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Avamere at Rio Rancho
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Rio Rancho, NM
Exterior view of a senior living facility with landscaping Spacious dining room with elegant decor and tables set for meals Interior view of a reception area and hallway Cozy resident room with a bed and decor Bright common area with chess and pool tables

Avamere at Rio Rancho

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Rio Rancho, NM
1000 Riverview Dr Se, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Avamere at Rio Rancho

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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.

Facility Direct Line (505) 892-8400
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Bed community size
134-bed community Rank #9 / 144Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 9th out of 144 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New Mexico that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 2 / 100 Rank #185 / 207Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 185th out of 207 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New Mexico that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
81%
Rank #51 / 108Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 51st out of 108 homes in New Mexico for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the New Mexico average, with its Statewide rank out of 108. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New Mexico that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Similar to the New Mexico average: 78.9%
Occupied beds
108 / 134
Average occupied beds in New Mexico homes 82 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
CountySandoval

Ownership & Operating Entity

Avamere at Rio Rancho is legally operated by Rio Rancho Operations, LLC, and administered by Bryanne Mandel.

Staffing

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

Leadership

ContactBryanne Mandel (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)

Contact Information

Email bmandel@avamerecommunities.com
Fax(505) 896-1655

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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 2019 · 7 years of data 57 deficiencies

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 2019 vs. New Mexico state average
Overall vs. NM average 1 Worse Metrics worse than New Mexico average:
• Total deficiencies (90% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

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. 5730 This facility has 90% more total deficiencies than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (57 vs. NM avg 30).↑ 90% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • October 8, 2025 inspection cited five deficiencies including missed Memory Care activities, unsecured medications and chemicals, and failure to post Resident Rights poster.
  • July 9, 2024 complaint survey found 10 deficiencies including financial exploitation by staff, failure to report abuse, medication errors, and multiple safety and rights violations.
  • Recent inspections from 2023 to 2025 repeatedly cited failures in incident reporting, resident rights protection, medication and chemical security, and inadequate supervision or staffing.
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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 280 / 320 / 415 / 450 / 705 / 975 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Two-story

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Avamere at Rio Rancho

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1 Bedroom
2 bedroom
cottage
1 Bedroom

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Address 1.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Rio Rancho's city center to Avamere at Rio Rancho's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Rio Rancho

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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Avamere at Rio Rancho
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Rio Rancho (Corrales Heights)
134
Facility 134
NM AVG 68
Rank #9 / 144
Yes
2
Facility 2
NM AVG 43
Rank #185 / 207
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 80.6% -Bryanne MandelRio Rancho Operations, LLC10
8
Facility 8
NM AVG 4
Rank #75 / 83
10
Facility 10
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #68 / 83
57
Facility 57
NM AVG 30
Rank #71 / 83
5.7
Facility 5.7
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #73 / 83
Retreat Gardens
AL
MC
Rio Rancho (Urban Center)
45
Facility 45
NM AVG 68
Rank #83 / 144
No
72
Facility 72
NM AVG 43
Rank #33 / 207
- 86.7% -Melissa SpiersThe Retreat Healthcare, LLC10
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 4
Rank #13 / 83
2
Facility 2
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #14 / 83
7
Facility 7
NM AVG 30
Rank #16 / 83
0.7
Facility 0.7
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #13 / 83
Advantage Assisted Living
AL
Rio Rancho (Petroglyph Medical Plaza)
30
Facility 30
NM AVG 68
Rank #95 / 144
Yes
20
Facility 20
NM AVG 43
Rank #149 / 207
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms 83.3% -Jayme RickardAdvantage Assisted Living LLC8
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 4
Rank #13 / 83
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #2 / 83
3
Facility 3
NM AVG 30
Rank #6 / 83
0.4
Facility 0.4
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #5 / 83
Life Spire Assisted Living Rio Rancho
AL
MC
Rio Rancho (Southern Blvd Corridor)
30
Facility 30
NM AVG 68
Rank #95 / 144
Yes
76
Facility 76
NM AVG 43
Rank #24 / 207
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms 93.3% -Carol Lynn MontoyaA Meaningful Day, Inc11
3
Facility 3
NM AVG 4
Rank #40 / 83
4
Facility 4
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #41 / 83
19
Facility 19
NM AVG 30
Rank #42 / 83
1.7
Facility 1.7
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #26 / 83
Casa de Paz Senior Assisted Living
AL
MC
PC
Rio Rancho (Corrales Heights)
10
Facility 10
NM AVG 68
Rank #133 / 144
No
51
Facility 51
NM AVG 43
Rank #93 / 207
Private Rooms 100.0% A+Adam StanleyCasa De Shalom, LLC11
4
Facility 4
NM AVG 4
Rank #47 / 83
4
Facility 4
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #41 / 83
13
Facility 13
NM AVG 30
Rank #28 / 83
1.2
Facility 1.2
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #20 / 83
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New Mexico

Avamere at Rio Rancho 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).
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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 Avamere at Rio Rancho

What neighborhood is Avamere at Rio Rancho in?

Avamere at Rio Rancho is in the Corrales Heights neighborhood of Rio Rancho.

Who is the owner of Avamere at Rio Rancho?

Avamere at Rio Rancho is legally operated by Rio Rancho Operations, LLC, and administered by Bryanne Mandel.

Is Avamere at Rio Rancho in a walkable area?

Avamere at Rio Rancho has a walk score of 2. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the occupancy rate at Avamere at Rio Rancho?

Avamere at Rio Rancho's occupancy is 81%.

Are pets allowed at Avamere at Rio Rancho?

Yes, Avamere at Rio Rancho allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for Avamere at Rio Rancho?

The team at Avamere at Rio Rancho can be reached at bmandel@avamerecommunities.com.

Who is the administrator of Avamere at Rio Rancho?

Bryanne Mandel is the administrator of Avamere at Rio Rancho.

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