Seniors who need help with daily living needs may wish to reside in assisted living communities. Nursing homes provide more extensive medical care active seniors may not require. The average monthly cost of assisted living in Rio Rancho is $4,050, the same as New Mexico and lower than the national average of $4,300.
This guide for assisted living in Rio Rancho includes the average monthly costs and the advantages and disadvantages of retiring in Rio Rancho. The end contains a listing of the area’s free resources for seniors.
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2301 Golf Course Road SE, Rio Rancho, NM, 87124
4.5
(10 reviews)
"MorningStar of Rio Rancho was amazing. Everything about it was great. I have nothing bad to say about them. The staff was great, and the food was great. Everything there was very professional and very clean, and everything was nice. My aunt was there..."
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2709 Chessman Drive, Rio Rancho, NM, 87124
3.9
(11 reviews)
"We went to BeeHive Homes of Rio Rancho. They were very kind and professional, the facility was beautiful, and we really liked it a lot, but my in-laws cannot afford to stay there. It was brand new. Everything was updated and safe, and I liked how the..."
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900 Loma Colorado Blvd NE, Rio Rancho, NM, 87124
3.3
(10 reviews)
"The tour I had at The Neighborhood In Rio Rancho was great. The cost was not. The staff was very caring, helpful, and congenial. The units were very beautiful...."
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4104 St. Andrews Drive SE, Rio Rancho, NM, 87124
"Haven Care Dogwood is a loving, homelike residential assisted living provider that exists to serve seniors living through memory loss with c..."
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4103 Las Cimbras Ct. SE, Rio Rancho, NM, 87124
"Our Family Caring for Your Family Casa de Paz in Rio Rancho, NM, offers senior assisted living for your loved ones with all the comforts ..."
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604 Gral Trevino Dr. SE, Rio Rancho, NM, 87124
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mom is at Casa de Paz Village. There isn't anything that I like the least about the community. The best thing is that it is in a house situation with eight little ladies that are residents, and they spend time in a home-like setting, so it's like ..."
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613 Oreja De Oro SE, Rio Rancho, NM, 87124
"Our Family Caring for Your Family Casa de Paz Village (West) in Rio Rancho, NM, offers senior assisted living for your loved ones with al..."
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4102 Malaga Ct. SE, Rio Rancho, NM, 87124
4.8
(43 reviews)
"My mother was a resident for 4 years at Autumn Glow house, one of the 3 homes at Harmony Residential Care, Inc. She was in her 90's and had advanced dementia when she arrived. The home capacities are small, only about 8 max residents per house, so t..."
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920 Riverview Drive Southeast, Rio Rancho, NM, 87124
4.7
(41 reviews)
"We visited Fairwinds - Rio Rancho for my mother. The people were very nice, the place was clean and well-kept. The staff was very nice and welcoming. Their dining area was very nice, the facility was very clean, and the maintenance on the grounds was..."
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1001 24th Street, Rio Rancho, NM, 87124
4.3
(35 reviews)
"Life Spire Assisted Living was very clean, but it was too big for us. They had a big cafeteria style dining room. They had like 30 rooms, 15 on each side, but the look of it was clean. The little living area felt more like a hotel or a bigger facilit..."
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1000 Riverview Dr. SE, Rio Rancho, NM, 87124
3.4
(37 reviews)
"From my experience, Brookdale Rio Rancho is the best. I was impressed with their flexibility and having access to different things in the area. They had a van that will take you anywhere. It had a homier feel and was very accommodating. I stayed in B..."
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804 Rincon de Romos Dr. SE, Rio Rancho, NM, 87124
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My experience with Harmony Residential Care has been very good. It's a great place, it's well-managed, and well-run. They have quality employees working for them as caregivers to the residents. It's like a home, not a facility. My aunt is doing very ..."
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6336 Enchanted Hills Blvd NE, Rio Rancho, NM, 87144
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mom moved into BeeHive Homes of Enchanted Hills. So far, I'm very happy with it. The residents spoke highly of the place and they spoke with my family as we were moving in. It's not a traditional facility. It's a home. The maximum number of reside..."
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4100 Jackie Road SE, Rio Rancho, NM, 87124
4.5
(2 reviews)
"My sister moved into Retreat Villas, and she seems to be doing well. It's a beautiful community with caring people. They have different things for the resident, they have music where people come in to play, and they have a variety of things to do. Th..."
READ MORE912 Loma Pinon Loop NE, Rio Rancho, NM, 87144
4.5
(2 reviews)
"My uncle is in the Hummingbird Assisted Living, and they are wonderful. We looked at several places, but we had to go with a smaller place. It's a home that accommodates 10 people. They're just absolutely phenomenal with the care they give to the eld..."
READ MORE204 Silent Spring Rd Northeast, Rio Rancho, NM, 87124
4.3
(4 reviews)
"My husband is in BeeHive Assisted Living Homes of Rio Rancho #1. I'm happy with the facility he's in. It's small and there are only 12 residents in the home, and they're just very friendly, good staff. We had my husband's parents in one of the Beehiv..."
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1620 Indian School Road NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
4.4
(41 reviews)
"Morada Albuquerque had a continuum of care. They had everything right there available. It was fabulous. It was in my price range. They were clean. The people that we met with were very friendly. The rooms were spacious. The food selection looked good..."
