Fairwinds - Rio Rancho

Huge crowd. So much joy So much activity

After several visits, we have found Fairwinds staff and residents are friendly and caring. This is not a fancy retirement home so if you are looking for glamor, you won't want Fairwinds. If you want a pleasant homestyle environment and quality, you are in the right place. Everyone has theit own priorities. One thing I think they could add is another elevator. You can find problems/needs wherever you go but you need to decide whether the good outweighs the bad. We are now looking forward to out new home. By the way, the restaurant dining is awesome and the wait staff is really special.THIS IS AN UPDATE: 1 YEAR LATERWe have lives at The Fairwinds in Rio Rancho for a little more than a year now. I feel the need to share my feelings again as I know when we were searching for a Senior residence, it helped to read the experiences of others. Over the course of a year, we have been able to experience the ups and downs that are common in a situation like this. I cannot emphasize how normal that is. Unless you have never worked in this type of environment, you have no idea how difficult it can be. Right now, the entire building is being renovated. Sometimes, the construction gets in the way of every day activities but management has been amazing in helping the residents thru this process and the entire building is shaping up to be very beautiful. Patience is the word to remember. It takes time to make these improvements but it surely is beautiful. When you live in a retirement home, meals start to become the highlight of your day. If you have ever worked in the restaurant business, you know how hard it is to find and keep good staff. Changes happen and usually often. Weve had the opportunity to experience that a few times in the last year but the wide variety of menu choices makes it easy to choose something you can enjoy. The staff is very pleasant and treat the patrons with loving respect. Aging people can sometimes be difficult to get along with and hard to please but the staff is very forgiving and they continually strive to make everyone happy and comfortable. The activities are numerous and accommodate the multiple needs of the residents. We are entertained by various groups a few times a week and dont let me forget the weekly Happy Hour with a live band and dancing. The Fairwinds has its ow Tea Room which I personally find very pleasant. There are movies shown in the theater twice a day. Religious services are done here. The gym is fully equipped and there is a trainer available if you wish. I cannot end this without mentioning the front desk. If you come in the front door, expect to be greeted by a friendly face and an accommodating staff member. Its going to happen. My recommendation... Check out The Fairwinds.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...I probably seem like an advertisement now but Im not. Im a resident and I have always felt that when something is good, you share the information. The renovations here are now complete and they are beautiful. Today marked the opening of the brand new Bistro. The hours for the Bistro are 10AM to 6:30PM. This very simply means that you can get something to eat all day here at the Fairwinds. The variety of items offers something for everyones taste buds. I was really impressed with the friendly atmosphere for the residents who were seated at the Bistro socializing. The social aspect for seniors is so important and this new Bistro is a medicine for the loneliness elderly people often feel. I saw residents smiling and laughing while they enjoyed something from the menu offerings. Some were just having coffee or tea while others were eating snack items, sandwiches or dessert items. Its really special to live in a residence that offers something for everyone and a staff that shows genuine caring for the seniors who live here. The Fairwinds in Rio Rancho meets the wide variety of needs for the residents. Its definitely a happy place.

A perfectly assisted living facility top-notch nursing care. I highly recommended to Fairwinds Rio Rancho.