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Sandia Vista Senior Living

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500 Paisano St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87123

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5.0
Senior living at Sandia Vista
I have lived at Samdia Vista for14 months. I have found the staff to be extremely friendly and helpful. The public areas are always clean and well cared for. Housekeeping keeps our roomvery clean and checks on our well being periodically. There are many activities offered to all resid

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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.

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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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Pet friendly

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Care types offered

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Independent Living

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Assisted Living, Independent Living

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Amenities
at Sandia Vista Senior Living

Healthcare Services

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Diabetic Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Medication Management

Meals & Dining

  • Gluten-free
  • Professional Chef
  • Room Service
  • Guest Meals
  • Meals Provided
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Anytime Dining
  • No Sugar
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Restaurant Style Dining

Room Amenities

  • Ground Floor Units
  • Air Conditioned
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Private patio, deck, or balcony
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Garden View
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Full kitchen
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Café or Bistro
  • Bar or Pub

Transportation & parking

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

Pets

  • Pet Care Available
  • Cats Allowed
  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Dogs Allowed

Common areas

  • Library
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • TV Lounge
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Meeting Room
  • Barber Shop
  • Beauty Salon
  • Outside Patio
  • Private Bath

Recreational areas

  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Fitness Center
  • Piano or Organ
  • Raised Garden Beds

Services

  • Beautician
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Housekeeping
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands

Languages spoken

  • Spanish
  • English

Activities

  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Stretching Classes
  • Live Well Programs
  • Gardening Club
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Current Events Club
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Art Classes
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Trivia Games
  • Community Service Programs
  • Protestant Services
  • Birthday Parties
  • Activities Off-site
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Wine Tasting
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Jewish Services
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Happy Hour
  • Catholic Services
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Book Club
  • Dances
  • Holiday Parties
  • Activities On-site
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Cooking Classes

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for Sandia Vista Senior Living

