Page 6 of Best Nursing Homes in New Mexico

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 56 nursing homes in New Mexico using Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in NM

Reviewed by

Jordan Weiss, PhD

Last updated

Jul 2026

We analyzed

56 homes

Other senior care options in New Mexico:

Assisted Living Memory Care Independent Living

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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The information below is reported by the New Mexico Department of Health, Division of Health Improvement.

CMS & NM Dept. of Health data


Retirement Ranch	NH HOS MC RC SNF	Clovis	104 Facility 104 NM AVG 68 Rank #33 / 145	79.8% Facility 79.8% NM AVG 77.3 Rank #60 / 109	+3%	7.06 Facility 7.06 NM AVG 4.01 Rank #1 / 52	-1%	+76%	$69.0k Facility $69.0k NM AVG $83.5k Rank #41 / 53	14 Facility 14 NM AVG 48.6 Rank #2 / 53	2.8 Facility 2.8 NM AVG 7.3 Rank #2 / 53	1	83	A+	14 Facility 14 NM AVG 43 Rank #165 / 207	Terry Buesgens	$8.8MFiscal year ending 04/2024 Facility $8.8MFiscal year ending 04/2024 NM AVG $11.4M Rank #24 / 53	$7.4MFiscal year ending 04/2024 Facility $7.4MFiscal year ending 04/2024 NM AVG $5.0M Rank #17 / 53	85%Fiscal year ending 04/2024 Facility 85%Fiscal year ending 04/2024 NM AVG 46.6% Rank #10 / 53	325078
Advanced Health Care of Albuquerque	NH SNF	Albuquerque (Duke City Industrial Area)	47 Facility 47 NM AVG 68 Rank #83 / 145	100.0% Facility 100.0% NM AVG 77.3 Rank #1 / 109	+29%	3.93 Facility 3.93 NM AVG 4.01 Rank #15 / 52	+24%	-2%	$39.9k Facility $39.9k NM AVG $83.5k Rank #35 / 53	18 Facility 18 NM AVG 48.6 Rank #4 / 53	3.0 Facility 3.0 NM AVG 7.3 Rank #3 / 53	4	47	-	62 Facility 62 NM AVG 43 Rank #66 / 207	Ralph Hansen	$10.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $10.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023 NM AVG $11.4M Rank #22 / 53	$5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023 NM AVG $5.0M Rank #33 / 53	49.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 49.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 NM AVG 46.6% Rank #49 / 53	325119
San Juan Care Center	NH PC SNF	Farmington	93 Facility 93 NM AVG 68 Rank #48 / 145	44.1% Facility 44.1% NM AVG 77.3 Rank #99 / 109	-43%	3.42 Facility 3.42 NM AVG 4.01 Rank #38 / 52	-40%	-15%	$0 Facility $0 NM AVG $83.5k Rank #1 / 53	24 Facility 24 NM AVG 48.6 Rank #7 / 53	4.0 Facility 4.0 NM AVG 7.3 Rank #5 / 53	-	41	-	71 Facility 71 NM AVG 43 Rank #37 / 207	Walnut Summer LLC	$11.8MFiscal year ending 08/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. Facility $11.8MFiscal year ending 08/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. NM AVG $11.4M Rank #40 / 53	$3.8MFiscal year ending 08/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. Facility $3.8MFiscal year ending 08/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. NM AVG $5.0M Rank #43 / 53	32.2%Fiscal year ending 08/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. Facility 32.2%Fiscal year ending 08/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. NM AVG 46.6% Rank #39 / 53	325085
Clayton Nursing and Rehab Center	NH MC PC RC SNF	Clayton	45 Facility 45 NM AVG 68 Rank #84 / 145	68.9% Facility 68.9% NM AVG 77.3 Rank #82 / 109	-11%	3.79 Facility 3.79 NM AVG 4.01 Rank #17 / 52	+36%	-6%	$0 Facility $0 NM AVG $83.5k Rank #1 / 53	17 Facility 17 NM AVG 48.6 Rank #3 / 53	5.7 Facility 5.7 NM AVG 7.3 Rank #14 / 53	-	31	-	63 Facility 63 NM AVG 43 Rank #60 / 207	Carolyn Kear	$4.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $4.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023 NM AVG $11.4M Rank #53 / 53	$1.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $1.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023 NM AVG $5.0M Rank #53 / 53	34.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 34.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 NM AVG 46.6% Rank #40 / 53	325100
