
Compare Assisted Living around Rio Rancho
The information below is reported by the New Mexico Department of Health, Division of Health Improvement.
| MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care of Rio Ranch | AL MC RC | Rio Rancho (Golf Course Corridor) | 94
Facility
94
NM AVG
69
Rank
#46 / 148 | Yes |
16
Facility
16
NM AVG
43
Rank
#163 / 208 | Suite | - | A+ | Patricia Faris | Ag-Cd Rio Rancho Owner, LLC | - | - | - | - | - |
| Avamere at Rio Rancho | AL IL MC RC | Rio Rancho (Corrales Heights) | 134
Facility
134
NM AVG
69
Rank
#9 / 148 | Yes |
2
Facility
2
NM AVG
43
Rank
#186 / 208 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
80.6%
Facility
80.6%
NM AVG
78.5%
Rank
#57 / 115 | - | Bryanne Mandel | Rio Rancho Operations, LLC | 10 | 8
Facility
8
NM AVG
3.8
Rank
#104 / 114 | 10
Facility
10
NM AVG
6.1
Rank
#95 / 114 | 57
Facility
57
NM AVG
30
Rank
#89 / 114 | 5.7
Facility
5.7
NM AVG
2.5
Rank
#81 / 114 |
| Fairwinds – Rio Rancho | AL IL | Rio Rancho (Vista Grande) | 76
Facility
76
NM AVG
69
Rank
#62 / 148 | Yes |
11
Facility
11
NM AVG
43
Rank
#169 / 208 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
NM AVG
78.5%
Rank
#1 / 115 | - | Doralei Perea-Davis | Rioav, LLC | 19 | 6
Facility
6
NM AVG
3.8
Rank
#90 / 114 | 9
Facility
9
NM AVG
6.1
Rank
#86 / 114 | 50
Facility
50
NM AVG
30
Rank
#83 / 114 | 2.6
Facility
2.6
NM AVG
2.5
Rank
#47 / 114 |
| The Neighborhood in Rio Rancho Life Plan Community | AL IL MC NC NH | Rio Rancho (Vista Hills) | 72
Facility
72
NM AVG
69
Rank
#65 / 148 | No |
8
Facility
8
NM AVG
43
Rank
#176 / 208 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
37.5%
Facility
37.5%
NM AVG
78.5%
Rank
#112 / 115 | - | Sharon Inoue | Haverland Carter Lifestyle Group | 19 | 6
Facility
6
NM AVG
3.8
Rank
#90 / 114 | 12
Facility
12
NM AVG
6.1
Rank
#104 / 114 | 51
Facility
51
NM AVG
30
Rank
#84 / 114 | 2.7
Facility
2.7
NM AVG
2.5
Rank
#48 / 114 |
| Life Spire Assisted Living Rio Rancho | AL MC | Rio Rancho (Southern Blvd Corridor) | 30
Facility
30
NM AVG
69
Rank
#99 / 148 | Yes |
76
Facility
76
NM AVG
43
Rank
#24 / 208 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
93.3%
Facility
93.3%
NM AVG
78.5%
Rank
#25 / 115 | - | Carol Lynn Montoya | A Meaningful Day, Inc | 11 | 3
Facility
3
NM AVG
3.8
Rank
#47 / 114 | 4
Facility
4
NM AVG
6.1
Rank
#43 / 114 | 19
Facility
19
NM AVG
30
Rank
#43 / 114 | 1.7
Facility
1.7
NM AVG
2.5
Rank
#26 / 114 |
| Advantage Assisted Living | AL | Rio Rancho (Petroglyph Medical Plaza) | 30
Facility
30
NM AVG
69
Rank
#99 / 148 | Yes |
20
Facility
20
NM AVG
43
Rank
#150 / 208 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
83.3%
Facility
83.3%
NM AVG
78.5%
Rank
#51 / 115 | - | Jayme Rickard | Advantage Assisted Living LLC | 8 | 1
Facility
1
NM AVG
3.8
Rank
#15 / 114 | 1
Facility
1
NM AVG
6.1
Rank
#2 / 114 | 3
Facility
3
NM AVG
30
Rank
#6 / 114 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
NM AVG
2.5
Rank
#5 / 114 |
| BeeHive Homes of Bernalillo | AL MC RC | Bernalillo | 15
Facility
15
NM AVG
69
Rank
#113 / 148 | Yes |
35
Facility
35
NM AVG
43
Rank
#125 / 208 | Private / Shared Rooms |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
NM AVG
78.5%
Rank
#1 / 115 | - | Megan Smith | Bernalillo Hive, LLC | 14 | 1
Facility
1
NM AVG
3.8
Rank
#15 / 114 | 4
Facility
4
NM AVG
6.1
Rank
#43 / 114 | 13
Facility
