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Page 2 of Best Nursing Homes in Albuquerque, NM

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 13 nursing homes in Albuquerque, NM using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in NM
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Other senior care options in Albuquerque:
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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 2.7/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Albuquerque, NM. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 3.1/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Albuquerque, NM. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 2.4/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Albuquerque, NM. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the NM Dept. of Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This Table NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The New Mexico average is: 52.4% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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Facility 58
NM AVG 103
Rank #45 / 54
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Las Estancias by Pure Health

3620 Las Estancias Dr Sw, Albuquerque, NM 87121
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Overview of Las Estancias by Pure Health

Las Estancias by Pure Health provides skilled nursing and nursing home care in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Licensed nursing care is available on site around the clock, while short term rehabilitation supports residents working toward recovery after illness, injury, or hospitalization. The combination may suit a resident who needs nursing care while completing rehabilitation, and the community has 120 beds.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families options that include coverage for eligible short term skilled care, Medicaid support for qualifying long term needs, or direct payment. A therapy gym keeps rehabilitation sessions on site, while the salon and spa provide a place for personal grooming. The theater, Starbucks Café, covered exterior patio, and dining room give residents designated spaces for leisure, refreshments, outdoor time, and meals prepared on site.

Elizabeth Gonzalez-Roberts serves as administrator, and Ph Ops Of Las Estancias operates the community.

Phone: (505) 632-3018

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Princeton Health & Rehabilitation

500 Louisiana Boulevard Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87108
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Overview of Princeton Health & Rehabilitation

Princeton Health & Rehabilitation is a nursing home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It has 369 beds. The address is 500 Louisiana Boulevard NE. The area has a Walk Score of 77. That means it is very walkable. People can walk to do most errands. They don’t need a car. Troy Brigham runs the facility. The owner is a company called 369 Albuquerque Ops LLC.

This nursing home offers more than one type of care. It has skilled nursing. It has memory care. It has hospice care too. All of this happens in the same building. There is also rehab for people who just had surgery or got hurt. With 369 beds, this is a large nursing home for the area.

Families can use Medicaid or Medicare here. This helps pay for care. Someone might come here after surgery to get stronger. Someone else might stay for regular nursing care. Another person might need hospice care near the end of life. Princeton Health & Rehabilitation can help with all of these needs.

Phone: (505) 255-1717

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South Valley Care Center LLC

1629 Bowe Lane Sw, Albuquerque, NM 87105
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Overview of South Valley Care Center

Located on Bowe Lane in Albuquerque, South Valley Care Center is a nursing home providing skilled nursing care to local residents. The 58-bed home operates with continuous nursing coverage. Staff, including registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses, are available throughout each day. Daily nurse staffing amounts to 3 hours of nursing care per resident, providing hands-on assistance with activities of daily living and medical oversight.

The community focuses on restraint-free nursing care, with its approach centered on dignity and independence. Medical services available on-site include routine medical care, podiatry, dental services, and psychiatric support. Residents don’t need to leave the facility for appointments, which simplifies care coordination. Residents and staff also get immunizations as part of the facility’s health program.

Residents have access to free laundry and housekeeping services to maintain a clean and safe environment. They can participate in daily activities. The home provides 24-hour on-call services to respond to emergencies. The neighborhood is car-dependent, so visitors should plan for transportation as the facility is easily accessible by vehicle.

Families touring the facility should ask about specific programs, dining options, and the facility’s approach to individual care planning to better understand residents’ daily lives.

Phone: (505) 877-2200

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
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Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
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Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
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Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Data source Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
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Albuquerque Nursing Home Facilities Overview

  • Avg payroll costs: $5,205,215.53 (New Mexico avg: $4,089,093.21)
  • Avg home costs: $9,420,582.68 (New Mexico avg: $6,785,689.33)
  • Avg occupancy: 87.34% (New Mexico avg: 78.53%)
  • Avg bed count: 127 (New Mexico avg: 104)
  • Avg home revenue: $14,319,545.79 (New Mexico avg: $10,413,647.47)

