Vista Sandia
8604 Camino Osito NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87111
"We provide a warm, nurturing environment to take care of your loved ones in a residential home setting. Based in Albuquerque, NM, our Vista ..."
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Rio Rancho is a midsize city in central New Mexico with a senior population that makes up 16% of its 108,000 residents. CDC data from 2016 to 2020 shows Alzheimer's-related deaths increased in Rio Rancho by nearly 70%, although the overall death rate only increased by 36%. According to the Alzheimer's Association, about 10.8% of Americans aged 65 or older live with Alzheimer's or dementia, and the risk of developing the condition only increases with age. Having access to quality dementia care can help seniors stay in good health and maintain a high quality of life for longer.
At a memory care community, residents live in a safe, secure environment. They have access to 24-hour specially trained staff who administer therapeutic activities and help residents navigate cognitive impairments.
This guide evaluates the benefits and drawbacks of living in Rio Rancho and compares local memory care costs to other cities and care options. Additionally, seniors impacted by memory loss and their families can explore resources designed to help them access needed care.
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8604 Camino Osito NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87111
"We provide a warm, nurturing environment to take care of your loved ones in a residential home setting. Based in Albuquerque, NM, our Vista ..."
READ MORE5305 Queens Ct NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87109
"Haven Care Cottonwood is a loving, homelike residential assisted living provider that exists to serve seniors living through memory loss wit..."
READ MORE6519 Sun View Dr NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87120
"Casa Subina residential assisted living facility has been family-owned and operated in Albuquerque, New Mexico since the beginning of 2014. ..."
READ MORE222 Sandia View Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87107
" Sandia House is a residential assisted living and memory care home located in Albuquerque NM. We offer care for dementia and Alzheimer's ..."
READ MORE7201 Prospect Place N.E., Albuquerque, NM, 87110
4.2
(40 reviews)
"My husband has moved into The Woodmark at Uptown memory care. I was impressed with it. I was impressed with the location, the care that they have, the percentage they have per patient, and the people that I talked to. I like the facilities and the se..."
READ MORE10301 Golf Course Road NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87114
4.3
(34 reviews)
"Palmilla Senior Living offers Independent Living, Assisted Living and Dementia / Memory Care. We promote independent living as much as possi..."
READ MORE9151 High Assets Way N.W., Albuquerque, NM, 87120
4.6
(16 reviews)
"You can't do any tour of any place at Life Spire Assisted Living Albuquerque. You just look in from the outside, but I liked it. It was very nice and clean, and they're very careful about COVID. I met the gentleman that's in charge of the unit, and h..."
READ MORE10501 Lagrima de Oro Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87111
4.2
(20 reviews)
"La Vida Llena means "the full life." Four local churches saw a need for a retirement community that could provide an independent, active lif..."
READ MORE6901 San Vicente Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87109
"The Watermark at Cherry Hills, located in Albuquerque, NM, is a senior living provider that offers a variety of care types, including respit..."
READ MORE7500 Oakland Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87113
4.1
(14 reviews)
"My sister has been in Life Spire Assisted Living - Albuquerque NE for a week now. It's mid-sized. It's not the smallest I looked at but it's certainly not the largest either. The rooms were furnished where I didn't have to bring a lot of furniture in..."
READ MORE6128 Aldea Ave. NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87114
4.8
(5 reviews)
"Home Style Living for less, Security, Service and Love, all guaranteed: Welcome to Aldea House. Only The Aldea House offers full servi..."
READ MORE7635 Arroyo Del Oso Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87109
5.0
(1 reviews)
"At Casa Del Oso Assisted Living, we are delighted to open the doors of our house to you and your loved ones. You will enjoy a home environme..."
READ MORE7801 Academy Rd NE, Building 2, Albuquerque, NM, 87109
1.0
(1 reviews)
"Primary care taker was verbally harsh, uncarinh, rude, took away residents dignity. My mother was pushed, she fell multiple times in the 2 months she was there. She had multiple bruises and injuries. The most shocking thing is the owners knew and ..."
READ MORE7813 American Heritage Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87109
"A Place To Call Home! We offer assisted living in residential homes, not facilities! We believe our residents should be a part of neighbo..."
READ MORE4308 Tulane Drive NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87107
7611 Indian School Road, Albuquerque, NM, 87110
4.5
(2 reviews)
"At ABQ Uptown Assisted living you’ll find a cozy, family-oriented home, where our mission is to enrich the lives of those we serve by honori..."
READ MOREThe Health Facility Licensing and Certification Bureau through the New Mexico Department of Health regulates and licenses memory care communities in Rio Rancho and throughout the state. Seniors and their families can access several helpful resources, including a list of regulations facilities must follow, an employee abuse registry and incident reporting requirements.
Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we've estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth's 2021 Cost of Care Survey.
Seniors in Rio Rancho pay about $5,938 per month for memory care, although this price can vary depending on a community's location, services and amenities.
Memory care in Rio Rancho costs $5,938 per month, which is higher than New Mexico's statewide average of $5,623 and the national median of $5,625. In Santa Fe, monthly rates are higher than Rio Rancho at $7,268. Prices drop in Las Cruces, where seniors pay about $5,619 per month, and in Farmington, which offers memory care for about $939 less than Rio Rancho.
Rio Rancho
$5,938
New Mexico
$5,623
United States
$5,625
Santa Fe
$7,268
Las Cruces
$5,619
Farmington
$4,999
For a more affordable care option, seniors can access adult day health care for a monthly rate of $2,472. In-home care and home health care, which are also less than memory care at $4,671, may be suitable for seniors wishing to age in place. Seniors who are mostly independent can access assisted living services for a lower cost of $4,750 per month, while those needing 24-hour skilled nursing care can get a semiprivate room at a nursing home for a higher monthly rate of $8,479.
Memory Care
$5,938
In-Home Care
$4,671
Home Health Care
$4,671
Adult Day Health Care
$2,472
Assisted Living Facility
$4,750
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$8,479
Note: Data for Rio Rancho was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Albuquerque, was used instead.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in New Mexico page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in New Mexico page.
Rio Rancho and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free memory care resources in Rio Rancho, please visit our Memory Care in New Mexico page.
Rio Rancho Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in New Mexico are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in New Mexico page for more information about these laws.
Memory Care
Cynthia
5
Review of BeeHive Assisted Living Homes of Rio Rancho #1
My husband moved into BeeHive Assisted Living Homes of Rio Rancho #1. I chose it because I was impressed with the facility itself. It's like a family setting. It's not large, it's just a small...
Memory Care
Lou
4
Review of Avamere at Rio Rancho
My husband is a resident at Avamere at Rio Rancho. I was very displeased with it until the new directors took over in May. And now, I am very well pleased with it. I am pleased with the...
Provider response
Thanks for leaving a review, Lou! We are glad you are having an overall positive experience with our senior living community. We'll look into your concerns as well. We appreciate you choosing...
Memory Care
LouiseNM70
1
Review of MorningStar of Rio Rancho
Very beautiful place. As we did a walk through everything was amazing they told us everything we wanted to hear. Once we places our loved one there. Things were different. The care staff in memory...