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Casa Real in Santa Fe, NM

Casa Real is a nursing home community in Santa Fe, NM.

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Casa Real in Santa Fe, NM

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1650 Galisteo Street, Santa Fe, NM 87505

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3.7 from 121 reviews
5 stars
67
4 stars
12
3 stars
9
2 stars
2
1 stars
31

Overall Review of Casa Real

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Cleanliness concerns come up often

Some residents and families report serious cleanliness issues.

A recurring negative theme is cleanliness, with multiple reviewers describing an overall filthy environment and noticeable odor. Others specifically mention concerns like black mold in bathrooms, dirty floors, or rooms that feel unsanitary. A smaller number of positive reviews also say the facility looked clean and well maintained, but the cleanliness complaints are specific enough to stand out.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Food quality is a flashpoint

Meal quality is a mixed experience for families.

Several reviews criticize the food as not healthy or not nutritious, including examples like limited produce for diabetic diets. Other negative comments describe food as dry, recooked/warmed over, or generally unappetizing. A few reviewers counter that meals looked good or that the food was handled well, but the complaints about nutrition and variety appear repeatedly.

  • A dining area with tables covered in red tablecloths, surrounded by teal chairs, and accented by natural light from the windows.
caveat 5 reviews mention this

Understaffing affects care delivery

Some reviewers say staffing levels make daily care harder.

Multiple reviewers describe staffing gaps, including comments about not having enough help for patient needs like bathing and timely medication. Others say the facility felt under-staffed during visits or that departments were overwhelmed. While some reviews report prompt help when requested, the staffing-related criticisms are consistent and often tied to missed care needs.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Medication and communication can falter

Some families report problems with medication administration.

Across several reviews, residents or family members describe medication issues, including missed doses, delays, or medication being handled inappropriately for a resident’s situation. Communication is also flagged, with reviewers describing difficulty getting consistent answers and concerns about disorganized coordination. Some positive experiences mention medication being managed appropriately and care needs being addressed, but these negative accounts are specific to medication timing and explanations.

common 20 reviews mention this

Staff compassion and friendliness stand out

Many reviewers highlight kind, helpful staff interactions.

A frequent theme is positive staff behavior, with reviewers describing staff members as friendly, knowledgeable, respectful, and attentive to residents’ needs. Several reviews also talk about feeling supported as families and getting help when they asked for something. At the same time, some reviewers criticize individual nurses or report hostile interactions, so the staff experience seems to vary by department and shift.

common 3 reviews mention this

Rehab therapy gets praise

Rehab therapy receives positive feedback from some residents.

Some reviewers describe physical and occupational therapy as helpful during short rehab stays, including support with exercises and getting back toward daily mobility. A few also mention positive therapy engagement early in recovery. Not every review focuses on rehab quality, but the therapy mentions that do appear are largely upbeat.

  • A rehabilitation room featuring various exercise equipment including a stationary bike, colorful therapy bands, an exercise ball, and bowling pins for physical therapy activities.

How we summarize

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

Features

Housing

  • 21 resident community capacity 21 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
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Santa Fe Municipal (8 miles away) Santa Fe Municipal (8 miles away)

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
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • 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
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

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

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Santa Fe Imaging (0.1 miles)
  • Nephrophiles (0.1 miles)
  • The Endoscopy Center of Santa Fe (0.1 miles)
  • Santa Fe Medical Plaza (0.2 miles)
  • New Mexico Foot & Ankle (0.2 miles)
  • Jose Sterling, MD (0.2 miles)
  • CHRISTUS St. Vincent Surgical Associates (0.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Pharmacy (0.1 miles)
  • Smith's Food & Drug (0.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • Sav-On Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1 miles)
  • Albertsons Market Pharmacy (1.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Physicians Plaza Surgery Center (0.2 miles)
  • Major Medical (0.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • Sweetwater Harvest Kitchen (0.6 miles)
  • Kai Sushi & Dining (0.6 miles)
  • Clafoutis (0.8 miles)
  • Blake's Lotaburger (0.9 miles)
  • Taco Bell (0.9 miles)
  • Burrito Spot (1 miles)
  • McDonald's (1 miles)

Cafes

  • The New Baking Company (0.8 miles)
  • Cafecito (1.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.2 miles)
  • Modern General (1.3 miles)
  • Sky Coffee (1.5 miles)
  • Peet's Coffee and Tea (1.5 miles)
  • Mille (1.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Christ Church Santa Fe (0.8 miles)

Transportation

  • Rail Runner South Capitol (0.8 miles)
  • Rail Runner: Santa Fe Depot (1.6 miles)

Parks

  • Railyard Park (1.1 miles)
  • Santa Fe Railyard (1.3 miles)
  • Ragle Park (1.7 miles)
  • John F Ray Griego Park (1.8 miles)
  • Frenchy's Field Park (1.8 miles)
  • Stations Of The Cross Prayer Garden (1.9 miles)

Theaters

  • Violet Crown Cinemas Santa Fe (1.5 miles)

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