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.

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 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

horrible place to work horrible place to have a loved one. if you like calling and never getting an…read moreanswer being told your loved ones need to get their own phones because front desk staff can't walk back there to get the staff to answer this is your place! if you like knowing your loved ones are cared for by 1 nurse maybe 2 CNAs on any given shift this is your place! If you like the sounds of call lights and people crying out for help, this is your place. Ultimately if you have an enemy and don't care how they are treated this is your place. If you are okay with other people using your loved ones things, items going missing even things like glasses hearing aid this is your place!

Will detail when I'm released from triage in the ER. In the meantime, do not send your loved ones…read morehere. The nurses & techs, pt, ot, and other staff are amazing compassionate humans. Such as Stephanie, Tammy, Dorothy & more. Unfortunately, nurse Glen, pharmacy supervisor Zarish, doctors, and administrators are diabolical narcissists in charge of your care & meds. Unbeknownst to you, unless your loved one is knowledgeable, coherent, checks, & is vocal, your loved one may be slowly killed because they cut life sustaining meds cold turkey, or the dose such as your Prednisone from 32 mg to 15 mg, knowing you will go into a severe Adrenal Crisis if tapered or miss a dose. Although given instructions by the hospital not to taper, they tapered me drastically, the Fri & Saturday stopped giving me prednisone & other meds all together. They gave me only night meds in the morning and night, which cause sleepiness and drowsiness.

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.

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

Sandia View Assisted Living is a great place! Their staff really cares about your loved ones and…read morethe homes are just beautiful!

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We placed my mom (89) in this lovely Assisted Living facility in June 2024. We live in Las Vegas,…read moreNV. I toured all the LV facilities and was left disappointed and disillusioned by what was offered. I had to look out of state and ended up in Albuquerque. My mom is from New Mexico and her best friend for 70 years also lives in the ABQ area. So I toured a bunch of facilities in Albuquerque. Not only were they nicer and had more aminities than Vegas, they were also newer and cheaper. Farther away than I would like but her happiness with her living situation is very important at this stage of her life. I did not want her to feel 'warehoused.' I chose Watermark because of the friendliness of the staff, residents, and the volume of activities offered. The overall feel is modern and efficient. The apartments are very nice and large enough to feel like a true apartment. Mom feels very independent while also safe and attended. Mom is picky about food and about friends. She has liked both so far while adjusting to her new living situation. She is busy! And seems to be really thriving. Brooke K. was invaluable in helping me place mom in this facility. Just about everything promised has been delivered. No place is perfect and all senior care facilities have staffing issues. That is just the nature of the beast, so to speak. Kelly and Amanda keep the residents occupied and Karen at the front desk knows all and sees all. Nurse Lisa keeps everyone healthy and Seth makes sure things run smoothly. They and the rest of the staff are the backbone of the facility. I have no regrets just wish there was a similar facility closer to where we live.

A close family member who has resided at Watermark at Cherry Hill for over two years, was recently…read morepleased by the completion of various maintenance projects in his room. The executive director expeditiously coordinated with the lead maintenance personnel to schedule and complete the requested projects. The completion of these tasks greatly improved the quality of daily living for our family member! With our sincere appreciation for your positive follow through!

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.