Sunset Vista Assisted Living

    3650 N Fowler Ave, Silver City, NM 88061
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Friendly, well-maintained community with activities

    I'm very pleased with this smaller, well-maintained community - it feels warm and at-home. The owners and management are clearly dedicated, and the staff are consistently kind and caring. Rooms meet needs, the dining room has great views and good meals from a clean kitchen, and there are plenty of activities (arts, crafts, bingo, seasonal decorations). Overall a very good, friendly place that has made my family happy.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.43·(7)

    Overall rating

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

      5.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      3.5
    • Value

      4.4

    Pros

    • High-quality, caring staff
    • Dedicated management and caring owners
    • Pleasant, home-like lounge atmosphere
    • Very clean facility
    • Friendly atmosphere
    • Good meals and great dining room with views
    • Clean kitchen
    • Lots of activities (arts and crafts, bingo, decorations)
    • Rooms adequate and suited to residents' needs
    • Families report being happy with care
    • Excellent overall ratings from reviewers
    • Smaller, more intimate facility

    Cons

    • Small facility / limited size
    • Smaller than nearby competitor (Beehive)

    Summary of reviews

    Overall sentiment in the reviews is strongly positive. Multiple reviewers emphasize the quality and caring nature of the staff, and several mention that owners and management are dedicated and involved. The recurring impression is of a facility that feels clean, friendly, and home-like rather than institutional. Families and reviewers explicitly state they are happy with the care provided, and overall ratings are described as excellent.

    Care quality and staff: The dominant theme across the summaries is trust in the people who provide care. Comments about "high-quality staff," "staff very caring," and "dedicated management" indicate that both frontline caregivers and leadership contribute to a supportive environment. Multiple mentions that families are happy with the staff suggest consistency and reliability in caregiving. The combination of caring owners and engaged management reinforces that resident well-being is a priority.

    Facilities and cleanliness: Reviewers repeatedly note the facility is very clean and maintains a friendly atmosphere. The dining area is highlighted as a strong feature — reviewers mention a "great dining room with views," good meals, and a clean kitchen, which together suggest attention to both food quality and hygiene. Rooms are described as adequate and "perfect for needs," implying that private spaces meet basic comfort and functionality expectations even if they are not large or luxurious.

    Activities and social life: Sunset Vista appears active and community-oriented. Multiple reviewers cited a variety of activities including arts and crafts, bingo, and seasonal decorations. The presence of frequent activities and an "at-home lounge feeling" suggests the facility prioritizes social engagement and creating a comfortable communal environment for residents.

    Size and limitations: The main consistent caveat in the reviews is the facility's small size. Reviewers explicitly point out that Sunset Vista is not the biggest facility and is smaller than a nearby option (Beehive). For many families this small, intimate scale is a strength — it supports a home-like atmosphere and close staff-resident relationships — but it may also imply more limited capacity, fewer on-site amenities, or less variety in specialized services compared with larger competitors. Prospective families should weigh whether a smaller, more personal setting meets their needs or whether they prefer the breadth of services a larger facility can offer.

    Overall assessment: Review summaries paint Sunset Vista Assisted Living as a clean, friendly, and well-managed small community with attentive staff, good dining, active programming, and satisfied families. The facility's intimate scale is a defining characteristic — appealing for those seeking personal attention and a home-like environment, but potentially a limitation for those wanting a larger campus with broader resources. No significant operational or care concerns are reported in these summaries; the strongest and most consistent positives are staff quality, cleanliness, dining, and an active, pleasant social environment.

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    Location

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    Sunset Vista Assisted Living is located at 3650 N Fowler Ave, Silver City, NM, 88061.

    About Sunset Vista Assisted Living

    Sunset Vista Assisted Living sits at 3650 N Fowler Ave in Silver City, New Mexico, and has been around for over 32 years, owned and managed by Ms. Elizabeth Sircy and Mr. Alton Sircy. The place serves seniors with many care options like Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, and Dementia Care, and it's run by Sunset Vista, Inc., which operates a couple of locations in the state. The facility is a 30-bed residential care home with private and shared rooms, including studios, where caregivers help with daily things like bathing, dressing, moving around, and giving out medicines, all according to state licensing rules. Residents get 24-hour supervision, emergency alert systems, and nutritious meals prepared for health needs, offering special choices for allergies or diabetes, and they can even eat throughout the day-not just at set meal times. Seniors can bring pets, take part in community events like movie nights, walk on the walking paths or gardens, enjoy activities in the community room, and have help with housekeeping, laundry, and transportation. The facility's staff has a reputation for being helpful and kind. The place tries to make life comfortable for people needing different levels of care, whether someone wants more independence, help with memory issues, or support with regular activities. There are senior living advisors who help families understand their care options and the facility belongs to a wider network that offers free consultation to families looking for the right fit. Sunset Vista Assisted Living isn't BBB-accredited but carries an A+ rating and an average resident score of 8.7 out of 10, making it the second highest-rated in Silver City out of three communities. Pricing details aren't published but all-inclusive rent options are available, and the site does offer both long-term housing and information by request. Their connection with the New Mexico Department of Health gives families access to helpful resources and support if needed. The place isn't fancy but does a steady job making sure seniors have a decent, engaging, and safe place to live with support that fits each person's needs.

