Best Assisted Living in Rio Rancho, NM

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 15 assisted living communities in Rio Rancho, NM using NM Dept. of Health data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in NM
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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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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. 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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
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 / 99
Private Rooms
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NM AVG 81.8%
Rank #1 / 68
A+Adam StanleyCasa De Shalom, LLC11
4
Facility 4
NM AVG 4
Rank #43 / 74
4
Facility 4
NM AVG 5
Rank #39 / 74
13
Facility 13
NM AVG 30
Rank #27 / 74
1.2
Facility 1.2
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #20 / 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 / 99
-
86.7%
Facility 86.7%
NM AVG 81.8%
Rank #30 / 68
-Melissa SpiersThe Retreat Healthcare, LLC10
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 4
Rank #12 / 74
2
Facility 2
NM AVG 5
Rank #13 / 74
7
Facility 7
NM AVG 30
Rank #15 / 74
0.7
Facility 0.7
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #13 / 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 #72 / 99
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
NM AVG 81.8%
Rank #34 / 68
-Jayme RickardAdvantage Assisted Living LLC8
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 4
Rank #12 / 74
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 5
Rank #2 / 74
3
Facility 3
NM AVG 30
Rank #6 / 74
0.4
Facility 0.4
NM AVG 2.7
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 #55 / 99
Private / Shared Rooms
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NM AVG 81.8%
Rank #1 / 68
-Megan SmithBernalillo Hive, LLC14
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 4
Rank #12 / 74
4
Facility 4
NM AVG 5
Rank #39 / 74
13
Facility 13
NM AVG 30
Rank #27 / 74
0.9
Facility 0.9
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #17 / 74
Life Spire Assisted Living Rio Rancho
AL
MC
Rio Rancho (Southern Blvd Corridor)
30
Facility 30
NM AVG 48
Rank #45 / 92
Yes
76
Facility 76
NM AVG 40
Rank #9 / 99
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
93.3%
Facility 93.3%
NM AVG 81.8%
Rank #18 / 68
-Carol Lynn MontoyaA Meaningful Day, Inc11
3
Facility 3
NM AVG 4
Rank #37 / 74
4
Facility 4
NM AVG 5
Rank #39 / 74
19
Facility 19
NM AVG 30
Rank #39 / 74
1.7
Facility 1.7
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #26 / 74
Haven Care Dogwood
AL
Rio Rancho
5
Facility 5
NM AVG 48
Rank #89 / 92
No
42
Facility 42
NM AVG 40
Rank #46 / 99
Private Rooms
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
NM AVG 81.8%
Rank #39 / 68
-Dimitra CampbellHaven Senior Holdings, LLC12
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 4
Rank #12 / 74
2
Facility 2
NM AVG 5
Rank #13 / 74
9
Facility 9
NM AVG 30
Rank #20 / 74
0.8
Facility 0.8
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #15 / 74
Fairwinds – Rio Rancho
AL
IL
Rio Rancho (Vista Grande)
76
Facility 76
NM AVG 48
Rank #25 / 92
Yes
11
Facility 11
NM AVG 40
Rank #85 / 99
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NM AVG 81.8%
Rank #1 / 68
-Doralei Perea-DavisRioav, LLC19
6
Facility 6
NM AVG 4
Rank #60 / 74
9
Facility 9
NM AVG 5
Rank #61 / 74
50
Facility 50
NM AVG 30
Rank #63 / 74
2.6
Facility 2.6
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #44 / 74
BeeHive Homes of Enchanted Hills
AL
MC
RC
Rio Rancho (High Ridge Estates)
15
Facility 15
NM AVG 48
Rank #57 / 92
Yes
11
Facility 11
NM AVG 40
Rank #85 / 99
Private / Shared Rooms
73.3%
Facility 73.3%
NM AVG 81.8%
Rank #50 / 68
A+Megan SmithRio Hive LLC9
5
Facility 5
NM AVG 4
Rank #56 / 74
8
Facility 8
NM AVG 5
Rank #58 / 74
35
Facility 35
NM AVG 30
Rank #56 / 74
3.9
Facility 3.9
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #60 / 74
The Neighborhood in Rio Rancho Life Plan Community
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Rio Rancho (Vista Hills)
72
Facility 72
NM AVG 48
Rank #28 / 92
No
8
Facility 8
NM AVG 40
Rank #92 / 99
1 Bed / 2 Bed
37.5%
Facility 37.5%
NM AVG 81.8%
Rank #68 / 68
-Sharon InoueHaverland Carter Lifestyle Group19
6
Facility 6
NM AVG 4
Rank #60 / 74
12
Facility 12
NM AVG 5
Rank #67 / 74
51
Facility 51
NM AVG 30
Rank #64 / 74
2.7
Facility 2.7
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #45 / 74
Avamere at Rio Rancho
AL
IL
MC
RC
Rio Rancho (Corrales Heights)
134
Facility 134
NM AVG 48
Rank #3 / 92
Yes
2
Facility 2
NM AVG 40
Rank #99 / 99
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
80.6%
Facility 80.6%
NM AVG 81.8%
Rank #37 / 68
-Bryanne MandelRio Rancho Operations, LLC10
8
Facility 8
NM AVG 4
Rank #67 / 74
10
Facility 10
NM AVG 5
Rank #63 / 74
57
Facility 57
NM AVG 30
Rank #67 / 74
5.7
Facility 5.7
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #68 / 74

