Ladera Center

Ladera Center is a Nursing Home in New Mexico

Ladera Center is a Nursing Home in New Mexico

Ladera Center

5901 Ouray Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120 View Map

Ladera Center is a Nursing Home in New Mexico

Ladera Center is a Nursing Home in New Mexico

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Overview of Ladera Center

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. 

(505) 836-0023

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.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.61/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
1/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
1/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3/5

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 120

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the New Mexico average
Occupancy rate 94.6%
Residents per day (avg) 110
Occupancy rate
94.6%
Residents per day (avg)
110

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

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

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$15.7M
Profit
$1.8M
Proprietary home Corporation
Home revenue
$15,727,300.00
Profit
$1,849,880.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$5.4M
34.2% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$8.5M
Total costs $13.9M
Bed community size
120-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 57 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

License Status
Active
Facility Type
Nursing Home
License Expiration
August 31, 2026

Ownership & operating entity

Ladera Center is legally operated by PEAK MEDICAL NEW MEXICO NO. 3, LLC, and administrated by KENNY ALLEN.

Contact Information

Fax: (505) 833-4149
Contact Ladera Center

Comparison Chart

The information below is reported by the New Mexico Department of Health, Division of Health Improvement.
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Address 3.7 miles from city center

Address 5901 Ouray Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

139
Total Staff
124
Employees
15
Contractors
38,422
Total Hours (Quarter)
48
Avg Staff/Day
8.8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse109.2 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse219.4 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant459.4 No
Staff by Category
Administration
3 staff
6.8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
95 staff
9.4hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
5 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Therapy Services
26 staff
6.5hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
3 staff
4.5hs shift avg
Dietary Services
4 staff
8.6hs shift avg
Other Services
3 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
5.9%
of total hours from contractors
2,255 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 3 Registered Nurse: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 4 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant4504514,32191100%9.4
Licensed Practical Nurse183217,66891100%9.4
Medication Aide/Technician110113,65991100%10.1
Registered Nurse91102,92191100%9.2
Nurse Aide in Training6061,5156167%10.9
Other Dietary Services Staff4041,50391100%8.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist4049876774%8.4
Mental Health Service Worker3039416774%7.7
Speech Language Pathologist6178936875%6.9
RN Director of Nursing2026096066%6.1
Administrator2025296470%8
Occupational Therapy Aide0114505055%9
Other Social Services Staff2024406875%3.8
Physical Therapy Assistant4264327178%5.9
Nurse Practitioner1014165257%8
Physical Therapy Aide1123765459%7
Qualified Social Worker1013716470%5.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician5162856774%4.1
Occupational Therapy Assistant044701213%5.8
Medical Director011371719%2.2

Health Inspection History

Source: CMS Health Citations (Jun 2022 – May 2025)

