Occupancy rate
81%
Similar to the New Mexico average: 78.9%Avamere at Rio Rancho
Independent Living in Rio Rancho
Avamere at Rio Rancho
Independent Living in Rio Rancho
Overview of Avamere at Rio Rancho
Avamere at Rio Rancho continues to show that whatever category of living their residents have chosen, they are provided with quality healthcare. With an emphasis on independent living, assisted living, and memory care, the premier senior living community ensures that residents enhance their lives with care and ease. The lifestyle promoted provides an environment where residents can celebrate their individuality and independence. Avamere at Rio Rancho has welcomed seniors and families to their beautiful, thoughtfully designed community, allowing residents to make the most of their golden years.
Avamere has ensured residents can live comfortably thanks to their helpful features, including wheelchair-accessible showers, high-speed internet, a kitchenette, cable or satellite TV, and air-conditioning throughout the community– all designed to make their stay easy and hassle-free. In addition to allowing pets in the community, they boast an impressive list of amenities, including their café or restaurant, private dining room, barbershop and salon, arts and crafts center, billiards lounge, fitness center, and library.
134-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 2 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Occupancy
Similar to the New Mexico average: 78.9%Occupied beds
108 / 134
Average residents
82 per day
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationJune 30, 2026
CountySandoval
Avamere at Rio Rancho is legally operated by Rio Rancho Operations, Llc, and administrated by Bryanne Mandel.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactBryanne Mandel
Email
[email protected]
Fax(505) 896-1655
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 280 / 320 / 415 / 450 / 705 / 975 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at Avamere at Rio Rancho
Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care
Inspection History
In New Mexico, the Department of Health, Division of Health Improvement is the primary regulatory authority that conducts unannounced inspections and investigates quality of care complaints.
The data displayed corresponds to the last 8 years.
10 visits/inspections
Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.
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Latest inspection
Date
October 8, 2025
Complaint Investigation57 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
New Mexico average: 30 deficiencies
5.7 deficiencies per inspection
Inspection Report Summary for Avamere at Rio Rancho
The most recent inspection on October 8, 2025, cited deficiencies related to missed scheduled activities in the Memory Care unit, unsecured medications and chemicals, and failure to post the Resident Rights poster. Earlier inspections also identified issues with resident care, including inadequate assistance with daily living activities, insufficient staffing, failure to update individual service plans, and problems with medication storage and incident reporting. Complaint investigations substantiated deficiencies involving resident supervision, incident reporting delays, and financial exploitation by staff, though fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. Most complaints were substantiated with cited deficiencies, particularly concerning resident rights, safety, and care plan compliance. The pattern of deficiencies has persisted over time with no clear improvement trend evident.
Living Spaces & Floor Plans
Avamere At Rio Rancho Studio
Avamere At Rio Rancho 1Bed
Avamere At Rio Rancho 2 Bed
Avamere At Rio Rancho Cottage
Avamere At Rio Rancho 1Bed B
Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in New Mexico
Avamere at Rio Rancho is located in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in New Mexico.
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1.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Rio Rancho's city center to Avamere at Rio Rancho's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.11 miles to nearest hospital (Lovelace Urgent Care - Rio Rancho)
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Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
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