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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
Morningstar Assisted Living of Albuquerque community is dedicated to creating a safe, nurturing, and inviting setting for senior citizens. The community is meticulously planned to deliver a warm, comfortable, and compassionately home-like ambiance, complete with an array of luxurious amenities and personalized services that meet the distinct preferences and requirements of every resident. The diverse range of lifestyle options, such as independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care, is thoughtfully designed to address the particular physical, emotional, and social necessities of each individual resident with utmost care and attention to detail.
The staff members are dedicated to providing personalized care and attention to each resident, treating them with the utmost respect, dignity, and kindness. From medication management to personal care support, meal preparation, and transportation, the care services offered at MorningStar are designed to ensure that seniors feel safe and comfortable in their new homes. The community also provides wellness programs, fitness classes, and health services to promote residents’ physical and mental well-being, creating an environment that encourages a fulfilling and happy life.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This home is ranked 46th out of 53 homes in New Mexico. 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.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
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Weekend Total Nursing
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.
| 2h 29m per day | ▼ 23% State avg: 3h 14m per day · National avg: 3h 25m per day |
The community features spacious studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans, with some suites up to 700 square feet.
Similar to the New Mexico average: 78.9%MorningStar Assisted Living of Albuquerque is legally operated by Ms Albuquerque Management Nm, Llc, and administrated by Efren Gallardo.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
In New Mexico, the Department of Health, Division of Health Improvement is the primary regulatory authority that conducts unannounced inspections and investigates quality of care complaints.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New Mexico state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NM Average | vs. NM Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 7 | 30 | This facility has 77% fewer total deficiencies than a typical New Mexico nursing home (7 vs. NM avg 30).↓ 77% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2017.
| 0.8 | 3.3 | This facility has 76% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical New Mexico nursing home (0.8 vs. NM avg 3.3).↓ 76% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on August 6, 2025, identified deficiencies related to timely incident reporting and investigation, as well as unsecured poisonous or flammable chemicals. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of similar issues with incident reporting and safety concerns, including window screen maintenance and fire inspection compliance. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, though deficiencies were cited for delayed incident reporting in multiple reports. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history shows recurring challenges with regulatory compliance in safety and incident management without a clear trend of improvement or worsening.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsNew Mexico average 6.8
Last Health inspection on Nov 2025
New Mexico average 48.6
New Mexico average 7.31
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
43 of 91 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 48 of 91 resulted from complaint investigations.
536% worse than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 1.1
23% better than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 1.3
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
6% worse than New Mexico average
0% compared with New Mexico average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.2 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.9 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.2 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
10,056 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 26 | 29 | 55 | 13,807 | 92 | 100% | 9.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 17 | 19 | 36 | 9,372 | 92 | 100% | 9.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 14 | 7 | 21 | 5,018 | 92 | 100% | 9.2 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 14 | 0 | 14 | 1,521 | 67 | 73% | 9.3 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,008 | 91 | 99% | 7.7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 975 | 70 | 76% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 962 | 75 | 82% | 7.6 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 4 | 0 | 4 | 638 | 75 | 82% | 6.4 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 637 | 72 | 78% | 8.8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 6 | 0 | 6 | 597 | 73 | 79% | 4.3 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 507 | 70 | 76% | 7.2 |
| Other Social Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 503 | 62 | 67% | 8.1 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 420 | 52 | 57% | 7.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 408 | 53 | 58% | 7.5 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 384 | 48 | 52% | 8 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 361 | 32 | 35% | 11.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 4 | 0 | 4 | 290 | 44 | 48% | 6.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 79 | 9 | 10% | 8.7 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 48 | 20 | 22% | 2.4 |
Includes penalties issued in 2024-2025
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)
598% higher than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: $86K
53% more fines than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 2.6
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 0.5
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.
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Sep 9, 2025
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Apr 3, 2025
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jul 19, 2024Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
12.6
30% worse than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 9.6
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
21.3
16% worse than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 18.3
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
24.8%
58% worse than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 15.6%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
24.6%
35% worse than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 18.3%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
14.6%
31% better than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 21.0%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.6%
51% better than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 3.3%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.0%
49% better than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 5.8%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.9%
11% better than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 1.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
8.9%
53% worse than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 5.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.9%
48% better than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 1.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
7.3%
43% better than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 12.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
In line with New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 97.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.0%
In line with New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 98.7%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
84.9%
In line with New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 86.1%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.1%
55% worse than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 1.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
81.7%
6% worse than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 86.4%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
15% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
65% of new residents, often for short stays.
20% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
113Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for MorningStar Assisted Living of Albuquerque based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #31 / 54Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 31st out of 54 homes in New Mexico. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the New Mexico average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.
9.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Albuquerque's city center to MorningStar Assisted Living of Albuquerque's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.7 miles to nearest hospital (Abq Pulmonary)
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MorningStar Assisted Living of Albuquerque is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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MorningStar Assisted Living of Albuquerque is in the Countrywood Area neighborhood of Albuquerque.
The legal owner and operator of MorningStar Assisted Living of Albuquerque is Ms Albuquerque Management Nm, Llc.
MorningStar Assisted Living of Albuquerque has a walk score of 56. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to NM state health department records, MorningStar Assisted Living of Albuquerque's license expires on March 31, 2026.
MorningStar Assisted Living of Albuquerque's occupancy is 80%.
Yes — see the floorplan options available at MorningStar Assisted Living of Albuquerque on this page.
The team at MorningStar Assisted Living of Albuquerque can be reached at [email protected].
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