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The Montebello on Academy

10500 Academy Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111

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9.4
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34 reviews
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4.0 out of 5 stars

Happy with the choice

They have had some challenges since the ownership change, but she still is glad to be there. There are many activities, the staff is awesome, and she loves her room.

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The Montebello on Academy

About the facility

The Montebello on Academy is a Continuing Care Retirement Community located in the prestigious Northeast Heights. Within its elegant setting, you will find Independent & Assisted Living with all inclusive rates, 24-hour Skilled and Long-term Care and a complete Rehabilitation Therapy department. A variety of planned adult activities, local transportation, choices in dining and security are some of the amenities The Montebello offers to residents. Stop by for a tour of our community.

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Amenities

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Healthcare Services

  • Memory Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Incontinence Care
  • Medication Management

Meals & Dining

  • Professional Chef
  • No Sugar
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Guest Meals

Room Amenities

  • Air Conditioned
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Private patio, deck, or balcony
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Bath Tubs
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Private Dining Room
  • Bar or Pub

Transportation & parking

  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Covered Parking
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Uncovered Parking

Pets

  • Cats Allowed
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Weight Limit (lbs)

Common areas

  • Indoor Atrium
  • Barber Shop
  • Library
  • Meeting Room

Recreational areas

  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Game Room
  • Fitness Center
  • Arts and Crafts Center

Services

  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Beautician
  • Housekeeping

Activities

  • Gardening Club
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Community Service Programs
  • BBQs or Picnics

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Reviews

for The Montebello on Academy

9.4 out of 10
Review Score1-20 of 34 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.2
Cleanliness
4.3
Friendliness
4.4
Care Services
4.1
Staff
4.6
Meals & Dining
4.4
Activities
4.2
Value for Cost
3.9

A Place for Mom has scored The Montebello on Academy with 9.4 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, The Montebello on Academy has 34 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.2 out of 5.

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Last Updated: 9/8/26

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Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

September 8, 2026

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Happy with the choice

They have had some challenges since the ownership change, but she still is glad to be there. There are many activities, the staff is awesome, and she loves her room.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

August 3, 2026

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Review for The Montebello on Academy

Overall we're pretty happy with it. They are consistently short-staffed; the dining room moves slowly. No real complaints beyond that. I would recommend to others.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

July 10, 2026

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Guest Room booking

My mom has tried to book the guest apartment twice over the last 4 months and both times there were problems with her bookings. The first time was for my sister. Booked for 3days but had to spend the first day on a fold away bed because management allowed to previous guest to remain a day over, which was the first day of my mom's booking for my sister. The second time was just recently. My mom had booked the guest room for 3 days for my sister-in-law. My mom booked this room at the end of May or early June and has confirmed the booking a couple of times since then. The booking was for [dates removed]. Earlier this week, when my mom went to confirm it again, she was told that the room had been booked by another party for that period. Rather than contacting the new bookers that a mistake had been made and the room had been previously booked so it wasn't available, Montebello's solution was to tell my mom that my sister-in-law could stay with her on the rollaway for no charge and any meal she ate while there was at no charge. While my mom and sister-in-law are okay with that arrangement, I am not. My mother booked the room at least a month early and was proactive to confirm the booking several times in the interim. She should have been given the guest room and the other booker should have been offered the solution my mom was.

VALARIE ANN JAROCKI

Not Sure

Toured community

June 14, 2026

4.0 out of 5 stars

It was very similar to other facilities viewed that day. I enjoyed meeting some of the residents. [name removed] did as well but nothing stood out to him about the place itself. He is still looking.

Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Staff
4.0

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Resident/client

April 28, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars

Impressive

I am a resident in respite care in the assisted living section of Montebello on Academy. Among the many impressive charistics of the facility are the friendliness and professionalism of the staff, the welcoming nature of the other residents as well as the quality and diversity of the food. The staff are very always cheerful and encouraging. They discourage isolation by encouraging the residents to participate in the daily activities and to socialize at dinner. Not only are the staff very attentive to each resident but the other residents also encourage and help care for each other. It might be a pat of the shoulder or a smile or sharing a piece of chocolate when a resident is having a bad day. Another highlight of the facility is the food. The quality of the ingredients is a huge plus and the head chef is more than willing to accommodate various dietary restrictions whether it is low sodium, vegetarian, or gluten-free. No facility is perfect but Montebello comes close.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Karen D

Independent Living

Family/friend

April 20, 2026

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

The Montebello on Academy

The residents all seem very happy and engaged.

Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

KeithD

Not Sure

Toured community

March 16, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars

This was the first tour my parents and I had, and I have to say they set the bar pretty high. [name removed] was very patient, and answered all of our questions. The rooms were acceptable, but the real selling point was the food. A choice between two (delicious sounding) entrees, plus several other grill options if the daily options don’t appeal. They seem to have plenty of activities and groups of residents we gathered at various rooms through the place. My only complaint is that we just missed margarita Monday!

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Staff
5.0

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

February 13, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

The Montebello on Academy

The facility/staff are very friendly and helpful. They know all of the residents' names. They make sure to check on residents, especially if they haven't seen them milling about.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

robert w Skojec

Not Sure

Toured community

January 20, 2026

4.0 out of 5 stars

It is a very nice looking independent living place. Everything looked very nice lots of different things to do there. The outside looked quite niceand the view of the sandia moutains. It is a very good view and the prices and within reason.

Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Staff
3.0

Staci M

Independent Living

Family/friend

October 20, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend

My grandma has been living at The Montebello for a while now, and we couldn’t be happier. The staff are warm, attentive, and truly care about the residents. The place is always clean, welcoming, and she’s made so many wonderful friends there. Most importantly, she feels safe, supported, and at home! We’re so grateful she found such a wonderful place!

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Sheri

Independent Living

Family/friend

October 20, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars

Qualify living and friendly staff

Wonderful place! Staff are very friendly and helpful.. love all the activities that are offered to residents. The restaurant is amazing and offers so many options! The library is stocked full and the theatre with popcorn is great! What a fabulous place!

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Karen D

Independent Living

Family/friend

September 9, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Great experience

The staff was very welcoming and patient as we toured several times and had to reach out with questions more than once. Once the decision was made to move in there, the Marketing Director made it happen quickly and efficiently!

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Resident/client

August 29, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars

Very good caregiver

Very good care giver, ready to meet your needs, Good food.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Ashly

Assisted Living

Resident/client

August 28, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars

Beautiful property and great staff

This property is beautiful! All staff was kind, friendly and had smiles on their faces. Feels like home, friendship and family.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Joel E

Assisted Living

August 28, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars

Wonderful facility- world class staff

The Montebello is beautiful and the way the facility is ran is even better sight. Hospitality is unmatched and the food is such a delight.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Gabriel C

Assisted Living

August 28, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars

Warm and Welcoming

The staff here is so warm welcoming and friendly! I could also see hear some of the residents and I can tell they are so loved and well taken care of by the Montebello team.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

June 26, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Friendly and kind staff

Everything except for #8 is a 5, the value for the money. I've always thought the cost of these facilities are way too expensive. Especially when you take into acct that the client base are generally on a fixed income and needing to do private pay. When many of the assisted living clients are rather immobile and don't do a lot, paying the high cost for them to basically sit around and have someone check on them periodically seems absurd. All that said, with the exception of one person, my dad has very much enjoyed the staff. One comment about the food. Mt dad chose to eat in his room. Generally a good variety but often times it was served cold since they wld get served after those in the dining room. So making sure that meals were hot when given to residents wld be appreciated.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

WJ.

Assisted Living

Family/friend

May 15, 2025

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Review for The Montebello on Academy

Though it's not perfect, it's by far the best place I've seen. The residents and staff are wonderful and it's a rich, caring environment.

Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Gail T

Assisted Living

Resident/client

August 20, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars

Inviting community

It's very inviting and homey. The staff takes care of us! Lots of activities for different interests.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Sue S

Assisted Living

Resident/client

August 20, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars

This is a warming welcoming community. You can find many friends at the varied activities. We have world travelers, interesting occupation background and need people to talk to.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

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