The Rio Grande Gracious Retirement Living
The Rio Grande Gracious Retirement Living is an Independent Living Home in New Mexico
The Rio Grande Gracious… is an Independent Living Home in New Mexico
The Rio Grande Gracious Retirement Living
The Rio Grande Gracious Retirement Living is an Independent Living Home in New Mexico
The Rio Grande Gracious… is an Independent Living Home in New Mexico
Located in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, The Rio Grande is a vibrant assisted living community designed to embrace an active and fulfilling lifestyle for seniors, enabling them to relish their retirement years. Their all-inclusive monthly rent encompasses three delectable chef-prepared meals daily, convenient transportation services, a calendar brimming with exciting events and activities, and weekly housekeeping to ensure that seniors can fully savor their retirement without everyday chores.
This independent living community boasts a dedicated live-in management team, accessible around the clock, to provide residents with peace of mind and assistance whenever needed. In each private apartment, residents have the added security of emergency pull cords that connect them to our attentive management team 24 hours a day.
12 years in operation
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 8 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Leadership
Contact:
Mrs. Lisa McDougald, General Manager
What does this home offer?
Room Sizes: 321-563 / 510-838 / 907-994 / 1279-1375 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Dining Services
Transportation Services
Recreational Activities
Housekeeping Services
Exercise Programs
Types of Care at The Rio Grande Gracious Retirement Living
Independent Living
Comparison Chart
The information below is reported by the New Mexico Department of Health, Division of Health Improvement.Compare Independent Living around Rio Rancho
Fairwinds – Rio Rancho
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Rio Rancho
76
Yes
-
11
RIOAV, LLC.
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Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Neighborhood in Rio Rancho Life Plan Community
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Rio Rancho
72
No
-
8
HAVERLAND CARTER LIFESTYLE GROUP OPERATING,LLC
64.0%
$16,126,999.00
$6,250,117.00
38.8%
45.60
4/5
5.8158
4/5
4/5
4/5
1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Rio Grande Gracious Retirement Living
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Rio Rancho
-
No
A+
8
-
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-
-
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-
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Buena Vista Apartments
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Rio Rancho
-
Yes
A+
39
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1 Bed / 2 Bed
Floor Plans
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2.9 miles from city center
2331 Westside Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Centennial Care Community Benefit
NM Medicaid Centennial Care
Official government program page
- 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
Official government program page
- 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)
Official government program page
- 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
Official government program page
- 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
Official government program page
- 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
Official government program page
- 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.
Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for New Mexico Seniors
NM Medicaid Centennial Care
Centennial Care Community Benefit
Requirements:
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.
Benefits without Contact:
- 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.
NM NFCSP Respite
New Mexico Caregiver Support Program
Requirements:
- 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.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$65/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
New Mexico PACE (e.g., InnovAge New Mexico PACE)
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Requirements:
- 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.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, respite, therapies.
New Mexico Older Americans Act Services
Older Americans Act (OAA) Services
Requirements:
- 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.
Benefits without Contact:
- 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).
New Mexico Medicare Savings Program
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Requirements:
- 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.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
New Mexico LIHEAP
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Requirements:
- 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.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency fuel ($450 max), weatherization.
New Mexico SCSEP
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- 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.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
New Mexico VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Requirements:
- 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.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
New Mexico Property Tax Rebate
Property Tax Rebate for Seniors
Requirements:
- 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.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Tax rebate (~$250-$500/year) to offset housing costs.
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