Vista Sandia Assisted Living focuses on memory-care, offering structured support for residents living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Care plans are individualized and reviewed regularly, and the building is secured to prevent wandering. A licensed nurse oversees medication administration and monitors cognition changes, while trained caregivers are present around the clock. For residents with diabetes, staff provide blood-glucose monitoring, insulin management, and coordination with the resident’s physician to keep treatment plans current.
Additional care features include assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and mobility. Staff track vital signs, manage appointments with outside providers, and arrange on-site therapy visits when prescribed. Emergency call systems are installed throughout resident areas, and the team is trained in first aid and CPR. Family members receive regular status updates to keep them informed of health changes or recommended interventions.
Resident rooms are handicap accessible and air-conditioned, and many suites include wheelchair-accessible showers. Both indoor and outdoor common areas give residents options for socializing or quiet time, and select rooms offer cable or satellite TV, Wi-Fi, and access to an outdoor patio. Because floor plans differ, not every accommodation contains every listed feature, so families should confirm availability of specific adaptations during a tour.
All meals are prepared on site, and menus can be modified for no-sugar or low-sodium diets. Pureed meals are available for residents with swallowing difficulties. The dining staff coordinates closely with nursing to ensure that each person’s medical orders and personal preferences are followed, and snacks are offered between meals to help maintain stable blood-glucose levels for residents managing diabetes.
Residents have access to on-site activities that include daily social programs, live music performances, and regularly scheduled holiday and birthday parties.