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5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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A Place for Mom has scored Sandia Vista Senior Living with 9.8 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 34 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Sandia Vista Senior Living has 100 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.6 out of 5.
Overall Rating
4.6
Cleanliness
4.6
Friendliness
4.7
Care Services
4.4
Staff
4.8
Meals & Dining
4.3
Activities
4.5
Value for Cost
4.5
A Place for Mom has scored Sandia Vista Senior Living with 9.8 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 34 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Sandia Vista Senior Living has 100 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.6 out of 5.
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Eric F - Resident/client
Independent Living
February 23, 2024
5.0
Senior living at Sandia Vista
I have lived at Samdia Vista for14 months. I have found the staff to be extremely friendly and helpful. The public areas are always clean and well cared for. Housekeeping keeps our roomvery clean and checks on our well being periodically. There are many activities offered to all residents: art, crafts, exercise, gardening, meditation, trivia, bingo, and wine down Wednesday’s to name a few. They have both a car and a bus for doctors appointments and shopping. There are many food choices . Sandia Vista is THE place to be for ABQ SENIORS.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Carol F - Resident/client
Independent Living
February 22, 2024
4.0
Great place to live
I have lived at Sandia Vista for one and a sixth years. My husband and I really like it here for a number of reasons. The building and apartments are very clean. A housekeeper cleans our apartment once a week. The grounds are well kept. There is a courtyard where we have picnics in the summer surrounded by beautiful flowers. If the residents want to, they can work on the gardens. There are a variety of activities to take part in; bingo, painting, bowling, crafting, kazoo band, shopping and others. Sandia Vista is a great place to live!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
4
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
3
Activities
5
Value for Cost
4
Annalise Batista - Resident/client
Independent Living
February 22, 2024
5.0
The Best in Albuquerque
I have lived here for over a year and it is the best place to lived. I have tried 3 other places and this one is tops. The food is FANTASTIC; we get fresh vegetables every day, even fresh peas (last time I had that I was in England). It is good, fresh and delicious. Best Independent Living by US News and World Report. That is national, think about it. That was 2023.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
jan s - Resident/client
Independent Living
January 8, 2024
4.0
food
I have lived here for 2 years now. The staff is awesome. But the food is awful!!! They just got a new chef but he can't cook. The hamburger is always burnt, the chicken sandwich is taken out of the freezer, microwaved and put in a bun. Usually it's cold. I'm having to buy groceries so I can have a decent meal. What's the point of paying rent when you can't eat the food???? Thats the only complaint that I have. It's a nice place but when the food is awful its discouraging.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
5
Care Services
1
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
1
Activities
4
Value for Cost
3
Anonymous - Resident/client
Independent Living
January 3, 2024
3.0
bad food
this place is pretty good. The food is the worst! Even with the new chef it's horrible. Im having to buy groceries even with the food allowance being paid in my rent. There should be more outings. We are confined here day in and day out, just would like a drive around more often. The staff on a whole are great.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
5
Care Services
3
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
1
Activities
3
Value for Cost
4
Kim - Family/friend
Independent Living
November 9, 2023
5.0
Verified Review
The community is so amazing because everyone who lives there is important and the staff makes them feel that way!.......
The people who work at the facility are really great. The activities are really great too We would Absolutely recommend this community to other families and I already have! The community is so amazing because everyone who lives there is important and the staff makes them feel that way! Great atmosphere! Great people !
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
September 8, 2023
5.0
Verified Review
An Inviting Community, for Both Residents and Visitors
I will add that my mother’s one bedroom apartment is lovely, and I feel good about her being there. I also like being there and spending time with her and others in her apartment and the common areas. Friendly community and would recommend!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
4
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
4
Value for Cost
4
DP - Family/friend
Independent Living
September 7, 2023
5.0
Verified Review
Highly recommend Sandia Vista
The staff and the residents were very inviting and happy. They know the residents by name and are helpful when needed for the littlest things. They are very good and inviting.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
MO - Family/friend
Independent Living
August 25, 2023
5.0
Verified Review
Review for Sandia Vista Senior Living
Mom decided on this one as a result of friendless of staff and clients during her tour. Yes I would not hesitate to recommend. Just wish it had an assisted living also.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Janet B - Resident/client
Independent Living
June 9, 2023
5.0
Activities
A good variety of activities are available for us. The residents can live independently or participate in multiple activities. The staff make a huge effort to know the first names of all residents. Good place to live.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Anonymous - Resident/client
Independent Living
June 9, 2023
5.0
Activities
Morning exercise - I like a lot. Exercise equipment - I really like it. Tuesday lunch outside - I really like. Monday and Wednesday wine down - I like it. Friday ice cream social - I like it.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
5
Value for Cost
4
Anonymous - Resident/client
Independent Living
June 9, 2023
4.0
Activities
I participate in most of the activities. I enjoy the day trips and especially like the 2023 overnight trips. It's fun for me to get out for awhile. I love Sandia Vista.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
5
Care Services
4
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
4
Value for Cost
4
Anonymous - Resident/client
Independent Living
June 9, 2023
4.0
Activities
Acrylic painting was fun and easy. Tuesday lunch outside was fun. Monday and Wednesday wine down - I like.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
3
Activities
4
Value for Cost
3
Anita R - Resident/client
Independent Living
June 9, 2023
5.0
Activities
I have found the staff always willing to answer questions or help with anything we need. The activities are available for all residents and are geared to meet different likes for all.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Shirley - Resident/client
Independent Living
April 25, 2023
5.0
Verified Review
Review for Sandia Vista Senior Living
I would highly recommend this loving community of people. The staff really cares and makes sure all needs are covered when they arrive. I picked this community because it was close proximity to my daughter. I'm glad I'm here.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
4
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Kristi A - Resident/client
Independent Living
December 28, 2022
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.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
4
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
SANDRA N - Resident/client
Independent Living
December 19, 2022
4.0
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
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Sandra S - Resident/client
Independent Living
December 12, 2022
5.0
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
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Bob P - Resident/client
Independent Living
December 11, 2022
5.0
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
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Cliff D - Resident/client
Independent Living
December 11, 2022
5.0
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
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
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