Cedar Ridge Inn	NH SNF	Trail Farmington	101 Facility 101 NM AVG 68 Rank #36 / 145	89.2% Facility 89.2% NM AVG 77.3 Rank #35 / 109	+15%	3.77 Facility 3.77 NM AVG 4.01 Rank #17 / 52	-42%	-6%	$35.4k Facility $35.4k NM AVG $83.5k Rank #34 / 53	27 Facility 27 NM AVG 48.6 Rank #8 / 53	6.8 Facility 6.8 NM AVG 7.3 Rank #22 / 53	2	90	A+	71 Facility 71 NM AVG 43 Rank #37 / 207	Farmington Operations Holdings LLC	$10.8MFiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. Facility $10.8MFiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. NM AVG $11.4M Rank #23 / 53	$4.5MFiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. Facility $4.5MFiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. NM AVG $5.0M Rank #39 / 53	41.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. Facility 41.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. NM AVG 46.6% Rank #50 / 53	325113
Grants Wellness & Rehabilitation LLC	NH PC SNF	Grants	80 Facility 80 NM AVG 68 Rank #56 / 145	41.3% Facility 41.3% NM AVG 77.3 Rank #102 / 109	-47%	5.23 Facility 5.23 NM AVG 4.01 Rank #5 / 52	+12%	+30%	$10.8k Facility $10.8k NM AVG $83.5k Rank #25 / 53	22 Facility 22 NM AVG 48.6 Rank #6 / 53	5.5 Facility 5.5 NM AVG 7.3 Rank #12 / 53	2	33	-	25 Facility 25 NM AVG 43 Rank #142 / 207	Richard Morgan	$3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023 NM AVG $11.4M Rank #49 / 53	$2.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $2.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023 NM AVG $5.0M Rank #48 / 53	61.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 61.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 NM AVG 46.6% Rank #18 / 53	325058
Gallup Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC	NH PC SNF	Gallup	62 Facility 62 NM AVG 68 Rank #72 / 145	91.9% Facility 91.9% NM AVG 77.3 Rank #29 / 109	+19%	3.50 Facility 3.50 NM AVG 4.01 Rank #31 / 52	+58%	-13%	$0 Facility $0 NM AVG $83.5k Rank #1 / 53	41 Facility 41 NM AVG 48.6 Rank #24 / 53	10.3 Facility 10.3 NM AVG 7.3 Rank #47 / 53	1	57	-	79 Facility 79 NM AVG 43 Rank #13 / 207	-	$7.5MFiscal year ending 08/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. Facility $7.5MFiscal year ending 08/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. NM AVG $11.4M Rank #46 / 53	$2.8MFiscal year ending 08/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. Facility $2.8MFiscal year ending 08/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. NM AVG $5.0M Rank #49 / 53	36.9%Fiscal year ending 08/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. Facility 36.9%Fiscal year ending 08/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. NM AVG 46.6% Rank #29 / 53	325118
The Village at Northrise – Hallmark	NH AL IL MC	Las Cruces (Northrise Estates)	24 Facility 24 NM AVG 68 Rank #101 / 145	-	-	4.76 Facility 4.76 NM AVG 4.01 Rank #6 / 52	+8%	+19%	$0 Facility $0 NM AVG $83.5k Rank #1 / 53	51 Facility 51 NM AVG 48.6 Rank #31 / 53	12.8 Facility 12.8 NM AVG 7.3 Rank #52 / 53	-	121	-	25 Facility 25 NM AVG 43 Rank #142 / 207	-	$10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023 NM AVG $11.4M Rank #33 / 53	$4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023 NM AVG $5.0M Rank #37 / 53	44.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 44.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 NM AVG 46.6% Rank #41 / 53	325111
Albuquerque Heights Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center	NH HOS MC PC RC SNF	Albuquerque (Hodgin)	134 Facility 134 NM AVG 68 Rank #9 / 145	35.8% Facility 35.8% NM AVG 77.3 Rank #106 / 109	-54%	3.67 Facility 3.67 NM AVG 4.01 Rank #23 / 52	+6%	-9%	$8.2k Facility $8.2k NM AVG $83.5k Rank #24 / 53	81 Facility 81 NM AVG 48.6 Rank #47 / 53	6.8 Facility 6.8 NM AVG 7.3 Rank #22 / 53	1	48	A+	73 Facility 73 NM AVG 43 Rank #31 / 207	David Hicks	$19.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $19.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023 NM AVG $11.4M Rank #7 / 53	$8.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $8.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023 NM AVG $5.0M Rank #3 / 53	46.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 46.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 NM AVG 46.6% Rank #13 / 53	325069
Farmington Wellness & Rehabilitation	NH PC SNF	Farmington	50 Facility 50 NM AVG 68 Rank #80 / 145	44.0% Facility 44.0% NM AVG 77.3 Rank #100 / 109	-43%	5.64 Facility 5.64 NM AVG 4.01 Rank #4 / 52	-14%	+40%	$0 Facility $0 NM AVG $83.5k Rank #1 / 53	7 Facility 7 NM AVG 48.6 Rank #1 / 53	2.3 Facility 2.3 NM AVG 7.3 Rank #1 / 53	-	22	-	71 Facility 71 NM AVG 43 Rank #37 / 207	Welbrook Senior Living LLC	$4.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $4.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023 NM AVG $11.4M Rank #48 / 53	$3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023 NM AVG $5.0M Rank #44 / 53	74.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 74.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 NM AVG 46.6% Rank #4 / 53	325133
