My stepdad recently became a resident after multiple falls at home. The staff has been great at…read moreensuring he has everything he needs, checking in on him several times a day. They are great at communicating with my mom if there is anything of concern. The meals are nutritious and their chef, Mark, knows every resident by name. Laundry and cleaning are done on a weekly basis. The property is landscaped beautifully and provides a serene and inviting environment for residents to sit outside on the multiple patio areas. Residents have daily activities they can choose from such as a morning coffee chat or Boggle in the afternoon along with yoga once a week. Kimberly, the Community Relations Director, is on top of any issues that may come up and treats the residents and family as if they are a part of her own family. It is a true community and family.

My boyfriend had multiple falls in his home and ultimately ended up in the hospital. He decided he…read morecould not continue to live alone in his home. We researched many assisted living facilities in Albuquerque and ultimately decided on the Village at Alameda. The staff are warm and friendly, and extremely responsive to their residents, making sure that they are comfortable and safe. The rooms are cleaned, laundry is done on a weekly basis, beds are changed routinely, and the chef prepared meals are wonderfully delicious. There are daily activities, a wellness center for mild exercise, and a beauty shop and open patios where clients and family may enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. Kimberly, the community relations director, goes out of her way to make sure that the transition from independent living is as smooth as possible, assisting both the client and the family. There is close communication between the staff and family members. This little jewel of a facility is located adjacent to the balloon fiesta park, nestled within established landscaping. It's a calm, inviting atmosphere for anyone. I highly recommend this facility for anyone.

Not a place I'd recommend. I was a previous employee and was treated poorly by staff. Clients hated…read moreit at their homes.

I had my mother stay there for about a month before she passed. They took wonderful care of her. I…read morehad heard horror stories of places like and this place was nothing like that. They were so thoughtful and compassionate. It was hard for her to have to have someone take care of her but they made the transition very easy. I have nothing but good things to say about the place. Thank you guys for taking care of my mom.

My mom lived at Amaran for nearly 3 years and she loved it! She spent many of her senior years…read morecruising and dancing around the world,. When a fall 3 years ago forced her to move to assisted living, I knew we had to find her a "cruise ship in the desert", and we did!! Mom had lived in Albuquerque for more than 70 years and did not want to leave the city, My sister and I live in UT and CA and we knew the Amaran staff was dependable and never had a worry about mom being there by herself. She had lots of friends, enjoyed activities and going on outings and had a delightful apt. with a beautiful view of the Sandia Mountains. In her last days, the nursing staff was attentive, kind, loving and treated her with dignity. They took geniune care of mom and we saw that first hand as my sister and I were there for over a month with mom and watching. I have told my husband if I ever need assisted care, I want to go to Amaran in Albuquerque. I truly felt I was part of the family and loved everything there...including the beautiful facility!

My parents have lived here for about 13 months. Being elderly and losing independence is difficult…read morefor them bc it is for everyone! Despite the emotional difficulties of aging, my parents feel safe and secure and cared for here. All my interactions with the staff are professional, caring, kind and helpful. On a regular basis, we chat with the business myouanager, Heather and the nursing director, Ana. Both are consistently respectful, helpful and responsive. I appreciate all you do! So do our parents. Thank you

They cheat our elderly. When I moved my Mom in almost 2 years ago, we had high hopes. But as time…read moreprogressed the food got worse and worse. When the residents complained about it, I personally heard the main chef snap at a couple of the residents. My Mom kept a clean apartment in the Independent Living. It was so nice that when they had prospective tenants come in, they would use my Mom's apartment for their tours. However, everything changed when I decided to move out of state and decided to take my Mom with me. When the movers finished we had the Maintenance guy come in for inspection. Before he was even all the way in her bedroom he said they'd have to replace the carpet. There was nothing wrong with it. I asked him why and he stated that he could see where she walked from the bathroom to the closet with her walker. (Normal wear for a Senior Living Facility? ) Seriously it wasn't bad at all but by how quickly he came up with it, I knew it was planned. Then he went to the spare bedroom that she never used and said there was a stain on the carpet. We told him it was there when she moved in. He said go talk to the Administrator Liz. So by the time I got up there she had already been informed that I was coming. She came out like a wet hen ready to fight. I reminded her that the stain was there when we moved Mom in. She said "show me in writing " she said that we should have filled out the checklist in Mom's lease. (The lease is 60+ pages that they had my Mom sign Docusign. How many nanogenerians do you know that understands Docusign? She would have had to print it and fill in the checklist. The Docusign is a PDF file so we couldn't add it to the agreement. My Mom told the office gal when she first moved in but nothing was written down. It didn't matter. They are charging my Mom for new carpet. What a way to treat our elderly. I know they are hurting for money but this is unethical and shameful. I'm personally glad my Mom isn't there anymore. I wonder how my Seniors have been taken advantage of like this..

