I was pleasantly surprised at this facility, especially by the ample salad bar with two kinds of…read moresoup, as well, that I found when I ate there. The food was of school cafeteria-quality, even the chocolate cake drenched in Hershey's syrup. The amiable resident table-mates spontaneously volunteered that the food "wasn't very good". What I liked, was that the apartments had a full kitchen, so you were not dependent on the dining room. The flexibility appealed to me. The people I met were pleasant and seemed to be retired professionals. The cost was fairly similar to other, comparable places, but on the high-ish side. There were no balconies or outdoor space in the apartments I was shown, and I don't know about outdoor common areas.

This senior living apartment resort is not well supervised. The management is not aware that an…read moreindividual named Dav M Rulon is using a Voice 2 Skull electromagnetic cell phone to me in my home on the opposite side of the Albuquerque where he forces me to listen all night and day to his bantering with excessive vibrations to my skull and body. He also uses a handheld Direct Energy Weapon with a high microwave frequency using me as an individual target. There is no way of enforcing a stop to his use of these methods of tormenting me. He doesn't care about the law or anything but himself. He uses an alias for his identity there and may use the first name of Michael. I can't get the concierge desk to acknowledge his residence. This is aggravated assault and a damage to my health and an invasion of my privacy. Wherever I go I am followed by his satellite cell phone presence.

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.

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

Wonderful place for seniors to live and great place to work! As manager, I invite you to come visit…read moreus and see all that we have to offer.

The staff are friendly, helpful, they have good food and really care about their residents. You…read morewalk in and it is a friendly and welcoming community. I have family who lives here and after 2 and 1/2 years he calls it home. He enjoys the social activities, has made friends and loves the community. The management team are responsive and helpful .

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

My father is 97 years old and is on Hospice. I left him at Compassionate Care Home for a respite…read more The owner and staff were amazing! They took excellent care of my father in fact he wanted to stay with them. I was very impressed. The owner is a nurse, I was able to leave town and not worry about my father. I highly recommend them to any family looking for permanent living and/or temporary care

From the owner: Welcome to Compassionate Care Home, your trusted residential, assisted living haven nestled in the…read morescenic North Valley area of Albuquerque, New Mexico. We are dedicated to providing a warm and compassionate home for seniors, where they can thrive and find comfort in their golden years. We take immense pride in our dedicated team of caregivers who provide personalized assistance tailored to each resident's unique needs. Our compassionate staff creates a nurturing environment that fosters independence, respect, and dignity. From daily activities and wellness programs to delicious, nutritious meals, we ensure that every aspect of our residents' lives is carefully attended to. Choosing Compassionate Care Home means choosing a place where compassion meets professional care. We invite you to visit our beautiful residence and experience firsthand the love and dedication we have for our residents. Let us be the trusted partner in your journey to provide a nurturing home for your loved ones.

I worked at Las Colinas for over 4 years, and I miss it everyday! Senior Star as a corporation is…read morewonderful. They truly are in it for the people: meaning residents and staff. I wouldn't hesitate to move your loved ones into this community, the culture is unmatched. I wish they would open a property in Arizona so I would have the opportunity to work for them again. Best community in Albuquerque, hands down.

From the owner: Welcome to Senior Star at Las Colinas VillageCountless customs and traditions passed down over…read moregenerations are a vibrant part of daily life in the city of Albuquerque, and making it an epicenter of authentic Southwestern culture. Youll find many different facets of New Mexican culture when you walk in the doors of Senior Star at Las Colinas Village retirement community.Our Albuquerque independent living retirement community is filled with residents of many different heritages who are now proud to call Albuquerque home. Las Colinas Village residents engage every day in activities that are meaningful in their desires to continue living vibrant lifestyles. Important to each resident are the variety of cultural and educational programming offered at our community. From current events discussions to laughter yoga, off-site excursions to art classes and history lessons, there are daily opportunities to inspire every resident to continue living, loving and experiencing life.Las Colinas Villa

My parents moved in here several years ago and it's been a nice community for them. Surrounded by…read morefriends, they thrived in their new environment. The apartments are of a decent size with small balconies, and it's really got that upscale feel to it as you would expect from all things Santa Fe. The facility has quite a few amenities available to residents such as a nail salon, fitness room, laundry service, dining room (one meals day included), shuttle service and activities galore. They also have security and a nurse on duty, although to be clear this is not an assisted living facility. It is a nice midway point between fully independent living and a nursing facility however, as it's they handle maintenance and such that the older set shouldn't be doing at this point in their lives. Pets are allowed as well and there is a small dog park on site. Conveniently located in the very heart of Santa Fe, it is within walking distance from several decent restaurants and the main square. There is secure underground parking for the residents as well. The main downside is that there is no parking for guests. There are about five parking spots out front and that's it. Most of the time these spots are taken up by work trucks, so finding a spot to park if you want to visit a resident is darn near impossible.

No housekeeping on weekend..NASTY COMMON AREAS AND PUBLIC BATHROOM..NASTY…read more During week housekeeping will not help elderly with pet needs even though some patient are unable to bend down. NO on call maintenance available on weekends, patients must wait till they can be squeezed in on one techs schedule.during wèk. Large German Roaches seen on 3rd and 2nd floor. For what they charge and pocket.... the quality is severely lacking

Rude & unprofessional staff. i was told not to call the number provided at the door to allow me in…read moreafter 7pm. I was there to care for someone who needs help overnight. Such an unpleasant experience. I dont recommend this place to anyone.