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8810 Horizon Boulevard NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87113
"My friend moved to The Village At Alameda and so far, I liked everything that I've seen there and all the care that she's getting. They go out of their way to help you. Her room is nice and kept clean. They assist her with her housekeeping, like maki..."
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7101 Eubank Boulevard NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87122
4.5
(18 reviews)
"I liked the size of Morada Quintessence. It was a little bit smaller community. There was a beautiful courtyard in the middle and some of the available rooms had a view of that courtyard. The staff was very, very helpful and very, very friendly. Ther..."
READ MORETwo bureaus work together to license assisted living facilities in New Mexico; the Program Operations Bureau and District Operations Bureau. These organizations monitor the compliance of health care facilities with the rules and regulations set forth by New Mexico to ensure residents’ safety, well-being and health.
The 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey reports an average monthly cost of assisted living in Rio Rancho to be $4,050. The New Mexico average is the same, and the national average is $4,300.
The cost for assisted living in New Mexico averages between $3,900 – $4,800 a month. Farmington, 171 miles northwest of Rio Rancho, has the lowest average monthly cost for assisted living at $3,900. Santa Fe is 62 miles northeast and has the highest cost at $4,800. Albuquerque matches the New Mexico average at $4,050, and 240 miles south, Las Cruces costs $4,248.
Rio Rancho
$4,050
New Mexico
$4,050
The United States
$4,300
Farmington
$3,900
Albuquerque
$4,050
Santa Fe
$4,800
Las Cruces
$4,248
Rio Rancho offers additional long-term care options. Adult day health care is provided for seniors who only need weekday supervision and averages $2,513 monthly. Seniors who wish to age in place can receive assistance at home through homemaker services or home health aide services, both costing $4,385. For seniors who need higher-level medical care, nursing homes provide these services averaging $8,330 for a semiprivate room and $9,809 for a private room.
Homemaker Services
$4,385
Home Health Aide
$4,385
Adult Day Health Care
$2,513
Assisted Living Facility
$4,050
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$8,330
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$9,809
Note: Care cost data for Rio Rancho was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Albuquerque, was used instead.
Centennial Care is the New Mexico Health Services Department’s Medicaid waiver program that pays for the cost of assisted living for eligible seniors in Rio Rancho.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in New Mexico page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in New Mexico page.
Rio Rancho has many resources available to assist seniors, including community services, long-term care advocates and help with Medicare and Medicaid. The programs available are meant to promote healthy aging and wellness for all seniors.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services – Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (866) 451-2901 | The New Mexico Long-Term Care Ombudsman program exists to advocate for seniors and vulnerable adults. The ombudsmen conduct scheduled visits to assisted living facilities to meet residents and offer help with complaints or questions. Seniors are protected from exploitation and educated about their rights, along with being assured there is someone to watch out for them. |
| New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services – Aging & Disability Resource Center | (800) 432-2080 | The ADRC works to support seniors and persons with disabilities in finding services and resources to help them live well. Coordinators help seniors find services to address their needs and locate long-term care options that work for them. The ADRC includes a State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) to provide information on health insurance, Medicare and Medicaid and the New Mexico Health Exchange (NMHIX) directs seniors to affordable health care options to fit their budget. Seniors can also obtain information about the agency’s Prescription Drug Assistance (PDA), New Mexico MEDBANK Program, helping seniors obtain the prescription medications they need at a cost they can afford. |
| (800) 876-6657 | The Legal Resources for the Elderly Program (LREP) is a free, statewide program for adults 55 and older. LREP provides legal advice and services offered by professional, highly qualified attorneys specialized in legal issues affecting seniors. Some of the services the LREP offer are guardianship, Social Security disability, powers of attorney, estate planning, Medicare and Medicaid. | |
| Meadowlark Senior Center | (505) 891-5018 | The Meadowlark Senior Center (MSC) is open for seniors 55 and older, offering various programs and activities such as social events, arts and crafts, health checks, day trip excursions, financial and benefits counseling and referral services. The center operates to meet the needs of seniors and provide opportunities to be part of a community group. |
| Sandoval County Assisted Transportation | (505) 934-8774 | The Assisted Transportation program is offered to seniors through the Senior Program Administrative Office. Seniors receive transportation to health care appointments in Rio Rancho Monday through Friday. Appointments for transportation should be made in advance. Hours of operation are 9:30 a.m. through 2:30 p.m. |
Rio Rancho-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in New Mexico are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in New Mexico page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
Laura
5
Review of Casa de Paz Village (East)
My mom is at Casa de Paz Village. There isn't anything that I like the least about the community. The best thing is that it is in a house situation with eight little ladies that are residents, and...
Assisted Living
Laura
5
Review of Life Spire Assisted Living - Rio Rancho, NM
Life Spire Assisted Living was very clean, but it was too big for us. They had a big cafeteria style dining room. They had like 30 rooms, 15 on each side, but the look of it was clean. The little...
Assisted Living
Yvonne
5
Review of MorningStar of Rio Rancho
MorningStar of Rio Rancho was amazing. Everything about it was great. I have nothing bad to say about them. The staff was great, and the food was great. Everything there was very professional and...
Provider response
Yvonne, thank you so much for sharing your experience at MorningStar of Rio Rancho. We are thrilled to hear that your aunt had a positive stay with us and that our team took good care of her. Your...
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