Bear Canyon Rehabilitation

Bear Canyon Rehabilitation is a Nursing Home in New Mexico

Bear Canyon Rehabilitation is a Nursing Home in New Mexico

Bear Canyon Rehabilitation

5123 Juan Tabo Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111 View Map

Bear Canyon Rehabilitation is a Nursing Home in New Mexico

Bear Canyon Rehabilitation is a Nursing Home in New Mexico

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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.

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Home Information Bear Canyon Rehabilitation Center
  • Occupancy levels track close to the statewide midpoint, indicating balanced availability. The facility operates with a larger bed count than most state competitors, supporting broader intake. Resident stays are comparable to other state facilities, implying stable turnover.

  • Home revenue ranks in the upper tier statewide, reflecting strong billing volume. Payroll outlays align with state averages, keeping staffing resources on par with peers. Total income trails most communities, suggesting tighter operating margins.

  • Medicare nights run higher than most peers, indicating robust short-stay referrals. Medicaid nights are roughly in line with the state middle third, maintaining a balanced safety-net share. Private pay nights lead the state, showing strong demand from market-rate residents.

Occupancy
Beds
178
Occupancy
78.3%
Total Bed Days Available
64970
Avg. Length of Stay
97 days
Avg. Residents per Day
117
Finance
Home Revenue
$15,236,125.00
Payroll Costs
$4,321,994.00
Profit
$-2,184,452.00
Total Home Costs
$19,236,857.00
Payroll % of Revenue Info Percentage of home revenue spent on payroll costs.
28.4%
House Specifics:
CCN
325125
Owner Name
JENKINS, KAREN
Rural vs. Urban
Urban
County
Bernalillo
Type of Control
Voluntary Nonprofit — Church
Operations
Total Admissions
475
Total Discharges
479
% Medicaid Admissions
23%
% Medicare Admissions
20%
% Private Pay Admissions
57%
% Medicaid Discharges
35%
% Medicare Discharges
17%
% Private Pay Discharges
49%
Quality Ratings
Overall Rating Info CMS 5-star rating based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
2 / 5
Health Inspection Rating Info Rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2 / 5
Staffing Rating Info Rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2 / 5
QM Rating Info Quality Measures rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
2 / 5
Nurse Hours / Resident / Day Info Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3.44 hrs
Number of Fines
5
Medicaid, Medicare & Private
Medicare Nights Info Number of resident nights paid by Medicare for short-term or rehab care.
33354
Medicaid Nights Info Resident nights covered by Medicaid for long-term care or support services.
2277
Free Market Nights Info Nights paid privately by residents or families, without Medicare/Medicaid coverage.
10833
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Comparison Chart

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

Source: CMS Health Citations (Aug 2022 – Jul 2025)

