Overall Review of Evergreen Nursing Home - Alamosa
common21 reviews mention this
Staff feel consistently caring
Residents and families describe staff as friendly, attentive, and genuinely caring.
Across many reviews, people consistently describe friendly, helpful caregivers who treat residents with kindness and respect. Several note the attention they saw from nursing staff and CNAs, including support during recovery and everyday comfort. A few reviewers also frame the experience as more personal than they expected, with staff going out of their way to accommodate visitors and residents.
caveat6 reviews mention this
Cleanliness is a mixed experience
Reviews point to real strengths in cleanliness, but also to concerns that it can fall short.
Multiple reviewers highlight a clean, fresh-feeling facility, including rooms and common areas that look well kept. In these same reviews, families describe staff work to maintain cleanliness and comfort. At the same time, at least one review describes the building as very dirty and outdated, with concerns about hygiene and food quality.
common2 reviews mention this
Activities come up often
Residents are described as having activities that keep days from feeling empty.
Reviews mention resident activities as part of daily life, including comments about residents being engaged and active. Families also describe the facility as offering more than just basic care by pointing to the activities in place and how residents spend their time.
differentiator4 reviews mention this
Dining gets positive remarks
Food quality stands out, and the community uses restaurant-style dining.
Several reviews include direct praise of the food, including comments that it was good and enjoyable during a short stay. Visitors also mention the cafeteria staff and meal-time hospitality, and one reviewer highlights accommodating guest trays. That lines up with the community offering restaurant-style dining alongside meal preparation and service.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Leadership and accountability concerns
A couple of reviews raise concerns about leadership conduct and accountability.
While many reviews focus on care and cleanliness, at least two are negative about how leadership handled situations. One reviewer criticizes the executive director’s professionalism and how medical topics were discussed, while another describes problems around discharge medication and documentation. Those concerns appear specific enough that some families chose to move a loved one elsewhere.
How we summarize
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Features
Housing
60 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Care Services
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Places of Worship
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (0.3 miles)
Alamosa LDS Church Stake Center (0.3 miles)
Southern Baptist Convention (0.5 miles)
Alamosa Seventh-Day Adventist (0.6 miles)
Living Water Bible Fellowship (0.6 miles)
Alamosa First Ward LDS Church (1 miles)
San Luis Valley Church of Christ (1 miles)
Restaurants
Vistas Restaurant (0.6 miles)
Juanitos Mexican Kitchen (0.7 miles)
Pizza Hut (0.7 miles)
Locavores (0.7 miles)
Subway (0.7 miles)
Long John Silver's (0.7 miles)
McDonald's (0.7 miles)
Pharmacies
City Market Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
Walgreens (1.1 miles)
La Jara Pharmaceutical (15 miles)
Physicians
Pro Center of Slvrmc (0.7 miles)
ABBA Eyecare (0.7 miles)
Alamosa Family Medical Center (0.7 miles)
Slvrmc Pediatrics Clinic (0.8 miles)
Women's Health Ob/gyn (0.8 miles)
Rocky Mountain Eye Center (0.8 miles)
Zickefoose M Susan MD - Convenient Care Community Clinic (1.2 miles)
Hospitals
San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center (0.7 miles)
Colorado State Veterans Center at Homelake (13.4 miles)
Conejos County Hospital (15.8 miles)
Transportation
U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (0.8 miles)
U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (1.2 miles)
Budget Truck Rental (1.4 miles)
Little Stinkers Taxi Cab Service (1.7 miles)
Great Lakes Airlines (2.9 miles)
San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS) (2.9 miles)
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60 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
Caring staff with engaging activities and pleasant grounds.
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