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 15 analyzed for Rio Rancho. See how we rank facilities

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Casa de Paz Senior Assisted Living

4103 Las Cimbras Ct Se, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Overview of Casa De Paz Senior Assisted Living

Operated by Casa De Shalom, LLC, Casa De Paz Senior Assisted Living is a senior living community in the Corrales Heights neighborhood of Rio Rancho, New Mexico. It’s about 2 miles from the city center. The community offers assisted living, memory care, and palliative care, allowing residents to receive different levels of support without moving to another community. Adam Stanley serves as the administrator.

The single-story home has 10 private rooms and has cared for residents for 18 years. The community is currently at full occupancy with all 10 beds filled. It maintains a staffing ratio of one caregiver for every five residents.

The memory care program is for residents living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Staff here is trained specifically in dementia care. The community focuses on creating a comfortable, home-like setting instead of an institutional environment. Therapeutic activities are offered, so residents can stay active and socially connected.

Residents receive dietitian-approved home-cooked meals, along with fresh fruit and snacks each day. The home is fully wheelchair accessible. There are shared living rooms, open kitchens, landscaped backyards, and patios where residents can relax outdoors.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 51, making it moderately walkable. Some nearby errands can be completed on foot, while other destinations are easier to reach by car.

State inspections have mainly reviewed administrative practices, including timely resident evaluations, follow-up reporting, and the safe handling of medical supplies. Inspection records also include periods when the community was found to be fully compliant with New Mexico’s assisted living requirements.

Contact Casa de Paz Senior Assisted Living

Overview of Retreat Gardens

Serving older adults less than a mile from central Rio Rancho, Retreat Gardens offers assisted living and memory care. The New Mexico community is operated by The Retreat Healthcare, LLC. Melissa Spiers serves as the administrator. The 45-bed community is about 87% occupied, with 39 beds currently filled.

Care is available day and night for residents who need steady support. On-site physician and psychiatrist services are also available throughout the day. The memory care program is supported by caregivers trained in early cognitive impairment and early dementia. This helps residents receive more focused care without moving to another community.

Families can choose between private and semi-private suites based on needs, comfort, and budget. Dining includes several meal choices for residents each day. Those who enjoy fresh air may also eat on the patio.

The area around Retreat Gardens has a Walk Score of 72, making it very walkable. Many nearby errands can be handled on foot instead of by car. This may help residents and visiting families access local needs more easily.

State inspection reports have focused on administrative and safety practices. These included medication storage, service plan records, food temperature checks, and fire drill scheduling. A later review confirmed those areas were brought into compliance. Infection control practices were also reviewed and found in order.

Families considering Retreat Gardens should ask about current room availability. The community is already near full capacity.

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Overview of Advantage Assisted Living

Advantage Assisted Living provides assisted living in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, where residents receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication. The home has 30 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents may have more opportunity to get to know one another.

