Sandia Vista Senior Living

I thought the community was so great at Sandia Vista Senior Living. I loved it more than my mom. She's unfortunately in a nursing home now. I love this place.

We chose Sandia Vista because they had a room available that met our parameters. the people living there said the food was good. the opportunities for outside of the facility activities seemed good. They have assisted living available as a separate contract with an on site company. I was not impressed with that service.

I can say that I loved Sandia Vista and my mom did as well. (I made as many friends there as she did.) It's a beautiful, bright space with lots of spaces for residents to meet, both inside and outside. Also, it is a safe place. My mom never felt uneasy. I also appreciated the restaurant dining, so that my mom could order what she needed. My mom was there for a year, until she got a brain injury that ended with her requiring more care than Sandia Vista, as an independent living place could provide. I also frequently recommended Sandia Vista when families or possible new residents walked through. It was also a space that I enjoyed being in, which made me feel good that my mom was there and likely had an effect on my visiting frequently during the week.

Only had my parents there 6 weeks as their apartment was broken into and had valuables stolen...horrible experience...completely unsafe for the helpless elderly and will never recommend this place due to location...sad but true. The staff are great...the location of the facility is totally unsafe for the elderly

The building is in one of the worst areas of Albuquerque. The homeless issue is horrible. I feel so unsafe when I visit my mom. The food has been a lot better recently but the amount of times I’ve heard staff complaining is ridiculous. For an independent living there are a lot of residents who do not seem independent either. Pretty disappointed with this community.

I'm happy to say that she really enjoyed her brief stay there. Unfortunately she didn't stay long because her disabilities caused her to be in and out of hospitals. Extremely positive and cheerful atmosphere. Very clean. The food was much better than average. Lots of activities. It's a great place, and I may come back when it's my time.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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 !

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Acrylic painting was fun and easy. Tuesday lunch outside was fun. Monday and Wednesday wine down - I like.

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.