The Rio Grande Gracious Retirement Living

Q: What neighborhood is The Rio Grande Gracious Retirement Living in?

The Rio Grande Gracious Retirement Living is in the Cabezon neighborhood of Rio Rancho.

Q: 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.

Q: 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, United States.

Q: 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.

Q: Is The Rio Grande Gracious Retirement Living Medicare or Medicaid certified?

The Rio Grande Gracious Retirement Living is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

Overview of The Rio Grande Gracious Retirement Living

Located in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, The Rio Grande is a vibrant assisted living community designed to embrace an active and fulfilling lifestyle for seniors, enabling them to relish their retirement years. Their all-inclusive monthly rent encompasses three delectable chef-prepared meals daily, convenient transportation services, a calendar brimming with exciting events and activities, and weekly housekeeping to ensure that seniors can fully savor their retirement without everyday chores.

This independent living community boasts a dedicated live-in management team, accessible around the clock, to provide residents with peace of mind and assistance whenever needed. In each private apartment, residents have the added security of emergency pull cords that connect them to our attentive management team 24 hours a day.

(505) 994-2800

Types of Care at The Rio Grande Gracious Retirement Living

Independent Living

13 years in operation

A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.

Walk Score: 8 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)

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Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

ContactMrs. Lisa McDougald, General Manager

What does this home offer?

Room Sizes: 321-563 / 510-838 / 907-994 / 1279-1375 sq. ft

Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type: 3-story

Dining Services

Transportation Services

Recreational Activities

Housekeeping Services

Exercise Programs

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The Rio Grande Gracious Retirement Living 2 Bed Cottage

2.9 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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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).

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

Benefits

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

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