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The cost of independent living in Rio Rancho is about $4,653 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 13 options. Read 485 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Rio Rancho Independent Living Facilities | 485 Reviews

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Photo of Fairwinds - Rio Rancho
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The one thing that makes Fairwinds really stand out is the residents are all so friendly. They are like family and the staff are also friendly and helpful. The other thing that makes Fairwinds stand out from...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Fairwinds - Rio Rancho offers luxurious apartment homes in a fun and active retirement community. We are proud to be managed by Leisure Care who leads the industry in the development and management of elegant retirement communities that are all about Five-Star Fun. At Fairwinds - Rio...
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Photo of Avamere at Rio Rancho
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8.6
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84 reviews
8.6
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84 reviews
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3 star
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The personnel are responsive. The intake individual, [name removed], was exceptionally helpful and reached out to the previous facility to facilitate transfer and collect necessary documentation. My mother...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Avamere at Rio Rancho offers residents the full spectrum of senior living options including independent, assisted living and a secure memory care community. Located on Albuquerque's west side, close to both Cottonwood mall and scenic Corrales, we are conveniently located near Presbyterian Rust,...
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Photo of The Rio Grande
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8.4
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29 reviews
8.4
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29 reviews
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We really are impressed and are so happy that he is happy. For my brother in law, I can rank all of the above at a 5. He says that he hopes he dies there! It's a lovely community. The rates increase on his...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At The Rio Grande, we have an abundance of heart, and we can’t wait to share it with you. Our caring management team is here for you any time, day or night, because we live here too. We participate in activities +pour coffee at mealtime and take time to get to know each of our residents. Plus,...
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8.0
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They do what the others SAY they will do!! FOOD YES! CARE YES! Engaged with residents YES! WE found Lifespire after my wife ENDURED 14 months at another institution in Albuquerque where the care was very...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Life Spire has been in business for over 6 years. We provide a warm and homelike atmosphere within a secured setting. We started our line of work by assisting adults and children with disabilities to live at home and be active in the community. Our strong commitment to our mission lead the phone...
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9.8
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25 reviews
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25 reviews
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My grandma has been living at The Montebello for a while now, and we couldn’t be happier. The staff are warm, attentive, and truly care about the residents. The place is always clean, welcoming, and she’s...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Montebello on Academy is a Retirement Community located in the prestigious Northeast Heights. Within its elegant setting, you will find Independent & Assisted Living with all-inclusive rates, 24-hour Assisted Living team and a Rehabilitation Therapy department. A variety of planned adult...
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9.8
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9.8
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Coronado Villa is the kind of place that gives its resident's children peace of mind. My parents moved into the Villa 8 years ago and immediately began to enjoy their clean, well-appointed apartment, meet...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Coronado Villa in Albuquerque, New Mexico is an independent living community that offers luxury apartments for your enjoyment. Albuquerque is a part of Bernalillo County. Living in an area where the sun shines 310 days of the year gives you the opportunity to pursue golf, tennis, and local...
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Photo of The Village At Alameda
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9.4
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36 reviews
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I'm very happy he's there. They have been a huge support for us both before and after my mom passed. [name removed] (director) is AWESOME!!! Because staff is hard to keep it hinders the quality of food,...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Village at Alameda is and assisted living community located in Albuquerque, NM. Absolutely breathtaking to behold, this assisted living community has a look to it that draws the eye, and it commands attention. This community offers access to area attractions and to the natural beauty that...
Photo of Palmilla Senior Living
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33 Floor plans available
9.3
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172 reviews
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172 reviews
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What we liked the most about the community is that they were very easy to work with. They did an excellent job with communication and made moving in very easy. Yes, we would recommend Palmilla Senior Living...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Palmilla Senior Living puts premium independent senior living within your reach. We offer Independent Living, Assisted Living and Alzheimer's and Memory Care in Albuquerque, New Mexico. All of our living options stress independence and autonomy, providing the assistance you need to live...
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55 Floor plans available
7.5
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22 reviews
7.5
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22 reviews
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Overall, MorningStar has been a good choice for Mom, but I can see where some improvements need to be made. For example, it would be nice if they provided some evening activities occasionally as that is when...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Photo of Neighborhood in Rio Rancho Community
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1.0
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18 reviews
1.0
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18 reviews
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The meals at the Neighborhood are tasty and varied. Between the dining room and the Bistro, there is always something which is appealing. I would like to give a shout out to the wait staff. They are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Supportive Care at The Neighborhood in Rio Rancho is a Premier Full Service Health Care Community where extra support is available at one location. There is no entry fee or long term contract to move directly into Supportive Care at The Neighborhood in Rio Ranchoand features both private studio...
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Photo of Casa de Rosa Assisted Living
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For my parents, they have a little apartment outside the main property, so the staff has been very accommodating to them for that and I would rate the cleanliness of that higher than the building of the main...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Casa de Rosa Assisted Living is a gorgeous assisted living community situated in the picturesque Albuquerque, New Mexico. Nestled in expansive grounds complete with local plant life and wildlife, Casa de Rosa offers all the best that the New Mexico landscape has to offer. The dry climate leaves...
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of The Retreat and Retreat Gardens
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Photo of Advantage Assisted  Living
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.

