Bear Canyon Estates | Sky Active Living sits in a quiet neighborhood near the Sandia Mountains and Cibola National Forest in Albuquerque, with easy access to entertainment, shopping, and healthcare, especially since it's only a five-minute drive to Albuquerque ER & Hospital, and it's on lovely, well-kept grounds with walking paths, garden beds, and views. The building stands three stories tall, with plenty of natural light in spacious living areas and a naturally lit atrium lobby where residents can visit with each other and family. People can choose from studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments along with cottage layouts, some with kitchenettes, full kitchens, patios or balconies, walk-in closets, and in-unit washer and dryer. All apartments come with emergency response systems, and housekeeping and linen service is provided weekly.
The community offers both independent and assisted living, with extra support available through the Evolving Care Needs program, where third-party providers help residents in their apartments, and they cover a range of care types including memory support, nursing care, hospice care, and residential care as needs change. Home-cooked meals are prepared fresh by chefs three times daily, with snacks and private dining rooms available, and the dining room serves homestyle food with a focus on nutrition. There's a library, computer room with WiFi, chapel, activity and game rooms, billiards lounge, bistro, and business center. Amenities like a fitness center, beauty salon, laundry rooms, communal patios, and barrier-free handicap units make it comfortable for many people.
For recreation, Bear Canyon Estates hosts bingo, crafts, musical activities, group nature walks, yoga, brain games, literature programs, and holiday celebrations, plus outings to restaurants, stitching clubs, high tea, Wii® bowling, and even field trips. Transportation is scheduled for shopping and appointments, with wheelchair-accessible options. There's a parking lot, covered parking, walking paths, and plenty of space for pets since they have a pet-friendly policy, including visiting pets and on-site pet care. Utilities like gas, water, electricity, and cable are included, along with basic cable and internet in common areas, and the building has an elevator and mailboxes for convenience.
The staff includes live-in managers and on-site teams who offer help day or night. Residents also have access to wellness and therapy programs like occupational, physical, and speech therapy, and health services like in-home health care, with visiting providers allowed. The community emphasizes a sense of belonging, offering regular social and spiritual activities and volunteer opportunities, and there's a travel program that allows residents to visit other Holiday Retirement communities across the U.S. and Canada at no extra charge. Payment options include private pay, checks, all-inclusive rent, and Veterans Aid benefits, and there's a community fee of $2,000. Bear Canyon Estates | Sky Active Living is meant for adults 55 and over and belongs to the Holiday by Atria and Sky Active Living networks, so there's a cheerful atmosphere where people can stay active, join in, and get the help they need without any fuss.
