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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

Reviewed by

Jordan Weiss, PhD

Last updated

Jul 2026

We analyzed

15 homes

Other senior care options in Rio Rancho:

Memory Care Nursing Homes Independent Living

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

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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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.


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 Spiers	The Retreat Healthcare, LLC	10	1 Facility 1 NM AVG 4 Rank #13 / 85	2 Facility 2 NM AVG 5.3 Rank #14 / 85	7 Facility 7 NM AVG 30 Rank #16 / 85	0.7 Facility 0.7 NM AVG 2.7 Rank #13 / 85
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 Rickard	Advantage Assisted Living LLC	8	1 Facility 1 NM AVG 4 Rank #13 / 85	1 Facility 1 NM AVG 5.3 Rank #2 / 85	3 Facility 3 NM AVG 30 Rank #6 / 85	0.4 Facility 0.4 NM AVG 2.7 Rank #5 / 85
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 Montoya	A Meaningful Day, Inc	11	3 Facility 3 NM AVG 4 Rank #40 / 85	4 Facility 4 NM AVG 5.3 Rank #41 / 85	19 Facility 19 NM AVG 30 Rank #42 / 85	1.7 Facility 1.7 NM AVG 2.7 Rank #26 / 85
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 Stanley	Casa De Shalom, LLC	11	4 Facility 4 NM AVG 4 Rank #47 / 85	4 Facility 4 NM AVG 5.3 Rank #41 / 85	13 Facility 13 NM AVG 30 Rank #28 / 85	1.2 Facility 1.2 NM AVG 2.7 Rank #20 / 85
BeeHive Homes of Bernalillo	AL MC RC	Bernalillo	15 Facility 15 NM AVG 68 Rank #109 / 144	Yes	35 Facility 35 NM AVG 43 Rank #124 / 207	Private / Shared Rooms	-	-	Megan Smith	Bernalillo Hive, LLC	14	1 Facility 1 NM AVG 4 Rank #13 / 85	4 Facility 4 NM AVG 5.3 Rank #41 / 85	13 Facility 13 NM AVG 30 Rank #28 / 85	0.9 Facility 0.9 NM AVG 2.7 Rank #17 / 85
Hummingbird Assisted Living	AL MC	Rio Rancho (Los Pinons)	10 Facility 10 NM AVG 68 Rank #133 / 144	No	0 Facility 0 NM AVG 43 Rank #186 / 207	-	-	-	Christopher Abeyta	Hummingbird Assisted Living	1	0 Facility 0 NM AVG 4 Rank #1 / 85	1 Facility 1 NM AVG 5.3 Rank #2 / 85	2 Facility 2 NM AVG 30 Rank #4 / 85	2.0 Facility 2.0 NM AVG 2.7 Rank #35 / 85
Avamere at Rio Rancho	AL IL MC RC	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 Mandel	Rio Rancho Operations, LLC	10	8 Facility 8 NM AVG 4 Rank #77 / 85	10 Facility 10 NM AVG 5.3 Rank #70 / 85	57 Facility 57 NM AVG 30 Rank #72 / 85	5.7 Facility 5.7 NM AVG 2.7 Rank #73 / 85
BeeHive Homes of Enchanted Hills	AL MC RC	Rio Rancho (High Ridge Estates)	15 Facility 15 NM AVG 68 Rank #109 / 144	Yes	11 Facility 11 NM AVG 43 Rank #168 / 207	Private / Shared Rooms	73.3%	A+	Megan Smith	Rio Hive LLC	9	5 Facility 5 NM AVG 4 Rank #62 / 85	8 Facility 8 NM AVG 5.3 Rank #62 / 85	35 Facility 35 NM AVG 30 Rank #59 / 85	3.9 Facility 3.9 NM AVG 2.7 Rank #63 / 85
Casita Senior Living – Georgia	AL	Rio Rancho (Chamiza Estates)	10 Facility 10 NM AVG 68 Rank #133 / 144	No	0 Facility 0 NM AVG 43 Rank #186 / 207	Private Rooms	40.0%	-	Monica M Lovato	Casita Senior Living LLC	1	0 Facility 0 NM AVG 4 Rank #1 / 85	1 Facility 1 NM AVG 5.3 Rank #2 / 85	10 Facility 10 NM AVG 30 Rank #23 / 85	10.0 Facility 10.0 NM AVG 2.7 Rank #83 / 85
BeeHive Homes of Rio Rancho	AL MC RC	Rio Rancho (Broadmoor (High Resort))	12 Facility 12 NM AVG 68 Rank #129 / 144	Yes	15 Facility 15 NM AVG 43 Rank #163 / 207	Private / Shared Rooms	-	-	Megan Smith	Rio Hive LLC	12	4 Facility 4 NM AVG 4 Rank #47 / 85	4 Facility 4 NM AVG 5.3 Rank #41 / 85	21 Facility 21 NM AVG 30 Rank #47 / 85	1.8 Facility 1.8 NM AVG 2.7 Rank #31 / 85
Fairwinds – Rio Rancho	AL IL	Rio Rancho (Vista Grande)	76 Facility 76 NM AVG 68 Rank #59 / 144	Yes	11 Facility 11 NM AVG 43 Rank #168 / 207	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	-	-	Doralei Perea-Davis	Rioav, LLC	19	6 Facility 6 NM AVG 4 Rank #67 / 85	9 Facility 9 NM AVG 5.3 Rank #67 / 85	50 Facility 50 NM AVG 30 Rank #68 / 85	2.6 Facility 2.6 NM AVG 2.7 Rank #46 / 85
MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care of Rio Ranch	AL MC RC	Rio Rancho (Golf Course Corridor)	94 Facility 94 NM AVG 68 Rank #44 / 144	Yes	16 Facility 16 NM AVG 43 Rank #162 / 207	Suite	-	A+	Patricia Faris	Ag-Cd Rio Rancho Owner, LLC	-	-	-	-	-
The Neighborhood in Rio Rancho Life Plan Community	AL IL MC NH SNF	Rio Rancho (Vista Hills)	72 Facility 72 NM AVG 68 Rank #62 / 144	No	8 Facility 8 NM AVG 43 Rank #175 / 207	1 Bed / 2 Bed	37.5%	-	Sharon Inoue	Haverland Carter Lifestyle Group	19	6 Facility 6 NM AVG 4 Rank #67 / 85	12 Facility 12 NM AVG 5.3 Rank #77 / 85	51 Facility 51 NM AVG 30 Rank #69 / 85	2.7 Facility 2.7 NM AVG 2.7 Rank #47 / 85
BeeHive Homes of Rio Rancho II	AL MC RC	Rio Rancho	16 Facility 16 NM AVG 68 Rank #105 / 144	Yes	7 Facility 7 NM AVG 43 Rank #179 / 207	Private / Shared Rooms	68.8%	-	Megan Smith	Rio Hive LLC	14	9 Facility 9 NM AVG 4 Rank #80 / 85	8 Facility 8 NM AVG 5.3 Rank #62 / 85	55 Facility 55 NM AVG 30 Rank #71 / 85	3.9 Facility 3.9 NM AVG 2.7 Rank #63 / 85

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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.

Public data
6 weighted categories
Updated quarterly

Full methodology

Weighting overview

35%
Resident Experience
25%
Regulatory
15%
Visual Media
10%
Website
10%
Stability
5%
Environment

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

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

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

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

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

Includes
Occupancy Rate
Bed Options

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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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.

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