Bear Canyon Rehabilitation

Nursing Home
Overview of Bear Canyon Rehabilitation

Settled in the peace and quiet Albuquerque, Bear Canyon Rehabilitation is a haven for those in need of short-term or long-term care, providing a warm and compassionate environment to support individuals on their journey to recovery. With 178 beds, Bear Canyon Rehabilitation is a large facility that offers ample space for residents to receive the care they deserve. The facility is committed to providing access to care for all, as it proudly participates in Medicare and Medicaid programs, offering financial assistance options to those who require it.
From skilled nursing services to rehabilitation therapies, each individual is treated with the utmost respect and compassion. The staff understands that healing is not just physical, but also emotional and mental, and they go above and beyond to create a nurturing environment that promotes holistic well-being.

(505) 292-3333

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
2/5
New Mexico average: 2.9/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2/5
New Mexico average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2/5
New Mexico average: 2.8/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
2/5
New Mexico average: 3.6/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 26m per day

This home provides 14% less nursing time per resident than the state average.

New Mexico average: 4h 1m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 27m per day 37m per day 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day. 1h 2m per day 43m per day 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 1h 50m per day 2h 14m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 2h 58m per day 3h 7m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 3m per day 5m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 21m per day 28m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 178

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the New Mexico average
Occupancy rate 76.5%
Residents per day (avg) 117
Occupancy rate
76.5%
Residents per day (avg)
117

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily long-term care, limited rehab

Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.

Might be optimal for
Long-term residence Daily assistance Occasional rehab needs

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

16% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 26 days

Private pay

67% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 months

Medicaid

17% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 10 - 11 months

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$17.1M
Operating loss
-$799.9K
Proprietary home Other
Home revenue
$17,125,127.00
Operating loss
$-799,853.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.8M
39.7% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$11.1M
Total costs $17.9M
Walk Score
Walk Score: 51 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Additional licensing details

Safety & Compliance

Care Services

Accepts Medicaid
Accepts Medicare
Doctor on Staff
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

ShortStay care
LongTerm care
Memory Support
Respite care
Palliative care
Rehabilitation therapy
Physical therapy
Occupational therapy
Speech therapy
Orthopedic Rehabilitation

Amenities & Lifestyle

Private and Semi-Private Rooms
Fully air conditioned
Activity room
Sunroom
Beautiful Garden(s) / Courtyard(s)
Beauty Salon / Barber Services
Cable Television
Comfortable common and lounge areas to gather with friends and family
Dining Room
In-room dining options
Alarm system to aid in the security of residents with cognitive deficits
Computer with internet access
Housekeeping
Laundry facility on-site
Mail and Newspaper Service
Pharmaceutical delivery service
Phone service
Wireless Internet
Smoke free environment

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
ShortStay care, LongTerm care, Memory Support, Respite care, Palliative care, Rehabilitation therapy, Physical therapy, Occupational therapy, Speech therapy, Orthopedic Rehabilitation, VA Contracted, Attending Physicians, Registered Nurses, Pet therapy, Physiatry services, Podiatry care, Psychiatric services, Vision care, Wound care, X-ray, Hospice care, Pain management, Case management, Dietary and nutrition needs management, Discharge planning, Individual treatment plans, Heparin therapy, Medication management, Coordinated transportation, Cultural, educational, religious and social activities, Recreation activities
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The information below is reported by the New Mexico Department of Health, Division of Health Improvement.
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Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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Bear Canyon Rehabilitation
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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178
No
51
JENKINS, KAREN
76.5%
$17,125,127.00
$6,801,802.00
39.7%
116.60
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5
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6
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Address 8.4 miles from city center — 3.81 miles to nearest hospital (Presbyterian Kaseman Hospital)

