The Arbors

Joy joined Vista Living Care in 2023 with over 12 years of experience working as a geriatric clinical coordinator, Assisted / Independent Living Community Administrator, and Mental Health counselor . She graduated from Santa Teresa High School and attended NMSU right here in Las Cruces! Although she has a diverse work background, serving in memory care and Alzheimer’s had been her passion.  

Having lived her entire life in El Paso and New Mexico, Joy has deep roots in the community that have shaped who she is. Her mother is from El Paso and her father from nearby Clovis, New Mexico. As a result, the things she values most in life are home, community and family.  From the moment she first walked through the doors at The Arbors, she felt that she was home.  As Executive Director, she strives to ensure every elder is treated with the same dignity and respect she would want for her own family.  

Michael has worked with Vista Living since 2002. He has held many roles at Vista. From caregiving and dietary management to maintenance, Michael has gained tremendous experience in dementia care and has also been an integral part of establishing Vista's culture at The Arbors. In 2023, his long history at the home, combined with his knowledge, empathy, and dedication to the elders, their families, and the team, positioned Michael on a new path with Vista as the Assistant Director at The Arbors.

Michael is a native New Mexican, husband and father of two, and grandfather to two amazing grandchildren. He attended New Mexico state University and Doña Ana Community college. Throughout his life he was a police officer with NMMP in Las Cruces and has worked with the Mesilla Valley Search and Rescue. Every year for the past 18 years he has attended, supported, and fundraised for the Alzheimer's association ALS March of Dimes. Michael enjoys spending time with family outdoors and on the water.

Monica has been working with our elders since 2018. She started as a dietary aide and then transferred to activities in 2019.  Assisting residents, whether through nutrition or activities, has been a great source of pleasure for her because of the love shared together!  Monica is a people person and enjoys spending quality time with elders doing an activity or just listening to them share their life stories. The elders she has cared for love her and remember her dearly. She has even seen crafts they've made together hanging on their walls long after they've worked together. During the pandemic, Monica raised spirits through quarantine-friendly activities like hallway bingo or hallway karaoke to help the cabin fever away. She considers it an honor to have been beside quite a few elders in their last moments, holding the hand that family members were not able to. Monica has a unique personality and brings her infectious energy with her everywhere she goes. She is grateful to have found her calling working with the elders.

Rose was born in Las Cruces, New Mexico, she is one of five siblings. She graduated from Las Cruces High School then went on to attend the International Business College where she earned a Medical Office Specialist Certification. She has two children and two adorable grandchildren. Her medical profession has spread to her family. For example, Rose’s eldest daughter is enrolled in the New Mexico State University Nursing program.
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Rose is very proficient in everything office. She is tidy, competent and extremely organized. We are proud of the way she welcomes everyone to the Arbors with a great smile, and cheerful attitude. She is extremely helpful when families call us in a crisis with their loved one or are looking for support and a shoulder to lean on. Rose is incredibly reliable and dedicated. She worked at Memorial Medical Hospital in Las Cruces for a whopping 25 years prior to joining our Team Arbors. Her experiences at the hospital varied and were not limited to: 6 years as a medical records analyst, 3 years of telecommunications, and 16 years as a Support services Supervisor. Arbors is very blessed to have Rose on our team!

Marcelle was born in El Paso, Texas and raised in Anthony, New Mexico.  She graduated from New Mexico State University in Respiratory Care and also graduated from Vista College in Nursing.  She quickly learned her passion for the elderly when she worked at a Memory Unit in Las Cruces at her first Nursing job.  She strongly believes in providing the best care and respect to the elderly.  Marcelle’s mother died of Dementia, and she helped care for her for 4 years.  She understands the care and respect elders with Dementia need.