Overview of Sandia Vista Senior Living

Sandia Vista Senior Living is an independent living community in the Sandia Ridge neighborhood on the northeast side of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The community sits about 7.8 miles from the city center, in a residential pocket that keeps daily life quieter while staying within reach of the wider metro area. Presbyterian Kaseman Hospital is roughly 2.64 miles away, which is a practical detail for families thinking ahead about medical appointments and continuity of care.

Housing is arranged across a three story building, with studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom apartments available. That range gives couples and single residents room to choose based on how much space they want, and it allows for a move that keeps familiar furniture and routines intact. Residents live in their own apartments with access to shared common areas built for socializing.

Daily living is supported by housekeeping and laundry services, medication management, and on-site medical and cellular services. Transportation is provided, which helps residents stay connected to appointments, errands, and the surrounding area. This matters here in particular: with a walkability score of 35 out of 100, some destinations are reachable on foot, but most trips call for a ride.

For activity and recreation, the community has a fitness center and raised garden beds, the latter being a nice touch for anyone who has kept a garden and wants to continue without kneeling on the ground. Pets are welcome, so a resident’s dog or cat can make the move along with them. Staff members are fluent in both Spanish and English, which makes the community accessible to Albuquerque’s bilingual families and can ease conversations about care preferences and daily needs.

Taken together, Sandia Vista offers a straightforward independent living arrangement: private apartments, practical support services, and a residential setting with transportation filling the gap the neighborhood leaves.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 35 / 100 Rank #125 / 186Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 125th out of 186 homes we track in New Mexico for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across New Mexico facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New Mexico that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Sandia Vista Senior Living

1 Bedroom
Studio
2 bedroom

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Address 7.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Albuquerque's city center to Sandia Vista Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.64 miles to nearest hospital (Presbyterian Kaseman Hospital)

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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in New Mexico

Sandia Vista Senior Living is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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Centennial Care Community Benefit

NM Medicaid Centennial Care

Age 65+ or disabled
General New Mexico resident, Medicaid- eligible, long-term care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
NM

Managed care model; rural outreach efforts.

Benefits
In-home care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$65/day) Medical services

New Mexico Caregiver Support Program

NM NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General New Mexico resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
NM

Limited slots; rural focus due to sparse population.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$65/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

New Mexico PACE (e.g., InnovAge New Mexico PACE)

Age 55+
General NM resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
NM

Available in Bernalillo, Sandoval, Valencia Counties via InnovAge.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

New Mexico Older Americans Act Services

Age 60+
General NM resident (or spouse of any age); no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025) None; sliding scale fees may apply for some services.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NM

Two AAAs (Albuquerque vs. Non-Metro); services vary by region.

Benefits
Meals (home-delivered or group, ~$5-$7/meal value) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (5 days/year) Adult day care ($50/day)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

New Mexico Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General NM resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits None in NM unique among states
NM

No asset test; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

New Mexico VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General NM resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
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High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Property Tax Rebate for Seniors

New Mexico Property Tax Rebate

Age 65+
General NM resident, homeowner or renter, paid property taxes.
Income Limits (2025) ~$36,000/year individual, projected
Asset Limits Not assessed.
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Rebate up to $250-$500; annual application required.

Benefits
Tax rebate (~$250-$500/year) to offset housing costs

Frequently Asked Questions about Sandia Vista Senior Living

What neighborhood is Sandia Vista Senior Living in?

Sandia Vista Senior Living is in the Sandia Ridge neighborhood of Albuquerque.

Is Sandia Vista Senior Living in a walkable area?

Sandia Vista Senior Living has a walk score of 35. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at Sandia Vista Senior Living?

Yes, Sandia Vista Senior Living allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Sandia Vista Senior Living?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Sandia Vista Senior Living in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Sandia Vista Senior Living?

Sandia Vista Senior Living is located at 500 Paisano St Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87123.

What is the phone number of Sandia Vista Senior Living?

(505) 291-0600 will put you in contact with the team at Sandia Vista Senior Living.

Does Sandia Vista Senior Living provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — Sandia Vista Senior Living is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.

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