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Advantage Assisted Living
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Advantage Assisted Living

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

As a 30-bed Assisted Living Community, Advantage Assisted Living is devoted to enhancing the lives of senior residents in the heart of Rio Rancho. This assisted living community is unwavering in its commitment to fostering independence and delivering unparalleled care. Their core belief is that the highest level of respect and dignity should be afforded to every individual, providing families with the peace of mind that their loved ones are safe and exceptionally cared for.

Advantage Assisted Living takes a comprehensive approach to care, with on-site Mobile Dentistry and certified healthcare staff available 24 hours a day. Residents benefit from convenient laundry services and the option to savor full food service within their private or semi-private living spaces. The community further enriches the resident experience with engaging group activities and reliable transportation services, ensuring that every aspect of senior living is cared for and considered. At Advantage Assisted Living, the dedication to residents’ well-being goes above and beyond, creating an atmosphere that truly feels like home.

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 #53 / 101Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 53rd out of 101 homes 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 cover every community we track in New Mexico that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

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 #118 / 151Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 118th out of 151 homes 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 cover every community we track in New Mexico that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
20 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #29 / 70Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 29th out of 70 homes we track in New Mexico for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the New Mexico average, with its Statewide rank out of 70. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New Mexico that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
83.3% This home usually has availability
Higher than the New Mexico average: 78.9%
Occupied beds
25 / 30

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.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

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

Contact Information

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

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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 (91% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (90% 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. 335 This facility has 91% fewer total deficiencies than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (3 vs. NM avg 35).↓ 91% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.43.98 This facility has 90% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (0.4 vs. NM avg 3.98).↓ 90% 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. 811 This facility has had 27% fewer total inspections than the New Mexico average (8 vs. NM avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 27% fewer
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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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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. 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.
Retreat Gardens
AL
MC
Rio Rancho (Urban Center)
45
Facility 45
NM AVG 59
Rank #43 / 101
No
72
Facility 72
NM AVG 46
Rank #27 / 151
-
86.7%
Facility 86.7%
NM AVG 78.9%
Rank #25 / 70
-Melissa SpiersThe Retreat Healthcare, LLC10
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 4
Rank #13 / 82
2
Facility 2
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #14 / 82
7
Facility 7
NM AVG 30
Rank #16 / 82
0.7
Facility 0.7
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #13 / 82
Advantage Assisted Living
AL
Rio Rancho (Petroglyph Medical Plaza)
30
Facility 30
NM AVG 59
Rank #53 / 101
Yes
20
Facility 20
NM AVG 46
Rank #118 / 151
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
NM AVG 78.9%
Rank #29 / 70
-Jayme RickardAdvantage Assisted Living LLC8
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 4
Rank #13 / 82
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #2 / 82
3
Facility 3
NM AVG 30
Rank #6 / 82
0.4
Facility 0.4
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #5 / 82
Life Spire Assisted Living Rio Rancho
AL
MC
Rio Rancho (Southern Blvd Corridor)
30
Facility 30
NM AVG 59
Rank #53 / 101
Yes
76
Facility 76
NM AVG 46
Rank #19 / 151
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
93.3%
Facility 93.3%
NM AVG 78.9%
Rank #13 / 70
-Carol Lynn MontoyaA Meaningful Day, Inc11
3
Facility 3
NM AVG 4
Rank #40 / 82
4
Facility 4
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #41 / 82
19
Facility 19
NM AVG 30
Rank #42 / 82
1.7
Facility 1.7
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #26 / 82
Casa de Paz Senior Assisted Living
AL
MC
PC
Rio Rancho (Corrales Heights)
10
Facility 10
NM AVG 59
Rank #90 / 101
No
51
Facility 51
NM AVG 46
Rank #67 / 151
Private Rooms
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NM AVG 78.9%
Rank #1 / 70
A+Adam StanleyCasa De Shalom, LLC11
4
Facility 4
NM AVG 4
Rank #46 / 82
4
Facility 4
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #41 / 82
13
Facility 13
NM AVG 30
Rank #28 / 82
1.2
Facility 1.2
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #20 / 82
Haven Care Dogwood
AL
Rio Rancho
5
Facility 5
NM AVG 59
Rank #98 / 101
No
42
Facility 42
NM AVG 46
Rank #83 / 151
Private Rooms
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
NM AVG 78.9%
Rank #34 / 70
-Dimitra CampbellHaven Senior Holdings, LLC12
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 4
Rank #13 / 82
2
Facility 2
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #14 / 82
9
Facility 9
NM AVG 30
Rank #21 / 82
0.8
Facility 0.8
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #15 / 82

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New Mexico

Advantage Assisted Living is located in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in New Mexico.

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Centennial Care Community Benefit

NM Medicaid Centennial Care

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Managed care model; rural outreach efforts.

Benefits
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

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General New Mexico resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
NM

Limited slots; rural focus due to sparse population.

Benefits
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)

Age 55+
General 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

Available in Bernalillo, Sandoval, Valencia Counties via InnovAge.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

New Mexico Older Americans Act Services

Age 60+
General 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

Two AAAs (Albuquerque vs. Non-Metro); services vary by region.

Benefits
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

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

No asset test; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

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

New Mexico VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General 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

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits
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

Age 65+
General NM resident, homeowner or renter, paid property taxes.
Income Limits (2025) ~$36,000/year individual, projected
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NM

Rebate up to $250-$500; annual application required.

Benefits
Tax rebate (~$250-$500/year) to offset housing costs

Frequently Asked Questions about Advantage Assisted Living

What neighborhood is Advantage Assisted Living in?

Advantage Assisted Living is in the Petroglyph Medical Plaza neighborhood of Rio Rancho.

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.

What is the occupancy rate at Advantage Assisted Living?

Advantage Assisted Living's occupancy is 83.3%.

Are pets allowed at Advantage Assisted Living?

Yes, Advantage Assisted Living allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Advantage Assisted Living?

Jayme Rickard is the administrator of Advantage Assisted Living.

How many beds does Advantage Assisted Living have?

Advantage Assisted Living has 30 beds.

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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