Address 5123 Juan Tabo Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

154
Total Staff
120
Employees
34
Contractors
44,316
Total Hours (Quarter)
55
Avg Staff/Day
8.9
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse149.6 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse269.7 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant509.6 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
3 staff
6.4hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
107 staff
9.7hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
5 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Therapy Services
20 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
1 staff
8.8hs shift avg
Social Services
6 staff
6.2hs shift avg
Dietary Services
9 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Other Services
3 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
14.1%
of total hours from contractors
6,255 contractor hours this quarter
Registered Nurse: 2 Certified Nursing Assistant: 14 Licensed Practical Nurse: 14 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 3
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant36145014,47991100%9.6
Licensed Practical Nurse1214269,95991100%9.7
Registered Nurse122143,89591100%9.6
Other Dietary Services Staff9093,08391100%7.8
Nurse Aide in Training140142,97091100%10
Clinical Nurse Specialist4041,3496774%8.1
Qualified Social Worker4041,2816976%7.2
Mental Health Service Worker3031,0117481%7.8
Medication Aide/Technician3039337886%10.9
Physical Therapy Assistant5058938492%6.6
Speech Language Pathologist4047476673%6.9
Other Social Services Staff2026146875%4.9
Administrator2025926470%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician5055807582%6.6
Occupational Therapy Aide0114895257%9.4
Nurse Practitioner1014886167%8
Physical Therapy Aide2024715864%7.5
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist1013604145%8.8
Occupational Therapy Assistant033851213%7.1
Medical Director101382426%1.6

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 12

New Mexico average 6.8


Last Health inspection on Jul 2025

Total health citations 68
Citations per inspection
5.67

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

48 of 68 citations resulted from standard inspections; 18 of 68 resulted from complaint investigations; and 2 of 68 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 4
264% worse than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 1.1


Serious Health citations More info 2
54% worse than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 1.3

4 critical citations More info New Mexico average: 1.1

2 serious citations More info New Mexico average: 1.3

62 moderate citations More info New Mexico average: 45.6

0 minor citations More info New Mexico average: 0.6
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care moderate citation Jul 30, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Apr 17, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Apr 03, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Apr 03, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: Genesis
Resident Census by Payment Source
127 Total Residents
Medicare 7 (5.5%)
Medicaid 109 (85.8%)
Private Pay/Other 11 (8.7%)
Specialized Care Beds
28 Total Specialty Beds
15.7% of Bed Capacity
28
Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds
15.7%
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 15.3
59% worse than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 9.6

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 22.8
25% worse than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 18.3

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 23.5%
50% worse than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 15.6%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 32.2%
76% worse than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 18.3%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 12.7%
39% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 21.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.7%
40% worse than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 3.3%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 7.5%
28% worse than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 5.8%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.7%
76% worse than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 1.0%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 8.6%
47% worse than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 5.8%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 2.9%
69% worse than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 1.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 22.8%
79% worse than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 12.7%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.5%
In line with New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 97.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.3%
In line with New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 98.7%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.82
13% worse than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 1.61

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 0.64
76% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 2.64

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 90.3%
5% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 86.1%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.1%
17% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 1.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 79.2%
8% worse than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 86.4%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 25.5%
20% worse than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 21.3%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 7.6%
52% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 15.9%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 1.2%
53% worse than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 57.1%
6% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 58.5%
16% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 50.6%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $167K
95% higher than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: $86K

Number of fines 5
91% more fines than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 2.6

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 0.5

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $167K
New Mexico average $86K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Feb 10, 2025
$40K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Oct 10, 2024
$14K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Dec 22, 2023
$99K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Oct 30, 2023
$3K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Centennial Care Community Benefit

NM Medicaid Centennial Care

Age 65+ or disabled, New Mexico resident, Medicaid- eligible, long-term care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).

Managed care model; rural outreach efforts.

New Mexico Caregiver Support Program

NM NFCSP Respite

Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), New Mexico resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Limited slots; rural focus due to sparse population.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

New Mexico PACE (e.g., InnovAge New Mexico PACE)

Age 55+, NM resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.

Available in Bernalillo, Sandoval, Valencia Counties via InnovAge.

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

New Mexico Older Americans Act Services

Age 60+, NM resident (or spouse of any age); no income/asset limits.

None; sliding scale fees may apply for some services.

Not assessed.

Two AAAs (Albuquerque vs. Non-Metro); services vary by region.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

New Mexico Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, NM resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

None in NM (unique among states).

No asset test; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

New Mexico LIHEAP

Age 60+ prioritized, NM resident, low-income household.

~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed; income-focused.

Covers oil, gas, electric, wood; emergency aid available.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

New Mexico SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, NM resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

New Mexico VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, NM resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Property Tax Rebate for Seniors

New Mexico Property Tax Rebate

Age 65+, NM resident, homeowner or renter, paid property taxes.

~$36,000/year (individual, projected).

Not assessed.

Rebate up to $250-$500; annual application required.

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