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Advantage Assisted Living
Assisted Living · Rio Rancho, NM
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Advantage Assisted Living

Assisted Living · Rio Rancho, NM
1729 Wellspring Ave Se, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 View map
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Overview of Advantage Assisted Living

Advantage Assisted Living provides assisted living in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, where residents receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication. The home has 30 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents may have more opportunity to get to know one another.

Residents can choose a private room for individual living space or a semi-private room with shared accommodation. Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet with them. Jayme Rickard serves as administrator, and the community is located in the Petroglyph Medical Plaza neighborhood.

Facility Direct Line (505) 431-4792
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 30 Rank #45 / 92Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 45th out of 92 assisted living communities we track in New Mexico for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other New Mexico facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in New Mexico that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #73 / 100Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 73rd out of 100 assisted living communities we track in New Mexico for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across New Mexico facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in New Mexico that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
20 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #33 / 67Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 33rd out of 67 assisted living communities we track in New Mexico for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the New Mexico average, with its Statewide rank out of 67. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in New Mexico that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
83.3% This home usually has availability

Based on 25 residents and 30 beds. Source: state inspection report (Aug 2023)

Similar to the New Mexico average: 81.6%

About This Community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
CountySandoval

Ownership & Operating Entity

Advantage Assisted Living is legally operated by Advantage Assisted Living LLC, and administered by Jayme Rickard.

Leadership

ContactJayme Rickard (per state records, record updated Jun 2026)

Additional Services

1 service
Transportation

Contact Information

Email advantagenm@gmail.com | jrickard.aal@gmail.com
Fax(505) 431-4801

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Room Accommodations

Building TypeSingle-story
Room Types
Private Rooms Semi-Private Rooms

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Inspection History

In New Mexico, the Department of Health, Division of Health Improvement is the primary regulatory authority that conducts unannounced inspections and investigates quality of care complaints.

Since 2018 · 8 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 3 deficiencies 8 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New Mexico state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2018 vs. New Mexico state average
Overall vs. NM average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than New Mexico average:
• Total deficiencies (88% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (84% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityNM Averagevs. NM Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 324.0 This facility has 88% fewer total deficiencies than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (3 vs. NM avg 24).↓ 88% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.42.5 This facility has 84% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (0.4 vs. NM avg 2.5).↓ 84% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityNM Averagevs. NM Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 812.0 This facility has had 33% fewer total inspections than the New Mexico average (8 vs. NM avg 12). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 33% fewer
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Places of interest near Advantage Assisted Living

Address 2.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Rio Rancho's city center to Advantage Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.46 miles to nearest hospital (Presbyterian Rust Medical Center)

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Info below is compiled from the NM Dept. of Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Casa de Paz Senior Assisted Living
AL
MC
PC
Rio Rancho (Corrales Heights)
10
Facility 10
NM AVG 48
Rank #81 / 92
No
51
Facility 51
NM AVG 40
Rank #38 / 100
Private Rooms
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NM AVG 81.6%
Rank #1 / 67
A+Adam StanleyCasa De Shalom, LLC11
4
Facility 4
NM AVG 3
Rank #44 / 74
4
Facility 4
NM AVG 4.7
Rank #39 / 74
13
Facility 13
NM AVG 24
Rank #28 / 74
1.2
Facility 1.2
NM AVG 2.0
Rank #21 / 74
Retreat Gardens
AL
MC
Rio Rancho (Urban Center)
45
Facility 45
NM AVG 48
Rank #36 / 92
No
72
Facility 72
NM AVG 40
Rank #13 / 100
-
86.7%
Facility 86.7%
NM AVG 81.6%
Rank #29 / 67
-Melissa SpiersThe Retreat Healthcare, LLC10
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 3
Rank #12 / 74
2
Facility 2
NM AVG 4.7
Rank #13 / 74
7
Facility 7
NM AVG 24
Rank #16 / 74
0.7
Facility 0.7
NM AVG 2.0
Rank #14 / 74
Advantage Assisted Living
AL
Rio Rancho (Petroglyph Medical Plaza)
30
Facility 30
NM AVG 48
Rank #45 / 92
Yes
20
Facility 20
NM AVG 40
Rank #73 / 100
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
NM AVG 81.6%
Rank #33 / 67
-Jayme RickardAdvantage Assisted Living LLC8
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 3
Rank #12 / 74
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 4.7
Rank #2 / 74
3
Facility 3
NM AVG 24
Rank #6 / 74
0.4
Facility 0.4
NM AVG 2.0
Rank #5 / 74
BeeHive Homes of Bernalillo
AL
MC
RC
Bernalillo
15
Facility 15
NM AVG 48
Rank #57 / 92
Yes
35
Facility 35
NM AVG 40
Rank #56 / 100
Private / Shared Rooms
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NM AVG 81.6%
Rank #1 / 67
-Megan SmithBernalillo Hive, LLC14
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 3
Rank #12 / 74
4
Facility 4
NM AVG 4.7
Rank #39 / 74
13
Facility 13
NM AVG 24
Rank #28 / 74
0.9
Facility 0.9
NM AVG 2.0
Rank #18 / 74
Life Spire Assisted Living Rio Rancho
AL
MC
Rio Rancho (Southern Blvd Corridor)
30
Facility 30
NM AVG 48
Rank #45 / 92
Yes
76
Facility 76
NM AVG 40
Rank #9 / 100
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
93.3%
Facility 93.3%
NM AVG 81.6%
Rank #18 / 67
-Carol Lynn MontoyaA Meaningful Day, Inc11
3
Facility 3
NM AVG 3
Rank #38 / 74
4
Facility 4
NM AVG 4.7
Rank #39 / 74
19
Facility 19
NM AVG 24
Rank #41 / 74
1.7
Facility 1.7
NM AVG 2.0
Rank #28 / 74