    People often ask...

    Sunset Vista Assisted Living offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,022 per month.

    Sunset Vista Assisted Living offers assisted living, memory care, and board and care.

    There are 6 photos of Sunset Vista Assisted Living on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 3650 N Fowler Ave, Silver City, NM 88061.

    No, Sunset Vista Assisted Living does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In New Mexico, the Department of Health's Division of Health Improvement licenses care facilities, conducting health and life-safety surveys and complaint investigations.

    License number5563
    Facility typeAssisted Living Facility
    Capacity30 residents
    LicenseeSUNSET VISTA INC
    ExpiresFebruary 28th, 2027

    Inspection Reports

    13

    Reports

    5

    Type A Citations

    0

    Type B Citations

    0

    Complaints

    20

    Years

    18 Aug 2025Inspection
    Identified deficiencies across staff screening, resident records, medication management, nutrition and food safety, chemical storage, and fire safety.
    • 8.370.14.16 NMACStaff qualifications
    • 8.370.14.21 NMACResident records management
    • 8.370.14.34 NMACMedication storage and administration
    • 8.370.14.36 NMACNutrition and food service
    • 8.370.14.38 NMACHousekeeping and chemical storage
    • 8.370.14.63 NMACFire extinguishers
    11 Dec 2023Inspection
    Identified no deficiencies during a full onsite/complaint survey.
    22 Apr 2021Inspection
    Found no deficiencies.
    21 Apr 2020Inspection
    Found no deficiencies.
    06 Apr 2020Inspection
    Found no deficiencies.
    02 Apr 2020Inspection
    Investigated an offsite surveillance review related to COVID-19 infection prevention and control; no deficiencies cited.
    17 Mar 2020Inspection
    Found no deficiencies. An onsite surveillance assessed Covid-19 infection prevention and control on 2020-03-17.
    26 Aug 2019Inspection
    Identified numerous deficiencies across training, incident reporting, resident rights, medications, nutrition, laundry, hazardous areas, fire safety, and hospice coordination.
    • 7 NMAC 8.2.17Staff Training
    • 7 NMAC 8.2.32Reporting of Incidents
    • 7 NMAC 8.2.33Resident Rights
    • 7 NMAC 8.2.35Medication
    • 7 NMAC 8.2.36Nutrition
    • 7 NMAC 8.2.37Laundry Services
    • 7 NMAC 8.2.43Hazardous Areas
    • 7 NMAC 8.2.62Automatic Fire Protection (Sprinkler) System
    • 7 NMAC 8.2.68Hospice
    21 Mar 2017Inspection
    Found no deficiencies cited and confirmed substantial compliance.
    14 Jul 2016Inspection
    Found violations related to not providing full access to requested records and to not completing admission evaluations prior to admission.
    • 7.8.2.11 NMACSurvey or Monitoring Visits
    • 7.8.2.21 NMACResident Records
    12 Aug 2015Inspection
    Identified deficiencies in how resident service plans were developed and documented, along with record-keeping and safety-related practices. The handling of the intake included several noted areas of noncompliance.
    • Type A7 NMAC 8.2.21 A (1)Resident evaluation/ISP requirements
    • Type A7 NMAC 8.2.34 A (1)ISP development/implementation
    • Type A7 NMAC 8.2.35 G (4), (17), (19), & (20)Caregiver involvement and ISP-related processes
    • Type A7 NMAC 8.2.62Sprinkler system
    • Type A7 NMAC 8.2.68Hospice services
    30 Sept 2008Inspection
    Found no deficiencies.
    30 Oct 2006Inspection
    Found that daily progress notes were not signed by staff and resident records lacked required documentation.
    • 12.C.1Daily Progress Notes Not Signed

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