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Our vibrant community offers a range of active senior living options and new opportunities for creative, educational and personal exploration.
Live a life of luxury during retirement. Our community is loaded with amenities just steps away from your new home. You’ll enjoy our indoor heated pools and hot tubs, community libraries, fitness centers and even beauty and barber shops!
Enjoy living in a community of like minded seniors. With all of your needs taken care of, you’ll have more time to enjoy a meal at one of our restaurants with friends. Participate in community events and activities. Or take a class at one of our fitness centers designed especially for seniors!
Welcome to La Vida Llena. Welcome home.
Live the active life you want to live – today – with no worries tomorrow. La Vida Llena means “The Full Life”. What separates La Vida Llena from other retirement communities or senior apartments is its commitment to senior residents’ health. We believe “The Full Life” should include longevity and well-being.
The bonds between friends can last a lifetime. Finding and spending time with new friends is the culture that has been cultivated by senior residents at La Vida Llena. Independent living in a vibrant adult community with assisted living nursing care when you need it.
What happens when the power is in the hands of the residents? A robust social calendar with entertainment, education and volunteer opportunities that you actually are interested in. La Vida Llena is proud to offer an ever-changing event schedule based on the requests and desires of the community.
Enjoy an active lifestyle with your new friends in the community doing the things you love. The full life retirement with peace of mind that you will be taken care of with aging in place and nursing home assisted living care, often without leaving your apartment.
At La Vida Llena, you’ll find a diverse and vibrant community of residents from all walks of life. Whether you’re a retiree looking for a welcoming and engaging environment, or someone seeking the support and care of assisted living, our community offers something for everyone. From artists to entrepreneurs, educators to adventurers, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with individuals who share your interests and passions. Meet some of our amazing residents and discover the rich tapestry of life at La Vida Llena.
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Originally from Brazil, Dalva and her husband moved to La Vida Llena 5 years ago. Dalva is a retired trauma nurse who came to the United States at age 22 and later met her British husband, a chemical engineer who has a passion for music. Dalva and her husband fell in love with Albuquerque on...
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Among the many hobby and interest groups at the La Vida Llena retirement community, you’ll find the Wood Shop. Gerhard, one of the leaders of the Wood Shop, says the Shop mainly exists to provide services for other residents in the community – it’s not just a hobby shop. From gluing chairs to repairing lamps,...
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Mike and his wife Becky were touring the La Vida Llena (LVL) retirement community when the Train Room caught his eye. A retired environmental engineer, Mike has had a special interest in model trains from the time he was a child. He thought it would be fun and satisfying to get back into his hobby...
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Elaine and her husband moved to Albuquerque from Ohio to enjoy their retirement. Initially, they purchased a home in an upscale neighborhood. But aside from her daughter and grandson, Elaine says she had no connection to anyone in her new city. "I was very lonely. I like people and I like to be around people",...
Use this build-your-own-living-space tool to see the possibilities of independent living at La Vida Llena. Add and move around mock-ups of furniture to get a birds-eye view of your future living space.
Choices range from one-bedroom apartments to two-bedroom and two-bathroom with a spacious patio. Every apartment comes with the full benefits of the retirement community – from active, resident-driven events to assistance when you need it.
Deciding when to move into a retirement community is a unique and personal decision. While there’s no universal answer to the “best” age, planning proactively can lead to a more fulfilling and stress-free transition. At La Vida Llena, we understand that each resident’s circumstances and preferences vary, and we’re here to provide guidance for this…
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Taking a stroll may feel simple, but for seniors, walking can be one of the most impactful ways to stay healthy, active, and connected, even for those with limited mobility. Whether it’s a brisk walk through the park or a peaceful wander around the community, walking offers benefits that are hard to beat. Walking benefits…
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Physical activity has long been associated with better health, but its impact becomes even more paramount as we grow older. Effective exercise doesn’t have to be strenuous. It can be as fun as gardening or walking with a friend. The key is to stay consistent by finding joy in movement! To promote healthy well-being, older…
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Putting for the win at La Vida Llena! Every month, we have a blast at our Indoor Putting Greens event — and the trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place make it even more exciting!
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My mom had nintendo wii bowling w the seniors there . Fun times
This month we were captivated by a special presentation from award-winning author and historian Don Bullis! Don, a former law enforcement officer and newspaper editor, shared fascinating Unsolved Mysteries of New Mexico. What an unforgettable journey through the Land of Enchantment's most puzzling tales!
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The Celtic Coyotes brought the spirit of Ireland and Scotland to La Vida Llena with an unforgettable performance—bagpipe and all! A big thank you to resident Lanie D. for capturing the moment
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Meet our new Director of Home Health, Todd Ditto! 🌟
Born and raised just a mile from La Vida Llena, Todd has truly come full circle—now living back in his childhood neighborhood with his son, Colton, and serving the very community he's known since childhood.
Since moving back, he has worked in a variety of industries—from restaurant management to real estate—before joining our team six years ago as Transition Care Coordinator. We’re now proud to celebrate his well-earned promotion to Director of Home Health! 🙌
Todd leads with heart, encouraging his team to treat every resident as if they were their own family member, with compassion and respect —because everyone deserves the highest quality of care.
Outside of work, you’ll find him and his son out hiking in the Sandia Mountains or cheering on New Mexico United! ⚽🏕️
Please join us in congratulating Todd on this exciting next chapter!
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Welcome Todd. 😊
Congrats Todd Ditto on your new role! 🎉
Congratulations Todd!
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Jazz night at La Vida Llena was a hit. We enjoyed a lively evening filled with great music and a few residents even hit the dance floor! Many thanks to Lanie D. for the wonderful video!
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A magical evening at La Vida Llena! ✨ We were delighted by "Amaya and Wise Women DO Dance" with a mesmerizing belly dance performance, rich history, and vibrant costumes. 💫
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Nice