The 15 Best Independent Living Communities in Rio Rancho, NM for 2018

There are 15 Independent Living Communities in the Rio Rancho area, with 5 in Rio Rancho and 10 nearby.

The average cost of independent living in Rio Rancho is $2,443 per month. This is lower than the national median of $2,475. Cheaper nearby regions include Albuquerque with an average starting cost of $2,255.

To help you with your search, browse the 119 reviews below for independent living communities in Rio Rancho. On average, consumers rate independent living in Rio Rancho 4.1 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Albuquerque with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Caring.com has helped 14 families in Rio Rancho find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about independent living options and costs in Rio Rancho, call (855) 863-8283.

5 Independent Living Communities in Rio Rancho, NM

Caring Star 2019

Fairwinds - Rio Rancho

Provides: Independent Living

920 Riverview Drive Southeast, Rio Rancho, NM 8...

"Fairwinds in Rio Rancho has everything that I was looking for. The staff was very good, helpful, and accommodating in showing me what I asked for. The community is up on a hill and away from the..." More

2017, 2018, 2019

Avamere at Rio Rancho

Provides: Independent Living

1000 Riverview Dr. SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124

"I'm really tempted to move in right now at Emeritus at Sandia Springs if I'm in a different situation. I was very impressed. I'm only interested in independent living. They have separate cottages..." More

The Rio Grande Gracious Retirement Li...

Provides: Independent Living

2331 Westside Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124

"This is an amazing facility. They are caring, considerate and loving towards their residents. It is like being on a cruise ship that doesn't move! The food is excellent and plentiful. There are..." More

Meadow Lark Senior Center

Provides: Independent Living

3200 Civic Center Circle NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144

"Overall, I like the facility. It is very close to a CVS, Target, Walmart, and the local senior center, where many of the residents get most of their meals. They have a big common room where they..." More

Buena Vista Apartments

Provides: Independent Living

1355 Meadowlark Lane, SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124

"I moved here in December and I am very happy. The office staff, maintenance people are great. I love that I can go right next door to the senior center for a noon meal. The grounds are well kept..." More

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Caring Star 2016

The Montebello on Academy

Provides: Independent Living

10500 Academy Road NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111

"My parents are in The Montebello on Academy. It was exactly what we were looking for. It is independent living, and they have an apartment. They have limos and vans, they take them shopping and..." More

2013, 2014, 2015, 2016

Palmilla Senior Living

Provides: Independent Living

10301 Golf Course Road NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114

"Palmilla staff was friendly. They didn't have an apartment like what we wanted. The residents were happy. We didn't like the colors and the decor. It was not pleasing to us. " More

Coronado Villa Retirement Resort

Provides: Independent Living

6900 San Vicente Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109

"Coronado Villa Retirement Resort was a very nice community. They had activities going on, and the dining room and rooms were very nice. The only problem I had with them was that they're relatively..." More

Caring Star 2016

Atria Vista Del Rio

Provides: Independent Living

1620 Indian School Road NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102

"Atria Vista Del Rio was an independent living place but had senior care if you needed it. You could live there and then move into an assisted living area. The staff was very nice. I think they had..." More

2014, 2015, 2016

Affinity at Albuquerque

Provides: Independent Living

10700 Fineland Drive NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114

"Affinity at Albuquerque is very pleasant. The apartments are very nice and the people who live here are very congenial and seem to get along very well. We have a movie theater, mahjong and..." More

Paloma Landing Retirement Community

Provides: Independent Living

8301 Palomas Avenue NE,, Albuquerque, NM 87109

"My mother-in-law has been in Paloma Landing for two to three years. It is a very nice facility. She has been very happy and comfortable there. Her room is rather small. It is sufficient and big..." More

Bear Canyon Estates

Provides: Independent Living

4440 Morris St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111

"Bear Canyon Estates is like a 5-star resort. It is very nice and the staff is wonderful. They're always so fun and happy, and are ready to do anything to help. They have activities all day long,..." More

Caring Star 2016

Brookdale Valencia

Provides: Independent Living

300 Valencia Drive SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108

"My mother lived alone at Brookdale at Valencia from 2007 until her death last year. It took "the whole village" of Brookdale to help her stay in her Independent Living apartment, and they were..." More

Albuquerque Grand Senior Living

Provides: Independent Living

1501 Tijeras Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

"Albuquerque Grand showed us some rooms, but they were being renovated. It looked nice. Everything seemed to be appropriate. It was very nice and clean. The inside of the place had been freshly..." More

Westwind House Assisted Living

Provides: Independent Living

6600 Los Volcanes NW, Albuquerque, NM 87121

" Thank you for your interest in Westwind House. Welcome to Westwind House! Westwind House offers an independent living as well as an assisted living environment. It is our pleasure to provide..." More

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Review of Fairwinds - Rio Rancho

My parents moved into Fairwinds. I think they're really friendly, and it's beautiful. The amenities they're using are the beauty shop and the driver. The food has not been the best, and they have r... Read more

Stacey
Review of The Rio Grande Gracious Retirement Living

The Rio Grande Gracious Retirement Living was a very nice place. It was new and I like that. One thing I didn't like was it was kind of way out there without anything around it. Read more

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Review of Fairwinds - Rio Rancho

I and my wife have been residents at Fairwinds since July 2016. My wife has Parkinson's Disease and early Alzheimers for a long period of time. I am her caregiver. We are both 86 yrs of age. Fai... Read more

John T Williams

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