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Life Spire Assisted Living & Memory Care is a premier assisted living community in the heart of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, offering comprehensive care options, including assisted living, Alzheimer’s care, and dementia care. At Life Spire Assisted Living, their unwavering commitment is to provide exceptional care, delivering the highest standard of quality service.
Their mission is to offer superior elder care within a secure, supportive residential environment that fosters health, independence, and meaningful social interaction. Both of their ideally placed elder care facilities are discreetly integrated into the fabric of the local community. With 24-hour staff support and care, these residences have modern amenities to create a warm and comfortable home environment. Residents can choose between private and semi-private rooms. Located in a tranquil and growing residential area of Rio Rancho, their pet-friendly residence is conveniently within walking distance of Presbyterian Rust Medical Center.
Higher than the New Mexico average: 78.9%Life Spire Assisted Living Rio Rancho is legally operated by A Meaningful Day, Inc, and administrated by Carol Lynn Montoya.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New Mexico state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 19 | 30 | This facility has 37% fewer total deficiencies than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (19 vs. NM avg 30).↓ 37% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2012.
| 1.4 | 2.1 | This facility has 33% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (1.4 vs. NM avg 2.1).↓ 33% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on February 7, 2025, found one deficiency related to medication administration records not including both brand and generic drug names for one resident. Earlier inspections showed a mixed pattern, with some surveys citing multiple deficiencies involving medication administration, resident records, safety, and staff qualifications, while others found no issues. Prior deficiencies mainly involved medication management, documentation, and compliance with admission agreements, along with some safety and infection control concerns. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, with one substantiated complaint in 2022 that aligned with cited deficiencies. The facility’s inspection history shows some recurring issues but also periods of substantial compliance, with no enforcement actions or fines listed in the available reports.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
1.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Rio Rancho's city center to Life Spire Assisted Living Rio Rancho's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.39 miles to nearest hospital (Presbyterian Rust Medical Center)
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Life Spire Assisted Living Rio Rancho is located in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
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The information below is reported by the New Mexico Department of Health, Division of Health Improvement.
| Life Spire Assisted Living Rio Rancho |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Rio Rancho (Southern Blvd Corridor) | 30 | Yes | 76 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | 93.3% | - | Carol Lynn Montoya | A Meaningful Day, Inc | 11 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 1.7 |
| Advantage Assisted Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Rio Rancho (Petroglyph Medical Plaza) | 30 | Yes | 20 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | 83.3% | - | Jayme Rickard | Advantage Assisted Living LLC | 8 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0.4 |
| BeeHive Homes of Enchanted Hills |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Rio Rancho (High Ridge Estates) | 15 | Yes | 11 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | 73.3% | A+ | Megan Smith | Rio Hive LLC | 9 | 5 | 8 | 35 | 3.9 |
| BeeHive Homes of Rio Rancho |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Rio Rancho (Broadmoor (High Resort)) | 12 | Yes | 15 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | - | - | Megan Smith | Rio Hive LLC | 12 | 4 | 4 | 21 | 1.8 |
| Casita Senior Living – Georgia |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Rio Rancho (Chamiza Estates) | 10 | No | 0 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | 40.0% | - | Monica M Lovato | Casita Senior Living LLC | 1 | - | 1 | 10 | 10.0 |
Life Spire Assisted Living Rio Rancho is in the Southern Blvd Corridor neighborhood of Rio Rancho.
The legal owner and operator of Life Spire Assisted Living Rio Rancho is A Meaningful Day, Inc.
Life Spire Assisted Living Rio Rancho has a walk score of 76. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
According to NM state health department records, Life Spire Assisted Living Rio Rancho's license expires on October 31, 2026.
Life Spire Assisted Living Rio Rancho's occupancy is 93%.
The team at Life Spire Assisted Living Rio Rancho can be reached at [email protected].
Carol Lynn Montoya is the administrator of Life Spire Assisted Living Rio Rancho.
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