Community-level financial and occupancy data

  • WW HEALTHCARE LLC: 70.03% occupancy, 369 beds, $19,389,516.00 home revenue, $11,159,224.00 payroll costs, $15,116,203.00 home costs.
  • FIESTA PARK WELLNESS & REHABILITATIO: 89.05% occupancy, 94 beds, $10,234,770.00 home revenue, $3,306,273.00 payroll costs, $5,927,226.00 home costs.
  • SANDIA RIDGE CENTER: 89.21% occupancy, 136 beds, $14,246,613.00 home revenue, $4,411,995.00 payroll costs, $12,061,955.00 home costs.
  • LADERA CENTER: 94.75% occupancy, 120 beds, $14,325,368.00 home revenue, $4,611,124.00 payroll costs, $8,538,205.00 home costs.
  • CANYON TRANSITIONAL REHAB CENTER: 91.08% occupancy, 74 beds, $13,681,456.00 home revenue, $4,057,858.00 payroll costs, $7,577,082.00 home costs.
  • GSS - MANZANO DEL SOL VILLAGE: 49.74% occupancy, 117 beds, $9,808,333.00 home revenue, $4,794,449.00 payroll costs, $7,620,154.00 home costs.
  • ALBUQUERQUE HEIGHTS HC AND REHAB: 90.75% occupancy, 134 beds, $17,916,159.00 home revenue, $7,031,882.00 payroll costs, $10,792,953.00 home costs.
  • LAS PALOMAS CENTER: 90.17% occupancy, 120 beds, $19,143,966.00 home revenue, $4,748,257.00 payroll costs, $9,088,858.00 home costs.
  • UPTOWN REHABILITATION CENTER: 87.31% occupancy, 134 beds, $16,924,639.00 home revenue, $5,534,087.00 payroll costs, $9,598,349.00 home costs.
  • AVAMERE REHABILITATION AT FIESTA PAR: 89.05% occupancy, 85 beds, $5,757,831.00 home revenue, $1,284,269.00 payroll costs, $3,163,606.00 home costs.
  • THE RIO AT LAS ESTANCIAS: 94.50% occupancy, 120 beds, $7,809,186.00 home revenue, $3,416,543.00 payroll costs, $3,983,385.00 home costs.
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MetricAlbuquerqueNew Mexico
Avg payroll costs$5,205,215.53$4,089,093.21
Avg home costs$9,420,582.68$6,785,689.33
Avg occupancy87.34%78.53%
Avg bed count127104
Avg home revenue$14,319,545.79$10,413,647.47
CommunityOccupancyBedsHome RevenuePayroll CostsHome CostsMedicareMedicaidPrivate Pay
WW HEALTHCARE LLC70.03%369$19,389,516.00$11,159,224.00$15,116,203.002.71%88.41%8.88%
FIESTA PARK WELLNESS & REHABILITATIO89.05%94$10,234,770.00$3,306,273.00$5,927,226.0024.05%36.68%39.27%
SANDIA RIDGE CENTER89.21%136$14,246,613.00$4,411,995.00$12,061,955.003.16%74.26%22.58%
LADERA CENTER94.75%120$14,325,368.00$4,611,124.00$8,538,205.005.08%78.51%16.41%
CANYON TRANSITIONAL REHAB CENTER91.08%74$13,681,456.00$4,057,858.00$7,577,082.0021.80%33.89%44.31%
GSS - MANZANO DEL SOL VILLAGE49.74%117$9,808,333.00$4,794,449.00$7,620,154.004.51%63.83%31.66%
ALBUQUERQUE HEIGHTS HC AND REHAB90.75%134$17,916,159.00$7,031,882.00$10,792,953.0010.39%55.60%34.01%
LAS PALOMAS CENTER90.17%120$19,143,966.00$4,748,257.00$9,088,858.005.26%71.69%23.05%
UPTOWN REHABILITATION CENTER87.31%134$16,924,639.00$5,534,087.00$9,598,349.008.47%64.62%26.91%
AVAMERE REHABILITATION AT FIESTA PAR89.05%85$5,757,831.00$1,284,269.00$3,163,606.0036.31%30.13%33.56%
THE RIO AT LAS ESTANCIAS94.50%120$7,809,186.00$3,416,543.00$3,983,385.0014.46%53.90%31.64%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Albuquerque, NM

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in New Mexico?

Assisted living in New Mexico is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does New Mexico Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — New Mexico Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 13 nursing homes in Albuquerque, NM. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Albuquerque, NM?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Albuquerque, NM, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Albuquerque, NM?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.

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