The Village at Alameda offers assisted living for adults 55 and older who want help with daily needs while keeping some independence, and the place sits north of Albuquerque in a quiet area with great mountain views, and when Balloon Fiesta time comes around, residents can see the balloons right from the outdoor patios or apartments. The facility has private apartments in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom styles, with courtyard or mountain views, and all apartments are in a single-story building for easier access. There's help for residents needing medium care, plus high-care and low-care assistance fees-for example, $319 monthly for low care, $1,273 for medium care, and $1,909 for high care, and a second person costs $865 a month extra, while the one-time community fee is $2,000. You'll find non-ambulatory care, support with transfers from bed to chair, and personalized meal plans, and the staff assists with incontinence needs and provides special services for diabetes, including insulin injections and sliding scale therapy. Residents get three chef-prepared meals every day in a restaurant-style dining room, and the living room and lobby are set up for comfort and social visits, plus there's a private dining room for small gatherings, Wi-Fi throughout, and a recreation room for games and programs.
Rhonda Griegos, the Executive Director, oversees operations, and the staff remains awake and on-site at all hours for emergencies, providing medication management, health monitoring, and daily bed-making and tidying. The Village at Alameda has on-site nursing, an emergency response system, and provides onsite physician visits and therapy services. You'll find a full-size gym within walking distance and transportation is available, both for complimentary rides to appointments and other needs. Amenities include regular housekeeping and weekly laundry, a concierge desk, on-site salon services, educational programs like webinars and video trainings, indoor and outdoor common spaces, and organized activities to keep bodies and minds busy. There's a focus on dignity and safety, no smoking inside, and pets are allowed within the community. Special memory care services are available for residents with Alzheimer's or dementia, aiming to reduce confusion and prevent wandering. Hospice care is offered for end-of-life needs, and devotional services are provided offsite and onsite for those seeking spiritual support. Meals are included in the monthly fee to help residents avoid extra daily costs, and staff gives assistance with bathing, dressing, and using mobility equipment like walkers or oxygen. The facility is known for being lively but not too noisy, and it's connected with the New Mexico Health Care Association for quality and staff training. The Village at Alameda stays focused on providing comfort, safety, and help for everyday needs while letting each person live as independently as possible.
