Federal & State Data · Every Licensed Facility · Updated April 21, 2026

Nursing Homes in Rio Rancho, NM

All 8 licensed facilities ranked by federal Clarity Score — not by who pays a $5,000 referral commission.

8
Licensed Facilities
44
Avg Clarity Score
0
Medicare Certified
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Source: CMS Federal Inspection Database · State Licensing Data · palmelle.com

📊 Summary — Nursing Homes in Rio Rancho, NM

According to federal CMS inspection data, there are 8 licensed nursing homes in Rio Rancho, NM. The average Clarity Score across all facilities is 44/100 — a composite from federal health inspections, staffing ratios, and quality metrics updated April 21, 2026.

The highest-rated nursing home in Rio Rancho is Rio Rancho Center, with a Clarity Score of 60/100. Other top-ranked facilities include The Suites Rio Vista, The Neighborhood In Rio Rancho.

0 of these facilities accept Medicare. 1 have active critical inspection flags — all displayed transparently on each facility's Palmelle page. Unlike directories that charge families $3,000–$7,000 referral fees and omit facilities that won't pay, Palmelle lists every licensed nursing home in Rio Rancho, ranked only by what federal inspectors found.

Source: CMS federal inspection data via Palmelle · palmelle.com · Updated April 21, 2026
8
Total Licensed
Nursing Homes
44/100
Average
Clarity Score
0
Medicare
Certified
1
With Critical
Inspection Flags

Nursing Homes in Rio Rancho, NM

8 facilities · ranked by Clarity Score

Why this list is different from A Place for Mom

A Place for Mom, Caring.com, and SeniorAdvisor earn $3,000–$7,000 per family placement. Facilities that won't pay those fees get omitted from their results — meaning families never see them. Palmelle lists all 8 licensed nursing homes in Rio Rancho, including those that don't pay commissions, ranked only by what federal inspectors found. Learn more →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many nursing homes are in Rio Rancho, NM?
There are 8 licensed nursing homes in Rio Rancho, NM according to federal CMS and state licensing data updated April 21, 2026. Palmelle lists all of them — including facilities that don't pay referral fees to other directories.
What is the best nursing home in Rio Rancho, NM?
Based on federal CMS inspection data, Rio Rancho Center has the highest Clarity Score (60/100) among nursing homes in Rio Rancho, NM. Other top-ranked facilities include The Suites Rio Vista, The Neighborhood In Rio Rancho. Clarity Scores are calculated from federal health inspections, staffing ratios, and quality metrics — they cannot be purchased or influenced.
What is the average Clarity Score for nursing homes in Rio Rancho?
The average Clarity Score for nursing homes in Rio Rancho, NM is 44/100. Scores of 80+ indicate strong federal inspection results. Scores of 50–79 are average. Scores below 50 indicate concerns worth investigating before choosing a facility.
Do nursing homes in Rio Rancho accept Medicare?
0 of the 8 nursing homes in Rio Rancho, NM are Medicare-certified according to CMS data. Medicare certification is verified annually during federal inspections.
Are there nursing homes in Rio Rancho with serious violations?
1 nursing homes in Rio Rancho, NM have critical inspection flags in federal data. Palmelle displays all flags transparently on each facility's page — we never hide negative findings. A Clarity Score below 50 is a signal to examine a facility's inspection history closely before making a decision.