Residents can choose a private room for individual living space or a semi-private room with shared accommodation. Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet with them. Jayme Rickard serves as administrator, and the community is located in the Petroglyph Medical Plaza neighborhood.

Contact Advantage Assisted Living

Overview of BeeHive Homes of Bernalillo

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.

$5,550/Month

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Overview of Life Spire Assisted Living Rio Rancho

Life Spire Assisted Living Rio Rancho offers assisted living and memory care in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private or shared room. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia.

Located in the Southern Blvd Corridor, the community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow from assisted living to memory care without moving to a different community. Life Spire Assisted Living Rio Rancho has 30 beds, creating a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other.

Private rooms and semi-private rooms are available. A resident can choose a single room or shared living space. A Walk Score of 76 places the area in the very walkable range, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Pets are allowed, and the community has a beauty salon plus a courtyard with water features and a fireplace. Residents have on-site places for salon services and outdoor time. Respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Carol Lynn Montoya serves as the administrator, and A Meaningful Day operates the community.

Contact Life Spire Assisted Living Rio Rancho

Haven Care Dogwood

4014 St Andrews Dr Se, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Overview of Haven Care Dogwood

Haven Care Dogwood is an assisted living community in Rio Rancho, NM. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while each resident has a private room.

The community has five beds. Its small size gives staff and residents the chance to know each other, which may suit someone who prefers a smaller setting. Each resident has a single personal living space, while the area’s Walk Score of 42 places it in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride rather than a short walk. Dimitra Campbell serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Fairwinds – Rio Rancho

Fairwinds, Rio Rancho offers assisted living and independent living in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, in the Vista Grande neighborhood. Independent living provides a private home with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with everyday tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a personal apartment. Both care levels are available on the same campus. That may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 76 beds, with studios for one person, one bedroom homes, and two bedroom homes. A two bedroom home can work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion. Independent living starts at $3,100 per month, while assisted living starts at $4,250, reflecting the different care levels and daily support arrangements. The community may be a good fit for someone who wants independent living now but may need assisted living later, or for a couple whose care needs differ.

On site, residents can spend time in the theater, fitness center, billiards room, or bocce ball court, and the salon and barbershop provide hair care without leaving the community. An in house chef prepares seasonal menus with fresh ingredients. Gardens, an enclosed courtyard, and walking paths offer places to be outdoors, while the pet policy allows a resident to continue living with a pet.

Doralei Perea-Davis is the administrator, and Rioav operates Fairwinds, Rio Rancho.

$4,250/Month

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Overview of BeeHive Homes of Enchanted Hills

BeeHive Homes of Enchanted Hills provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Rio Rancho, NM. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia. Respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The 15 bed community may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Private rooms provide individual accommodations, while shared rooms can suit a resident who wants a roommate. Residents may bring pets, and the secure outdoor courtyard provides a designated outdoor space within the community. BeeHive Homes of Enchanted Hills is operated by Rio Hive and administered by Megan Smith.

Contact BeeHive Homes of Enchanted Hills

Overview of The Neighborhood in Rio Rancho Life Plan Community

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.

Starting Price $4,021/Month

Contact The Neighborhood in Rio Rancho Life Plan Community

Overview of Avamere at Rio Rancho

Avamere at Rio Rancho in Rio Rancho, NM has independent living, assisted living, memory care and respite care.

There is no daily care in the independent living arrangement at Avamere. There is an assisted living apartment, where staff helps residents with bathing, getting dressed and taking medication. A secure, supervised setting is the basis of memory care for residents whose dementia is a risk for wandering. Respite care provides a brief stay, while a family’s regular caregiver travels or recovers.

The resident can change level of care they receive at Avamere as needs change. Housing is from studio to two-bedroom units in the Corrales Heights neighborhood, and pets are allowed.

Bryanne Mandel is the administrator of the community, and Rio Rancho Operations, LLC owns the community. The occupancy is at 80.6% of the 134 beds.

Starting Price $3,565/Month

Contact Avamere at Rio Rancho

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 15 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.

Assisted Living in Rio Rancho at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 28/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Rio Rancho, NM. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 38The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Rio Rancho, NM. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90