13
NM AVG
30
Rank
#29 / 114 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
NM AVG
2.5
Rank
#17 / 114 |
| BeeHive Homes of Enchanted Hills | AL MC RC | Rio Rancho (High Ridge Estates) | 15
Facility
15
NM AVG
69
Rank
#113 / 148 | Yes |
11
Facility
11
NM AVG
43
Rank
#169 / 208 | Private / Shared Rooms |
73.3%
Facility
73.3%
NM AVG
78.5%
Rank
#80 / 115 | A+ | Megan Smith | Rio Hive LLC | 9 | 5
Facility
5
NM AVG
3.8
Rank
#80 / 114 | 8
Facility
8
NM AVG
6.1
Rank
#74 / 114 | 35
Facility
35
NM AVG
30
Rank
#66 / 114 | 3.9
Facility
3.9
NM AVG
2.5
Rank
#65 / 114 |
| Casita Senior Living – Georgia | AL | Rio Rancho (Chamiza Estates) | 10
Facility
10
NM AVG
69
Rank
#137 / 148 | No |
0
Facility
0
NM AVG
43
Rank
#187 / 208 | Private Rooms |
40.0%
Facility
40.0%
NM AVG
78.5%
Rank
#111 / 115 | - | Monica M Lovato | Casita Senior Living LLC | 1 | 0
Facility
0
NM AVG
3.8
Rank
#1 / 114 | 1
Facility
1
NM AVG
6.1
Rank
#2 / 114 | 10
Facility
10
NM AVG
30
Rank
#24 / 114 | 10.0
Facility
10.0
NM AVG
2.5
Rank
#110 / 114 |
| BeeHive Homes of Rio Rancho | AL MC RC | Rio Rancho (Broadmoor (High Resort)) | 12
Facility
12
NM AVG
69
Rank
#133 / 148 | Yes |
15
Facility
15
NM AVG
43
Rank
#164 / 208 | Private / Shared Rooms | - | - | Megan Smith | Rio Hive LLC | 12 | 4
Facility
4
NM AVG
3.8
Rank
#58 / 114 | 4
Facility
4
NM AVG
6.1
Rank
#43 / 114 | 21
Facility
21
NM AVG
30
Rank
#48 / 114 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
NM AVG
2.5
Rank
#31 / 114 |
| Casa de Paz Senior Assisted Living | AL MC PC | Rio Rancho (Corrales Heights) | 10
Facility
10
NM AVG
69
Rank
#137 / 148 | No |
51
Facility
51
NM AVG
43
Rank
#94 / 208 | Private Rooms |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
NM AVG
78.5%
Rank
#1 / 115 | A+ | Adam Stanley | Casa De Shalom, LLC | 11 | 4
Facility
4
NM AVG
3.8
Rank
#58 / 114 | 4
Facility
4
NM AVG
6.1
Rank
#43 / 114 | 13
Facility
13
NM AVG
30
Rank
#29 / 114 | 1.2
Facility
1.2
NM AVG
2.5
Rank
#20 / 114 |
| Hummingbird Assisted Living | AL | Rio Rancho (Los Pinons) | 10
Facility
10
NM AVG
69
Rank
#137 / 148 | No |
0
Facility
0
NM AVG
43
Rank
#187 / 208 | - | - | - | Christopher Abeyta | Hummingbird Assisted Living | 1 | 0
Facility
0
NM AVG
3.8
Rank
#1 / 114 | 1
Facility
1
NM AVG
6.1
Rank
#2 / 114 | 2
Facility
2
NM AVG
30
Rank
#4 / 114 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
NM AVG
2.5
Rank
#36 / 114 |
| Retreat Gardens | AL MC | Rio Rancho (Urban Center) | 45
Facility
45
NM AVG
69
Rank
#87 / 148 | No |
72
Facility
72
NM AVG
43
Rank
#33 / 208 | - |
86.7%
Facility
86.7%
NM AVG
78.5%
Rank
#46 / 115 | - | Melissa Spiers | The Retreat Healthcare, LLC | 10 | 1
Facility
1
NM AVG
3.8
Rank
#15 / 114 | 2
Facility
2
NM AVG
6.1
Rank
#14 / 114 | 7
Facility
7
NM AVG
30
Rank
#16 / 114 | 0.7
Facility
0.7
NM AVG
2.5
Rank
#13 / 114 |
| BeeHive Homes of Rio Rancho II | AL MC RC | Rio Rancho | 16
Facility
16
NM AVG
69
Rank
#109 / 148 | Yes |
7
Facility
7
NM AVG
43
Rank
#180 / 208 | Private / Shared Rooms |
68.8%
Facility
68.8%
NM AVG
78.5%
Rank
#90 / 115 | - | Megan Smith | Rio Hive LLC | 14 | 9
Facility
9
NM AVG
3.8
Rank
#108 / 114 | 8
Facility
8
NM AVG
6.1
Rank
#74 / 114 | 55
Facility
55
NM AVG
30
Rank
#86 / 114 | 3.9
Facility
3.9
NM AVG
2.5
Rank
#65 / 114 |
| Haven Care Dogwood | AL | Rio Rancho | 5
Facility
5
NM AVG
69
Rank
#145 / 148 | No |
42
Facility
42
NM AVG
43
