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Sandia Vista Senior Living

500 Paisano St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87123

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Kristi A - Resident/client
5.0
Past client

My mother was at Sandia Vista for 15 years. This is a community. The residents are truly cared for and cared about. [name removed], sets a great example for her staff and they truly want the best for their residents.... Read more

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About the facility Sandia Vista Senior Living

With stunning well-kept grounds and a warm and dedicated staff, you'll love the tasteful elegance of our resort-style senior apartments. Senior Star at Las Colinas Village offers senior living in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where you can enjoy all the nearby conveniences while never straying from the beauty that local nature holds. Paired with extensive services to fit your unique needs, we provide a warm, inviting, family-like atmosphere with many years of senior care experience. Our staff of qualified and experienced professionals are looking out for both your physical and mental health, helping you live each day to the fullest. We encourage you to come visit, get to know our community, and see what Senior Star at Las Colinas Village can offer you. Contact one of A Place for Mom’s advisors today and start the journey of becoming part of our extended family.

Community Services

Our cooking staff prepares three meals a day, including snacks, and we take care to accommodate special dietary needs. Common areas of our delightful home provide accessible spaces for leisure, lounging, and activities of all sorts. Thoughtful staff compile a specially curated schedule of activities and entertainment, allowing everyone plenty of ways to socialize while doing what...

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Senior Living Options Offered

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Pricing for Sandia Vista Senior Living

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Amenities at Sandia Vista Senior Living

Health Care Services

Staffing & Ancillary Services
Medication Management

Meals & Dining

Meals Provided
Anytime Dining
Guest Meals
Professional Chef

Room Amenities

Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
Full kitchen
Ground Floor Units
Handicap Accessible
Cable or Satellite TV

Facility Amenities

Dining

Café or Bistro

Transportation & parking

Resident Parking Available
Complimentary Transportation
Transportation at Cost
Property Convenient to Public Transit

Pets

Weight limit 21-30lbs
Dogs Allowed
Cats Allowed

Common areas

Outdoor Common Areas
Indoor Common Areas
Main Street Shops
Barber Shop

Recreational areas

Arts and Crafts Center
Billiards Lounge
Fitness Center
Movie or Theater Room

Services

Housekeeping
Beautician
Grocery Shopping and Errands
Laundry Service / Drycleaning

Languages spoken

Spanish
English

Activities

Devotional Activities On-Site
Devotional Activities Offsite
Protestant Services
Catholic Services

Reviews

for Sandia Vista Senior Living
4.6(85 reviews)
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Cleanliness

4.5

Friendliness

4.7

Meals & Dining

4.6

Care Services

4.5

Activities

4.5

Staff

4.9

Value for Cost

4.5

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5.0
Kristi A - Resident/client
Independent Living
December 28, 2022
Past client

My mother was at Sandia Vista for 15 years. This is a community. The residents are truly cared for and cared about. [name removed], sets a great example for her staff and they truly want the best for their residents.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

4

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


4.0
SANDRA N - Resident/client
Independent Living
December 19, 2022
Safe, comfortable living experience

Living at Sandia Vista has been good. There are numerous activities available, and you can participate in as many or as few as you like. The apartments are comfortable with thermostats in each unit so that you do not have to rely on someone else to be comfortable. Wi Fi is available & free. Basic cable TV is free also. Nutritious meals are served with generous time periods in the dining room, & room service is available (for a small charge, or free for those who are ill). Basic housekeeping is provided free of charge & free clothes washers & dryers are available. This a gated community, but the residents are free to come & go as they choose.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Sandra S - Resident/client
Independent Living
December 12, 2022
I love my community!

I have lived at Sandra Vista for almost four years now. It has been everything I had hoped for. Our patient and watchful staff has kept us safe during the pandemic. There are creative and social activities every day. We are blessed.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Bob P - Resident/client
Independent Living
December 11, 2022
Sandia Vista turned my life around.

Moving to Sandia Vista has turned my life around. I was in a very dark and down place until I moved here. What turned it around was the many activities available and the ability to get out for shopping and sightseeing. I felt trapped at my previous residential facility. On top of it, I am saving money.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

No data collected

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Cliff D - Resident/client
Independent Living
December 11, 2022
Off the Road and into a home!

When we moved to Sandia Vista we completely changed our lifestyle of living. We spent 25 years on the road in RV living and then we moved to a living facility that we were very unhappy with. It has been a complete joy living here.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

No data collected

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Betty D - Resident/client
Independent Living
December 11, 2022
Loving it already!

