Best Nursing Homes in Albuquerque, NM

Updated Mar 2026

We analyzed 14 homes in Albuquerque, NM

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and New Mexico Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

Government Data for Nursing Homes in Albuquerque, New Mexico: Salaries, Revenues, Occupancy Rates, Ownership.

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Advanced Health Care of Albuquerque		NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Albuquerque (Duke City Industrial Area)	47	100.0% Facility 100.0% NM AVG 78.9% Rank #15 / 55	+27%	3.93 Facility 3.93 NM AVG 4.01 Rank #16 / 54				+12%	-2%	3 Facility 3 NM AVG 1.9 Rank #21 / 34	18 Facility 18 NM AVG 48.6 Rank #4 / 55	3.0 Facility 3.0 NM AVG 7.3	4 Facility 4 NM AVG 2.3 Rank #26 / 38	46	-	62 Facility 62 NM AVG 44 Rank #4 / 20	Hansen, Ralph	$14.9M Facility $14.9M NM AVG $11.4M Rank #17 / 55	$4.4M Facility $4.4M NM AVG $5.0M Rank #36 / 55	29.4% Facility 29.4% NM AVG 46.6% Rank #54 / 55	325119
Good Samaritan Society		NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Albuquerque (Highland Business)	117	51.8% Facility 51.8% NM AVG 78.9% Rank #53 / 55	-34%	3.95 Facility 3.95 NM AVG 4.01 Rank #14 / 54				+105%	-2%	2 Facility 2 NM AVG 1.9 Rank #11 / 34	38 Facility 38 NM AVG 48.6 Rank #20 / 55	6.3 Facility 6.3 NM AVG 7.3	1 Facility 1 NM AVG 2.3 Rank #1 / 38	78	-	87 Facility 87 NM AVG 44 Rank #1 / 20	Sanders, Abby	$15.6M Facility $15.6M NM AVG $11.4M Rank #38 / 55	$5.3M Facility $5.3M NM AVG $5.0M Rank #25 / 55	33.8% Facility 33.8% NM AVG 46.6% Rank #8 / 55	325074
The Rehabilitation Center of Albuquerque		NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Albuquerque (Academy Acres North)	120	94.4% Facility 94.4% NM AVG 78.9% Rank #3 / 55	+20%	3.15 Facility 3.15 NM AVG 4.01 Rank #50 / 54				+40%	-22%	2 Facility 2 NM AVG 1.9 Rank #11 / 34	36 Facility 36 NM AVG 48.6 Rank #18 / 55	6.0 Facility 6.0 NM AVG 7.3	7 Facility 7 NM AVG 2.3 Rank #38 / 38	113	A+	54 Facility 54 NM AVG 44 Rank #7 / 20	Berry, Karisa	$15.6M Facility $15.6M NM AVG $11.4M Rank #15 / 55	$6.3M Facility $6.3M NM AVG $5.0M Rank #16 / 55	40.6% Facility 40.6% NM AVG 46.6% Rank #30 / 55	325034
Albuquerque Heights Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center		NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Albuquerque (Hodgin)	134	35.8% Facility 35.8% NM AVG 78.9% Rank #12 / 55	-55%	3.67 Facility 3.67 NM AVG 4.01 Rank #25 / 54				+36%	-9%	3 Facility 3 NM AVG 1.9 Rank #21 / 34	81 Facility 81 NM AVG 48.6 Rank #51 / 55	6.8 Facility 6.8 NM AVG 7.3	1 Facility 1 NM AVG 2.3 Rank #1 / 38	48	-	73 Facility 73 NM AVG 44 Rank #2 / 20	Hicks, David	$19.2M Facility $19.2M NM AVG $11.4M Rank #4 / 55	$8.0M Facility $8.0M NM AVG $5.0M Rank #3 / 55	41.9% Facility 41.9% NM AVG 46.6% Rank #27 / 55	325069
Princeton Place		NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Albuquerque (La Mesa)	369	78.9% Facility 78.9% NM AVG 78.9% Rank #48 / 55	0%	3.55 Facility 3.55 NM AVG 4.01 Rank #36 / 54				+38%	-12%	2 Facility 2 NM AVG 1.9 Rank #11 / 34	54 Facility 54 NM AVG 48.6 Rank #33 / 55	5.4 Facility 5.4 NM AVG 7.3	2 Facility 2 NM AVG 2.3 Rank #14 / 38	275	-	48 Facility 48 NM AVG 44 Rank #10 / 20	-	$30.0M Facility $30.0M NM AVG $11.4M Rank #2 / 55	$11.8M Facility $11.8M NM AVG $5.0M Rank #1 / 55	39.2% Facility 39.2% NM AVG 46.6% Rank #3 / 55	325045
Uptown Rehabilitation Center		NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Albuquerque (Snow Heights)	134	89.6% Facility 89.6% NM AVG 78.9% Rank #14 / 55	+14%	3.41 Facility 3.41 NM AVG 4.01 Rank #43 / 54				+35%	-15%	0 Facility 0 NM AVG 1.9	71 Facility 71 NM AVG 48.6 Rank #46 / 55	5.9 Facility 5.9 NM AVG 7.3	2 Facility 2 NM AVG 2.3 Rank #14 / 38	114	-	57 Facility 57 NM AVG 44 Rank #5 / 20	Titus, Tiffany	$18.0M Facility $18.0M NM AVG $11.4M Rank #7 / 55	$6.6M Facility $6.6M NM AVG $5.0M Rank #13 / 55	36.8% Facility 36.8% NM AVG 46.6% Rank #43 / 55	325042
