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8505 Rancho Santa Fe Pl NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113
5.0
(1 reviews)
My sister was only in the Buena Vista Senior Care facility for a short time before she passed. But in that short time, David, Michelle, Kim and the other staff treated us like family. And we loved the intimate and supportive feel of the place. We wou...
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7635 Arroyo Del Oso Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
5.0
(1 reviews)
This place is wonderful. Very personal care. A home away from home is what my mom called it. Highly recommend! Rooms are clean. Staff is very caring and friendly....
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6223 Corte Alzira NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114
5.0
(2 reviews)
My dad was a house guest at Silver Wings for 5 months. I can honestly say that you will not find a better assisted living facility in the Albuquerque area for your loved one. During his time there all the staff and other house guests treated him like...
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4551 Vista Fuente Rd, Albuquerque, NM 87114
5.0
(1 reviews)
Fountain Hill Assisted Living is a brand new facility. They have about 48 rooms and my dad's got a single room with a bathroom. They have an inside courtyard area and a standalone dining area where everyone gets to eat. The food is very good. They ha...
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6901 San Vicente Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
4.8
(8 reviews)
We placed my mom (89) in this lovely Assisted Living facility in June 2024. We live in Las Vegas, NV. I toured all the LV facilities and was left disappointed and disillusioned by what was offered. I had to look out of state and ended up in Albuqu...
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10501 Lagrima De Oro Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87111
4.8
(6 reviews)
By far the largest number of residents at LaVidaLlena are in the Independent Living areas, so it is a very active community. My husband and I moved here in 2015, both fully mobile but seeking a place where we knew we would be taken care of should we ...
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8810 Horizon Boulevard NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113
4.8
(15 reviews)
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...
$3,470
12904 Piru Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87123
4.8
(5 reviews)
My husband had a stroke in November and was in the hospital for about 6 weeks. The doctors said he only has 3 months to live. He stayed at this facility for a short time because I couldn’t take care at home. He got more strength here, and improved ...
$3,000
6128 Aldea Ave. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114
4.8
(5 reviews)
The one that I picked for my mother was The Aldea House. However, she passed away a few weeks ago. The staff was friendly and compassionate. I thought they were great. I could not say anything bad about any of those ladies. She was living in a room t...
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1935 Bosque Farms Blvd., Bosque Farms, NM 87068
4.6
(3 reviews)
We toured Beehive Homes of Bosque Farms' assisted living. They showed us both living arrangements for the assisted and the memory care. They took us into all the buildings and showed us their garden area. It was very nice, very clean, and seemed very...
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303 San Mateo Blvd N E, Albuquerque, NM 87109
4.6
(3 reviews)
My father-in-law has moved into Sandia Senior Suites. Their patient-to-nurse ratio is lower. The maximum number of patients at the place is 20, which is good for my father-in-law because he needs quite a bit of assistance. It is also locally owned. T...
$3,200
6600 Los Volcanes NW, Albuquerque, NM 87121
4.6
(6 reviews)
We felt "at home" when we walked into Westwind. The staff is friendly, caring and go the extra mile in being thoughtful. The food is good and they accommodate dietary needs and if you have a taste for a bologna sandwich they will do that too!! My s...
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9151 High Assets Way N.W., Albuquerque, NM 87120
4.5
(16 reviews)
Life Spire Assisted Living-Albuquerque looks really nice. They keep the inside immaculate, and the people that work there take good care of my mom. I haven't tried the food yet, my sister did, and she said that the meals are really good. They have ...
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7611 Indian School Road, Albuquerque, NM 87110
4.5
(2 reviews)
Albuquerque Uptown Assisted Living was very nice, very clean, and had a nice view from the window. The staff was nice. The dining area looked nice, clean, and bright....
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10401 Vista Del Sol Dr NW, Albuquerque, NM 87144
4.5
(2 reviews)
Sandia View Assisted Living Cotton has different homes, and it's typically eight to ten residents per home. The only reason I selected that place for my husband was because, first, they have more relaxed restrictions as far as COVID. I could actually...
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7524 Bear Canyon Rd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
4.5
(4 reviews)
The first choice I had was Everest Assisted Living because that was a wonderful, wonderful place. That's the choice I made, and I was going to put my mother there before she had her stroke. I was already in the process of filling out paperwork and st...
$5,000
614 Palomas Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108
4.5
(2 reviews)
I would go to Casa De Palomas. The staff was very knowledgeable and very personable. The cheapest room they had was small. It had a bedroom, a living room, and a small kitchen. They do have a one-bedroom with a balcony, and that was quite lovely. The...
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1331 Cuesta Abajo Ct, Albuquerque, NM 87113
4.5
(10 reviews)
I liked that The New Beginnings Senior Living didn't have too many residents. The max they had was 15 residents at a time. There was pretty detailed caring as far as each individual is concerned. It's pretty intimate, very clean, very homey, and very...
$2,500
10301 Golf Course Road NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114
4.3
(35 reviews)
Palmilla Senior Living is a vibrant community. They offer aging in place, so you can go from independent living to assisted living and stay in the same place. The food was fine. Nothing special. The facility itself looked like a very nice building. I...
$2,435
10916 Juan Tabo Place NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111
4.2
(8 reviews)
My father is at Care Free Living. I already knew about this place from before because my grandmother was there. It's a nice, large building, and it has a lot of open space with a lot of lights. The staff is very attentive. The place is very clean. Be...
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Assisted Living
Florence
5.0
Review of Life Spire Assisted Living - Rio Rancho, NM
Mom is at Life Spire Assisted Living Rio Rancho. I like that it does not have as many residents. I was looking for something small for Mom and they had an opening at the time. We were in a hurry to...
Assisted Living
Laurel
4.0
Review of Fairwinds - Rio Rancho
Fairwinds-Rio Rancho has lovely rooms. It's quite spacious and nice. They have excellent food. They have a lot of activities and they take you to stores, the library, and just some short...
Assisted Living
Linda
5.0
Review of MorningStar of Rio Rancho
My husband moved to MorningStar of Rio Rancho. I've been to other places, and I like Morningstar. I think they're far superior to anywhere else in Rio Rancho. The staff do so much for my husband....
Rio Rancho’s assisted living facilities charge around $5,738 monthly, according to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. By comparison, the state median runs a few hundred dollars lower at $5,450, and in Las Cruces, rates fall near $5,500. However, local rates compare favorably to fees in Santa Fe, where seniors pay around $6,830.
Rio Rancho
$5,738
New Mexico
$5,450
United States
$5,350
Santa Fe
$6,830
Farmington
$5,450
Las Cruces
$5,500
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.
In Rio Rancho, the baseline monthly norm for assisted living comes to $5,738, making it a budget-friendly option compared to specialized services. For example, seniors who arrange home health care services pay an additional $360, and nursing home fees track well above assisted living costs at around $8,699.
Home Health Care
$6,101
Assisted Living Facility
$5,738
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$8,699
Note: Since data for Rio Rancho is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Albuquerque, instead.
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.
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