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Atria Vista Del Rio
Albuquerque, NM
Alzheimer's Care, Retirement Community, Assisted Living
Atria Vista Del Rio (ARZ) Assisted Living
Seniors who call Vista del Rio home enjoy a Town Square that features a theater, library, hair salon, ice cream parlor, country store, billiard room, chapel, and a myriad of activities scheduled daily in the activity room. Vista del Rio’s unique design offers studio and one-bedroom apartments with a variety of floor plans to choose from. Specialized care is available for seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia-related needs in our Special Care Wing. Vista del Rio is located adjacent to the University of New Mexico’s North Golf Course, the University’s Health Sciences Center, churches and community centers. Come discover Vista del Rio’s many unique features and talk with our staff about the various services we provide.

Our Special Care Units provide specialized programs and services in order to meet the unique needs of residents with dementia. Our specially-trained, caring staff works with each resident and with family members to develop care plans, activities and daily schedules. ARV, with input from the Alzheimer's Association, has designed its Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Program around these six areas of care:

Individual Function: Our goal is to optimize each resident's ability to function independently.

Caregiver Support: Family members and close friends are the most important part of our residents' lives. We will support them as much as we do our residents.

Medical Care: Preventive medical care and the judicious use of medications are crucial to the well-being of our residents.

Psychosocial: The expression and understanding of feelings are central to meaningful relationships with our residents.

Individual Nutrition: Nutritious food is a source of enjoyment as well as health.

Advance Directives Planning: We honor our residents' and families' wishes by providing education and counseling about care choices.

Amenities and Services

  • Restaurant-style dining
  • A complete schedule of social activities
  • Transportation by community van or minibus
  • 24 Hour responsive staff
  • Housekeeping services
  • Medication management
  • Bathing assistance
  • Escort to meals and activities
  • Laundry and linen services
  • Emergency response systems
Facility License: 5734