800 S Fordham St, Longmont, CO 80503, United States
We brought my mom to AltaVita Memory Centre last year. Unfortunately she was petrified of leaving home and going to memory care. The people at AltaVita did a wonderful job of calming her and taking care of her. Quickly she was at ease being there and started enjoying it. The entire team at AltaVita have been very professional and very caring. My whole family thanks them for taking care of my mom.
Read More ReviewsWe brought my mom to AltaVita Memory Centre last year. Unfortunately she was petrified of leaving home and going to memory care. The people at AltaVita did a wonderful job of calming her and taking care of her. Quickly she was at ease being there and started enjoying it. The entire team at AltaVita have been very professional and very caring. My whole family thanks them for taking care of my mom.
We took Dad there when he needed more than Assisted Living. We were immediately impressed with the facility and staff. During the ten months he was there, we were consistently impressed with the meals, the building, care-givers who truly cared about Dad and the other residents. Dad was only agitated a few times in his new circumstances. His medicine and health were duly monitored. At last he qualified for hospice care and a team came to AltaVita, providing care and valuable information for us. We will never forget the good people who did all they or we could for Romaine.
Two+ years ago when my dad started to show signs of significant memory loss I knew I needed to at least start looking at memory care facilities, and start entertaining the idea of one day, some day he might need to move. He wasn’t ready then, and neither was I. It’s a HUGE decision to contemplate but when I met with Adam Santistevan and toured AltaVita I felt like it could be a good a fit. The facility is bright, they have amazing activities, the rooms are studio-sized but private, and the staff is super nice and helpful. Fast forward until late last year, when the writing was on the wall, and my Dad was struggling mightily to live on his own, and take care of himself. He was easily confused and the measures I had put in place to help keep him in his home as long as possible were just not working any longer. So back to AltaVita I went. Again, Adam gave me a tour. Again, Adam answered every question I had. Again, I liked the place. It felt good. And, although I was majorly concerned that my Dad would hate it (he was used to living alone, and taking care of himself, and is a bit of a curmudgeon) I could see him there. I could see him thriving. Fingers crossed anyway. I was then faced with a choice. AltaVita had a room that would be open in mid-December. Should I take it, and move Dad in just before the holidays, or roll the dice, and wait for January when it was more convenient, knowing there was no guarantee that a room would be available? Thank goodness I decided to take the room. Thank goodness I thought about what was best for my Dad, and realized that waiting was all about me. Dad needed to move. It was the exact right time. It wasn’t easy, in fact it was super stressful, but it was more stressful knowing he was alone, and wandering around his house, and calling me every 5 minutes trying to figure out how to make coffee, or because he couldn’t find his car keys (he had already lost his driving privileges) again. I worried about him 24/7. Every time the phone rang I would brace not knowing what issue, or dilemma, or situation he was struggling with. In moving Dad to AltaVita, I went from constantly worrying about him to knowing he is safe, and that his needs are met. I now have a team to help. His care isn’t all on me any longer. And you know what? He is thriving. Who knew?! As I said, I thought the transition was going to be rough. I thought he would be miserable. But he isn’t. He loves it. Sure, he needed to get used to it, and sure it is different, but he is happy. He LOVES the activities - especially the music, and art therapy they offer. He loves the variety of therapy dogs who visit weekly. He loves the food. He loves the staff. He loves the fish tank. He loves that he lives so close to me now, and that I visit regularly. AltaVita has been the best decision I could have made for my Dad, and I am so very grateful. He has found a new home.
Great community with a fabulous leadership team! I've been working in senior care for the last 12 years and work closely with many senior living communities all over Northern Colorado. I can confidently say that the leadership team at AltaVita stands out in all the best ways. Adam is always working hard to ensure that the community is engaged with residents and families. He is always very friendly and professional. Tabitha works relentlessly to ensure the care needs of every resident are met and exceeded. Linda is always engaging and willing to discuss ideas to support the residents and their families. There are many communities I go to where the leadership team is behind closed doors and unwilling to engage - this is not the case at AltaVita and it's refreshing! I always look forward to my visits at AltaVita and excited to support their efforts!!! If you are looking for a memory care that truly treats their residents as an extension of their family, you've come to the right place!!!
We have had great experience with AltaVita. Adam has been very flexible and remains very engaged with each new resident. His experience really shines through when difficult situations are handled adeptly. This is a privately owned community where a loved one won't get lost in the shuffle. We work with a number of senior living communities but Alta Vita is always a top consideration for those looking in the Longmont area.
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