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Ladera Center
Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Palliative Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Albuquerque, NM
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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Ladera Center

Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Palliative Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Albuquerque, NM
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
5901 Ouray Rd Nw, Albuquerque, NM 87120 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Ladera Center

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Ladera Center features a 116-bed skilled nursing facility that caters to individuals in need of post-hospital care, short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, or respite care. The center accepts Medicare and Medicaid, providing financial assistance options for those who require it. As a VA contracted center, Ladera is also dedicated to empowering veterans with high quality care. 
They have shared and private suites to accommodate different preferences, and essential services such as laundry, salon, meal preparation, and housekeeping are provided, along with additional amenities that promote ease and vitality. In Ladera Center, residents can find support on their journey to recovery or long-term care, forming genuine connections and making new memories along the way. 

Facility Direct Line (505) 836-0023
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Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▼ 31.3% Below NM avg. ▼ 31.3% Below NM avg.NM average: 2.9Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▼ 28.7% Below NM avg. ▼ 28.7% Below NM avg.NM average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▲ 45.1% Above NM avg. ▲ 45.1% Above NM avg.NM average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▼ 17.5% Below NM avg. ▼ 17.5% Below NM avg.NM average: 3.6Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day vs New Mexico averages

Rank #23 / 46Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 23rd out of 46 homes we track in New Mexico for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the New Mexico average, with a ranking across 46 New Mexico facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New Mexico that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Total nursing care Info This home is ranked 23rd out of 46 homes we track in New Mexico for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.

3h 43m

7% below state avg
Staff type
Hours / day / resident
vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
39m
+6% State avg: 37m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
55m
+27% State avg: 43m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
2h 9m
−4% State avg: 2h 14m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
3h 17m
+5% State avg: 3h 7m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
1m
−77% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
25m
−12% State avg: 28m per day · National avg: 29m per day

3 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric: LPN / LVN is +27% above New Mexico average

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
117
Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
93 days
Bed community size
120-bed community Rank #15 / 141Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 15th out of 141 homes we track in New Mexico for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other New Mexico facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New Mexico that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 57 / 100 Rank #76 / 186Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 76th out of 186 homes we track in New Mexico for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across New Mexico facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New Mexico that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
98%
Rank #13 / 106Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 13th out of 106 homes we track in New Mexico for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the New Mexico average, with its Statewide rank out of 106. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New Mexico that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the New Mexico average: 78.9%
Occupied beds
117 / 120
Average occupied beds in New Mexico homes 82 beds

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusActive
ExpirationAugust 31, 2026 Expires in 18 days

Ownership & Operating Entity

Ladera Center is legally operated by Peak Medical New Mexico No. 3, LLC, and administered by Kenny Allen.

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Safety FeaturesAlarm system to aid in the security of residents with cognitive deficits.

Payment & Insurance

2 services
Accept Medicaid
Accept Medicare

Therapy & Rehabilitation

6 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech Therapy

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Doctor on Staff
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

6 services
Shortstay Care
Longterm Care
Palliative Care
Rehabilitation Therapy
Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Va Contracted

Contact Information

Fax(505) 833-4149

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Activities
Courtyard
Garden
Salon
Cable Tv
Lounge
Dining
Internet Access
Housekeeping
Laundry
Pet Friendly
Wi-Fi
Specific ProgramsOn-site Medical Director, On-site Nurse Practitioner, Attending Physicians, Registered Nurses, IV Therapy, Bariatric specialties, Colostomy care, Personal care, Pet therapy, Physiatry services, Podiatry care, Psychiatric services, Vision care, Pain management, Case management, Dietary and nutrition needs management, Discharge planning, Individual treatment plans, Heparin therapy, Coordinated transportation, Cultural, educational, religious and social activities, Recreation activities, Interpreter services

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CMS Health Inspection History

