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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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✈️ A Trip Down Memory Lane at the Historic Albuquerque Sunport
Recently, we enjoyed a special tour of the Historic Albuquerque Sunport, and it was truly a journey through time!
For one of our residents, Marla-Kay, the outing was especially meaningful. She once worked right there for Continental and TWA, and being back in the same building where she spent so many years brought back a flood of cherished memories.
One of the highlights? Stepping inside a vintage Boeing 747 — check out the second photo to see a few residents and the tour leader enjoying the quiet of an empty cabin that once soared the skies!
Moments like these remind us how powerful and personal history can be.
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🎶 Feel the Rhythm!
We were all delighted by an exciting and one-of-a-kind musical experience with the talented Frank Leto!
Frank shared stories about his barrel drum and filled our community with the joyful sounds of Caribbean, calypso, and jazz music. His performance had everyone captivated and smiling from ear to ear!
We’re so grateful for moments like these that bring music, culture, and connection to life.
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🎶 Magical Music at La Vida Llena!
We were treated to a truly special performance recently as pianist Charles McDaniel filled our community with the rich sounds of classical and contemporary favorites. The room was alive with music, memories, and heartfelt applause.
Thank you to everyone who joined us—and a very special thank you to Mr. McDaniel for sharing his incredible talent with us!
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🌸 Spring into Fitness Recap!
What a beautiful sunny day we had for our Spring into Fitness event! Residents gathered outside to enjoy fresh air, fun movement, and fantastic company—all set against the backdrop of vibrant greens and clear blue skies.
From chair exercises to light aerobics, it was a joyful celebration of health, wellness, and community spirit. Thank you to everyone who participated and made the day so special!
Here’s to staying active and enjoying the season together.
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We were honored to have the Shriners' Band perform live at our community this Memorial Day — what a beautiful tribute filled with music, joy, and remembrance.
🎶 Special thanks to our wonderful resident Lanie D. for capturing the moment and sharing this heartwarming video with us!
📽️ Click below to enjoy a glimpse of the celebration!
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