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Tucked in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, Retreat Gardens is a special senior living residence that radiates a warm and inviting atmosphere. At its core, it offers gracious living that feels akin to being on a retreat, fostering an environment rich in friendship and joy. This exceptional community is distinguished by its highly skilled caregivers and a dedicated team of medical clinicians committed to helping seniors achieve their goals and attain positive outcomes, with round-the-clock care available.
The home goes beyond standard senior living with a specialized approach, catering to early cognitive impairment and early dementia, thanks to its highly trained staff with memory care training. The commitment to exceeding expectations extends to their diverse meal choices, including the option to enjoy patio dining. Residents can choose between private and semi-private suites, and the facility offers all-day physician and psychiatrist services. Retreat Gardens is proudly locally owned and operated by an award-winning management company, ensuring that it remains a wonderful community where residents can find contentment and peace in their senior years while meeting nursing home qualifications.
Higher than the New Mexico average: 78.9%Retreat Gardens is legally operated by The Retreat Healthcare, Llc, and administrated by Melissa Spiers.
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.
| 7 | 30 | This facility has 77% fewer total deficiencies than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (7 vs. NM avg 30).↓ 77% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2014.
| 0.6 | 2.5 | This facility has 76% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (0.6 vs. NM avg 2.5).↓ 76% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on October 23, 2020, found no deficiencies related to COVID-19 infection prevention and control. Earlier inspections from 2020 also showed no deficiencies, indicating consistent compliance in this area. Prior reports from 2019 and earlier noted deficiencies involving admission agreements, individual service plans, medication storage and documentation, food temperature, and fire drill practices. Complaint investigations were substantiated in 2019 with multiple citations, but no enforcement actions or fines were listed in the available reports. The inspection history shows improvement over time, with recent surveys free of deficiencies after earlier issues were identified.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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0.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Rio Rancho's city center to Retreat Gardens's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.44 miles to nearest hospital (Lovelace Urgent Care - Rio Rancho)
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Retreat Gardens 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.
| Retreat Gardens |
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 (Urban Center) | 45 | No | 72 | - | 86.7% | - | Melissa Spiers | The Retreat Healthcare, LLC | 10 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 0.7 |
| 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 / Shared Rooms | 73.3% | A+ | Megan Smith | Rio Hive LLC | 9 | 5 | 8 | 35 | 3.9 |
| 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 | - | 40.0% | - | Monica M Lovato | Casita Senior Living LLC | 1 | - | 1 | 10 | 10.0 |
Retreat Gardens is in the Urban Center neighborhood of Rio Rancho.
The legal owner and operator of Retreat Gardens is The Retreat Healthcare, Llc.
Retreat Gardens has a walk score of 72. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
According to NM state health department records, Retreat Gardens's license expires on May 31, 2026.
Retreat Gardens's occupancy is 87%.
The team at Retreat Gardens can be reached at [email protected].
Melissa Spiers is the administrator of Retreat Gardens.
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