Inspections Since 2023 · 3 years of data
Total health inspections 9

New Mexico average 6.8

Last Health inspection on May 2025

Total health citations
70 Rank #37 / 46Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 37th out of 46 homes we track in New Mexico for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the New Mexico State average, with a ranking across all 46 NM facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New Mexico that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

New Mexico average 48.6

Citations per inspection
7.78 Rank #27 / 46Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 27th out of 46 homes we track in New Mexico for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the New Mexico mean across 46 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New Mexico that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

New Mexico average 7.31

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

51 of 70 citations resulted from standard inspections; 17 of 70 resulted from complaint investigations; and 2 of 70 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

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

New Mexico average: 1.1

Serious health citations
1
23% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 1.3

4 critical citations New Mexico average: 1.1
1 serious citation New Mexico average: 1.3
63 moderate citations New Mexico average: 45.6
2 minor citations New Mexico average: 0.6
Citations history (last 3 years)
Environmental moderate citation May 27, 2025
Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation May 27, 2025
Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation May 27, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation May 27, 2025
Corrected
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Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 135
Employees 112
Contractors 23
Staff to resident ratio 1.15 : 1
26% fewer staff per resident than New Mexico average
New Mexico average ratio: 1.55 : 1 New Mexico average ratio: 1.55 : 1See full New Mexico ranking
Avg staff/day 46
Average shift 9 hours
5% better than New Mexico average
New Mexico average: 8.6 hours New Mexico average shift: 8.6 hoursSee full New Mexico ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 38,120

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info 15 total: 13 full-time employees and 2 contractors. 15
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info 22 total: 15 full-time employees and 7 contractors. 22
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.4 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info 38 total: 37 full-time employees and 1 contractor. 38
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.9 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

8.2%

3,143 contractor hours this quarter

Licensed Practical Nurse: 7 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 3 Registered Nurse: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Occupational Therapy Aide: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Certified Nursing Assistant: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Medical Director: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant3713813,73992100%9.9
Licensed Practical Nurse157227,25092100%9.4
Medication Aide/Technician150154,59292100%9.7
Registered Nurse132154,34992100%9
Other Dietary Services Staff6061,8979098%7.5
Mental Health Service Worker2029246470%7.8
Clinical Nurse Specialist2028816166%9
Speech Language Pathologist5166166470%6.9
RN Director of Nursing2025705661%10
Physical Therapy Aide0225566571%7.4
Administrator2025136267%7.5
Nurse Practitioner1015126470%8
Occupational Therapy Aide0224364953%8.9
Physical Therapy Assistant3253506470%4.9
Qualified Social Worker1013046166%5
Nurse Aide in Training3032863437%8.4
Respiratory Therapy Technician3251705964%2.6
Occupational Therapy Assistant03385910%9.4
Medical Director011472123%2.2
Other Social Services Staff2024555%8.9
38 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
22 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
15 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 100%
15 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
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Penalties and fines

Includes penalties issued in 2023-2024

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 $107K Rank #42 / 46Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 42nd out of 46 homes we track in New Mexico for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the New Mexico average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 46 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New Mexico that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
24% higher than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: $86K

Number of fines 2
24% fewer 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. 1
96% more payment denials than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 0.5

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $107K
New Mexico average $86K
Penalty History

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

3 penalties in the past 3 years

Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Oct 28, 2024
$21K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Sep 6, 2023
$86K
Payment Denial Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. Sep 6, 2023
18 days

Last updated: Jan 2026

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. 11.8
22% 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
Average New Mexico avg: 3.8 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 19.5%
25% 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 23.5%
28% 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 25.5%
21% worse 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 2.9%
14% better 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 7.3%
25% worse than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 5.8%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.6%
68% 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 5.7%
In line with New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 5.8%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.2%
32% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 1.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 11.4%
10% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 12.7%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
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 100.0%
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. 2.42
50% 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. 1.36
48% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 2.64

