the medical expenses (including certain health services and nursing home care) for low income people of all ages. MorningStar does not accept Medicaid. Click here for more information.

LEVERAGE LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES

Whole life and universal life policies build a reserve of cash through interest-earning excess premiums (known as the policy’s “cash value”). In some situations, life insurance can be a source of ready funds through cash surrender, death benefit loans, accelerating death benefits, life (or viatical) settlements, or even selling the policy on the open market for immediate cash.

Before acting on any of these methods, consult a financial advisor, as there may be tax consequences. Life Care Funding can also help you determine whether a policy can be converted. Click Here

TAX BENEFITS

The IRS allows certain deductions on a federal tax return for the cost of housing and meals of those receiving long-term care in a senior community due to chronic illness or the inability to live alone.

Assisted living residents may qualify for these deductions if a physician certifies that they have been unable to perform at least two activities of daily living (such as eating, bathing or dressing) without assistance for at least 90 days. The same deductions can apply to those who require substantial supervision due to memory impairment.

An adult child paying for a parent’s care may also qualify for the tax deductions, if the child can claim the parent as a dependent. Consult a tax advisor for further information or visit the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Click Here.

COMPANION LIVING

MorningStar offers Companion Living in all of our communities, where two unrelated people of the same sex share a suite, whether in independent living, assisted living or memory care.

Not only does this living arrangement enhance life by its camaraderie, it also extends savings.

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