Via Elegante Assisted Living Sierra Vista Highlands sits in a quiet part of Sierra Vista and has two homes under one roof, named Whetstone and Huachuca, both inspired by the area's local scenery, and there's a grand clubhouse and a pretty courtyard with shade, walking paths, a fountain, and space for residents to enjoy Arizona's nice weather, and you'll find gardens to walk in, places to sit outside, and even outdoor programs for folks who want fresh air. The community serves seniors with both assisted living and memory care, and they accept private pay and ALTCS, offering all-inclusive pricing, so the monthly cost doesn't change if someone needs more help over time. Residents can choose between private and semi-private rooms, many with attached bathrooms or large private bathrooms, and the suites come fully furnished at no extra charge, with flat-screen TVs, ceiling fans, in-room heating and cooling, high-speed internet, cable, and sometimes kitchenettes, though some premiere suites have no shower, but still a bathroom of their own.
The homes feel more like a real house than a big facility, with private rooms instead of apartments, and some folks say it doesn't have that hospital feel but more like a family home where people rent a room with a bathroom, and the buildings are filled with custom art showing scenes from Cochise County. There's a high caregiver-to-resident ratio, so the team-made up of consistent caregivers, a full-time Registered Nurse, a Wellness Director, and Executive Director-has time to get to know each person and help with bathing, dressing, transfers, and medication, and someone's always there with 24-hour supervision, a call system, and care for people who have trouble walking or who live with memory loss or dementia. They've got a solid reputation for being clean and safe, and the staff will even help with daily grooming, laundry, housekeeping, and meals. Medication management ties in with residents' primary doctors, and medical needs get handled promptly by the nurse-led team.
Meals are prepared daily by an executive chef, and residents can pick to eat in the dining room, patio, or their suite, with food served all day, snacks available, and special diets like diabetes or allergies accommodated. Folks enjoy a full calendar with group events, fitness classes, arts, music, movies, and game rooms, with movie nights in a dedicated area, arts rooms, and a library for quieter time, and there's a Life Enhancement Director who keeps things fresh with exercise, theme days, games, performances, and visits from the wider community. Resident-run activities help everyone feel connected, and family can keep in touch with easy options for video chats and regular updates. Pastimes range from garden walks to sitting in the shade, and the wellness areas like the spa sauna and special wellness room offer a chance to relax.
Transportation and parking are provided, so residents get to appointments and outings, and there's move-in help along with ongoing coordination of care. The community is licensed by the state, known under license AL9636C for up to 16 residents as a center-directed assisted living home, and the license is good through December 31, 2024. The company works with several other homes in Sierra Vista and Tucson, and they've earned a BBB A+ rating. Via Elegante Assisted Living Sierra Vista Highlands focuses on blending practical help-like meals, medicine, grooming, and safety-with plenty of ways to stay active and involved, and the small size lets staff spend quality time with each resident.