My mother is currently in memory care here. I thank God we found this place. I cannot find…read moreanything to complain about, in fact I could write pages on the beautiful care she has received. She was at first reluctant to go but now has loved everything there. The staff from healthcare to housekeeping is fantastic! They have called me when something important comes up concerning her. Pat, the memory care co-ordinator is great and Liz, the RN, are very caring people not only with residents, but also with family. We don't know how we can ever repay their kindness. I would highly recommend this place! Alex and Maria

My family and I looked at many places in Rio Rancho and Albuquerque for our stepdad who has…read moredementia. And we were not happy with any of the of them until we visited Life Spire in RR. We knew right away it was the right place for him. We have been so happy with our choice. The staff is wonderful,caring and so helpful, the place is very nice and so clean. Everyone there seems happy and well taken care of. And the care he has received has been topnotch.. It has been such a blessing to know he is safe and well cared for.

This place is in shambles. Very high turnover understaffed. Management is rude especially joanne…read more Watch your back if employed here.

Professional Expert Care - I highly recommend Casa Contenta Assisted Living. I am grateful for…read moretheir excellent care of my 90-year-old aunt for two and half years. She required round-the-clock care due to early dementia and two mild strokes, required help with most all activities of daily living. She enjoyed the attentive staff, a private room with her own cable TV and fresh homemade meals. They also arranged for monthly medical check-ups, managed medications and facilitated hospice care. Spotlessly clean with a high staff-to-resident ratio, this home reflects an unflagging commitment to best practices. With more than four decades experience assisting clients unable to live independently, Casa Contenta and its owners provide not only kind professional care to residents but give families precious peace-of-mind. Thank you Casa Contenta.

My family member was a resident for just over a year and I can recommend this facility. They…read morespecialize in dementia. The place is spotless and I never smelled any odors. The standard of care here is high and the staff to resident ratio is very low.

I have a relative there. A delivery of narcotics from a pharmacy disappeared from the La Vida…read moreLlena front desk. My relative's care is suffering because of LVL's failure. La Vida Llena is taking no responsibility and no action. At least call the police, LVL! Be warned. They steal the drugs needed for your aging family.

I went to visit my mom who is a resident at La Vida Llena. I have worked in health care for about…read more20 years and I was more than pleased at how kind and caring the staff was. From the maintenance staff, cleaning staff, the chef at the cafe, activity coordinator, everyone knew my mom by name, were so friendly and helpful. As I live states away, seeing what a nice community she is living in really gives me a feeling of peace to know that she has so many kind people who are truly looking out for her.

The best memory care facility in New Mexico. I have done mobile Xray and phlebotomy for them for 15…read moreyears so am there unannounced 24/7. My mother needed to be taken care of and I did not hesitate. She is well taken care of and is loved by all staff and she is happy.

From the owner: Where Gracious Living Meets Quality Care…read more The Retreat Gardens is a unique care residence for seniors who prefer a comfortable, highly staffed care home. The Retreat Gardens provides the following services -24 hour nursing availability -1:8 staff ratio for care assistance -Elegant, comfortable social and dining areas -Increased security for safety and early dementia needs -Locally owned and operated by an award winning healthcare co We are located in Rio Rancho, NM 87124. The Retreat Gardens is owned by Retreat Healthcare and is a member of the following family of services: The Retreat - Alzheimer's Specialty Care Retreat at Home - Non-medical Home Care Hospice de la Luz

My mother has resided at Avista Senior Living Albuquerque for 11 years now. I am very happy with…read morethe facility and even more so the staff. My mother is very well taken care of and I have zero worries about her care or needs at Avista. I've often visited on varying days of the week and at varying times and the level of care is always very good. They have many core staff members that have been there for the entire time (and longer) that my mother has been in their care. The current Executive Director has been in her current position longer than any other ED at this facility and has all of the staff and residents concerns at heart. The consistency, the cleanliness, the care, the food are all at the highest benchmarks in the industry. They also engage the residents in many activities from group exercises to arts and crafts to singalongs. I could not recommend Avista more highly and know that anyone's loved one would be very well cared for at this facility.

This place is an answer to our prayers! You must see to believe! From the Executive Director…read moreDoug & the Manager Olivia to Joe, the Activities Director (whose been there 21 years), were All wonderful to our Mother & the family! Clean environment, excellent food & A Lot to do for the residents! Wonderful people at this place! Affordable too!

Doralei Perea is easily one of the most gracious people I've ever met. As the manager of Fairwinds…read moreRio Rancho Assisted Living, she has been nothing short of exceptional. For nearly two years, she has led with compassion, professionalism, and genuine care, creating a warm, safe, and welcoming environment for my parents. Her attention to detail--along with the consistent communication and caring dedication demonstrated by her staff--truly sets this community apart. I am deeply grateful for the peace of mind she has given me during a very difficult time. Dayna Vocasek

No place is perfect for everyone but Fairwinds Rio Rancho is very close. Our mom lived here for 12…read moreyears. When she moved in to indepentant living she was shy about meeting new people but she blossomed in her time here. Our favorite part about Fairwinds was the kindness of the staff. They treated our mom with love and respect every day. From Doralei Perea the GM, the wait staff in the restaurant, the cleaning people, the handymen, the drivers, the health & wellness staff, and the folks at the front desk everyone who is employed at Fairwinds does an important job of caring for the residents. Our mom moved into assisted living in January and we were impressed that the team met her needs. When she passed away everyone was so caring. We are grateful to the entire Fairwinds team and how they made the last years of our moms life joyful.