Cost of independent living in Rio Rancho, NM

The average cost of senior living in Rio Rancho is $4,653 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Los Cerrillos, NM with an average of $4,444 per month.

Independent living costs in Rio Rancho, NM, vs. nearby cities

Rio Rancho, NM
$4,653/mo
$4,653/mo

Independent living costs in Rio Rancho, NM, vs. state and national averages

Rio Rancho, NM
$4,653/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Rio Rancho, NM, vs. other senior living options

$5,102/mo
Independent Living
$4,653/mo

Independent living costs in Rio Rancho, NM, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,514/mo
Studio
$4,042/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,805/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,378/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,708/mo

Senior living costs in Rio Rancho vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Rio Rancho, NM
Column state: New Mexico
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRio Rancho, NMNew MexicoU.S.
Independent Living$4,653/mo$4,302/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,411/mo$4,391/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$5,102/mo$4,589/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Rio Rancho, NM:$4,653/mo
New Mexico:$4,302/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Rio Rancho, NM:$4,411/mo
New Mexico:$4,391/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Rio Rancho, NM:$5,102/mo
New Mexico:$4,589/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Rio Rancho, NM, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Rio Rancho and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Rio Rancho, NM

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Rio Rancho have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Rio Rancho, NM$4,055/mo$3,363/mo+20.6%
New Mexico$3,249/mo$2,951/mo+10.1%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Rio Rancho, NM
2024 average cost:$4,055/mo
2023 average cost:$3,363/mo
Percent change:+20.6%
New Mexico
2024 average cost:$3,249/mo
2023 average cost:$2,951/mo
Percent change:+10.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Rio Rancho

Recent reviews for independent living in Rio Rancho

Westwind House Assisted Living in Albuquerque, NM

4.5
My mom is eating the meal. It is not like home cooking but I think it is good. The staff are good people who help out very well. I am pleased that she is getting taken care of.The staff assist with her ADL and there has been no problems. A Place For Mom helped us find this community. They are ...
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The Village At Alameda in Albuquerque, NM

5.0
The Village at Alameda is a very nice place. Mom and Dad really like it. The food is good. The staff is great. The place is clean. They keep the apartments clean. If extra cleaning is needed, it is taken care of it right away. Hope this helps.

Sandia Senior Suites in Albuquerque, NM

4.5
My husband is going through a transitional phase after a fall. The staff are doing their absolute best to make him comfortable and provide good care to him. The staff communicate with me very well and even told me that I can call my husband anytime I want. My husband also receives care from a ...
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Rio Rancho independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rio Rancho independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rio Rancho, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Rio Rancho independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Rio Rancho partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rio Rancho, NMNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Rio Rancho independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Rio Rancho communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rio Rancho, NMNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rio Rancho independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Rio Rancho offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rio Rancho, NMNational
Activity director
Activity director
58.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
66.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
58.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.3%
46.4%
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Fairwinds - Rio Rancho, Avamere at Rio Rancho and The Rio Grande are the top-rated independent living facilities near Rio Rancho, New Mexico. See full list of communities.
There are 13 independent living facilities near Rio Rancho, New Mexico. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Rio Rancho, New Mexico is Morada Quintessence. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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