Vista on 5th

The staff at Vista on 5th is empathetic and competent. The admissions supervisor, in particular, was helpful in making the otherwise stressful admissions process comfortable and efficient for my brother.

I toured Vista on 5th. The facility is very clean, the staff is very, very polite, and answers your questions; that's what I liked about it. And the area looked safe. They have many activities. They go on trips. They do bingo nights, exercise nights, and movie nights. And family members could take them out and bring them back in. That's what I like about them.

Some years ago I formed a group of singers from the Juilliard Evening Division. We've been giving concerts at VISTA since way back before COVID when it was called LOTT. We’ve always loved performing there for many reasons: 1) The Residents are friendly and enthusiastic. They are always interested in learning something new about music. It’s not unusual for them to offer bits of showbiz history or to join with the singing. They always welcome us when we arrive and also come up to us after the performance to chat. 2) The Staff is friendly and extremely helpful. The director is very organized and we have great communication which is SO appreciated!. Also, the desk receptionist and aides always greet us with a smile and everyone is happy to help with set up. 3) The Environment is well suited to our music programs. The facility is neat, clean and welcoming. Putting the acoustic grand piano in the front lobby creates a true musical experience in a homey parlor-like atmosphere. There is ample seating in comfortable chairs that are placed so there is good visibility and acoustics and so that should there be any latecomers they can easily take a seat without disturbing the performers or audience. Yet what we really appreciate and enjoy is 4) The Attitude of everyone at VISTA. Both the Residents’ needs and Music are truly appreciated. This makes it a genuine pleasure creating monthly programs that are therapeutically effective as well as culturally interesting and entertaining. Bottom line: There is a feeling of mutual respect, purpose and enjoyment. Can’t get much better than that! Thank you VISTA!

From the moment I stepped foot in this assisted living facility, I knew it was the place for my mother. She has macular degeneration so I was the one to do the homework on places for her to stay. The rooms are generous with kitchenettes and many have views of Central Park. The staff is friendly and caring and she is even able to play bingo with the help of recreational assistants. Other activities she enjoys include physical therapy, musical entertainment, and her weekly appointment with the hair salon! I am happy that nurses and a Doctor are on site if anything should happen to her. If she needs help with anything, all she has to do is push a button around her neck and staff will come to assist her. Vista on 5th is a wonderful place for your loved one if they need an assisted living facility.

We had been trying to get our elderly father into Vista on 5th for a while to get him out of a rehabilitation care center which was long overdue. The transfer kept getting delayed because of lack of communication and support on the exiting end. At the time, Admissions at Vista seemed slightly disorganized but when we were finally able to get a tour, the premises were very nice and clean, with each resident having their own "studio,'" so to speak, with communal dining and activities. Since then, there's been a "changing of the guard" at Vista and the new staff in Admissions were instrumental and professional at facilitating our father's rapid transfer as soon as they took over. The staff, including his case managers and the monitors at the entrance, are all very helpful, communicative, and responsive to his needs; and more importantly, he seems very happy to be there, which quite frankly, is all that matters to us.