1.6 miles from city center
Description

Avamere at Rio Rancho continues to show that whatever category of living their residents have chosen, they are provided with quality healthcare. With an emphasis on independent living, assisted living, and memory care, the premier senior living community ensures that residents enhance their lives with care and ease. The lifestyle promoted provides an environment where residents can celebrate their individuality and independence. Avamere at Rio Rancho has welcomed seniors and families to their beautiful, thoughtfully designed community, allowing residents to make the most of their golden years.

Avamere has ensured residents can live comfortably thanks to their helpful features, including wheelchair-accessible showers, high-speed internet, a kitchenette, cable or satellite TV, and air-conditioning throughout the community– all designed to make their stay easy and hassle-free. In addition to allowing pets in the community, they boast an impressive list of amenities, including their café or restaurant, private dining room, barbershop and salon, arts and crafts center, billiards lounge, fitness center, and library.

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Details

Pets Allowed Yes, Pets Allowed
Room Sizes 280 / 320 / 415 / 450 / 705 / 975 sq. ft
Housing Options Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type Two-story

Amenities

Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
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Centennial Care Community Benefit
NM Medicaid Centennial Care
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, New Mexico resident, Medicaid- eligible, long-term care need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
  • NM Specifics: Managed care model; rural outreach efforts.
  • Services: In-home care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing), respite care (up to 240 hours/year), adult day care (~$65/day), medical services.
New Mexico Caregiver Support Program
NM NFCSP Respite
  • General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), New Mexico resident.
  • Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable.
  • NM Specifics: Limited slots; rural focus due to sparse population.
  • Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$65/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
New Mexico PACE (e.g., InnovAge New Mexico PACE)
  • General: Age 55+, NM resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
  • NM Specifics: Available in Bernalillo, Sandoval, Valencia Counties via InnovAge.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, respite, therapies.
Older Americans Act (OAA) Services
New Mexico Older Americans Act Services
  • General: Age 60+, NM resident (or spouse of any age); no income/asset limits.
  • Income Limits (2025): None; sliding scale fees may apply for some services.
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • NM Specifics: Two AAAs (Albuquerque vs. Non-Metro); services vary by region.
  • Services: Meals (home-delivered or group, ~$5-$7/meal value), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (5 days/year), adult day care ($50/day).
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
New Mexico Medicare Savings Program
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, NM resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
  • Asset Limits: None in NM (unique among states).
  • NM Specifics: No asset test; includes Extra Help for Part D.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
New Mexico LIHEAP
  • General: Age 60+ prioritized, NM resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.
  • NM Specifics: Covers oil, gas, electric, wood; emergency aid available.
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency fuel ($450 max), weatherization.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
New Mexico SCSEP
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, NM resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • NM Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
New Mexico VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, NM resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
  • Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
  • Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
  • NM Specifics: High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
Property Tax Rebate for Seniors
New Mexico Property Tax Rebate
  • General: Age 65+, NM resident, homeowner or renter, paid property taxes.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$36,000/year (individual, projected).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • NM Specifics: Rebate up to $250-$500; annual application required.
  • Services: Tax rebate (~$250-$500/year) to offset housing costs.

Comparison Chart

Compare senior living communities around the area
Community
Type of Care
Location
Bed Options
Bed Count
Pets Allowed
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Avamere at Rio Rancho
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Rio Rancho
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
N/A
Yes
BeeHive Homes of Rio Rancho II
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

RC

Respite Care

Rio Rancho
Private / Shared Rooms
N/A
Yes
BeeHive Homes of Enchanted Hills
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

RC

Respite Care

Rio Rancho
Private / Shared Rooms
N/A
Yes
BeeHive Homes of Rio Rancho
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

RC

Respite Care

Rio Rancho
Private / Shared Rooms
N/A
Yes
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