The Suites Rio Vista
2410 19th Street SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How The Suites Rio Vista Compares
The Suites Rio Vista is a 136-bed for-profit nursing facility in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New Mexico average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (6.4%) is below the New Mexico average of 14.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 136 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 60% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Rio Rancho, the local average is 1.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. New Mexico average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 6.4% — better than the New Mexico average of 14.5% (56% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.0% — better than the New Mexico average of 3.6% (44% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.9% — worse than the New Mexico average of 5.4% (46% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.3% — worse than the New Mexico average of 20.9%.
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against New Mexico averages across 68 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask The Suites Rio Vista
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing The Suites Rio Vista with other nursing homes in Rio Rancho.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for The Suites Rio Vista, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is The Suites Rio Vista addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help The Suites Rio Vista keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 6.4% here versus 14.5% across New Mexico. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help The Suites Rio Vista keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.0% here versus 3.6% across New Mexico. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is The Suites Rio Vista's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 60% occupancy across 136 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at The Suites Rio Vista?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho sits in Sandoval County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with New Mexico as a whole (17.4% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 25,805 (17.8%)
- Median age
- 40.3 years
- Median household income
- $65,071
- Median home value
- $211,700
Demographics for Sandoval County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Rio Rancho.
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