Riverview Assisted Living

Riverview Assisted Living, located in Rio Rancho, NM offers independent living, assisted living & memory care. Visit Provider Website

Six floor plans at Riverview Assisted Living run from a 280-square-foot studio to a 975-square-foot cottage, and the community lists a starting price for each of its three levels of care on its own website.

Riverview, in Rio Rancho, NM, is locally owned and family operated. It says assisted living and memory care include the amenities that come with independent living, so the meals, housekeeping and activities carry over when you or your family member needs more help.

Pricing at Riverview Assisted Living

Riverview lists independent living starting at $3,600, assisted living starting at $4,500 and memory care starting at $5,000. Its website doesn't say whether those are monthly prices. Riverview doesn't list a respite care price either. A request through Get Pricing gets you the answer on both, plus what your level of care adds, so you can compare Riverview with the other places on your list.

Riverview's website also explains New Mexico's Turquoise Medicaid Assisted Living Waiver Program. Medicaid is the state and federal program that helps people with limited income pay for health care. The page says monthly rent may be based on income for residents who qualify.

The Six Floor Plans at Riverview

The floor plans and their sizes are:

• Studio, 280 sq. ft.
• Studio, 320 sq. ft.
• Shared studio, 450 sq. ft.
• One bedroom, 415 sq. ft.
• Two bedroom, 705 sq. ft.
• Cottage, 975 sq. ft.

Assisted living comes in studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments with a kitchenette and Wi-Fi. Memory care has private rooms and shared rooms.

Independent Living at Riverview

The independent living list includes three meals a day, weekly housekeeping, all utilities, transportation and cable TV. Landscaping, maintenance, appliances and a fully equipped kitchen are on it too, and the list says your pet is welcome. Residents set up and pay for their own phone service through a local provider.

Daily Life and Safety at Riverview

The amenities include a full calendar of daily activities and restaurant-style dining. There's a courtyard, a library and a beauty salon, plus shopping days. Friends and family who visit get free parking on site. Medical transportation runs on Wednesdays within a 10-mile radius, and you need a reservation. Staff are available 24 hours a day. The safety list adds an emergency response system and safety bars in the showers.