Fairwinds - Rio Rancho sits on 9.24 acres on a bluff overlooking the Rio Grande River and Sandia Peak Ski Area, so there's always a nice view if anyone wants to sit outside. The community has plenty of outdoor space, with paved walkways, garden courtyards, and patios that have shaded seats, colorful decor, and a small pond in the main courtyard. The landscaping stays green, and there's room to walk or relax. Inside, you'll find apartments with one or two bedrooms or studios, each with a kitchen that includes oak cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a modern stovetop, plus large windows for lots of sunlight, queen beds, and dressers for storing things. The building, built in two phases in 1996 and 1999 and spanning 211,213 square feet, features 220 total units managed by Leisure Care, which has over 30 years of experience running senior communities.
Residents can choose from independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care services, so there's support at every level, including home health, adult day care, and hospice care if needed, plus personalized care plans and help with daily routines. Fairwinds - Rio Rancho allows some pets and has safety features like emergency communication systems and fire sprinklers in every apartment, and the staff is trained and present 24 hours.
There are a lot of common spaces to use, such as a fitness center, a game room with billiards, the library full of books and sunlight, private and public dining rooms, a salon for haircuts and barber services, arts and crafts rooms, a meeting room, TV lounges, a movie theater for regular movie nights, and a computer center. Social and recreational programs keep things going, like fitness classes including yoga and chair yoga, music groups, Nintendo Wii bowling, story time, lectures, and offsite trips, with a social calendar that puts an emphasis on staying engaged. There's also an activity lounge, a bistro, a bar, and organized religious services with visits from Catholic, Protestant, and other chaplains.
Meals get prepared restaurant-style by a chef, and there are options for special diets such as low or no-sugar, gluten-free, or low-sodium diets. Residents can have meals in the dining room or order room service, and overnight guests are allowed with parking for visitors. Housekeeping and laundry get handled onsite, and support is available for walking, wheelchair use, and medication, plus help with bathing and personal care, and there's high-speed WiFi throughout.
The community supports veterans and helps with funding information for those who need it. The private and shared apartments remain accessible with features like wheelchair-ready showers and full bathtubs. The reception area stays welcoming, and the staff keep a focus on each resident's well-being. You'll find the place keeps the Southwest adobe style but adds high-end amenities, a convenience store, concierge services, and pet-friendly rules. The grounds are nice for just sitting outside or taking a stroll, and inside everything's built to stay comfortable, safe, and social for folks looking to live as independently as possible or those needing more hands-on help as they get older.
