Assisted Living

    1606 Roma Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87106
    3.1 · 8 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    4.0

    Charming home, excellent care, refund

    I stayed at a small, charming, spotless home with beautiful gardens and master bedrooms; the staff were professional, compassionate, safety-focused (about a 1:3 ratio) and gave excellent personal and medical care - I felt very comfortable and would recommend the place. Drawbacks: very limited parking, lots of stairs and raised thresholds (ADA-approved but not truly wheelchair accessible) and shared bathrooms that may not suit everyone. One big warning: I paid for a room that was later given to another client and my promised refund was not fulfilled.

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    3.13 · 8 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
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    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      4.8
    • Meals

      3.1
    • Amenities

      3.0
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • small, charming home
    • spotless/clean facility
    • furnishings fit rooms well
    • low staff-to-patient ratio (1:3)
    • friendly, compassionate staff
    • accommodating owner/manager
    • licensed with no marks
    • room located near dining and kitchen
    • beautiful home and gardens
    • intimate, smaller community
    • master bedrooms available
    • excellent personal and medical care
    • professional, safety-focused staff
    • attention to individual needs and comfort
    • strongly recommended by reviewers

    Cons

    • very limited parking
    • ADA approved but not wheelchair accessible
    • many stairs
    • raised thresholds in doorways
    • shared bathroom considered unsuitable
    • refund dispute and unfulfilled refund promise
    • room reservation conflict (room taken after payment)
    • short stay before death reported
    • may be too small for those desiring a larger community

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is positive, with multiple reviewers emphasizing a high level of personalized care delivered in a small, well-kept residential setting. The home is repeatedly described as charming and beautiful, with attractive gardens and rooms that are clean and well-furnished. Several reviewers specifically note that rooms fit furnishings well and that the facility is spotless. The small scale of the home is consistently framed as an advantage for residents who want a quiet, intimate atmosphere rather than a large institutional environment.

    Care quality and staff performance are central strengths in these summaries. Reviewers highlight compassionate, friendly, and professional caregivers who focus on safety and individual comfort. The reported staff-to-patient ratio of approximately 1:3 appears to enable attentive, personalized care; comments include strong recommendations, mention of both excellent personal and medical care, and staff attachment to residents. The owner or manager is described as accommodating and well-liked, which supports a sense of responsiveness and warm management. Multiple accounts indicate the staff made daily life comfortable and addressed individual needs, reinforcing the facility's reputation for hands-on, safety-first care.

    Facility layout and accessibility present a mixed picture. On the positive side, rooms adjacent to the dining room and kitchen are cited as convenient for easy access, and master bedrooms are available. However, several practical concerns arise for residents with mobility limitations. Reviews note that despite an ADA approval, the home is not wheelchair accessible in practice: there are many stairs, raised thresholds in doorways, and a shared bathroom that some reviewers find unsuitable. Limited parking is another recurring practical drawback. Together, these points suggest the facility is better suited to ambulatory residents or those with limited mobility needs rather than wheelchair users or those requiring full accessibility accommodations.

    There are notable administrative and policy concerns reported by reviewers. One serious complaint involves a refund dispute: a reviewer states that a promised refund was not fulfilled and that a room they had paid for was later taken by another client. That situation culminated in a very short stay before the resident's death, which was distressing to the reviewer. While the facility is otherwise described as licensed with no marks and professionally run, this singular but consequential dispute suggests potential issues in contract clarity, bed-holding policies, or financial/communication practices that prospective residents and families should confirm in writing before moving in.

    Community size and social activity are other important themes. The smaller, intimate community is repeatedly praised for providing individualized attention, but a few reviewers mentioned a desire for a larger population with more people to interact with. For prospective residents who prioritize social activities and a larger peer group, this setting may feel isolating or limited. Conversely, for those seeking quiet, personalized living with strong staff attention, the smaller scale is an advantage.

    In summary, the facility is consistently praised for cleanliness, attractive surroundings, compassionate and professional staff, and a strong focus on individualized, safety-oriented care enabled by a low staff-to-resident ratio. However, accessibility limitations (stairs, thresholds, unsuitable shared bathroom), limited parking, and at least one serious administrative/financial complaint are important caveats. Prospective residents and families should weigh the trade-offs: this setting appears ideal for ambulatory residents seeking personalized, calm care in a well-kept home; those requiring wheelchair access, larger social communities, or clear contractual protections around deposits and room reservations should seek detailed, written assurances before committing.

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    About Assisted Living

    Assisted Living offers several levels of care, including assisted living, memory care, board and care, and respite care for short-term stays, with unique names like "Home Sweet Home Assisted Living - Roma" for some locations and staff trained to help with Alzheimer's, dementia, medication administration, and all the daily things older folks may need, like bathing, dressing, and managing medications, and the place itself has bright flower garden walkways, water fountain patios for sitting quietly, and rooms that can be private, for couples, or even shared, so people can feel at home and choose what works for them, with apartment living setups giving folks the chance to have their own kitchenettes, private bathrooms, and access to things like air-conditioning, telephone, internet, and cable, and you'll see outdoor and indoor spots for relaxing, organized activities onsite and offsite, and a full-time activity director making schedules full, including counseling, fitness programs, trips, recreational and spiritual events, and onsite devotional services, so there's always something to do but nobody feels crowded, with safety taken seriously through a secured property, emergency response systems, a 24-hour security system, a computerized wander alert system, and a special section built for memory care where staff use bracelets or monitoring systems to keep people safe if they're at risk for wandering, and the nurses, caregivers, and on-call doctors all have training to help if someone needs help getting up, transferring from bed, or even using mechanical lifts, with incontinence care, diabetes support, reminders, and behavioral care for folks with difficult symptoms, so staff get to know each person's routine and stay available around the clock, and because it's a free-standing community, everything's built with seniors in mind-even things like wheelchair accessibility everywhere, visiting nurse services, and property features where everyone can enjoy meal services with kosher and vegetarian choices, chef-planned nutritious meals, and places to eat together or alone, and for those who keep pets, some spots allow cats and dogs with pet care support too, all supported by cleaning, maintenance-free living that takes away the chores of cooking and laundry, and parking and transportation when trips are needed, even as needs change over time, which helps residents stay in one place as care needs grow, so people who need support for memory or health or want to be social or private find the right care and comfort without having to move, and staff are known for being helpful and kind, with community awards for quality of care, so folks notice the effort to keep everything safe, caring, and peaceful.

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