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Our editorial team analyzed 57 nursing homes in NM using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in NM
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 TableAL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
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.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
HC (Home Care):
Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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.
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other NM nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 57 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Palliative care, respite care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing are what Paloma Springs Healthcare runs in T or C, NM. Licensed nursing holds all 24 hours. Palliative care goes after comfort and symptom management for somebody carrying a serious illness, and respite fills the short gap left by a caregiver who has to be elsewhere.
Steady nursing, comfort-focused care, and a temporary stay during an absence are three different reasons to be here. All three work at this address.
The home has 94 beds. The daily nurse total per resident is 3 hours and 33 minutes. A physician is part of the staff, and rehabilitation services back a resident needing therapy during the stay.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare pays for a covered recovery window post-hospital, Medicaid matters once a long stay outlasts savings, and personal money is the third route. Wound care, dietary and nutritional needs management, and social services round out what is named here.
Taos Healthcare is a nursing home and skilled nursing community with palliative care in Taos, New Mexico. Twenty-four-hour nursing care supports residents who need attention throughout the day and night, while rehabilitation services support recovery during a stay. Palliative care centers on comfort and symptom management for residents with serious or complex health needs.
Respite care offers a short term stay when a family caregiver needs to travel, recover, or take a temporary break from caregiving. The community has 100 beds, with total nurse staffing of 3h 20m per resident per day, representing the nursing time available to each resident across a day. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, and Jolene Greene serves as the administrator. The combination of nursing care, rehabilitation, and respite care may suit a resident who needs clinical support during recovery or a family caregiver who needs temporary assistance.
In Socorro, NM, Socorro Wellness & Rehabilitation is licensed for skilled nursing, palliative care, and nursing home care. Licensed care stays available around the clock. Palliative work aims at comfort, and the residential side is the long-term arrangement for a resident needing an ongoing setting.
Sixty-one beds are licensed here. Rehabilitation backs a patient working toward independence again. Respite covers the days a usual caregiver spends away or recovering.
Staffing holds 24 hours a day, so support does not wait for morning. A doctor on staff means a physician is available inside the setting. Nurse staffing measures out at 4 hours and 17 minutes per resident each day.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private funds each reach the bill here. Jerry Amerman is the administrator, and the place suits somebody wanting ongoing nursing, rehabilitation, comfort-focused support, or a short respite stretch.
Overview of Lakeview Christian Home of the Southwest
Lakeview Christian Home of the Southwest provides nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, home care, and hospice care in Carlsbad, NM. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication.
Home care supports a person in their residence, while hospice care focuses on comfort and support during end of life care. With 35 beds, the community may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller setting or a faith based environment.
Opened in 1960, Lakeview Christian Home of the Southwest is administered by Joanna D. Knox. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can help with eligible long term care, and private pay allows a family to pay directly.
Total nurse staffing is 4h 26m per resident per day, representing the daily nurse time assigned to each resident. The community also provides home health and rehabilitation services, giving people receiving care access to health support and therapy through its service offerings.
A Walk Score of 77 places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.
Spanish Trails Rehabilitation Suites provides nursing home and assisted living care in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in the Herrera neighborhood. It has 134 beds and an 87% occupancy rate, meaning most beds were occupied at the time measured.
Nursing home care includes 24 hour nursing support for residents who need ongoing clinical care. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication management. Private suites house one resident, while semi private suites offer shared accommodations.
Short term rehabilitation provides a temporary setting for therapy, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away. Physical, occupational and speech therapy take place alongside an indoor therapy gym and outdoor therapy courtyard, so rehabilitation activities can happen on campus. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs short term rehabilitation or respite care, or whose needs call for assisted living or nursing home support.
Spanish Trails Rehabilitation Suites accepts Medicare, Medicaid and private pay. These options include Medicare for short term skilled care, Medicaid for eligible long term care and direct payment. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 51 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse staffing time allocated to each resident. Nicole Rose Andujo serves as administrator, and Renaissance Health Care operates the community. Salon and barber services, a spa room with a whirlpool tub and restaurant style dining are also available. A Walk Score of 59 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage certain nearby errands independently.