Lakeview Christian Home of the Southwest, Inc.	NH AL HC HOS SNF	Carlsbad	35 Facility 35 NM AVG 68 Rank #93 / 145	-	-	4.11 Facility 4.11 NM AVG 4.01 Rank #9 / 52	+8%	+2%	$0 Facility $0 NM AVG $83.5k Rank #1 / 53	31 Facility 31 NM AVG 48.6 Rank #11 / 53	7.8 Facility 7.8 NM AVG 7.3 Rank #32 / 53	-	38	-	77 Facility 77 NM AVG 43 Rank #18 / 207	Joanna Knox	$12.6MFiscal year ending 07/2024 Facility $12.6MFiscal year ending 07/2024 NM AVG $11.4M Rank #16 / 53	$8.0MFiscal year ending 07/2024 Facility $8.0MFiscal year ending 07/2024 NM AVG $5.0M Rank #12 / 53	63.2%Fiscal year ending 07/2024 Facility 63.2%Fiscal year ending 07/2024 NM AVG 46.6% Rank #20 / 53	325087
Odelia Healthcare	NH PC SNF	Ne Albuquerque (First Plaza)	119 Facility 119 NM AVG 68 Rank #23 / 145	95.8% Facility 95.8% NM AVG 77.3 Rank #17 / 109	+24%	3.62 Facility 3.62 NM AVG 4.01 Rank #27 / 52	+44%	-10%	$4.1k Facility $4.1k NM AVG $83.5k Rank #22 / 53	33 Facility 33 NM AVG 48.6 Rank #14 / 53	4.7 Facility 4.7 NM AVG 7.3 Rank #8 / 53	1	114	-	90 Facility 90 NM AVG 43 Rank #4 / 207	Solomon Gurwitz	$17.5MFiscal year ending 08/2024 Facility $17.5MFiscal year ending 08/2024 NM AVG $11.4M Rank #12 / 53	$8.9MFiscal year ending 08/2024 Facility $8.9MFiscal year ending 08/2024 NM AVG $5.0M Rank #6 / 53	51%Fiscal year ending 08/2024 Facility 51%Fiscal year ending 08/2024 NM AVG 46.6% Rank #15 / 53	325060
Socorro Wellness & Rehabilitation	NH PC SNF	West Socorro	61 Facility 61 NM AVG 68 Rank #74 / 145	41.0% Facility 41.0% NM AVG 77.3 Rank #103 / 109	-47%	-	-20%	-	$0 Facility $0 NM AVG $83.5k Rank #1 / 53	49 Facility 49 NM AVG 48.6 Rank #29 / 53	8.2 Facility 8.2 NM AVG 7.3 Rank #39 / 53	-	25	-	70 Facility 70 NM AVG 43 Rank #43 / 207	Eric Metzler	$4.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $4.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023 NM AVG $11.4M Rank #52 / 53	$2.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $2.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023 NM AVG $5.0M Rank #45 / 53	47.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 47.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 NM AVG 46.6% Rank #2 / 53	325073
Coronado Care Center	NH PC SNF	Portales	80 Facility 80 NM AVG 68 Rank #56 / 145	95.0% Facility 95.0% NM AVG 77.3 Rank #19 / 109	+23%	3.55 Facility 3.55 NM AVG 4.01 Rank #31 / 52	-32%	-12%	$0 Facility $0 NM AVG $83.5k Rank #1 / 53	28 Facility 28 NM AVG 48.6 Rank #9 / 53	9.3 Facility 9.3 NM AVG 7.3 Rank #44 / 53	-	76	-	55 Facility 55 NM AVG 43 Rank #85 / 207	-	$9.7MFiscal year ending 08/2024 Facility $9.7MFiscal year ending 08/2024 NM AVG $11.4M Rank #41 / 53	$4.0MFiscal year ending 08/2024 Facility $4.0MFiscal year ending 08/2024 NM AVG $5.0M Rank #42 / 53	41.8%Fiscal year ending 08/2024 Facility 41.8%Fiscal year ending 08/2024 NM AVG 46.6% Rank #26 / 53	325114
Paloma Springs Healthcare LLC	NH PC SNF	T Or C	94 Facility 94 NM AVG 68 Rank #44 / 145	95.3% Facility 95.3% NM AVG 77.3 Rank #18 / 109	+23%	3.79 Facility 3.79 NM AVG 4.01 Rank #17 / 52	-71%	-6%	$20.0k Facility $20.0k NM AVG $83.5k Rank #29 / 53	43 Facility 43 NM AVG 48.6 Rank #25 / 53	6.1 Facility 6.1 NM AVG 7.3 Rank #19 / 53	1	90	-	52 Facility 52 NM AVG 43 Rank #92 / 207	-	$11.8MFiscal year ending 08/2024 Facility $11.8MFiscal year ending 08/2024 NM AVG $11.4M Rank #27 / 53	$5.6MFiscal year ending 08/2024 Facility $5.6MFiscal year ending 08/2024 NM AVG $5.0M Rank #28 / 53	47.4%Fiscal year ending 08/2024 Facility 47.4%Fiscal year ending 08/2024 NM AVG 46.6% Rank #36 / 53	325062

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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

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

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

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

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

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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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 56 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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