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MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care of Rio Ranch
MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care of Rio Ranch offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Rio Rancho, NM. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains their own living space; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short-term stay for a resident while a usual caregiver travels or recovers, and the range of care levels can suit someone whose needs may grow over time.
The community has 94 beds and offers suite accommodations. Its starting price is $5,725, giving families a baseline for planning the cost of care. Pets are allowed, so residents may continue living with a pet at the community.
Residents can use the salon and spa, expansive courtyards, strolling paths, gardening areas, patio, barbecue, outdoor kitchen, and fire pit for personal care and outdoor activities. Transportation is available, and rehabilitation services give residents access to support for recovery or maintaining function without arranging those services independently.
Meals are prepared largely from scratch by an Executive Chef, with seasonal menus and dietary options including low sodium, sugar free, no sugar added, vegetarian, low fat, gluten free, and dairy free selections. The community is administered by Patricia Faris and operated by Ag-Cd Rio Rancho Owner, in the Golf Course Corridor neighborhood.
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MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care of Rio Ranch is legally operated by Ag-Cd Rio Rancho Owner, LLC, and administered by Patricia Faris.
- MorningStar University lifelong learning programs
- Vegetarian options.
- Low-sodium / heart-healthy options.
- Gluten-free options.
- Private dining room for family events.
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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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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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.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
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How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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| 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 Stanley | Casa De Shalom, LLC | 11 | 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 Spiers | The Retreat Healthcare, LLC | 10 | 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 Rickard | Advantage Assisted Living LLC | 8 | 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 Smith | Bernalillo Hive, LLC | 14 | 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 |
| MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care of Rio Ranch | AL MC RC | Rio Rancho (Golf Course Corridor) | 94
Facility
94
NM AVG
48
Rank
#17 / 92 | Yes |
16
Facility
16
NM AVG
40
Rank
#82 / 100 | Suite | - | A+ | Patricia Faris | Ag-Cd Rio Rancho Owner, LLC | - | - | - | - | - |
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
Programs that may help with care and living costs in New Mexico
MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care of Rio Ranch 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.