Life Care Center of Farmington offers nursing home care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation programs in Farmington, New Mexico. On-site therapy services allow residents to complete rehabilitative treatment within the facility. A secured memory care unit provides dedicated supervision and structured surroundings for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.
This 144-bed location is managed by administrator Jason Norman and operator Farmington Operations. Nursing care across the community averages 4 hours and 10 minutes per resident each day. Financial arrangements cover standard funding paths, including Medicare for eligible post-hospital recovery, Medicaid for long-term stays, and private payment options.
Older adults and their representatives can reach out to Life Care Center of Farmington to inquire about current room openings, schedule a guided walk-through, or discuss specific care requirements.
Casa Del Sol Center, located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, is an exceptional senior care facility that upholds the highest nursing home quality measures. Here, they go above and beyond to ensure that residents receive the utmost care and attention. They continuously monitor and assess their performance across various quality measures, striving for continuous improvement in all aspects of care delivery.
From medication management to infection control, fall prevention to resident satisfaction, Casa Del Sol Center excels in meeting and exceeding these measures, ensuring the well-being and safety of their residents. The nursing home also met the qualifications for Medicare. Their commitment to meeting Medicare’s stringent criteria is a testament to their unwavering dedication to providing the highest level of care and services to their residents.
Overview of Belen Meadows Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Belen Meadows Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Belen, New Mexico, offering skilled nursing, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while nursing home services include ongoing long term care. Hospice care supports end of life needs, and palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management. Respite care provides a short stay for someone whose regular caregiver needs time to travel or recover.
Post hospital care and orthopedic rehabilitation are also available for residents recovering after a hospital stay or orthopedic procedure. These care options may make the community a good fit for someone who needs rehabilitation, ongoing nursing support, hospice or palliative services, or temporary caregiver relief. The community has 120 beds, with private and shared rooms available. Residents can choose between a private room and a shared room.
Gardens and courtyards provide outdoor spaces on the grounds, while beauty salon and barber services allow residents to receive grooming services within the community. Pet therapy and religious and social activities are also offered. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 15 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nurse time assigned per resident. Belen Meadows Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay, and Emmanuel Wilson serves as the administrator.
Overview of Las Cruces Post Acute Care & Rehabilitation of Cascadia
Las Cruces Post Acute Care & Rehabilitation of Cascadia upholds the highest standards in meeting nursing home requirements. With a strong commitment to compliance and quality, they ensure that all necessary regulations and guidelines are followed to create a safe and nurturing environment for residents. Their dedicated team of healthcare professionals delivers compassionate nursing home care, attending to the physical, emotional, and social needs of each resident. From skilled nursing services to specialized care programs, Las Cruces Post Acute Care & Rehabilitation of Cascadia strives to enhance the overall well-being and quality of life for every individual under their care.
Overview of Artesia Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
Artesia Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center provides nursing home care and skilled nursing in Artesia, New Mexico. Skilled nursing gives residents access to licensed nursing care on site, while nursing home care supports people who need ongoing assistance and supervision. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs rehabilitative care or continuing nursing support.
The community has 65 beds, with 3 hours and 33 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident each day. That figure represents the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. John Stewart serves as the administrator.
Rehabilitation services are available for residents working toward recovery or improved function. The Aggressive Wound Care Program, Diabetic Care Management, and IV Therapy address specific clinical needs through focused care services. Monthly outings also give residents planned opportunities to leave the community for activities.
Artesia Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare can help cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while Medicaid may assist when qualifying resources do not cover a long stay. Private pay allows a family to pay directly.
Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports. Rank badges compare each home against other nursing homes in the same state — never against assisted living, memory care, or independent living communities.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in New Mexico
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 57 nursing homes in New Mexico. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right nursing home in New Mexico?
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 New Mexico, 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 New Mexico?
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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Nursing Homes in New Mexico at a glance
Avg Overall CMS Rating:2.9/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in New Mexico. 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:2.8/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in New Mexico. 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:2.8/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in New Mexico. 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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