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Twenty-nine years in operation, 24 beds, 100% occupied. Sierra Vista Retirement Community on Rodeo Road in Santa Fe has a track record and a waitlist-level demand signal built into those numbers. Vista Living Communities operates the facility; Caroline Andrade is the administrator. The staff-to-resident ratio is 6:1, a figure that carries particular weight at a community this size.
Care covers both memory care and assisted living. Nursing services run around the clock. The program roster includes dedicated Memory Care Homes and Counseling, alongside scheduled transportation, medication management, and housekeeping.
Meals are home-cooked and adapted to individual dietary needs. Rooms are available in private and companion configurations.
State inspections have tended to focus on care planning and documentation and resident rights and protections. Sierra Vista is licensed as an Assisted Living Facility under New Mexico’s state framework, not CMS-certified, meaning Medicare and Medicaid in the skilled nursing sense don’t apply here.
Walk Score 17 is deeply car-dependent. The Rodeo Road address sits 4.7 miles from Santa Fe’s center, and virtually all errands require a vehicle.
A fully occupied, long-running memory care and assisted living community under Vista Living Communities, Sierra Vista is a small, high-ratio facility that has held its occupancy through nearly three decades in Santa Fe.
Higher than the New Mexico average: 78.9%Sierra Vista Retirement Community is legally operated by Vista Living Communities, and administrated by Caroline Andrade.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
In New Mexico, the Department of Health, Division of Health Improvement is the primary regulatory authority that conducts unannounced inspections and investigates quality of care complaints.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New Mexico state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NM Average | vs. NM Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 28 | 30 | This facility has 7% fewer total deficiencies than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (28 vs. NM avg 30).↓ 7% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2007.
| 1.5 | 1.6 | This facility has 6% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (1.5 vs. NM avg 1.6).↓ 6% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
4.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Santa Fe's city center to Sierra Vista Retirement Community's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.06 miles to nearest hospital (Hire Bio Med)
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Sierra Vista Retirement Community is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in New Mexico.
The information below is reported by the New Mexico Department of Health, Division of Health Improvement.
| Kingston Residences of Santa Fe |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Santa Fe (Legacy Court) | 105
Facility
105
NM AVG
69
Rank
#32 / 148 | Yes |
34
Facility
34
NM AVG
43
Rank
#127 / 208 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
97.1%
Facility
97.1%
NM AVG
78.5%
Rank
#20 / 115 | A+ | Sandria Allen | Kingston Healthcare Company | 35 | 16
Facility
16
NM AVG
3.8
Rank
#113 / 114 | 18
Facility
18
NM AVG
6.1
Rank
#111 / 114 | 112
Facility
112
NM AVG
30
Rank
#112 / 114 | 3.2
Facility
3.2
NM AVG
2.5
Rank
#60 / 114 |
| MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Santa Fe |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Santa Fe (South Pacheco Street) | 103
Facility
103
NM AVG
69
Rank
#36 / 148 | No |
65
Facility
65
NM AVG
43
Rank
#53 / 208 | - |
88.3%
Facility
88.3%
NM AVG
78.5%
Rank
#42 / 115 | A+ | Ashley J. Martinez | Pacheco Senior Care LLC | 12 | 4
Facility
4
NM AVG
3.8
Rank
#58 / 114 | 5
Facility
5
NM AVG
6.1
Rank
#54 / 114 | 22
Facility
22
NM AVG
30
Rank
#49 / 114 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
NM AVG
2.5
Rank
#31 / 114 |
| Brookdale Santa Fe |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Santa Fe (Alta Vista Street) | 76
Facility
76
NM AVG
69
Rank
#62 / 148 | Yes |
76
Facility
76
NM AVG
43
Rank
#24 / 208 | - |
52.6%
Facility
52.6%
NM AVG
78.5%
Rank
#100 / 115 | A+ | Pamela C. Plaza | - | 20 | 6
Facility
6
NM AVG
3.8
Rank
#90 / 114 | 7
Facility
7
NM AVG
6.1
Rank
#70 / 114 | 44
Facility
44
NM AVG
30
Rank
#79 / 114 | 2.2
Facility
2.2
NM AVG
2.5
Rank
#40 / 114 |
| The Montecito Santa Fé |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Santa Fe (Rodeo Road) | 52
Facility
52
NM AVG
69
Rank
#80 / 148 | No |
26
Facility
26
NM AVG
43
Rank
#141 / 208 | - |
67.3%
Facility
67.3%
NM AVG
78.5%
Rank
#93 / 115 | - | Mr Edgar Ortiz | Lifehouse Santa Fe Operations, LLC | 19 | 4
Facility
4
NM AVG
3.8
Rank
#58 / 114 | 11
Facility
11
NM AVG
6.1
Rank
#100 / 114 | 58
Facility
58
NM AVG
30
Rank
#90 / 114 | 3.1
Facility
3.1
NM AVG
2.5
Rank
#58 / 114 |
| Sierra Vista Retirement Community |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
PC Palliative Care | Santa Fe | 24
Facility
24
NM AVG
69
Rank
#104 / 148 | No |
17
Facility
17
NM AVG
43
Rank
#159 / 208 | - |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
NM AVG
78.5%
Rank
#1 / 115 | A+ | Caroline Andrade | Vista Living Communities | 12 | 2
Facility
2
NM AVG
3.8
Rank
#33 / 114 | 5
Facility
5
NM AVG
6.1
Rank
#54 / 114 | 28
Facility
28
NM AVG
30
Rank
#55 / 114 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
NM AVG
2.5
Rank
#41 / 114 |
The legal owner and operator of Sierra Vista Retirement Community is Vista Living Communities.
Sierra Vista Retirement Community has a walk score of 17. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to NM state health department records, Sierra Vista Retirement Community's license expires on October 31, 2026.
Sierra Vista Retirement Community's occupancy is 100%.
The team at Sierra Vista Retirement Community can be reached at [email protected].
Caroline Andrade is the administrator of Sierra Vista Retirement Community.
Sierra Vista Retirement Community has 24 beds.
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