Rank
#111 / 208 | Private Rooms |
80.0%
Facility
80.0%
NM AVG
78.5%
Rank
#60 / 115 | - | Dimitra Campbell | - | 12 | 1
Facility
1
NM AVG
3.8
Rank
#15 / 114 | 2
Facility
2
NM AVG
6.1
Rank
#14 / 114 | 9
Facility
9
NM AVG
30
Rank
#22 / 114 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
NM AVG
2.5
Rank
#15 / 114 |
MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care of Rio Ranch
MorningStar Assisted Living of Albuquerque community is dedicated to creating a safe, nurturing, and inviting setting for senior citizens. The community is meticulously planned to deliver a warm, comfortable, and compassionately home-like ambiance, complete with an array of luxurious amenities and personalized services that meet the distinct preferences and requirements of every resident. The diverse range of lifestyle options, such as independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care, is thoughtfully designed to address the particular physical, emotional, and social necessities of each individual resident with utmost care and attention to detail.
The staff members are dedicated to providing personalized care and attention to each resident, treating them with the utmost respect, dignity, and kindness. From medication management to personal care support, meal preparation, and transportation, the care services offered at MorningStar are designed to ensure that seniors feel safe and comfortable in their new homes. The community also provides wellness programs, fitness classes, and health services to promote residents’ physical and mental well-being, creating an environment that encourages a fulfilling and happy life.
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.
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.
The Neighborhood in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, envisions a vibrant independent living community where seniors can embrace diverse living options tailored to their evolving needs. Committed to providing comprehensive care, the community offers specialized independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care services within a unified campus. Their mission is to create a supportive haven, ensuring residents enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle, receive necessary assistance, or access specialized care, fostering a thriving environment for all.
Apartments at The Neighborhood are thoughtfully designed and equipped with modern independent living amenities such as kitchens, washers and dryers, patios or balconies, internet and cable access, and emergency call systems, promoting comfort and peace of mind. Residents can bask in the community’s scenic beauty while indulging in various amenities, including a library, dog park, swimming pool, gardening area, chapel, fitness center, and beauty and barber shop. For those with dementia, secure outdoor spaces are provided, allowing them to wander freely in a safe environment.
Life Spire Assisted Living & Memory Care is a premier assisted living community in the heart of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, offering comprehensive care options, including assisted living, Alzheimer’s care, and dementia care. At Life Spire Assisted Living, their unwavering commitment is to provide exceptional care, delivering the highest standard of quality service.
