San Luis Care Center in Alamosa, CO

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San Luis Care Center in Alamosa, CO

San Luis Care Center is a nursing home community in Alamosa, CO.

Information last verified:

240 Craft Drive, Alamosa, CO 81101

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.8 from 115 reviews
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Overall Review of San Luis Care Center

common 34 reviews mention this

Staff kindness and attentive care

Residents and families consistently describe staff as caring, kind, and responsive.

Many reviews highlight staff who show patience and take time to help residents and reassure families. Several people mention being kept informed by nurses and therapists, with staff answering questions and coordinating updates. The overall tone is that residents feel safe and well cared for, with multiple reviewers praising professional, respectful interactions.

common 18 reviews mention this

Clean, well kept facility

Multiple reviewers specifically note the facility is clean and well maintained.

Cleanliness comes up repeatedly, including descriptions of a clean, orderly center and pleasant-looking common areas. A few reviewers also connect cleanliness with feeling comfortable when visiting. One review notes the physical appearance can look dated, but still emphasizes the building is very clean.

differentiator 6 reviews mention this

Rehabilitation and therapy support

Reviews point to strong rehabilitation support from physical therapy and related care.

Several families describe rehab going well, including progress after a fall or injury and positive interactions with therapists. Reviews specifically mention PT and OT working with residents and providing knowledgeable, individualized support. This aligns with the community offering skilled nursing facility care and related assistance for daily living and medication management.

common 4 reviews mention this

Activities, meals, and daily engagement

Residents seem to stay engaged through scheduled activities and community meals.

Reviews mention an active daily routine, including staff preparing residents for activities and social programs like bingo and movies. A few reviewers also bring up shared meals, including a Thanksgiving dinner and other dining experiences while visiting. The community offers restaurant-style dining, and residents also have access to scheduled daily activities and fitness programs.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Visitor experience and check-in

A few reviews include visit-specific issues or suggestions about the check-in process.

One reviewer recommends enlarging fonts for easier readability during check-in and check-out. Another review describes a negative concern involving an employee, though it contrasts with the otherwise friendly, helpful visitor experience mentioned in other reviews.

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Features

Housing

  • 70 resident community capacity 70 resident community capacity
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

Places of Worship

  • Alamosa Seventh-Day Adventist (0.1 miles)
  • Living Water Bible Fellowship (0.1 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (0.4 miles)
  • Alamosa LDS Church Stake Center (0.4 miles)
  • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (0.4 miles)
  • San Luis Valley Church of Christ (0.6 miles)
  • Alamosa First Ward LDS Church (1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • City Market Pharmacy (0.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.2 miles)
  • La Jara Pharmaceutical (14.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Rocky Mountain Eye Center (0.2 miles)
  • Pro Center of Slvrmc (0.4 miles)
  • ABBA Eyecare (0.4 miles)
  • Women's Health Ob/gyn (0.7 miles)
  • Slvrmc Pediatrics Clinic (0.7 miles)
  • Alamosa Family Medical Center (0.7 miles)
  • Zickefoose M Susan MD - Convenient Care Community Clinic (1.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.3 miles)
  • Long John Silver's (0.3 miles)
  • Locavores (0.4 miles)
  • Subway (0.4 miles)
  • Juanitos Mexican Kitchen (0.5 miles)
  • Chili's Grill & Bar (0.5 miles)
  • Brinker International (0.5 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (0.3 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (1.2 miles)
  • Little Stinkers Taxi Cab Service (1.2 miles)
  • Budget Truck Rental (1.6 miles)
  • Great Lakes Airlines (2.8 miles)
  • San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS) (2.9 miles)
  • San Luis Central Railroad Co. (13.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center (0.7 miles)
  • Colorado State Veterans Center at Homelake (13.1 miles)
  • Conejos County Hospital (15.4 miles)

Theaters

  • Sky Hi 6 Theatres (1 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.1 miles)
  • Monterrey Cafe (1.1 miles)
  • Smoothy's Juice Bar (1.3 miles)
  • Wake and Bake (1.7 miles)
  • Milagros Coffeehouse (1.7 miles)

Parks

  • Blanca Vista Park (1.3 miles)
  • Rio Grande Farm Park (1.9 miles)
  • Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge (14 miles)
  • Ski Hi Park (14.2 miles)
  • Montez park (15 miles)

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