Independent Living Communities in Albuquerque, NM

"I visited The Rio Grande Gracious Retirement Living, and the cost is reasonable. They also take the activities part more seriously. It motivates people to socialize. They have a refrigerator in the apartments. There is also a laundry facility, but not in each apartment. They were all nice people, and the building seemed to be very nice. The only issue is that it's not gated or fenced, so I don't know how the security is or if there is any crime there. If somebody wants to break in, it's not going to be extremely difficult, particularly if you live on the first floor. I don't know if anybody wants to break in, but it's not the same as a fenced and gated community. It appears more open, so anybody can get in easily. That's the only reservation I have."

"The facilities are more than adequate. Everything is clean and well cared for. As soon as I walked in the door, I felt the wonderful, encompassing welcome energy of the place. The staff is loving and caring, and listens! As one becomes infirm, help is available for hire. The attached skilled nursing facility has been really helpful for me, as I recovered from two surgeries. As I was discharged, I was able to walk back to my apartment! The dining room serves three meals a day, and the menu is varied. The cost of food is not part of your rent, so that you can eat in your room, and not feel as though you are wasting money. There is a chapel, a hobby room, an exercise area, along with various offices on the first floor as well as the dining room. The upper floors each have a large lounge area for people to gather and talk, play games, put together puzzles, watch movies, etc. Very nice place, all around!"

"We toured Albuquerque Meadows. We liked it very much, but it was under new management. It's very, very difficult to get into, so we didn't like that. It's a senior community for 55 and over, but it is individual living or individual homes. I only met one person at the office, and she was fine. She was very nice and informative, but really didn't do much to help us get our application through, and that was a problem. We really like the facilities. They have a pool. They have nursing services, plus they have things for people to do during the day. They have clubs and things like that, and I like that. However, they need to improve their application system. It was a great location, but we just didn't get in. It was right at the top of Albuquerque and close to Rio Rancho, which is where my husband works. It just didn't work out."

"The reason we went with Three Fountains Apartments for my mom was that it's economical and it's in a working-class neighborhood. It's close to a grocery store and a shopping complex is within walking distance. My mom doesn't drive anymore. There are three beautiful different-sized fountains in the courtyard. It's like this little veranda that you drive around when you first enter the property. It has activities as well as a library and a community area with an indoor pool, outdoor pool, and exercise room. My mom is in a one-bedroom apartment that had a kitchen. The kitchen is very important to her. Some of the other facilities that we went into did not have kitchen areas where she could do cooking herself. This is not one of those independent where there are meals prepared for you. It's an apartment, so she is more independent and it's close to where her husband was staying at. It's three miles away from the hospice so she could get to see her husband. It is a nice location with a lot of amenities that are affordable, and so that's why we picked it. When you fill out the application, the requirements they asked for are very instant stuff very specific. I don't know if they were being very specific for my mom or if it's very specific for everybody. That's the only part I'm not sure about that. The people in the front office were very nice. They were very gracious and nice every time we went in there. It's a 55-plus apartment. Each apartment has its own kitchen, and my mom will be fixing her own meals. The facilities are beautiful. There are four different receiving areas that are maintained beautifully. It's secured. At each entrance to each set of apartments, you've got to be buzzed in. You can't get in and out of the building if you don't have a key to access it. You have to have a code to get in there, so safety was a plus. The grounds are well kept. They have monthly activities that are on the calendar. They have certain Saturdays where they have socials. They have a gym, an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a billiards room, a library, and a socialization room. This was the most economical and most affordable."

At Casa de Sierra 55+ Senior Community our residents enjoy affordable senior living in a vibrant and safe community. Now is the perfect time to move in! We're offering move in specials to fill our newly remodeled units. Ask about our specials including waiving application fees & a chance to get free rent! At Casa de Sierra we offer one bed, one bath units AND 2 bed 2 bath apartments, full kitchen, and in unit washer and dryers. Plenty of parking for you and guests, and we're conveniently located just steps from city bus transportation. Casa de Sierra is pet friendly! Small pets and service animals are welcome! This is a tax Credit property (income restrictions) Hurry in or schedule a tour - they're going fast!

"I toured Overture Albuquerque. It was very clean, neat, and modern. The residents seemed extremely friendly. I like the activities room. People participated in their activities. They had a lot of variety, so a lot is going on. They have a free happy hour once a week, and they have gatherings. They do not have meals and bus provisions to take anybody to any place. It's totally independent."

"We liked The Montebello on Academy a lot. We thought it was just right for us. The apartments were a good size and our furniture would fit there. I think we'd be comfortable. The menu was excellent and the food was excellent. They offer exactly what I think is the right thing. They'll choose your diet in any way you need to and you get one major meal a day, either lunch or supper, and you always get breakfast. So, having meals twice a day would be perfect for us. Everything seemed to be in excellent condition. It was very clean. We liked how often they do exercise classes. We feel like that's very important to our health. We also have a small dog and we loved their approach to what you're allowed to do with your dog there. They have a nice dog yard. Nicer than any of the other places in town."

