Amaran Senior Living

My mom was at Amaran for almost 3 years and she had a wonderful experience. After a fall in 2023, it was necessary to have her in an assisted living environment. I looked all over Albuquerque for something that was satisfactory and was so discouraged until I was referred to Amaran by a nurse at a skilled nursing facility. My mom had spent many years cruising around the world and when my sister and I visited Amaran, I told her we had found "Our cruise ship in the desert!" It was fantastic! the food was great, she made lots of friends, enjoyed activities and had a cute apartment she loved. She had a view of the Sandia Mountains and was able to stay in Albuquerque where she had lived over 70 years. My sister and I (UT AND CA) were never worried about her well being, though we were far away. Another fall in Jan changed our situation a bit but the great staff and Dr. Jaramillo were there to help her until her final day. Love, geniune care, compassion and dignity were all shown to mom. I had the priviledge of staying with her for two weeks prior to her passing, witnessing this first hand. (And the kindness extended to me as well.). Amaran is where I want to go when I need assisted care. It will mean moving out of UT but better care and a more beautiful facility I will never find! Thank you Ketu and staff! You are all like family and happy that mom felt that too!

It should just be an independent living facility. The first year my sister was there it was good because at that time she was more independent and able to navigate on her own. Once she needed a higher level of care it was the pits, the level of care was not good and yet the cost increased substantially. Two months ago, she was moved to the Memory Care where things became even worse. If you do not wish your loved one to be seated in a recliner covered up with throws and asleep with no interaction by staff, Amaran is not the place for you or your loved one. It was very difficult to make the decision to move my sister and, our aunt to another facility due to her age of 93 and how it might affect her. With much prayer and council, we did make the change. Today, less than a week after her move we are seeing that change. She is more alert since she is not sleeping all day, actually smiling and singing with staff during an activity. The staff seems great and really interact with their residents. We want whatever time my sister and our aunt has left before she is called to her heavenly home to be lived in dignity and love by a caring staff.

Amaran is an incredible facility with the best team. So thankful for Sofia the medication coordinator for her professionalism and care. Having a loved one in the hands of a team so caring and on top of all their needs is priceless.