Village At Northrise - Desert Willow I in Las Cruces, NM

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  • Interior

    A well-equipped gym with stationary bikes and yoga mats in a fitness center.

  • Outdoors

    A serene patio overlooking a beautiful mountain landscape.

  • Decor

    A cozy dining area with neatly set tables and wall decorations.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with plush seating and warm lighting.

  • Building

    A sunny day view of a building entrance with a tiled roof and columns.

  • Bedroom

    A brightly lit hospital room with a single bed, chairs, and floral decorations.

  • Office

    A view of a workspace featuring a table with various stationery items, a telephone, and a wall with visible electrical outlets.

Village At Northrise - Desert Willow I in Las Cruces, NM

Village At Northrise - Desert Willow I is a nursing home community in Las Cruces, NM.

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2884 North Road Runner Parkway, Las Cruces, NM 88011

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

4.5 from 84 reviews
5 stars
63
4 stars
14
3 stars
0
2 stars
2
1 stars
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Overall Review of Village At Northrise - Desert Willow I

common 22 reviews mention this

Staff responsiveness stands out

Residents and families repeatedly describe attentive, friendly staff who answer questions and provide help.

Across many reviews, people mention staff being kind, friendly, and responsive during visits, admissions, and daily needs. Several reviewers also describe specific moments where staff addressed concerns, provided guidance, or helped residents participate in routines and activities. The overall theme is that families felt supported, with staff showing patience and taking questions seriously.

common 14 reviews mention this

Clean, orderly facilities are a plus

Multiple reviewers highlight a clean, well-kept environment with residents looking comfortable and calm.

Many reviews describe the facility as clean, modern, and orderly, with minimal odor and rooms that looked cared for during visits. Several people also connect cleanliness with how safe and comfortable they felt when their loved ones were there. A small set of reviews goes the other direction, citing dirty rooms or bathrooms and residents not getting showers, but the more common impression is that the building is kept up.

differentiator 6 reviews mention this

Rehab therapy gets strong praise

Rehabilitation and therapy are repeatedly praised as key reasons families recommend the community.

Several reviewers specifically call out therapy and recovery support, describing physical therapy and other rehab services as helpful during skilled nursing stays. Some people mention coordinated care from therapy teams alongside nursing and social services. There are also a few negative reviews that criticize care delivery and outcomes, but even those still frame the concern around the rehab and skilled-nursing experience.

common 7 reviews mention this

Food quality and options come up

Dining is a frequent topic, with many reviewers saying meals are enjoyable and accommodating.

A number of reviews mention food positively, including compliments on meals and a dining experience residents looked forward to. Some families also describe staff working with dietary restrictions and participating in menu planning. While one reviewer suggests dietary and food could be better, the more common theme is that dining support is at least adequate and often a point of satisfaction.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Care concerns appear in a few reviews

Some reviews report serious concerns about timely care and basic needs support.

A smaller set of reviews raises major issues, including allegations of delayed responses to call buttons, missed assistance needs, and problems with feeding, bathroom support, or medication handling. One reviewer also describes medical deterioration and says the situation was not handled adequately. These concerns directly conflict with many of the positive experiences described by other families, so it’s worth asking detailed questions during a tour about staffing coverage and how day-to-day help is handled.

common 2 reviews mention this

Nearby errands are close by

Several everyday destinations are nearby, including pharmacies and common restaurant stops.

Reviews don’t focus on nearby locations, but the listing area shows convenient access for visitors. Walgreens is very close, and multiple restaurants and clinics are within roughly a mile or two. This can make it easier to handle errands and appointments while family members are staying on site.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 30 resident community capacity 30 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Care Services

  • 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
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

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

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.6 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • Las Cruces Apothecary (2.5 miles)
  • Compounding Specialists of The Southwest (2.7 miles)
  • Albertsons Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • Taco Bell (0.5 miles)
  • Panda Express (0.5 miles)
  • Wendy's (0.5 miles)
  • Arby's (0.6 miles)
  • IHOP (0.8 miles)
  • Santa Fe Grill Catering (0.8 miles)
  • The Game II (1 miles)

Cafes

  • Dutch Bros Coffee (0.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (1 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.3 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (1.7 miles)
  • Corner Bakery Cafe (3 miles)

Physicians

  • Jonathan Owens, MD (0.9 miles)
  • Rio Grande Ear, Nose And Throat (0.9 miles)
  • Matthew Don Gillihan (0.9 miles)
  • Eyes of the Southwest (1 miles)
  • Rio Grande Medical Group (1.8 miles)
  • Three Crosses Gynecology Las Cruces (2.1 miles)
  • Las Cruces Imaging (2.4 miles)

Theaters

  • Telshor 12 - Allen Theatres (1 miles)
  • Cineport 10 (3.3 miles)

Parks

  • Veterans Memorial Park (1.2 miles)
  • Sam Graft Park (1.3 miles)
  • Jade park (1.8 miles)
  • Hadley Dog Park (2.2 miles)
  • Metro Park and Splashpad (3.3 miles)
  • Pioneer Park (3.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Mesilla Valley Hospital (1.3 miles)
  • Davita Dialysis (2.7 miles)
  • MountainView Regional Home Health (2.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Genevieve's Catholic Church (3.3 miles)
  • Wellspring Church (3.5 miles)

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