The Retreat Alzheimer’s Specialty Care
Memory Care & Palliative Care · Rio Rancho, NM

The Retreat Alzheimer’s Specialty Care

Memory Care & Palliative Care · Rio Rancho, NM

Overview of The Retreat Alzheimer’s Specialty Care

The Retreat Alzheimer’s Specialty Care provides memory care and palliative care in Rio Rancho, NM. Its memory care setting is designed for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias who need supervision in a secured environment, while palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom support. The community may be a good fit for someone whose cognitive needs require a secured setting and whose care also includes comfort-focused support.

There are 58 residents living in two houses, Faith House and Hope House. Private and semi-private rooms are available: semi-private rooms provide a shared living arrangement, while private rooms offer an individual space. Twenty-four-hour nursing care and daily nurse case management give residents access to nursing support throughout the day and ongoing coordination of their care.

Residents can use the secured outdoor park and patio spaces without leaving the community’s setting. Daily activities include social programs, exercise, arts and crafts, and group discussions, giving residents structured opportunities for movement, creative work, conversation, and group participation. Named programs include Living Each Day, Daily TLC, Guardian Angels, The Spa, The Crossing, In the Moment, and E3! Experience Excellence Everyday.

Dining ranges from continental to full warm breakfasts, with lunch and dinner served in various settings. In the Urban Center neighborhood, a Walk Score of 66 means the area is somewhat walkable, so some errands can be completed on foot. A resident who no longer drives may still be able to get out independently for those trips.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #15 / 80Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis memory care community is ranked 15th out of 80 memory care communities 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 compare like with like: every memory care community we track in New Mexico that reports data for that category. Memory care 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.
66 / 100

About this community

Staffing & Medical

3 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing
Staff-to-Resident Ratio: 1:5

Additional Services

1 service
Home Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Private And Semi-Private Rooms
Patio
Dining
Activities
ActivitiesDaily activities include social programs, exercise, arts and crafts, and group discussions, designed to engage residents and promote positive interactions
Wellness Program
Specific ProgramsLiving Each Day, Daily TLC, Guardian Angels, The Spa, The Crossing, In the Moment, E3! Experience Excellence Everyday

Room Variety

Room TypesPrivate, Semi-Private

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Address 0.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Rio Rancho's city center to The Retreat Alzheimer’s Specialty Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Memory Care in New Mexico

The Retreat Alzheimer’s Specialty Care is located in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in New Mexico.

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Centennial Care Community Benefit

NM Medicaid Centennial Care

Age 65+ or disabled
General New Mexico resident, Medicaid- eligible, long-term care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
NM

Managed care model; rural outreach efforts.

Benefits
In-home care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$65/day) Medical services

New Mexico Caregiver Support Program

NM NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General New Mexico resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
NM

Limited slots; rural focus due to sparse population.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$65/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

New Mexico PACE (e.g., InnovAge New Mexico PACE)

Age 55+
General NM resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
NM

Available in Bernalillo, Sandoval, Valencia Counties via InnovAge.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

New Mexico Older Americans Act Services

Age 60+
General NM resident (or spouse of any age); no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025) None; sliding scale fees may apply for some services.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NM

Two AAAs (Albuquerque vs. Non-Metro); services vary by region.

Benefits
Meals (home-delivered or group, ~$5-$7/meal value) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (5 days/year) Adult day care ($50/day)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

New Mexico Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General NM resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits None in NM unique among states
NM

No asset test; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

New Mexico VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General NM resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
NM

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Property Tax Rebate for Seniors

New Mexico Property Tax Rebate

Age 65+
General NM resident, homeowner or renter, paid property taxes.
Income Limits (2025) ~$36,000/year individual, projected
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NM

Rebate up to $250-$500; annual application required.

Benefits
Tax rebate (~$250-$500/year) to offset housing costs

Frequently Asked Questions about The Retreat Alzheimer’s Specialty Care

What neighborhood is The Retreat Alzheimer’s Specialty Care in?

The Retreat Alzheimer’s Specialty Care is in the Urban Center neighborhood of Rio Rancho.

Is The Retreat Alzheimer’s Specialty Care in a walkable area?

The Retreat Alzheimer’s Specialty Care has a walk score of 66. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Are pets allowed at The Retreat Alzheimer’s Specialty Care?

No, The Retreat Alzheimer’s Specialty Care has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of The Retreat Alzheimer’s Specialty Care?

Yes — there are 3 photos of The Retreat Alzheimer’s Specialty Care in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does The Retreat Alzheimer’s Specialty Care provide?

The Retreat Alzheimer’s Specialty Care offers Memory Care & Palliative Care.

What is the address of The Retreat Alzheimer’s Specialty Care?

The Retreat Alzheimer’s Specialty Care is located at 4075 Jackie Rd Se, Rio Rancho, NM 87124.

What is the phone number of The Retreat Alzheimer’s Specialty Care?

(505) 891-1234 will put you in contact with the team at The Retreat Alzheimer’s Specialty Care.

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