Princeton Place

Princeton Place is a Nursing Home in New Mexico

Princeton Place is a Nursing Home in New Mexico

Princeton Place

500 Louisiana Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 View Map

Princeton Place is a Nursing Home in New Mexico

Princeton Place is a Nursing Home in New Mexico

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Overview of Princeton Place

Princeton Place, located in Albuquerque’s Bernalillo County, has been providing exceptional care for over 30 years. The facility offers varied services, including memory care, long-term care, respite care, and skilled rehabilitation, tailored to meet the unique needs of each resident. Their team consists of skilled nurses, therapists, and licensed care professionals who are dedicated to delivering personalized care
The home also provides a variety of options for accommodations, including shared and private suites, and offers amenities such as housekeeping, laundry services, a salon, and a fitness center. Their therapy gym is equipped with modern equipment for physical and occupational therapy, promoting recovery and independence, the Princeton way. Residents can relax in the lobby, enjoy the outdoor patio, and savor delicious home-cooked meals. Every detail is thoughtfully designed to create an amazing home.

(505) 255-1717
Home Information Princeton Health & Rehabilitation
  • Occupancy trails most facilities in the state, suggesting excess open capacity. The facility operates with a larger bed count than most state competitors, supporting broader intake. Residents tend to stay here longer than similar facilities across the state.

  • Home revenue ranks in the upper tier statewide, reflecting strong billing volume. Payroll spending sits in the top tier, showing a strong investment in staffing resources. Total income exceeds the majority of state facilities, highlighting strong profitability.

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

Occupancy
Beds
369
Occupancy
70.0%
Total Bed Days Available
134685
Avg. Length of Stay
161 days
Avg. Residents per Day
275
Finance
Home Revenue
$19,389,516.00
Payroll Costs
$11,159,224.00
Profit
$1,463,578.00
Total Home Costs
$26,465,949.00
Payroll % of Revenue Info Percentage of home revenue spent on payroll costs.
57.6%
House Specifics:
CCN
325045
Rural vs. Urban
Urban
County
Bernalillo
Type of Control
Proprietary — Individual
Operations
Total Admissions
379
Total Discharges
460
% Medicaid Admissions
63%
% Medicare Admissions
11%
% Private Pay Admissions
26%
% Medicaid Discharges
72%
% Medicare Discharges
7%
% Private Pay Discharges
21%
Quality Ratings
Overall Rating Info CMS 5-star rating based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
3 / 5
Health Inspection Rating Info Rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3 / 5
Staffing Rating Info Rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3 / 5
QM Rating Info Quality Measures rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4 / 5
Nurse Hours / Resident / Day Info Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3.55 hrs
Number of Fines
2
Medicaid, Medicare & Private
Medicare Nights Info Number of resident nights paid by Medicare for short-term or rehab care.
65400
Medicaid Nights Info Resident nights covered by Medicaid for long-term care or support services.
1951
Free Market Nights Info Nights paid privately by residents or families, without Medicare/Medicaid coverage.
6567
Years in operation
18+ years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 48 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Contact: Ms. Cathy Sowers, Administrator
Contact Princeton Place

Comparison Chart

The information below is reported by the New Mexico Department of Health, Division of Health Improvement.
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Address 500 Louisiana Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

330
Total Staff
178
Employees
152
Contractors
87,849
Total Hours (Quarter)
108
Avg Staff/Day
8.9
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse5310.1 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse239.3 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant1789.2 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
3 staff
6.1hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
268 staff
9.4hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
7 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
13 staff
5.9hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
9 staff
9.8hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Dietary Services
22 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Other Services
6 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
28.5%
of total hours from contractors
25,002 contractor hours this quarter
Registered Nurse: 38 Certified Nursing Assistant: 108 Licensed Practical Nurse: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 3 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant7010817842,77091100%9.2
Registered Nurse15385313,47991100%10.1
Licensed Practical Nurse221238,4757886%9.3
Other Dietary Services Staff200204,5837785%7.9
Qualified Activities Professional9093,4488897%9.8
Clinical Nurse Specialist6062,5156571%8
Medication Aide/Technician6062,2997785%9.1
RN Director of Nursing6062,1408290%8.6
Dental Services Staff4041,5245560%8.2
Administrator2021,0246470%8
Mental Health Service Worker2021,0166470%8
Dietitian2029606470%8
Physical Therapy Assistant3039037380%7.4
Speech Language Pathologist3035376167%6.2
Nurse Practitioner1015126470%8
Qualified Social Worker2024295662%7.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician1014015055%8
Physical Therapy Aide2023876470%5.6
Occupational Therapy Assistant0331495864%2.3
Nurse Aide in Training20213478%9.6
Occupational Therapy Aide0111172831%4.2
Medical Director011484853%1

Health Inspection History

Source: CMS Health Citations (Jan 2023 – Nov 2025)

