Best Memory Care in Rio Rancho, NM

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 11 memory care communities in Rio Rancho, NM using New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in NM

Reviewed by

Dr. Jordan Weiss

Last updated

Jul 2026

We analyzed

11 homes

Other senior care options in Rio Rancho:

Assisted Living Nursing Homes Independent Living

Avg Walk Score: 33/ 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: 44The 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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The information below is reported by the New Mexico Department of Health, Division of Health Improvement.


Casa de Paz Senior Assisted Living	MC AL 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 4 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 2.7 Rank #20 / 114
BeeHive Homes of Bernalillo	MC AL 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 4 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 2.7 Rank #17 / 114
Retreat Gardens	MC AL	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 4 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 2.7 Rank #13 / 114
Life Spire Assisted Living Rio Rancho	MC AL	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 4 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 2.7 Rank #26 / 114
BeeHive Homes of Rio Rancho	MC AL 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 4 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 2.7 Rank #31 / 114
BeeHive Homes of Enchanted Hills	MC AL 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 4 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 2.7 Rank #65 / 114
Avamere at Rio Rancho	MC AL IL 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 4 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 2.7 Rank #81 / 114
The Neighborhood in Rio Rancho Life Plan Community	MC AL IL NH SNF	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 4 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 2.7 Rank #48 / 114
MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care of Rio Ranch	MC AL 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	-	-	-	-	-
BeeHive Homes of Rio Rancho II	MC AL 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 4 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 2.7 Rank #65 / 114
The Retreat Alzheimer’s Specialty Care	MC AL	Rio Rancho (Urban Center)	-	No	66 Facility 66 NM AVG 43 Rank #51 / 208	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

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Overview of The Retreat Alzheimer’s Specialty Care

The Retreat Alzheimer’s Specialty Care is a dedicated memory care community for seniors. Here, a highly motivated staff is committed to helping residents, including those facing dementia, achieve their goals along their challenging journey. With a peaceful and purpose-designed environment, this community offers round-the-clock nursing home care, overseen by experienced case management leaders, providing a secure and reassuring atmosphere.

The Retreat stands out for its commitment to holistic well-being, offering unique therapies like pet therapy, aromatherapy, and touch therapy, among others. This community is also locally owned and operated by seasoned healthcare professionals, ensuring in-house medical visits by primary care physicians and geriatric psychiatrists. For seniors in need of specialized care, particularly in nursing homes with memory care, The Retreat Alzheimer’s Specialty Care is a compassionate and comprehensive support facility that prioritizes health and comfort.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these memory care 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.

Does New Mexico Medicaid cover memory care?

New Mexico Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, 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 memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 11 memory care communities in Rio Rancho, NM. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care community 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 memory care communities 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.