If I had to choose a place for my own family (and I have), this would be it. Sierra Vista feels more like a vibrant home than a facility. The caregivers cook fresh meals in the kitchen, dogs wander through the living room, and there are cozy corners for music, art, and storytelling.

Top 5 Questions Families Ask Before Choosing Dementia Care in Santa Fe When my dad was first diagnosed with early-stage dementia, I remember sitting in the parking lot of the clinic wondering what we were supposed to do next. We weren’t ready for memory care, but I knew it was something we might have to