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Fairwinds – Rio Rancho
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Rio Rancho, NM
Entrance of Fairwinds - Rio Rancho with landscaping Exterior view of a senior living facility entrance Exterior view of Fairwinds – Rio Rancho with landscaped lawn Outdoor space with pool and garden seating area Bright and inviting common area with seating and bar Common area with seating and decor in a senior living facility Bright and cozy interior living space Outdoor seating area with colorful cushions and umbrellas Residents playing dominoes in a sunny common area Interior common area with a reading table and seating Bright dining room with tables and seating for residents Cozy bedroom with modern decor and natural light Bright dining room with decorative elements Entrance to the spa area inside Fairwinds Well-equipped kitchen with wooden cabinets and sink Interior view of a billiards table in a common area Seating area with hair salon chairs and decor Reception area with a modern design and décor Interior view of an entertainment room with seating A cozy common area with a sofa and lamps

Fairwinds – Rio Rancho

Assisted Living & Independent Living · Rio Rancho, NM
920 Riverview Dr Se, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Fairwinds – Rio Rancho

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Located in the heart of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, Fairwinds – Rio Rancho is a premier independent and assisted living community that offers seniors a sense of belonging and comfort. Fairwinds is renowned for providing premium care services within an environment that exudes the ambiance of a luxurious resort, offering residents a retirement experience beyond their dreams.

Ideally situated, this community grants easy access to notable locations, all while providing stunning vistas of the nearby Sandia Mountains. At Fairwinds – Rio Rancho, the commitment is unwavering to nurture an environment where seniors receive professional care and personalized attention tailored to their unique needs. This community empowers residents to live out the retirement they’ve always imagined.

Facility Direct Line (505) 896-3000
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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services. 76 Rank #58 / 141Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 58th out of 141 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.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
50 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #169 / 186Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 169th out of 186 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.
11 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy higher than 95% suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.
100% This home is often near full
Higher than the New Mexico average: 78.9%
Occupied beds
76 / 76
Residents per day Info The average number of residents living at this facility on a given day. CMS calculates this figure from the facility's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and uses this value for other measures like Hours Per Resident Per Day (HPRD) and 5-Star Staffing rating.
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About this community

Awards

Best Independent Living and Best Assisted Living by U.S. News and World Report.

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
CountySandoval
License Number5720

Ownership & Operating Entity

Fairwinds – Rio Rancho is legally operated by Rioav, LLC., and administered by Doralei Perea-Davis.

Safety & Compliance

Emergency Systems24-hour Emergency Monitoring and Response

Staffing

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

Leadership

ContactDoralei Perea-Davis (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Email dperea@leisurecare.com | droberts@leisurecare.com
Fax(505) 896-4205

Amenities & Lifestyle

Movie Theater
Salon
Fitness Center
Game Room
Activities
Fireplace
Library
Bocce Ball
Bistro
Dining
Wi-Fi
Courtyard
Walking Paths
Outdoor Seating
Garden
Transportation
Parking
Gathering Space For Large Groups
Branded ProgramsOpal by Leisure Care
Specific ProgramsRobust Calendar of Daily Activities, PrimeFit Wellness, BrainHQ, Travel by Leisure Care, Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Program

Pricing & Financial Information

Independent Living from$3,100 per month
Assisted Living from$4,250 per month

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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 2007 · 19 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 50 deficiencies 19 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 2007 vs. New Mexico state average
Overall vs. NM average 1 Worse Metrics worse than New Mexico average:
• Total deficiencies (43% above) 1 Better Metrics better than New Mexico average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (35% 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. 5035 This facility has 43% more total deficiencies than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (50 vs. NM avg 35).↑ 43% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.63.98 This facility has 35% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (2.6 vs. NM avg 3.98).↓ 35% 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. 1911 This facility has had 73% more total inspections than the New Mexico average (19 vs. NM avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 73% more
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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 400 - 511 / 559 - 713 / 796 / 858 - 1061 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Fairwinds – Rio Rancho

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Address 1.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Rio Rancho's city center to Fairwinds – 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.

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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. 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.
Fairwinds – Rio Rancho
AL
IL
Rio Rancho (Vista Grande)
76
Facility 76
NM AVG 68
Rank #58 / 141
Yes
11
Facility 11
NM AVG 48
Rank #169 / 186
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--Doralei Perea-DavisRioav, LLC19
6
Facility 6
NM AVG 4
Rank #64 / 82
9
Facility 9
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #65 / 82
50
Facility 50
NM AVG 30
Rank #67 / 82
2.6
Facility 2.6
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #46 / 82
Retreat Gardens
AL
MC
Rio Rancho (Urban Center)
45
Facility 45
NM AVG 68
Rank #82 / 141
No
72
Facility 72
NM AVG 48
Rank #33 / 186
-
86.7%
Facility 86.7%
NM AVG 78.1%
Rank #41 / 106
-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 68
Rank #92 / 141
Yes
20
Facility 20
NM AVG 48
Rank #150 / 186
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
NM AVG 78.1%
Rank #45 / 106
-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 68
Rank #92 / 141
Yes
76
Facility 76
NM AVG 48
Rank #24 / 186
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
93.3%
Facility 93.3%
NM AVG 78.1%
Rank #23 / 106
-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 68
Rank #130 / 141
No
51
Facility 51
NM AVG 48
Rank #93 / 186
Private Rooms
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NM AVG 78.1%
Rank #1 / 106
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
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New Mexico

Fairwinds – 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).
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 Fairwinds – Rio Rancho

What neighborhood is Fairwinds – Rio Rancho in?

Fairwinds – Rio Rancho is in the Vista Grande neighborhood of Rio Rancho.

Who is the owner of Fairwinds – Rio Rancho?

Fairwinds – Rio Rancho is legally operated by Rioav, LLC., and administered by Doralei Perea-Davis.

Is Fairwinds – Rio Rancho in a walkable area?

Fairwinds – Rio Rancho has a walk score of 11. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the occupancy rate at Fairwinds – Rio Rancho?

Fairwinds – Rio Rancho's occupancy is 100%.

How long has Fairwinds – Rio Rancho been in business?

Fairwinds – Rio Rancho has been operating for approximately 50 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Fairwinds – Rio Rancho?

Yes, Fairwinds – Rio Rancho allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Fairwinds – Rio Rancho?

Doralei Perea-Davis is the administrator of Fairwinds – Rio Rancho.

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