I had an in-person tour of Avista Senior Living Albuquerque. I felt very good about the whole place. What impressed me was the spaciousness of it, that it didn't feel closed in or confined. It had nice, wide spaces, and it was well-appointed. It was very clean. The staff members were very nice. I could see that they liked where they worked. They were pleasant, but they were more than pleasant. There seemed to be a sincerity with them, even more so than the other place. There was something about Avista that felt more personal, and like they took a personal interest.
I liked Avista better than the other facility. I didn't feel like the people would feel claustrophobic. The rooms were very well-kept and very well placed. I liked the layout that had two people in a room. They had it laid out to where they were in the same room, but it's almost like they had a private space within the same room; so I liked the way they appointed the rooms to their clientele.
Avista Senior Living Albuquerque
Offers Memory Care
5 Reviews
3920 Juan Tabo Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111
Call
(800) 385-2527
Reviews of Avista Senior Living Albuquerque
Memory Care Reviews for Avista Senior Living Albuquerque
October 21, 2021
I visited this facility
August 22, 2021
I visited this facility
Avista Senior Living Albuquerque was very good, but it is so far away from my home, in the far northeast. The staff was excellent and their tours were good. They had a very involved activity director. And they did have availability. It's a ground-level unit and there was outdoor space. It was very attractive, and this was for memory care and it was controlled. The apartments were good and spacious. I wasn't able to see what they served. They did have their menu up, which looked attractive and interesting and appealing. If the client or patient wants something they can whip that up right away.
Provider Response
Thank you for your review, Laurel. We appreciate you visiting us and are happy to help with anything you might need!
November 13, 2014
I visited this facility
I already found a place for my aunt here and they're very good. I like them. I would recommend them to anybody. It is very clean. The staff is really good. I really like it. It is a very good place. With regards to the room for my aunt, they let us decorate it, and we were able to bring her own blankets and stuff. They would provide it if we wanted but we brought a lot of my aunt's stuff. She shares a room with another lady, and they have their own bathroom. They go on field trips once a week. They have a beauty shop and a beautician that comes once a week. They have a podiatrist and a dentist that come. They would give my aunt all of her medications. Last month, they had an academy awards, like an exemplary thing, and they gave my aunt three awards, so it is very homey, it is very nice. They're very good. I really like them. I like the location, I like how it is laid out, and I like their good attention to my aunt.
June 25, 2014
I visited this facility
This is where I want to be. I like it. Considering that it is a 4-hour drive from where I live, they offered me a ride and sent a van for me, and right away, I started feeling like royalty. The person showed me all the different layouts of some apartments that were available there. She even showed me one cottage that they also had, and I was very much impressed with the appearance. Also, the place smelled good.
May 28, 2013
I visited this facility
It is not as nice as the one my mom is staying in right now. The rooms are smaller. A lot of rooms didn't have private showers. The first person that showed us around was very nice, friendly and helpful. But I probably won't consider this place for my mom to move into.
Questions about Avista Senior Living Albuquerque
What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?
Our staff takes monthly courses with Relias Training Program in addition to our monthly in-service trainings. We also have regular trainings with our nurse on approaches and dementia care.
How many staffers are on duty in the daytime and overnight?
We staff according to our service alignment and care needs of the residents. We typically have 4 care associates as well as our clinical management staff during the daytime hours and around 3-4 overnight with nursing on call.
What programs or activities does Avista Senior Living Albuquerque offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?
We offer daily activities geared toward each resident. We base our activities on feedback provided by the family and individual so we are providing the activities they want and that will keep them engaged.
Who assesses residents' health and cognitive functioning? How often is that assessment repeated?
Our health and wellness clinical staff assess residents' health and cognitive function at least quarterly. More frequently, our associates may help identify a change in functioning and report to the health and wellness director, who then creates a service plan to review with the doctor, family and everyone involved in the resident's care.
What techniques does Avista Senior Living Albuquerque use to support memory care residents during mealtimes?
We cluster our residents together with similar needs and cognitive ability and also can provide hand over hand assistance.
How does Avista Senior Living Albuquerque keep residents' families informed about their loved ones' health?
We hold monthly care meetings with families to discuss any change in condition and also partner with our residents' primary care physicians to make sure all residents are being well cared for and needs are met. We also do constant contact with email and zoom to let families know what is going on in the community.
Describe the neighborhood around Avista Senior Living Albuquerque. Is it located in a residential neighborhood, a business district, a rural setting, or other type of locale?
Avista Senior Living Albuquerque is located near a residential area, a high school and a shopping area.
Is Avista Senior Living Albuquerque affiliated with a hospital if more care is needed?
No, we are not partnered with any one hospital in particular. We partner with all hospitals and agencies based on the resident's needs, insurance and family preference.
Costs for Avista Senior Living Albuquerque
Services and Amenities of Avista Senior Living Albuquerque
Costs
- Entry Fee
- Fee Structure Extra: Entry Fee Cost : $2500
- Memory Care Starting At: $5200/month
Room and housing options
- Companion Suites: Yes
- Studio Apartments
General
- Resident Capacity: 31
- Respite Care
- Minimum Age: 55
- Pets: Small Pets Allowed Only
Licenses
- State Licenses: 2147
About Avista Senior Living Albuquerque
Nestled at the base of the Sandia Mountains, our senior memory care community is conveniently located in the far Northeast Heights area of Albuquerque, New Mexico. As a specialized memory care community, we are dedicated to serving those with Alzheimer’s and dementia. We provide a specific level of care that our residents need to keep them safe and healthy.
Our cottage-style apartments offer beautiful mountain views that surround a secure courtyard area, providing a shared space for walking and enjoying nature. Avista Memory Care has been designed with fantastic dining, living, and activity spaces for our residents.
Here at Avista Senior Living, you will find that kindness is at the core of everything we do. We focus on supporting our residents, their families, and our employees as if they were our own.
Our mission is to deliver an excellent resident experience by creating:
- Vibrant communities where kindness is at the core
- Daily activity programs
- Effective teams that provide outstanding care
- Thriving environments through quality programming
Avista Senior care nurtures those with Alzheimer’s and all forms of dementia through uniquely trained staff and individualized support. We provide specialized activities and therapies that help stimulate awareness and improve quality of life. This approach to dementia care helps seniors maintain skills as long as possible.
We understand the emotional and physical stress of providing full-time care for a loved one with early stages of advanced dementia. Memory care offers a higher level of care for your loved one and much-needed support for you.
What Makes Us Special
An individualized approach to memory care allows us to provide the highest quality of dementia and medical care to our residents. We believe in kindness-centered care and have a well-trained staff of caregivers and nurses ready to assist. We make every day a meaningful one!
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