I have lived here only 2 months and I already think of it as home. I am still getting settled but I have joined in on as many activities as I can and I look forward to being more involved. The Dining is outstanding.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

No data collected

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Holly T - Loved one of resident/client
Independent Living
December 11, 2022
My Friend is well taken care of

I visit my dear friend of 3 years every week. We have lunch in the dining room and I actually also take an art class with her each week at Sandia Vista. From the first time I visited I was impressed with the ambiance. I am impressed with the personal services my friend receives.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

No data collected

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

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5.0
Natalia - Loved one of resident/client
Independent Living
December 11, 2022
Awesome

My dad moved in about 4 months ago. This place is so nice. Everyone is truly caring. The food is great. I feel like it is totally safe and beautiful. My dad seems to like it so far. There are lots of activities to enrich one’s life, hoping one day my dad will take part in that aspect of sandia Vista

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Bruce T - Resident/client
Independent Living
December 7, 2022
5 years and Still Loving it

I like the community and the ability to interact with people. I enjoy the activities and group programs and socials. I have lived here 5 years and I feel safe and secure. The staff takes the time to get to know us and they remember our likes and dislikes. I get to participate as a volunteer for a number of programs, like Bingo.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

3

Care Services

No data collected

Activities

4

Staff

3

Value for Cost

3


5.0
Janet W - Resident/client
Independent Living
December 7, 2022
Comfort and Convenience

There are activities that I like to do. I love the art classes and especially the exercise classes. We have the most convenient location for our apartment in the community. We feel safe and comfortable. The food is good and we love the all day dining.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

No data collected

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Jim M - Resident/client
Independent Living
December 6, 2022
Best of senior living

I have lived here for 8 months and my expeirence has been enjoyable. Not just the staff who work here, the residents are as friendly as a neighbor should or can be as you would expect in a " friendly neighborhood". They make the best cream puffs that I've ever had. I try to stay away from them because I don't want to get fat. I don't like fish, but there is always other choices. You can always find something to eat because there is an always available list of food. I would have to say that the green Chile cheese burger is the best.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

No data collected

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
CN - Industry reviewer
Independent Living
December 6, 2022
Sandia Visita

A clean happy safe family environment for your love ones. A place where your loved ones will know they are loved and cared for! Great food served by some of the most caring people!! Great activities planned by two fun caring activities directors.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

4

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

No data collected


5.0
Polly - Resident/client
Independent Living
December 5, 2022
Four Years in A Great Home

As an almost 4 year resident I continue to find living at Sandia Vista a joy. The dining room is filled with conversation, laughs and lots of smiles. Our staff cares about us and is always there to share in our joys and sorrows. There is a wide variety of activities to choose from daily including volunteer opportunities. My apartment is comfortable and the community is pet friendly including birds, rabbits, cats and dogs. These are just a few of the reasons that make Sandia Vista home to me.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

4

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

2

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Janet B - Resident/client
Independent Living
November 30, 2022
Best of senior living

I visited several establishments and when I came to Sandia Vista it felt very comfortable and felt like home. It was causal and I felt like I would be comfortable with the clothes I wear. The staff have been informative and helpful and I'm very pleased.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

No data collected

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Robert S - Resident/client
Independent Living
November 30, 2022
Best of senior living

I am a Vietnam veteran going on 78 yrs.old no longer able to maintain my home. My family thought it would be best if I moved into a senior community. My son in law and I visited Sandia Vista and I felt very comfortable, I liked the apt. And the tour guide was exceptional for the explanation of what they have to offer. I've meet a few people here and they have been very nice. I am still getting settled in and selling my home. Eventually I plan to be more involved with the community once I get my affairs in order.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

No data collected

Activities

4

Staff

5

Value for Cost

4


5.0
Charlene C - Resident/client
Independent Living
November 30, 2022
Best senior living

Sandia Vista is very comfortable, and clean. The staff is attentive of our needs. Polite and respectful. I have lived here about a year and have made lots of friends. It was hard to move from my house in the east mountains. I was isolated there and now I am surrounded by people my own age and you still have your privacy of being in your own home. It is a nice community and have been very happy with the decision I made to move here.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Michael - Loved one of resident/client
Independent Living
October 27, 2022
Above and beyond

We just moved our mom into Sandia Vista and everything about this stressful change was made easier because of its absolutely amazing staff. From the very first phone call, [name removed]and her colleagues showed us tremendous care and respect. We visited places that cost twice as much and did not feel even half as much warmth and compassion for our mom and for us. For starters, we they wanted to help us figure out the right solution for our mom, as opposed to pushing a sales pitch where they would come out on top. They truly take care to be sure they are a match. When it came to move-in time, nothing was too much trouble. They went the extra mile to ensure our mom had a smooth move-in, and that she felt included and welcomed. Her apartment is beautiful and the campus is peaceful and lovely, with delicious food served in a happy atmosphere. Mom's first breakfast she reported, "the bacon here is really good." High praise from a tough critic. We are so grateful to Sandia Vista.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


4.0
anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
August 11, 2022
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5.0
Rebecca - Resident/client
Independent Living
July 6, 2022
Verified Review
The Best

Sandia Vista is marvelous. It's the place you would want to be. I can't imagine any improvements or anything being better. It feels like home. All of the staff know you. They even get to where they know what kind of food you want, or whether you want it sent up to your room. They're just very accommodating. I like my apartment too. It definitely meets my needs. And I was able to bring my dog with me.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

No data collected

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
April - Loved one of resident/client
Independent Living
January 10, 2022
Verified Review
Top Quality

I would highly recommend the community to others. My loved ones love it here. We see them happier and healthier than we have before. Everyone is very friendly. Every meal is fantastic, the service, quality and availability is wonderful according to my loved ones. They offer a lot of baked goods to the residents.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

No data collected

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


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