Sommerset Neighborhood

When I went to Sommerset with my daughter, we met with Connie. She made us feel so comfortable and answered all of our questions. I had known others who had been and others who are still residents there, so I knew of all the wonderful amenities available and I had peace. The room fit my husband's needs completely. Large, clean, refrig, microwave, kitchen sink, hugh walk-in shower with adjustable shower head, handicap bars, many cabinets throughout, cable, mini-blinds, able to decorate, however you want, to make it feel like home. Staff to do any repairs needed including cleaning and refilling my husband's bird and squirrel feeder. Rooms are cleaned, sheets changed and laundry done once a week. I love the fact that there are two rooms available that families can use for special gatherings with a reservation at no additional cost. Rooms to do puzzles or play games, library, gazebo with patio furniture so you can relax and visit, the facility is decorated for different seasons of the year. church services, different groups that come in to entertain, therapy dogs that come to visit, special recognition to our veterans, fresh popcorn once a week.To have peace of mind that I can text or call the head nurse Dee if I have any questions or concerns and she responds in a timely manner. She even came to see me the day of my heart surgery. She cares about the residents and their families. The entire staff, including Linda, Jessica, Cheryl, Mike, Ashley, Frances, Janice, George, the kitchen staff, everyone are remarkable. I couldn't ask for a better facility.

Our mother was suffering from memory loss and Sommerset was highly recommended by a friend whose mother-in-law had lived there. We set up tour and liked what we saw. After an evaluation we moved her into the memory care unit. Her room was large enough for all her needs, bed, couch,dresser and tv. The unit was very clean and beautifully decorated. They had in house laundry, a nice gathering room with areas for dining or tv watching or visiting with family. There is also a storm shelter. There were 3 meals a day and they were very good. The residents were well taken care of and kept clean. They have in house pharmacy which saved us so much time. Special attention to birthdays, holidays with family events planned for many occasions like Thanksgiving, Christmas etc. Thank you Evonne and others that worked so hard to make those events happen. There are church services on Sunday for any that want to attend. There was always plenty of caregivers there, they were kind and attentive. Many have been there for years. They have daily activities planned, there is a beauty shop and a store. We got to attend a monthly class on dementia which helped us to understand more about our Moms Alzheimers condition, put on by the staff, with guest speakers. That opened our eyes to her condition and was so helpful. We grew to love and be loved by so many that works here. We were welcome to come as often as we wanted and to participate in all events. We appreciate those in memory care and thank you for all you did for mom.

I don't do many reviews or postings on line, but its that time of year when you are grateful for those that care for loved ones. I reviewed Sommerset over a year ago, and my Aunt is still a current resident. I just wanted to share again and say Thank You to the staff and management. Thank you Felita, Director of Housekeeping what a Great and caring staff you have. You don't just make sure the rooms are nice and clean, but you interact and care about the residents. The Thanksgiving Dinner was Great, the Christmas Party very nice, and all the lights and decorations. Thank you for making Sommerset a second Home for those that can't quite remember there first. Pattye

My mother entered Sommerset March 2017. Due to her declining health she was placed in Progressive care. It was very comforting to know she had care 24 hours a day. Since her health has greatly improved with the care she has received, and physical therapy, she will be moving to the Assisted Living at Sommerset. The staff has always friendly and caring, not only to the residents, but also to the family members. The facility was renovated about 2 years ago and is not only beautiful but very clean in all phases of the community. From your visit with Connie F, Community Relations, you will know this is the right place for your loved one, and yourself.

We placed my mother at Sommerset Assisted Living Residence. The people are very friendly, and the place is very clean. We chose it because the location and pricing were right. They provide the prescription service, weekly laundry, clean-up care, and three square meals in a very nice dining room. They have some entertainment come in and therapy pretty much every day.

Sommerset was rebuilding and redoing the residence, so it’s a little messed up. They’re under new management. The rooms were of the same design as the other communities. The residents were really good and said it was really a good place to stay. They have safe rooms, which was a good thing. The staff tried to answer all of our questions, and a lot of them were long-term employees, like 16 years.

My mother has been at Sommerset Neighborhood for 3 months. It seemed like a less clinical environment, more homey, and they weren’t part of a huge chain. I saw more residents out in small groups doing stuff there. They had a nice dining area that was open, and people were there doing things; talking and moving around so it looked ,and felt comfortable to me. They have 2 stages of assisted living, then they have a third stage which is halfway between assisted living, and a nursing home. They also have a memory impairment unit. Sommerset has been there for 25 or 30 years, and the staff is very consistent. They’ve been there for a long time;15 to 20 years for housekeeping, and 20 years for the coordinator. I talked to one lady in the parking lot. Her husband’s mother had been there for 3 or 4 years, and then she put her mother there. Everybody I talked to was very happy. The other thing I liked about the Sommerset is they have in-place tornado shelters so they have above-ground concrete vaults. Almost no places have that. What I also like is there is a registered nurse who owns it. I did like the local ownership. They just recently sold it to a chain which is headquartered in Albuquerque. The people who work there run it.

Sommerset was the one that we were thinking about putting our mom in. The staff was great. They gave us a tour, and the lady was very nice. We came in there unannounced, we just kind of dropped in, and the receptionist was very nice. She gave us a tour, and we saw one room, which was very nice. I was very impressed with the size of the room, with the bathroom, and the closet. I don't think my mother would feel claustrophobic in any kind of way, and it would feel like her own little apartment. There was room for a bed, for a sofa, and anything that she could put in there. They had a little kitchenette with a refrigerator and a microwave. Everything was spotless. We were there at dinnertime and they had a variety of foods for the residents to choose from. They had a garden area for the residents to visit and sit outside in. The doors were all secured.