The Rio Grande Gracious Retirement Living
The Rio Grande Gracious Retirement Living
Operated by Hawthorn Senior Living, The Rio Grande Gracious Retirement Living is an independent living community in Rio Rancho’s Cabezon neighborhood. 5 miles from the city center and around half a mile from Presbyterian Rust Medical Center.
The community is part of the Gracious Retirement Living brand. It has served residents for 13 years. The three-story building offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments ranging from about 320 to nearly 1,400 square feet, giving residents a variety of floor plans to match their needs.
Monthly rent includes three chef-prepared meals each day, weekly housekeeping, transportation services, exercise programs, and a regular schedule of recreational activities. Residents enjoy the privacy of their own apartments. They can also benefit from a live-in management team available around the clock. There are emergency pull cords in every apartment that connect directly to staff. This gives residents more peace of mind as they maintain an independent lifestyle.
The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 8, making it a car-dependent area where nearly all errands and outings require a vehicle. Lisa McDougald is the community’s General Manager. Families visiting the community should ask about the current activities calendar because programs and events can change over time.
13 years in operation
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 8 / 100 Rank #175 / 207Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 175th out of 207 homes in New Mexico for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across New Mexico facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New Mexico that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMrs. Lisa McDougald, General Manager (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 321-563 / 510-838 / 907-994 / 1279-1375 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Recreational Activities
Housekeeping Services
Exercise Programs
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Rio Grande Gracious Retirement Living
2 bedroom
1 Bedroom
Studio
2 bedroom
Places of interest near The Rio Grande Gracious Retirement Living
1.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Rio Rancho's city center to The Rio Grande Gracious Retirement Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.42 miles to nearest hospital (Presbyterian Rust Medical Center)
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Compare Independent Living around Rio Rancho
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.
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8
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10
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NM AVG
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NM AVG
2.7
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| The Neighborhood in Rio Rancho Life Plan Community | IL AL MC NH SNF | Rio Rancho (Vista Hills) | 72
Facility
72
NM AVG
68
Rank
#62 / 144 | No |
8
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8
NM AVG
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Rank
#175 / 207 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 37.5% | - | Sharon Inoue | Haverland Carter Lifestyle Group | 19 | 6
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12
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51
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| The Rio Grande Gracious Retirement Living | IL | Rio Rancho (Cabezon) | - | Yes |
8
Facility
8
NM AVG
43
Rank
#175 / 207 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | A+ | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Buena Vista Apartments | IL | Rio Rancho (Tecolote) | - | Yes |
39
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39
NM AVG
43
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#115 / 207 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | A+ | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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The Rio Grande Gracious Retirement Living is located in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Rio Grande Gracious Retirement Living
What neighborhood is The Rio Grande Gracious Retirement Living in?
The Rio Grande Gracious Retirement Living is in the Cabezon neighborhood of Rio Rancho.
Is The Rio Grande Gracious Retirement Living in a walkable area?
The Rio Grande Gracious Retirement Living has a walk score of 8. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
How long has The Rio Grande Gracious Retirement Living been in business?
The Rio Grande Gracious Retirement Living has been operating for approximately 13 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at The Rio Grande Gracious Retirement Living?
Yes, The Rio Grande Gracious Retirement Living allows residents to bring their pets.
Are there photos of The Rio Grande Gracious Retirement Living?
Yes — there are 6 photos of The Rio Grande Gracious Retirement Living in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of The Rio Grande Gracious Retirement Living?
The Rio Grande Gracious Retirement Living is located at 2331 Westside Blvd Se, Rio Rancho, NM 87124.
What is the phone number of The Rio Grande Gracious Retirement Living?
(505) 994-2800 will put you in contact with the team at The Rio Grande Gracious Retirement Living.
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