Bear Canyon Rehabilitation		NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Albuquerque (Oso Grande)	178	76.5% Facility 76.5% NM AVG 78.9% Rank #31 / 55	-3%	3.44 Facility 3.44 NM AVG 4.01 Rank #43 / 54				-22%	-14%	5 Facility 5 NM AVG 1.9 Rank #30 / 34	68 Facility 68 NM AVG 48.6 Rank #42 / 55	5.7 Facility 5.7 NM AVG 7.3	6 Facility 6 NM AVG 2.3 Rank #36 / 38	117	-	51 Facility 51 NM AVG 44 Rank #8 / 20	Jenkins, Karen	$17.1M Facility $17.1M NM AVG $11.4M Rank #10 / 55	$6.8M Facility $6.8M NM AVG $5.0M Rank #12 / 55	39.7% Facility 39.7% NM AVG 46.6% Rank #33 / 55	325125
Ladera Center		NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Albuquerque (Sr Marmon)	120	97.5% Facility 97.5% NM AVG 78.9% Rank #1 / 55	+24%	3.61 Facility 3.61 NM AVG 4.01 Rank #30 / 54				-38%	-10%	2 Facility 2 NM AVG 1.9 Rank #11 / 34	70 Facility 70 NM AVG 48.6 Rank #45 / 55	7.8 Facility 7.8 NM AVG 7.3	5 Facility 5 NM AVG 2.3 Rank #32 / 38	110	-	57 Facility 57 NM AVG 44 Rank #5 / 20	Allen, Kenny	$15.7M Facility $15.7M NM AVG $11.4M Rank #14 / 55	$5.4M Facility $5.4M NM AVG $5.0M Rank #23 / 55	34.2% Facility 34.2% NM AVG 46.6% Rank #47 / 55	325037
Las Estancias by Pure Health		NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Albuquerque	120	45.0% Facility 45.0% NM AVG 78.9% Rank #2 / 55	-43%	3.90 Facility 3.90 NM AVG 4.01 Rank #16 / 54				-43%	-3%	1 Facility 1 NM AVG 1.9 Rank #1 / 34	29 Facility 29 NM AVG 48.6 Rank #9 / 55	5.8 Facility 5.8 NM AVG 7.3	1 Facility 1 NM AVG 2.3 Rank #1 / 38	54	-	- Facility - NM AVG 44	Tx Nm Operations Holdings Llc	$21.0M Facility $21.0M NM AVG $11.4M Rank #5 / 55	$7.6M Facility $7.6M NM AVG $5.0M Rank #7 / 55	36.4% Facility 36.4% NM AVG 46.6% Rank #31 / 55	325126
Odelia Healthcare		NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Albuquerque (First Plaza)	119	95.8% Facility 95.8% NM AVG 78.9% Rank #3 / 55	+21%	3.62 Facility 3.62 NM AVG 4.01 Rank #30 / 54				+25%	-10%	3 Facility 3 NM AVG 1.9 Rank #21 / 34	33 Facility 33 NM AVG 48.6 Rank #13 / 55	4.7 Facility 4.7 NM AVG 7.3	1 Facility 1 NM AVG 2.3 Rank #1 / 38	116	-	- Facility - NM AVG 44	Gurwitz, Solomon	$16.6M Facility $16.6M NM AVG $11.4M Rank #11 / 55	$8.0M Facility $8.0M NM AVG $5.0M Rank #4 / 55	48.4% Facility 48.4% NM AVG 46.6% Rank #17 / 55	325060
Spanish Trails Rehabilitation Suites		NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Albuquerque (Herrera)	134	67.9% Facility 67.9% NM AVG 78.9% Rank #29 / 55	-14%	3.82 Facility 3.82 NM AVG 4.01 Rank #18 / 54				-17%	-5%	3 Facility 3 NM AVG 1.9 Rank #21 / 34	39 Facility 39 NM AVG 48.6 Rank #21 / 55	3.9 Facility 3.9 NM AVG 7.3	2 Facility 2 NM AVG 2.3 Rank #14 / 38	111	-	- Facility - NM AVG 44	Thi Of New Mexico Llc	$19.8M Facility $19.8M NM AVG $11.4M Rank #8 / 55	$4.8M Facility $4.8M NM AVG $5.0M Rank #31 / 55	24.3% Facility 24.3% NM AVG 46.6% Rank #55 / 55	325131
Fiesta Park Wellness & Rehabilitation		NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Albuquerque (Wildflower Area)	105	92.5% Facility 92.5% NM AVG 78.9% Rank #9 / 55	+17%	3.75 Facility 3.75 NM AVG 4.01 Rank #25 / 54				-40%	-7%	1 Facility 1 NM AVG 1.9 Rank #1 / 34	40 Facility 40 NM AVG 48.6 Rank #22 / 55	6.7 Facility 6.7 NM AVG 7.3	2 Facility 2 NM AVG 2.3 Rank #14 / 38	100	-	- Facility - NM AVG 44	-	$21.4M Facility $21.4M NM AVG $11.4M Rank #1 / 55	$7.7M Facility $7.7M NM AVG $5.0M Rank #6 / 55	36.1% Facility 36.1% NM AVG 46.6% Rank #45 / 55	325123
Princeton Health & Rehabilitation		NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Albuquerque	369	61.9% Facility 61.9% NM AVG 78.9% Rank #48 / 55	-22%	3.55 Facility 3.55 NM AVG 4.01 Rank #36 / 54				+38%	-12%	2 Facility 2 NM AVG 1.9 Rank #11 / 34	54 Facility 54 NM AVG 48.6 Rank #33 / 55	5.4 Facility 5.4 NM AVG 7.3	2 Facility 2 NM AVG 2.3 Rank #14 / 38	275	-	- Facility - NM AVG 44	-	$30.0M Facility $30.0M NM AVG $11.4M Rank #2 / 55	$11.8M Facility $11.8M NM AVG $5.0M Rank #1 / 55	39.2% Facility 39.2% NM AVG 46.6% Rank #3 / 55	325045
South Valley Care Center LLC	-	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Albuquerque	58	- Facility - NM AVG 78.9%	-	- Facility - NM AVG 4.01	-	-	-	-	-	0 Facility 0 NM AVG 1.9	0 Facility 0 NM AVG 48.6	0.0 Facility 0.0 NM AVG 7.3	0 Facility 0 NM AVG 2.3	-	-	- Facility - NM AVG 44	#N/A	- Facility - NM AVG $11.4M	- Facility - NM AVG $5.0M	- Facility - NM AVG 46.6%	325083