Their mission is to offer superior elder care within a secure, supportive residential environment that fosters health, independence, and meaningful social interaction. Both of their ideally placed elder care facilities are discreetly integrated into the fabric of the local community. With 24-hour staff support and care, these residences have modern amenities to create a warm and comfortable home environment. Residents can choose between private and semi-private rooms. Located in a tranquil and growing residential area of Rio Rancho, their pet-friendly residence is conveniently within walking distance of Presbyterian Rust Medical Center.
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.
Beehive Homes of Bernalillo is a distinguished senior living residence offering a comprehensive range of care options, including assisted living, memory care, and respite care. With an impressive 33 years of illustrious heritage, Beehive Homes has rightfully earned its esteemed position in providing high-quality housing for seniors. The opulent private rooms, boasting exquisite decor and lavish private bathrooms featuring ADA showers, offer a rich blend of comfort, privacy, and sophistication.
Each meticulously furnished room offers a tranquil refuge purposefully tailored to every resident’s distinctive preferences and needs. The dedicated staff attends to every facet of daily housekeeping and laundry, ensuring an impeccable living environment for residents. Moreover, holistic wellness is embraced, as Beehive Homes maintains a pristine, smoke-free facility, fostering an atmosphere of vitality and well-being. A secure outdoor courtyard, enveloped in tranquility and natural beauty, offers a serene retreat for residents to savor the fresh air and bask in the scenic surroundings. An advanced emergency call system has been seamlessly integrated throughout the premises to guarantee swift assistance during times of need.
Beautifully located along the serene Enchanted Hills Boulevard NorthEast, Rio Rancho, NM, Beehive Homes of Enchanted Hills is an idyllic retreat that offers assisted living and memory care. The community is dedicated to improving residents’ well-being with the highest quality of care and assistance 24/7. Here, residents keep peace of mind knowing a trusted and highly trained team with over 30 years of experience attends to their special needs.
Fun-filled activities and stimulating programs are conducted for residents to live actively and be socially engaged. Mealtimes also foster comfort while meeting dietary needs with healthy and delicious dining options. Medication administration and a pendant emergency call system to ensure residents are safe and well-cared for. With its inviting and serene environment, residents spend their golden years without worries.
Located in the quiet neighborhood of Rio Rancho, NM, Casita Georgia is a peaceful senior living community that offers assisted living. Residents find comfort in intimate and private bedrooms with easy access to a spacious dining area that opens to a covered patio with an outdoor grill, tables and seating for cookouts and outdoor activities. Tailored support and care are provided by a dedicated care team available 24/7.
Residents stay active and engaged with daily exercises, activities, & games. The community collaborates closely with residents, their families, and other healthcare providers in creating a customized care plan that matches residents’ unique needs. Pet therapy, beautician services, and massage services, provides residents with a relaxing living experience.
Beehive Homes of Rio Rancho is one of the premier assisted living homes in the area, offering memory care and respite care. They ensure that their dedicated team of care staff is deeply inclusive and compassionate when attending to any need a resident may have; there is no doubt that seniors will immediately feel a sense of belonging the moment they step into community grounds. BeeHive provides the city with the highest quality of care because of its resident-centered approach to holistic wellness for seniors.
Residential lifestyle is catered by a personal approach that the dedicated staff practices unto the residents by genuinely getting to know them and understanding their unique needs. Seniors receive 24/7 support, individualized care, medication management, and assistance after illness or medical procedure. Moreover, holistic wellness is embraced, as Beehive Homes maintains a pristine, smoke-free facility, fostering an atmosphere of vitality and well-being.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these assisted living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
01
Resident & Family Experience 35%
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
- Includes
- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
02
Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
- Includes
- State Inspections
- Citations/Inspection
- % Inspections w/ Citations
- Complaint Visits
- Accreditations
- BBB Rating
03
Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
- Includes
- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
04
Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
- Includes
- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
05
Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
06
Environment & Pricing 5%
Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Rio Rancho, NM
What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in New Mexico?
Assisted living in New Mexico supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in New Mexico?
Assisted living in New Mexico is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does New Mexico Medicaid cover assisted living?
New Mexico Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including New Mexico) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.
What is assisted living?
Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.
How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?
This page features 16 assisted living facilities in Rio Rancho, NM. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Rio Rancho, NM?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Rio Rancho, NM, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Rio Rancho, NM?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.













