Years of operating
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
13
years
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.
By The Numbers
Community insights.
Walk Score
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Rank #176 / 186Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 176th out of 186 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New Mexico that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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.
Rank #176 / 186Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 176th out of 186 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New Mexico that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
8
/ 100
BBB Rating
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+
Not Accredited
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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
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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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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.
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.
CCRC( (Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC)):
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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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.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
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How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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| Avamere at Rio Rancho | IL AL MC RC | Rio Rancho (Corrales Heights) | 134
Facility
134
NM AVG
68
Rank
#9 / 141 | Yes |
2
Facility
2
NM AVG
48
Rank
#186 / 186 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
80.6%
Facility
80.6%
NM AVG
78.1%
Rank
#51 / 106 | - | Bryanne Mandel | Rio Rancho Operations, LLC | 10 | 8
Facility
8
NM AVG
4
Rank
#74 / 82 | 10
Facility
10
NM AVG
5.3
Rank
#67 / 82 | 57
Facility
57
NM AVG
30
Rank
#71 / 82 | 5.7
Facility
5.7
NM AVG
2.7
Rank
#73 / 82 |
| Fairwinds – Rio Rancho | IL AL | Rio Rancho (Vista Grande) | 76
Facility
76
NM AVG
68
Rank
#58 / 141 | Yes |
11
Facility
11
NM AVG
48
Rank
#169 / 186 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | Doralei Perea-Davis | Rioav, LLC | 19 | 6
Facility
6
NM AVG
4
Rank
#64 / 82 | 9
Facility
9
NM AVG
5.3
Rank
#65 / 82 | 50
Facility
50
NM AVG
30
Rank
#67 / 82 | 2.6
Facility
2.6
NM AVG
2.7
Rank
#46 / 82 |
| The Neighborhood in Rio Rancho Life Plan Community | IL AL CCRC( MC NH SNF | Rio Rancho (Vista Hills) | 72
Facility
72
NM AVG
68
Rank
#61 / 141 | No |
8
Facility
8
NM AVG
48
Rank
#176 / 186 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
37.5%
Facility
37.5%
NM AVG
78.1%
Rank
#103 / 106 | - | Sharon Inoue | Haverland Carter Lifestyle Group | 19 | 6
Facility
6
NM AVG
4
Rank
#64 / 82 | 12
Facility
12
NM AVG
5.3
Rank
#74 / 82 | 51
Facility
51
NM AVG
30
Rank
#68 / 82 | 2.7
Facility
2.7
NM AVG
2.7
Rank
#47 / 82 |
| The Rio Grande Gracious Retirement Living | IL | Rio Rancho (Cabezon) | - | Yes |
8
Facility
8
NM AVG
48
Rank
#176 / 186 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | A+ | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Buena Vista Apartments | IL | Rio Rancho (Tecolote) | - | Yes |
39
Facility
39
NM AVG
48
Rank
#116 / 186 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | A+ | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in New Mexico
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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