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How Assisted Living Magazine Evaluates & Scores Nursing Homes

Assisted Living Magazine ranks nursing homes using a rigorous, data-driven scoring model built specifically for skilled nursing.
Because this care level is regulated, clinical outcomes and compliance carry significantly more weight than transparency or digital presence.
Each community receives a ranking based on the factors below, weighted according to their importance in predicting resident safety, care quality, and long-term stability.

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What We Prioritize Most

The largest share of every nursing home’s score — 45% of the total weighting — comes from clinical and regulatory indicators, including:

Overall, staffing, and inspection ratings
Long-stay and short-stay quality measures
Nurse-to-resident and staff-to-resident ratios
Health deficiencies and regulatory history
Accreditations and positive local news reporting

These factors directly reflect resident safety, care quality, and compliance.

Operational Stability & Resident Support

Another 35% of the score comes from operational and stability signals, such as:

Nurse hours per patient per day
Occupancy levels and cleanliness citations
Administrative stability and ownership quality
Readmission rates and registered-nurse turnover

Balancing Additional Factors

The remaining 20% of the score includes contextual elements such as:

Year built or renovated
Penalties, fines, and preventable readmissions
Revenue per bed
Administrator tenure

These factors help round out the overall picture but carry less weight because our methodology prioritizes clinical outcomes and regulatory consistency above all else.
The result is a clear, data-driven ranking system that elevates nursing homes delivering exceptional care and long-term resident safety.

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What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.

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