9
Inspections
70
Total Citations
4
Critical (J-L)
1
Serious (G-I)
7.78
Citations/Inspection
May 2025
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
Minor (A-C)
2
Moderate (D-F)
63
Serious (G-I)
1
Critical (J-L)
4
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Quality of Life & Care
21
30% of total
Resident Rights
17
24% of total
Pharmacy Services
5
7% of total
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
4
6% of total
Infection Control
2
3% of total
Environmental
1
1% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections 53
Complaint Investigations 19
State Comparison (NM)
Citations
70
New Mexico average: 48.6
Critical Citations
4
New Mexico average: 1.1
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
DateSeverity ?CategoryTagStatus
May 27, 2025 F EnvironmentalF0920 Corrected
May 27, 2025 E Nursing ServicesF0711 Corrected
May 27, 2025 F Nursing ServicesF0725 Corrected
May 27, 2025 E Quality of CareF0677 Corrected
May 27, 2025 D Quality of CareF0684 Corrected
May 27, 2025 D Quality of CareF0697 Corrected
May 27, 2025 E Care PlanningF0658 Corrected
May 27, 2025 E Resident RightsF0585 Corrected
Oct 28, 2024 D NutritionF0803 Corrected
Oct 28, 2024 E NutritionF0804 Corrected
Oct 28, 2024 F NutritionF0812 Corrected
Oct 28, 2024 D Quality of CareF0676 Corrected
Oct 28, 2024 J Quality of CareF0684 Corrected
Oct 28, 2024 D Care PlanningF0656 Corrected
Oct 28, 2024 J Resident RightsF0580 Corrected
Jul 23, 2024 E Nursing ServicesF0725 Corrected
Mar 20, 2024 E Quality of CareF0679 Corrected
Mar 20, 2024 E Quality of CareF0684 Corrected
Mar 20, 2024 E Resident RightsF0584 Corrected
Oct 31, 2023 E Abuse/NeglectF0600 Corrected
Oct 31, 2023 J PharmacyF0760 Corrected
Sep 06, 2023 H Abuse/NeglectF0600 Corrected
Sep 06, 2023 D Abuse/NeglectF0604 Corrected
Sep 06, 2023 F NutritionF0803 Corrected
Sep 06, 2023 F NutritionF0812 Corrected
Sep 06, 2023 D PharmacyF0757 Corrected
Sep 06, 2023 E PharmacyF0758 Corrected
Sep 06, 2023 E PharmacyF0761 Corrected
Sep 06, 2023 E Quality of CareF0679 Corrected
Sep 06, 2023 K Quality of CareF0684 Corrected
Sep 06, 2023 D Quality of CareF0687 Corrected
Sep 06, 2023 D Quality of CareF0690 Corrected
Sep 06, 2023 E Quality of CareF0692 Corrected
Sep 06, 2023 E Quality of CareF0695 Corrected
Sep 06, 2023 E Quality of CareF0698 Corrected
Sep 06, 2023 E Quality of CareF0790 Corrected
Sep 06, 2023 E Care PlanningF0636 Corrected
Sep 06, 2023 D Care PlanningF0655 Corrected
Sep 06, 2023 D Care PlanningF0656 Corrected
Sep 06, 2023 E Care PlanningF0657 Corrected
Sep 06, 2023 D Care PlanningF0658 Corrected
Sep 06, 2023 E Care PlanningF0842 Corrected
Sep 06, 2023 D Resident RightsF0550 Corrected
Sep 06, 2023 E Resident RightsF0552 Corrected
Sep 06, 2023 D Resident RightsF0578 Corrected
Sep 06, 2023 E Resident RightsF0583 Corrected
Sep 06, 2023 C Resident RightsF0584 Corrected
Sep 06, 2023 D Resident RightsF0585 Corrected
May 23, 2023 E Abuse/NeglectF0610 Corrected
May 23, 2023 D Resident RightsF0580 Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
117 Total Residents
Medicare 4 (3.4%)
Medicaid 83 (70.9%)
Private Pay/Other 30 (25.6%)

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
11.8 Score
22% worse than avg New Mexico 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 New Mexico 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
19.5%
Lost Too Much Weight
5.7%
Urinary Tract Infection
1.6%
Depressive Symptoms
1.2%
Falls with Major Injury
2.9%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
100.0%
Antipsychotic Use
11.4%
Walking Ability Worsened
23.5%
Influenza Vaccine
100.0%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
7.3%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
25.5%
Short-Stay Resident Measures

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

Pneumococcal Vaccine
95.6% 11% better than avg New Mexico: 86.1%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
1.3% Near average New Mexico: 1.3%
Influenza Vaccine
94.1% 9% better than avg New Mexico: 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 $107K New Mexico avg: $86K 24% worse than avg
Number of Fines 2 New Mexico avg: 2.6
Payment Denials 1 18 total days
Compared to New Mexico Average Facility: $107K | New Mexico Avg: $86K
Penalty History

Showing all 3 penalties (Sep 2023 - Oct 2024)

Oct 28, 2024 Civil Money Penalty
$21K
Sep 6, 2023 Civil Money Penalty
$86K
Sep 6, 2023 Payment Denial
18 days

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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.

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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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