Short-stay resident measures
Average New Mexico avg: 3.3 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 95.6%
11% 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 1.3%
In line with New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 1.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 94.1%
9% better 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. 23.0%
8% 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. 10.0%
37% 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. 1.6%
103% 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. 48.9%
9% worse 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. 56.8%
12% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 50.6%

Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

14% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 25 days

Private pay

68% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

18% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 11 - 12 months

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 117
Medicare
4
3.4% of residents
Medicaid
83
70.9% of residents
Private pay or other
30
25.6% of residents

Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

For-profit
Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$16.0M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$1.8M
For-profit Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$16.0M Rank #10 / 42Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 10th out of 42 homes we track in New Mexico. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the New Mexico average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New Mexico that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$1.8M
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$6.7K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #21 / 42Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 21st out of 42 homes we track in New Mexico. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the New Mexico average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New Mexico that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$6.0M 37.9% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #38 / 42Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 38th out of 42 homes we track in New Mexico. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the New Mexico average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New Mexico that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$8.1M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$14.1M
How we calculate these figures

This home is administered by Kenny Allen.

This home is owned by Kenny Allen

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 325037

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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.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (68% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.

Admissions
443 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 14%
Private pay 68%
Medicaid 18%
Discharges
444 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 11%
Private pay 64%
Medicaid 26%

Admissions and discharges reflect care patterns over time — they are not used to rate this facility.

How we assess these insights

Managed by Kenny Allen

Administrator

Kenny Allen is the Administrator at Ladera Center, approaching his third year in this leadership role. He is dedicated to making a positive difference in patients' lives every day. Outside of work, Kenny enjoys basketball, fitness, and spending time on the beach, bringing a warm and motivated presence to the community.