10
Inspections
54
Total Citations
2
Critical (J-L)
0
Serious (G-I)
5.4
Citations/Inspection
Nov 2025
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
Minor (A-C)
0
Moderate (D-F)
52
Serious (G-I)
0
Critical (J-L)
2
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Quality of Life & Care
10
19% of total
Resident Rights
9
17% of total
Pharmacy Services
7
13% of total
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
6
11% of total
Infection Control
3
6% of total
Environmental
2
4% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections 37
Complaint Investigations 18
State Comparison (NM)
Avg Citations (State)
48.6
This Facility: 54
Avg Critical (State)
1.1
This Facility: 2
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
DateSeverity ?CategoryTagStatus
Nov 17, 2025 D Abuse/NeglectF0604 Open
Nov 17, 2025 D Abuse/NeglectF0605 Open
Nov 17, 2025 F Infection ControlF0880 Open
Jul 25, 2025 E Abuse/NeglectF0605 Corrected
Jul 25, 2025 E EnvironmentalF0925 Corrected
Jul 25, 2025 E Infection ControlF0880 Corrected
Jul 25, 2025 D Nursing ServicesF0728 Corrected
Jul 25, 2025 E Nursing ServicesF0947 Corrected
Jul 25, 2025 D NutritionF0814 Corrected
Jul 25, 2025 D PharmacyF0756 Corrected
Jul 25, 2025 E PharmacyF0757 Corrected
Jul 25, 2025 L Quality of CareF0689 Corrected
Jul 25, 2025 D Quality of CareF0695 Corrected
Jul 25, 2025 F Quality of CareF0700 Corrected
Jul 25, 2025 D Quality of CareF0744 Corrected
Jul 25, 2025 E Quality of CareF0791 Corrected
Jul 25, 2025 D Care PlanningF0638 Corrected
Jul 25, 2025 D Care PlanningF0641 Corrected
Jul 25, 2025 D Care PlanningF0655 Corrected
Jul 25, 2025 D Care PlanningF0656 Corrected
Jul 25, 2025 D Care PlanningF0657 Corrected
Jul 25, 2025 D Care PlanningF0658 Corrected
Jul 25, 2025 D Resident RightsF0552 Corrected
Jul 25, 2025 D Resident RightsF0578 Corrected
Jul 25, 2025 D Resident RightsF0584 Corrected
Apr 18, 2025 D Care PlanningF0842 Corrected
Feb 21, 2025 E Abuse/NeglectF0610 Corrected
Nov 21, 2024 D EnvironmentalF0921 Corrected
Nov 21, 2024 D PharmacyF0761 Corrected
Nov 21, 2024 D Care PlanningF0658 Corrected
Jul 30, 2024 J Abuse/NeglectF0600 Corrected
Jul 30, 2024 D Quality of CareF0689 Corrected
Jul 30, 2024 D Resident RightsF0580 Corrected
Jul 30, 2024 E Resident RightsF0584 Corrected
Apr 25, 2024 F Infection ControlF0880 Corrected
Apr 25, 2024 E PharmacyF0755 Corrected
Apr 25, 2024 F PharmacyF0761 Corrected
Apr 25, 2024 D Quality of CareF0692 Corrected
Apr 25, 2024 D Care PlanningF0656 Corrected
Apr 25, 2024 E Care PlanningF0658 Corrected
Apr 25, 2024 D Care PlanningF0842 Corrected
Apr 25, 2024 E Resident RightsF0584 Corrected
Oct 17, 2023 E Resident RightsF0580 Corrected
Oct 17, 2023 D Resident RightsF0584 Corrected
Mar 24, 2023 D Abuse/NeglectF0600 Corrected
Mar 24, 2023 D Resident RightsF0550 Corrected
Jan 13, 2023 E Nursing ServicesF0947 Corrected
Jan 13, 2023 E PharmacyF0760 Corrected
Jan 13, 2023 E PharmacyF0761 Corrected
Jan 13, 2023 D Quality of CareF0684 Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: Pure Health
Resident Census by Payment Source
286 Total Residents
Medicare 5 (1.7%)
Medicaid 248 (86.7%)
Private Pay/Other 33 (11.5%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality Measures

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

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

High-Risk Clinical Events
4.3 Score
55% better than avg State avg: 9.6

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

Functional Decline
7.5 Score
59% better than avg State avg: 18.3

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

Long-Stay Resident Measures

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

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
6.4%
Lost Too Much Weight
4.9%
Urinary Tract Infection
0.2%
Depressive Symptoms
0.9%
Falls with Major Injury
1.7%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
99.7%
Antipsychotic Use
18.1%
Walking Ability Worsened
6.1%
Influenza Vaccine
100.0%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
2.4%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
10.1%
Short-Stay Resident Measures

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

Pneumococcal Vaccine
95.5% 11% better than avg State: 86.1%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
3.3% 145% worse than avg State: 1.3%
Influenza Vaccine
99.1% 15% better than avg State: 86.4%

Penalties & Fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total Fines $75K State avg: $86K 13% better than avg
Number of Fines 2 State avg: 2.6
Compared to State Average Facility: $75K | State Avg: $86K
Penalty History

Showing all 2 penalties (Jul 2024 - Jul 2025)

Jul 25, 2025 Civil Money Penalty
$63K
Jul 30, 2024 Civil Money Penalty
$12K
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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.

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for New Mexico Seniors

NM Medicaid Centennial Care

Centennial Care Community Benefit

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

New Mexico Caregiver Support Program

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

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

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

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

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

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

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

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

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

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

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

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

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

Property Tax Rebate for Seniors

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