Page 2 of 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. 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.
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.
BeeHive Homes of Rio Rancho II
AL
MC
RC
Rio Rancho
16
Facility 16
NM AVG 48
Rank #53 / 92
Yes
7
Facility 7
NM AVG 40
Rank #94 / 99
Private / Shared Rooms
68.8%
Facility 68.8%
NM AVG 81.8%
Rank #57 / 68
-Megan SmithRio Hive LLC14
9
Facility 9
NM AVG 4
Rank #70 / 74
8
Facility 8
NM AVG 5
Rank #58 / 74
55
Facility 55
NM AVG 30
Rank #66 / 74
3.9
Facility 3.9
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #60 / 74
Casita Senior Living – Georgia
AL
Rio Rancho (Chamiza Estates)
10
Facility 10
NM AVG 48
Rank #81 / 92
No-Private Rooms
40.0%
Facility 40.0%
NM AVG 81.8%
Rank #67 / 68
-Monica M LovatoCasita Senior Living LLC1
0
Facility 0
NM AVG 4
Rank #1 / 74
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 5
Rank #2 / 74
10
Facility 10
NM AVG 30
Rank #22 / 74
10.0
Facility 10.0
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #73 / 74
Hummingbird Assisted Living
AL
MC
Rio Rancho (Los Pinons)
10
Facility 10
NM AVG 48
Rank #81 / 92
No----Christopher AbeytaHummingbird Assisted Living1
0
Facility 0
NM AVG 4
Rank #1 / 74
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 5
Rank #2 / 74
2
Facility 2
NM AVG 30
Rank #4 / 74
2.0
Facility 2.0
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #34 / 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 #81 / 99
Suite-A+Patricia FarisAg-Cd Rio Rancho Owner, LLC-----
BeeHive Homes of Rio Rancho
AL
MC
RC
Rio Rancho (Broadmoor (High Resort))
12
Facility 12
NM AVG 48
Rank #77 / 92
Yes
15
Facility 15
NM AVG 40
Rank #82 / 99
Private / Shared Rooms--Megan SmithRio Hive LLC12
4
Facility 4
NM AVG 4
Rank #43 / 74
4
Facility 4
NM AVG 5
Rank #39 / 74
21
Facility 21
NM AVG 30
Rank #44 / 74
1.8
Facility 1.8
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #30 / 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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Overview of BeeHive Homes of Rio Rancho II

A blissful community set in the sunny Chessman Drive NE, Rio Rancho, NM, BeeHive Homes of Rio Rancho 2 offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Here, residents receive the utmost care and assistance for their special needs with a compassionate and highly trained team available around the clock. The community also strives to provide the highest quality of life with dedicated services and purposely designed accommodations.

Enrich your retirement with new learnings and various experiences through a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs. Indulge in delicious and nutritious meals catering to dietary needs and preferences for a satisfactory dining experience. Live without hassles in your later years with a dependable community that provides genuine care and welcoming amenities for your welfare.

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Overview of BeeHive Homes of Rio Rancho

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.

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Casita Senior Living – Georgia

5141 Georgia Pl Ne, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
Overview of Casita Senior Living – Georgia

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.

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Overview of Hummingbird Assisted Living

Hummingbird Assisted Living operates a 10-bed residential care home in the Los Pinons neighborhood of Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Locally operated in Sandoval County under administrator Christopher Abeyta, the single-story house provides an alternative to large, institutional senior campuses. The small scale of the building allows the staff to monitor a limited number of residents in a residential neighborhood layout.

The surrounding community is car-dependent, holding a walkability score of zero out of 100, which means staff, residents, and visitors require a vehicle for all outside errands. Daily services center on non-medical assisted living routines, including shared meals, laundry service, social activities, and personal care help.

Routine regulatory inspections by the New Mexico Department of Health have focused on administrative recordkeeping, such as admission paperwork and specialized staff training logs. State records indicate zero complaints have been substantiated or investigated against this location.

Prospective residents can call the home directly to inquire about current room vacancies and monthly rates.

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Overview of 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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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