12
Inspections
68
Total Citations
4
Critical (J-L)
2
Serious (G-I)
5.67
Citations/Inspection
Jul 2025
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
Minor (A-C)
0
Moderate (D-F)
62
Serious (G-I)
2
Critical (J-L)
4
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Quality of Life & Care
24
35% of total
Resident Rights
13
19% of total
Pharmacy Services
8
12% of total
Infection Control
4
6% of total
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
1
1% of total
Environmental
1
1% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections 50
Complaint Investigations 20
State Comparison (NM)
Avg Citations (State)
48.6
This Facility: 68
Avg Critical (State)
1.1
This Facility: 4
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
DateSeverity ?CategoryTagStatus
Jul 30, 2025 D Quality of CareF0695 Corrected
Apr 17, 2025 E Quality of CareF0677 Corrected
Apr 03, 2025 D Infection ControlF0880 Corrected
Apr 03, 2025 D Quality of CareF0689 Corrected
Apr 03, 2025 D Resident RightsF0584 Corrected
Feb 10, 2025 D Nursing ServicesF0730 Corrected
Feb 10, 2025 E Nursing ServicesF0947 Corrected
Feb 10, 2025 D PharmacyF0756 Corrected
Feb 10, 2025 D PharmacyF0758 Corrected
Feb 10, 2025 K PharmacyF0760 Corrected
Feb 10, 2025 D PharmacyF0761 Corrected
Feb 10, 2025 K Quality of CareF0684 Corrected
Feb 10, 2025 D Care PlanningF0641 Corrected
Feb 10, 2025 D Care PlanningF0655 Corrected
Feb 10, 2025 D Resident RightsF0552 Corrected
Feb 10, 2025 D Resident RightsF0578 Corrected
Dec 10, 2024 D Quality of CareF0677 Corrected
Oct 10, 2024 G Quality of CareF0684 Corrected
Oct 10, 2024 D Resident RightsF0580 Corrected
Jan 25, 2024 J Quality of CareF0686 Corrected
Jan 16, 2024 D Quality of CareF0689 Corrected
Dec 22, 2023 E Quality of CareF0684 Corrected
Dec 22, 2023 E Care PlanningF0656 Corrected
Dec 22, 2023 E Care PlanningF0658 Corrected
Oct 13, 2023 F Infection ControlF0880 Corrected
Oct 13, 2023 F Infection ControlF0881 Corrected
Oct 13, 2023 F Infection ControlF0882 Corrected
Oct 13, 2023 F Nursing ServicesF0725 Corrected
Oct 13, 2023 E NutritionF0803 Corrected
Oct 13, 2023 F NutritionF0812 Corrected
Oct 13, 2023 D PharmacyF0758 Corrected
Oct 13, 2023 F PharmacyF0761 Corrected
Oct 13, 2023 D Quality of CareF0679 Corrected
Oct 13, 2023 D Quality of CareF0684 Corrected
Oct 13, 2023 J Quality of CareF0689 Corrected
Oct 13, 2023 E Quality of CareF0695 Corrected
Oct 13, 2023 D Quality of CareF0697 Corrected
Oct 13, 2023 E Care PlanningF0656 Corrected
Oct 13, 2023 E Care PlanningF0657 Corrected
Oct 13, 2023 D Care PlanningF0658 Corrected
Oct 13, 2023 D Resident RightsF0550 Corrected
Oct 13, 2023 E Resident RightsF0554 Corrected
Oct 13, 2023 E Resident RightsF0561 Corrected
Oct 13, 2023 E Resident RightsF0578 Corrected
Oct 13, 2023 D Resident RightsF0580 Corrected
Oct 13, 2023 D Resident RightsF0584 Corrected
Apr 27, 2023 G Abuse/NeglectF0600 Corrected
Apr 27, 2023 E PharmacyF0760 Corrected
Apr 27, 2023 D Quality of CareF0689 Corrected
Apr 27, 2023 D Care PlanningF0842 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 Measures

CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)

High-Risk Clinical Events
15.3 Score
59% worse than avg State avg: 9.6

Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline

Functional Decline
22.8 Score
25% worse than avg State avg: 18.3

Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
23.5%
Lost Too Much Weight
8.6%
Urinary Tract Infection
1.7%
Depressive Symptoms
2.9%
Falls with Major Injury
4.7%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
99.5%
Antipsychotic Use
22.8%
Walking Ability Worsened
32.2%
Influenza Vaccine
98.3%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
7.5%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
12.7%
Short-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).

Pneumococcal Vaccine
90.3% Near average State: 86.1%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
1.1% 17% better than avg State: 1.3%
Influenza Vaccine
79.2% 8% worse than avg State: 86.4%

Penalties & 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 $167K State avg: $86K 95% worse than avg
Number of Fines 5 State avg: 2.6
Compared to State Average Facility: $167K | State Avg: $86K
Penalty History

Showing all 5 penalties (Oct 2023 - Feb 2025)

Feb 10, 2025 Civil Money Penalty
$40K
Oct 10, 2024 Civil Money Penalty
$14K
Dec 22, 2023 Civil Money Penalty
$99K
Oct 30, 2023 Civil Money Penalty
$3K
Oct 13, 2023 Civil Money Penalty
$12K
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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for New Mexico Seniors

Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Centennial Care Community Benefit
NM Medicaid Centennial Care
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, New Mexico resident, Medicaid- eligible, long-term care need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
  • NM Specifics: Managed care model; rural outreach efforts.
  • Services: In-home care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing), respite care (up to 240 hours/year), adult day care (~$65/day), medical services.
New Mexico Caregiver Support Program
  • General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), New Mexico resident.
  • Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable.
  • NM Specifics: Limited slots; rural focus due to sparse population.
  • Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$65/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
New Mexico PACE (e.g., InnovAge New Mexico PACE)
Official government program page
  • General: Age 55+, NM resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
  • NM Specifics: Available in Bernalillo, Sandoval, Valencia Counties via InnovAge.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, respite, therapies.
Older Americans Act (OAA) Services
New Mexico Older Americans Act Services
Official government program page
  • General: Age 60+, NM resident (or spouse of any age); no income/asset limits.
  • Income Limits (2025): None; sliding scale fees may apply for some services.
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • NM Specifics: Two AAAs (Albuquerque vs. Non-Metro); services vary by region.
  • Services: Meals (home-delivered or group, ~$5-$7/meal value), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (5 days/year), adult day care ($50/day).
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
New Mexico Medicare Savings Program
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, NM resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
  • Asset Limits: None in NM (unique among states).
  • NM Specifics: No asset test; includes Extra Help for Part D.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
  • General: Age 60+ prioritized, NM resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.
  • NM Specifics: Covers oil, gas, electric, wood; emergency aid available.
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency fuel ($450 max), weatherization.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, NM resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • NM Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
New Mexico VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, NM resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
  • Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
  • Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
  • NM Specifics: High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
Property Tax Rebate for Seniors
New Mexico Property Tax Rebate
  • General: Age 65+, NM resident, homeowner or renter, paid property taxes.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$36,000/year (individual, projected).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • NM Specifics: Rebate up to $250-$500; annual application required.
  • Services: Tax rebate (~$250-$500/year) to offset housing costs.

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for New Mexico Seniors

NM Medicaid Centennial Care

Centennial Care Community Benefit

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, New Mexico resident, Medicaid- eligible, long-term care need.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
  • NM Specifics:
    Managed care model; rural outreach efforts.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing), respite care (up to 240 hours/year), adult day care (~$65/day), medical services.
NM NFCSP Respite

New Mexico Caregiver Support Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), New Mexico resident.
  • Income Limits:
    No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits:
    Not applicable.
  • NM Specifics:
    Limited slots; rural focus due to sparse population.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$65/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
New Mexico PACE (e.g., InnovAge New Mexico PACE)

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

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, NM resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
  • NM Specifics:
    Available in Bernalillo, Sandoval, Valencia Counties via InnovAge.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, respite, therapies.
New Mexico Older Americans Act Services

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, NM resident (or spouse of any age); no income/asset limits.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    None; sliding scale fees may apply for some services.
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed.
  • NM Specifics:
    Two AAAs (Albuquerque vs. Non-Metro); services vary by region.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Meals (home-delivered or group, ~$5-$7/meal value), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (5 days/year), adult day care ($50/day).
New Mexico Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, NM resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
  • Asset Limits:
    None in NM (unique among states).
  • NM Specifics:
    No asset test; includes Extra Help for Part D.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
New Mexico LIHEAP

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+ prioritized, NM resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed; income-focused.
  • NM Specifics:
    Covers oil, gas, electric, wood; emergency aid available.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency fuel ($450 max), weatherization.
New Mexico SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, NM resident.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not specified; income-focused.
  • NM Specifics:
    Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
New Mexico VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, NM resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
  • Asset Limits:
    ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
  • NM Specifics:
    High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
New Mexico Property Tax Rebate

Property Tax Rebate for Seniors

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, NM resident, homeowner or renter, paid property taxes.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$36,000/year (individual, projected).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed.
  • NM Specifics:
    Rebate up to $250-$500; annual application required.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Tax rebate (~$250-$500/year) to offset housing costs.
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