The Suites Rio Vista
Rio Rancho, NM · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 325127) · 136 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $17,215
Phone: (505) 452-4200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Suites Rio Vista has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the New Mexico state average of 2.85. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
The Suites Rio Vista reports 3.50 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 68.3%.
The Suites Rio Vista has 1 federal fine on record totaling $17,215.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
The Suites Rio Vista is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Rio Rancho, Sandoval County, New Mexico. The facility is certified for 136 beds and had an average of 80.1 residents, per CMS Care Compare data. It is operated as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and has been certified since January 21, 2015. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
CMS assigns The Suites Rio Vista an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the New Mexico state average of 2.85. The facility's health inspection rating is 2 stars, its quality measure rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.50 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 68.3%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $17,215.00 for this facility. There have been 0 payment denials on record. CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, indicating families should review the facility's inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare.
The Suites Rio Vista is part of the Eduro Healthcare chain, which includes 34 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.4 across the chain.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Suites Rio Vista has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New Mexico state average of 2.85.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.50 hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars and nursing turnover of 68.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $17,215.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus status is listed in the data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 136 beds and had an average of 80.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Eduro Healthcare chain, which has 34 facilities averaging a 2.4 CMS rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since January 21, 2015.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 2, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 5054524200 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5054524200 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest official record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/325127?state=NM.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.