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Address 3.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Albuquerque's city center to Ladera Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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: 51.7% 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.
Advanced Health Care of Albuquerque ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
SNF
Albuquerque
47
Facility 47
NM AVG 68
Rank #81 / 141
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NM AVG 78.1%
Rank #1 / 106
+28%
3.62
Facility 3.62
NM AVG 4.01
Rank #26 / 46
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +24%-10%
$39.9k
Facility $39.9k
NM AVG $83.5k
Rank #31 / 46
18
Facility 18
NM AVG 48.6
Rank #4 / 46
3.0
Facility 3.0
NM AVG 7.3
Rank #3 / 46
447-
62
Facility 62
NM AVG 48
Rank #66 / 186
Ralph Hansen
$10.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NM AVG $11.9M
Rank #28 / 42
$5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NM AVG $6.0M
Rank #29 / 42
49.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 49.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NM AVG 51.7%
Rank #22 / 42
325119
Odelia Healthcare ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
PC
SNF
Ne Albuquerque (First Plaza)
119
Facility 119
NM AVG 68
Rank #23 / 141
95.8%
Facility 95.8%
NM AVG 78.1%
Rank #16 / 106
+23%
3.42
Facility 3.42
NM AVG 4.01
Rank #34 / 46
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ +44%-15%
$4.1k
Facility $4.1k
NM AVG $83.5k
Rank #20 / 46
33
Facility 33
NM AVG 48.6
Rank #13 / 46
4.7
Facility 4.7
NM AVG 7.3
Rank #8 / 46
1114-
90
Facility 90
NM AVG 48
Rank #4 / 186
Solomon Gurwitz
$17.5MFiscal year ending 08/2024
Facility $17.5MFiscal year ending 08/2024
NM AVG $11.9M
Rank #6 / 42
$8.9MFiscal year ending 08/2024
Facility $8.9MFiscal year ending 08/2024
NM AVG $6.0M
Rank #2 / 42
51%Fiscal year ending 08/2024
Facility 51%Fiscal year ending 08/2024
NM AVG 51.7%
Rank #19 / 42
325060
Bear Canyon Rehabilitation ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Albuquerque (Oso Grande)
178
Facility 178
NM AVG 68
Rank #4 / 141
72.9%
Facility 72.9%
NM AVG 78.1%
Rank #77 / 106
-7%
4.20
Facility 4.20
NM AVG 4.01
Rank #11 / 46
 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -49%+5%
$167.4k
Facility $167.4k
NM AVG $83.5k
Rank #46 / 46
68
Facility 68
NM AVG 48.6
Rank #34 / 46
5.7
Facility 5.7
NM AVG 7.3
Rank #13 / 46
6130-
51
Facility 51
NM AVG 48
Rank #93 / 186
Karen Jenkins
$19.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $19.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NM AVG $11.9M
Rank #2 / 42
$7.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NM AVG $6.0M
Rank #10 / 42
38.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 38.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NM AVG 51.7%
Rank #36 / 42
325125
Albuquerque Heights Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Albuquerque (Hodgin)
134
Facility 134
NM AVG 68
Rank #9 / 141
35.8%
Facility 35.8%
NM AVG 78.1%
Rank #104 / 106
-54%
3.96
Facility 3.96
NM AVG 4.01
Rank #14 / 46
 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ +6%-1%
$8.2k
Facility $8.2k
NM AVG $83.5k
Rank #22 / 46
81
Facility 81
NM AVG 48.6
Rank #42 / 46
6.8
Facility 6.8
NM AVG 7.3
Rank #20 / 46
148A+
73
Facility 73
NM AVG 48
Rank #31 / 186
David Hicks
$19.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $19.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NM AVG $11.9M
Rank #3 / 42
$8.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NM AVG $6.0M
Rank #3 / 42
46.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 46.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NM AVG 51.7%
Rank #30 / 42
325069
Ladera Center ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Albuquerque (Sr Marmon)
120
Facility 120
NM AVG 68
Rank #15 / 141
97.5%
Facility 97.5%
NM AVG 78.1%
Rank #13 / 106
+25%
3.72
Facility 3.72
NM AVG 4.01
Rank #23 / 46
 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ -6%-7%
$106.6k
Facility $106.6k
NM AVG $83.5k
Rank #42 / 46
70
Facility 70
NM AVG 48.6
Rank #37 / 46
7.8
Facility 7.8
NM AVG 7.3
Rank #27 / 46
5117-
57
Facility 57
NM AVG 48
Rank #76 / 186
Kenny Allen
$16.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $16.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NM AVG $11.9M
Rank #10 / 42
$6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NM AVG $6.0M
Rank #21 / 42
37.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 37.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NM AVG 51.7%
Rank #38 / 42
325037
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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in New Mexico

Ladera Center is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in New Mexico.

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Centennial Care Community Benefit

NM Medicaid Centennial Care

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Managed care model; rural outreach efforts.

Benefits
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

NM NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General New Mexico resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
NM

Limited slots; rural focus due to sparse population.

Benefits
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)

Age 55+
General 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

Available in Bernalillo, Sandoval, Valencia Counties via InnovAge.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

New Mexico Older Americans Act Services

Age 60+
General 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

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

Benefits
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

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

No asset test; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

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

New Mexico VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General 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

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits
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

Age 65+
General NM resident, homeowner or renter, paid property taxes.
Income Limits (2025) ~$36,000/year individual, projected
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NM

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

Benefits
Tax rebate (~$250-$500/year) to offset housing costs

Frequently Asked Questions about Ladera Center

What neighborhood is Ladera Center in?

Ladera Center is in the SR Marmon neighborhood of Albuquerque.

Who is the owner of Ladera Center?

Ladera Center is legally operated by Peak Medical New Mexico No. 3, LLC, and administered by Kenny Allen.

Is Ladera Center in a walkable area?

Ladera Center has a walk score of 57. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

When does Ladera Center's license expire?

According to NM state health department records, Ladera Center's license expires on August 31, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Ladera Center?

Ladera Center's occupancy is 98%.

Are pets allowed at Ladera Center?

Yes, Ladera Center allows residents to bring their pets.

Does Ladera Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Ladera Center is registered as a for-profit in NM.

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