Welcome to Marler Manor It is important to us that your loved one receives high quality compassionate care in a gentle and loving environment. In addition based on the resident’s preferences’ we provide socialization, activities and companionship. It is important to us that your loved one receives high quality compassionate care in a gentle and loving environment. In addition based on the resident's preferences' we provide socialization, activities and companionship . About us Leon & Arlyn Marler have decided to spend the rest of their careers "making a difference" with the elderly. Leon, at a young age, began assisting his mother in caring for his elderly relatives in his family home. From these memorable times he has a special place in his heart for elders. Leon sold his business & obtained his CAN in order to work full time with elder populations. Arlyn is an RN, RHIA & EMBA who has been in health care for 30 years, responsible for compliance with regulations & assuring that quality care is provided. When not keeping up with state regs & protocols for the homes, she works as an RN at a local hospital. Tammy Rider, Operations Director, is a seasoned Supervisor, who provides daily quality of care & services oversight for the 3 homes and acts as a support to our wonderful managers. She & the managers "in their spare time" also cover shifts for call – offs to assure our high staffing ratio is maintained. Calyn Ogie is the Human Resource Director & does bookkeeping/payroll. With her frequent visits to "her" beloved residents, she provides another "set of eyes" for quality care & services in the homes. They bring love, patience, dedication, and commitment for this special population. Eligible Elders To make sure that we care for your loved one safely & properly, we evaluate all prospective residents carefully to assure that their needs are met with regard to mobility, emotional stability, and his/her physical condition. We also assess to make sure the prospective resident & the other residents are "compatible" . Because of our staffing ratio of 1 staff member to 5 residents maximum we can accept: Those who have dementia including the Alzheimer's type Those who have medical/physical disabilities such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, heart and/or lung disease, and orthopedic problems (our staff assists w/ rehab & mobility) Those with psychiatric diagnoses (non – combative) Those who are non – ambulatory Those on hospice or home health (we coordinate services) Those who are incontinent Those without sight or hearing And, those who merely need assistance w/ personal care, medicines & meals while living in a safe, clean environmentTo learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: New Mexico Health Care Provider Search

"I live in Overture Andalucia, and so far, it is so good. I have no complaints. It has exceeded my expectations. The size of my room is OK. The staff is very nice. They have a pool here and a lounge outside with a nice view, and I go there every day."

"I was very impressed with Camino Retirement Apartments. They were one of the few that took the time to give us a tour. We were having coffee talking to the manager, and my brother spilled his coffee, and the manager jovially asked one of the kitchen help to come in, bring a mop up and clean it up, and that person was very pleasant. Everybody we encountered was so nice. They were interacting with the people coming and going. We even met the bus driver. It was a very enjoyable experience. My brother hung out and asked the residents their opinions. The staff who assisted me carefully explained everything and she gave us a history. We weren't able to meet the activity director that day, but this person was dedicated to giving the tours. She was a little bit delayed with the people she was showing around before we got there, and I didn't mind waiting for her one bit because, when she got to us, she gave us her complete attention. We were shown the cafeteria and they had the chalkboard menu, and it looked very promising. They had a variety of choices for breakfast. They would have two entrees for lunch and then two soups for dinner. For the rooms, my brother can have his own coffee maker and a small kitchen counter with a very small refrigerator, so he was really happy with that. They had food out at all times. They had pastries left over that were individually wrapped, and they offered them to us on our tour. When the manager went to get the kitchen staff with the mop, he came out eating a nice chunk of cake. "

"We felt "at home" when we walked into Westwind. The staff is friendly, caring and go the extra mile in being thoughtful. The food is good and they accommodate dietary needs and if you have a taste for a bologna sandwich they will do that too!! My sister is very happy, feels secure and they LISTEN to her if she has a concern."

"Palmilla Senior Living is a vibrant community. They offer aging in place, so you can go from independent living to assisted living and stay in the same place. The food was fine. Nothing special. The facility itself looked like a very nice building. It's an active community. Residents go, intermingle, interact, and play games with each other."

"I went to see Affinity at Albuquerque. It's independent living, and I loved it. An apartment came available and I took it. I'm moving in September. There are a lot of amenities and a lot of activities. There's only one rent that includes all utilities, wi-fi, and TV. The grounds are beautiful. It has an indoor swimming pool, and there are lots of activities all the time. There's a beautiful theater. There's a pub, and I got an apartment facing the mountain. The view is wonderful, and I know I'm going to be happy there. I don't think there's food included with anything. I think they have some socials that include food, but they don't have a restaurant or daily food served. The facilities looked wonderful. There's a game room. There's a craft room. There's a workshop. There's an indoor pool, and there's a theater. There's an exercise room, and they offer daily chair yoga. It looked wonderful, and it was just what I was looking for."

"We chose Buena Vista Apartments for my parents. They fell into their income requirement, and it's a great location. It's right next to the senior center and shopping center with all the amenities, supermarket, and pharmacy. They're waiting for their particular apartment. The staff during the tour was very professional and friendly. She dropped everything. She was very attentive and gave us all the information very quickly. It's an older building, but they keep it very clean and very pleasant. The apartment has a stove and a refrigerator, it's air conditioned, and it has a washer and dryer hookup."