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other NM assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Programs that may help with care and living costs in New Mexico

Advantage Assisted Living is in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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Cash support · veterans

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Who it is for
Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit
2026 · Countable income is compared with the applicable maximum annual pension rate (MAPR), which varies by dependents and benefit category. For a veteran with one dependent and Aid and Attendance, MAPR is $34,488/year.
Asset limit
VA pension net-worth ceiling is $163,699 from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026. Net worth includes countable assets plus income for VA purposes; exclusions and transfer rules apply.

Eligibility

General
Aid and Attendance or Housebound is an increased VA pension rate for eligible veterans or surviving spouses who meet pension and additional care/disability requirements; it is not a stand-alone state benefit.
NM specifics
Federal VA pension rules apply nationwide.

What it provides

  • Monthly pension is based on the applicable MAPR less countable annual income; divided by 12. Maximum annual veteran Aid and Attendance rates are $29,093 without dependents and $34,488 with one dependent; actual payments may be lower.
In-home & community support

Turquoise Care Community Benefit

Turquoise Care Community Benefit

Eligibility

General
Medicaid members who qualify for nursing-facility services may receive Community Benefit services to remain at home, subject to eligibility and assessment.
NM specifics
Turquoise Care replaced Centennial Care on July 1, 2024; Community Benefit is provided through the Medicaid managed-care program.

What it provides

  • Medicaid in-home care services for members who qualify for nursing-facility services but choose to remain at home.
Caregiver support

National Family Caregiver Support Program

National Family Caregiver Support Program

Who it is for
Family or informal caregivers of an older adult

Eligibility

General
Family caregivers of older adults receive support through the New Mexico aging network.

What it provides

  • Respite care; caregiver training; information and referral assistance; and counseling.
In-home & community support

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Who it is for
Adults 60+ looking for meals, in-home help or other local aging services
Income limit
No financial eligibility test for Older Americans Act Title III services.
Asset limit
No asset limit for Older Americans Act Title III services.

Eligibility

General
Adults age 60+ seeking Older Americans Act Title III services through the local Area Agency on Aging.

What it provides

  • Older Americans Act Title III services include nutrition; health promotion and caregiver support.
Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing

Eligibility

General
Medicare beneficiary; the state determines the applicable Medicare Savings Program. QMB helps with premiums and Medicare cost sharing; SLMB and QI generally help with Part B premiums.
NM specifics
QI requires annual application and is funded first-come, first-served with priority for prior recipients. QMB, SLMB and QI confer Part D Extra Help.

What it provides

  • QMB pays eligible Part A/Part B premiums and Medicare deductibles and cost sharing; SLMB and QI pay Part B premiums. The exact benefit depends on the approved program.
Energy assistance

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Who it is for
Income-eligible households responsible for home heating or energy costs

Eligibility

General
Income-eligible households with qualifying home-energy costs; the administering agency applies household-size and program eligibility rules.

What it provides

  • Assistance with eligible home energy costs through the state LIHEAP program.
Homeowner tax relief

Property Tax Rebate for Seniors

Property Tax Rebate for Seniors

Eligibility

General
New Mexico provides a Property Tax Rebate for Persons 65 or Older; eligible low-income renters can qualify as well as homeowners. Filing and income calculations follow the applicable PIT-RC instructions.
NM specifics
Claim through the applicable PIT-RC schedule. Refund claims are generally permitted within three years from the end of the calendar year in which the tax was due; use the eligibility rules for the claimed tax year.

What it provides

  • Property-tax rebate claimed through the New Mexico personal income-tax return; qualifying renters may also claim it.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Advantage Assisted Living

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 What neighborhood is Advantage Assisted Living in?
Advantage Assisted Living is in the Petroglyph Medical Plaza neighborhood of Rio Rancho.
02 Is Advantage Assisted Living in a walkable area?
Advantage Assisted Living has a walk score of 20. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
03 What is the occupancy rate at Advantage Assisted Living?
Advantage Assisted Living's occupancy is 83.3%.
04 Are pets allowed at Advantage Assisted Living?
Yes, Advantage Assisted Living allows residents to bring their pets.
05 Who is the administrator of Advantage Assisted Living?
Jayme Rickard is the administrator of Advantage Assisted Living.
06 How many beds does Advantage Assisted Living have?
Advantage Assisted Living has 30 beds.
07 Has Advantage Assisted Living had any deficiencies?
Advantage Assisted Living has had 3 reported deficiencies according to records from New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA).
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