Nursing Home

Las Estancias by Pure Health

Overview of Las Estancias by Pure Health
Las Estancias by PureHealth is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in Albuquerque, NM. It offers a range of services including short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing care. The facility is committed to providing exceptional healthcare and hospitality in a comfortable setting.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
5/5
New Mexico average: 2.9/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
New Mexico average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
New Mexico average: 3.0/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5
New Mexico average: 3.7/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 54m per day

This home provides 1% less nursing time per resident than the New Mexico average.

New Mexico average: 3h 56m 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. 29m per day 28m per day 29m per day

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 94.5%
Residents per day (avg) 110
Occupancy rate
94.5%
Residents per day (avg)
110

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery Temporary care Transitional stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

23% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 24 days

Private pay

70% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

7% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 5 - 6 months

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$21.0M
Profit
$1.6M
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$20,973,139.00
Profit
$1,614,643.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$7.6M
36.4% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$11.7M
Total costs $19.4M
Bed community size
120-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
95%
In line with New Mexico average
Occupied beds
113 / 120
Average residents 82 per day

License details

Facility type
Nursing Home

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 325126

Ownership & operating entity

Las Estancias by Pure Health is administrated by ELIZABETH GONZALEZ-ROBERTS.

Owner name: PH OPS OF LAS ESTANCIAS LLC

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax: (505) 253-9601

Amenities & Lifestyle

Salon/Spa
Theater
Therapy Gym
Starbucks Café
Covered Exterior Patio
Modern Dining Room

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Short Term Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing, Reviews, Compliance

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Dining room serving delicious, nutritious, home-cooked meals.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 5

New Mexico average 6.8


Last Health inspection on Feb 2025

Total health citations 29
Citations per inspection
5.8

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

26 of 29 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 3 of 29 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 1.1


Serious Health citations More info 1
23% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 1.3

0 critical citations More info New Mexico average: 1.1

1 serious citation More info New Mexico average: 1.3

28 moderate citations More info New Mexico average: 45.6

0 minor citations More info New Mexico average: 0.6
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Feb 21, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Feb 21, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Feb 21, 2025
Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Feb 21, 2025
Corrected

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The information below is reported by the New Mexico Department of Health, Division of Health Improvement.
Las Estancias by Pure Health
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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Address 12.3 miles from city center

Address ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87121

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

149
Total Staff
146
Employees
3
Contractors
49,089
Total Hours (Quarter)
66
Avg Staff/Day
8.2
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse109.1 No
Licensed Practical Nurse2110 No
Certified Nursing Assistant618.2 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
114 staff
8.5hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
5 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Therapy Services
19 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
5.4hs shift avg
Dietary Services
5 staff
8hs shift avg
Other Services
3 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.2%
of total hours from contractors
107 contractor hours this quarter
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant6106120,71191100%8.2
Licensed Practical Nurse210216,26891100%10
Medication Aide/Technician100104,08091100%9
Registered Nurse100102,5369099%9.1
Nurse Aide in Training8082,16791100%7.4
Speech Language Pathologist6062,1148897%7.2
RN Director of Nursing4041,8966470%8
Physical Therapy Aide5051,8388998%7
Other Dietary Services Staff5051,80491100%8
Clinical Nurse Specialist4041,6886571%8.2
Mental Health Service Worker2029366268%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician3038027582%6.7
Administrator1015126470%8
Nurse Practitioner1015046369%8
Dental Services Staff1014645864%8
Physical Therapy Assistant3033678593%4.1
Qualified Social Worker1012965560%5.4
Occupational Therapy Aide011961314%7.4
Occupational Therapy Assistant011633%2
Medical Director011544%1.1

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
116 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
16 residents (13.8%)
Medicaid
67 residents (57.8%)
Private pay or other
33 residents (28.4%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

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. 11.9
23% 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. 20.7
13% worse than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 18.3

Long-stay resident measures
Above average New Mexico avg: 3.6 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 14.0%
11% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 15.6%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 28.0%
53% 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 20.2%
In line with 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 4.1%
21% 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 6.8%
17% worse than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 5.8%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.9%
103% 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 6.5%
11% worse than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 5.8%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.3%
80% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 1.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 3.9%
70% 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 99.4%
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. 2.96
84% 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. 0.78
70% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 2.64

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly above average New Mexico avg: 3.7 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 99.7%
16% 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 0.0%
100% 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 99.7%
15% 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. 17.6%
17% better 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. 11.7%
26% 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. 0.6%
18% better 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. 76.2%
42% 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. 68.1%
35% 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 $8K
91% lower than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: $86K

Number of fines 1
62% 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 $8K
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. Jul 10, 2023
$8K
Payment Denial Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. Jul 10, 2023
20 days

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Financial Aid for New Mexico Seniors

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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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