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El Castillo Retirement Residences

250 E Alameda, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care
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(800) 780-8101

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(505) 988-2877

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,458
One Bedroom
Estimated $4,356
Two Bedroom
Estimated $5,358

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $4,280
  • Average State Price: $3,580
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • El Castillo Retirement Residences Description

    El Castillo Retirement Residences is a medium 26 bed community that offers independent living, assisted living and memory care and is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 making it the 11th highest rated community in the city out of 14 communities. See more information on reviews.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Community Reviews

    6.9
    El Castillo Retirement Residences
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 25 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 11 out of 14 communities in Santa Fe
  • Ranking in State: 168 out of 201 communities in NM
  • Food and Dining A

    Facility and Grounds A

    Care B

    Staff B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Reviews:

    • There are great benefits for workers, and the facility is actively hiring.
    • Many employees, including those in the dining department, report a positive working environment with competitive pay, unmatched benefits, and commendable management.
    • Residents and visitors have praised the facility for its outstanding care, particularly highlighting the quality of food and the overall happiness of the residents.
    • El Castillo has received high recommendations for its care and understanding of residents' needs, with many expressing their satisfaction with choosing to live there.
    • The facility is under new management and a new board of directors, which has been positively received for their efforts to maintain high standards.

    Negative Reviews:

    • Communication issues have been reported, including unreturned calls and a lack of responsiveness to inquiries from potential new customers.
    • One individual experienced a hiring mishap, where after being offered a position and taking steps to meet pre-employment requirements, they were informed the offer was rescinded due to internal changes.
    • Concerns were raised about the nursing part of the facility being limited and requiring a high upfront fee.
    • There have been negative comments about the assistant director of nursing, with accusations of creating a hostile environment.
    • A former employee noted a change in the atmosphere of the facility, feeling it no longer had the warmth and welcoming vibe it once did.

    Mixed Reviews:

    • While some reviews highlight the excellent care and management of the facility, others express dissatisfaction with specific aspects of the administration and changes in the environment.


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    Health

    Around-the-clock assistance with activities of daily living, such as bathing, grooming, dressing and medication management

    Ongoing monitoring of health care needs

    24-hour attentive care by licensed nurses and nursing assistants

    Comprehensive support services

    Medication management

    Emergency call system


    Services

    Laundry and housekeeping services

    Laundry and housekeeping service

    Scheduled housekeeping and flat laundry (sheets and towels)

    Security

    Interior and exterior maintenance

    Water


    Activities

    Life enrichment activities and outings

    Therapeutic activities

    Social

    Recreational

    Educational

    Cultural


    Community Amenities

    Community rooms for meetings, movie night, card games, local musicians and more

    Beauty salon

    Library

    Heated outdoor pool

    State-of-the-art fitness center

    Beautifully landscaped grounds


    Room Amenities

    Private apartment with living room, bedroom, kitchenette and full bathroom

    Studio apartment with kitchenette and full bathroom

    Spacious and customizable apartment homes, from 560 sq. ft.– 1,306 sq. ft.

    High-quality finishes and fixtures


    Dining

    Three delicious, nutritious meals a day

    Mealtime and feeding assistance, if needed

    Three delicious, nutritious meals plus snacks each day

    Healthy, nutritious dining

    Carry-out deli

    Cantina/Café—recently renovated!


    Transportation

    Personal parking space

    Scheduled transportation for medical appointments, religious services, banking, shopping and cultural events


    Pet

    Dog park run



    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Santa Fe which is 0.3 miles away and has a population of 84,099 (large town).
    • The average income is $117,950, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 75
      • Low Temperature: 33
      • Average Temperature: 54.6
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 70 days of rain, 34 days of snow and 259 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 0.7 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 44.1 years old, very high compared to other cities.
    • 6.04% of the population are Veterans which is a high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 16.44% of the population are Foreign-born which is a average percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1% Asian, 1% Black or African-American, 35% Hispanic or Latino, and 59% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 9.88 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 2.0 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 6.84 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.25 incidents per 100 people

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    Supermarkets

    Kaune's Neighborhood Market
    0.2 miles away
    Five and Dime
    0.3 miles away
    Johnny's Cash Store
    0.8 miles away
    Whole Foods Market
    0.9 miles away
    Sprouts Farmers Market
    1.0 miles away

    Transportation

    Santa Fe Depot
    0.7 miles away
    South Capitol
    1.5 miles away
    Zia Road
    2.9 miles away

    Bus Stations

    NM Park and Ride
    1.5 miles away
    Frenchy's
    2.7 miles away

    Banks

    First Citizens Ironstone Bank
    0.3 miles away
    First National Santa Fe Bank
    0.3 miles away
    Washington Federal
    0.4 miles away
    Wells Fargo
    0.4 miles away
    Century Bank
    0.5 miles away

    Hospitals

    Christus Saint Vincent Regional Medical Center
    1.6 miles away
    Emergency Room
    1.8 miles away
    Santa Fe Indian Hospital
    2.2 miles away
    Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center
    6.9 miles away
    ER Entrance
    7.0 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Nambe Drugs
    0.2 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    1.0 miles away
    Market Street Pharmacy
    1.2 miles away
    Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy
    1.3 miles away
    St. Vincent Outpatient Pharmacy
    1.8 miles away

    Dentists

    Melton
    1.1 miles away
    Zia Orthodontics
    1.2 miles away
    Northside Dental
    1.5 miles away
    Dentistry for Kids
    2.0 miles away
    City Different Dentistry
    2.0 miles away

    Parks

    Santa Fe
    0.0 miles away
    New Mexico State Capitol Complex
    0.1 miles away
    Santa Fe River State Park
    0.1 miles away
    Cathedral Park
    0.2 miles away
    The Santa Fe Plaza
    0.3 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Historic San Isidro Catholic Church
    4.8 miles away
    Our Lady of Light Church Historic Site;Nuestra Señora de la Luz Church
    11.1 miles away

    Shopping

    Santa Fe Arcade
    0.3 miles away
    Design Center Santa Fe
    0.5 miles away
    De Vargas Center
    1.0 miles away
    Santa Fe Place
    5.4 miles away
    Fashion Outlets of Santa Fe
    7.4 miles away

    Culture

    James Roybal Fine Art
    0.1 miles away
    Coyote's Paw Gallery
    0.1 miles away
    McCreery Jordan Fine Art
    0.1 miles away
    Steve Elmore Indian Art
    0.1 miles away
    Elmore Gurd Contemporary
    0.1 miles away

    Restaurants

    Cafe Greco
    0.1 miles away
    Mucho Gusto
    0.1 miles away
    Upper Crust Pizza
    0.1 miles away
    315
    0.1 miles away
    Rio Chama
    0.2 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of NM. It is a medium-sized community with 26 total beds.

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