RankingsCMS data: August 2026

Best Nursing Homes in New Mexico (2026)

The top 25 of 67 CMS-certified nursing homes in New Mexico, ranked by CMS overall rating, then penalties, health inspections and staffing — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

681.0 per 30K residentsBelow national avg of 1.3 per 30KTotal Nursing Homes
2.9/5
-0.1 vs national avgNational avg: 3.00Statewide Avg Rating
$69K$1K vs national avgNational avg: $70KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeRaton, NM

Miners Colfax Medical Center

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
37 BedsStandard health inspection May 2025

Above New Mexico avg of 2.9

900 South 6th StreetRaton, NM 87740

(575) 445-4544

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeAlbuquerque, NM

Canyon Transitional Rehabilitation Center, Llc

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
74 BedsStandard health inspection Feb 2026

Above New Mexico avg of 2.9

10101 Lagrima De Oro Road NeAlbuquerque, NM 87111

(505) 298-1231

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomeSpringer, NM

Colfax General Ltc

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
33 BedsStandard health inspection Jan 2025

Above New Mexico avg of 2.9

615 Prospect AvenueSpringer, NM 87747

(575) 483-3300

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4No Penalties

Nursing HomeFarmington, NM

Farmington Wellness & Rehabilitation

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
50 BedsStandard health inspection May 2026

Above New Mexico avg of 2.9

201 Nelson AvenueFarmington, NM 87401

(505) 675-4545

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5No Penalties

Nursing HomeGallup, NM

Gallup Nursing & Rehabilitation Llc

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
62 BedsStandard health inspection Jan 2026

Above New Mexico avg of 2.9

306 East Nizhoni BlvdGallup, NM 87301

(505) 863-9551

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6No Penalties

Nursing HomeFarmington, NM

San Juan Care Center

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
93 BedsStandard health inspection Jun 2025

Above New Mexico avg of 2.9

806 West Maple StreetFarmington, NM 87401

(505) 325-2910

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7No Penalties

Nursing HomeAlbuquerque, NM

Las Estancias By Pure Health

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
120 BedsStandard health inspection Feb 2025

Above New Mexico avg of 2.9

3620 Las Estancias Dr SwAlbuquerque, NM 87121

(505) 632-3018

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81 Penalty

Nursing HomeAlbuquerque, NM

South Valley Care Center Llc

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
58 BedsStandard health inspection Jul 2025

Above New Mexico avg of 2.9

1629 Bowe Lane SwAlbuquerque, NM 87105

(505) 877-2200

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91 Penalty

Nursing HomeHobbs, NM

Desert Springs Health Care Llc

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
80 BedsStandard health inspection Jan 2026

Above New Mexico avg of 2.9

1701 N Turner StreetHobbs, NM 88240

(575) 397-0870

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101 Penalty

Nursing HomeGrants, NM

Grants Wellness & Rehabilitation Llc

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
80 BedsStandard health inspection Nov 2025

Above New Mexico avg of 2.9

840 Lobo Canyon RoadGrants, NM 87020

(505) 287-8868

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112 Penalties

Nursing HomeLas Vegas, NM

The Nm Behavioral Health Institute At Las Vegas

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
162 BedsStandard health inspection Dec 2025

Above New Mexico avg of 2.9

3695 Hot Springs BoulevardLas Vegas, NM 87701

(505) 454-2100

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122 Penalties

Nursing HomeFarmington, NM

Cedar Ridge Inn

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
101 BedsStandard health inspection Feb 2025

Above New Mexico avg of 2.9

800 Saguaro TrailFarmington, NM 87401

(505) 598-6000

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133 Penalties

Nursing HomeAlbuquerque, NM

Advanced Health Care Of Albuquerque

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
47 BedsStandard health inspection Mar 2025

Above New Mexico avg of 2.9

2701 Richmond Drive NeAlbuquerque, NM 87107

(505) 967-4200

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1410 Penalties

Nursing HomeClovis, NM

Retirement Ranches Inc.

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
104 BedsStandard health inspection Nov 2025

Above New Mexico avg of 2.9

2221 DillonClovis, NM 88101

(575) 762-4495

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15No Penalties

Nursing HomeClayton, NM

Clayton Nursing And Rehab Center

For-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
45 BedsStandard health inspection Feb 2026

Above New Mexico avg of 2.9

419 Harding StreetClayton, NM 88415

(575) 374-2353

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16No Penalties

Nursing HomePortales, NM

Coronado Care Center

For-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
80 BedsStandard health inspection Jun 2025

Above New Mexico avg of 2.9

1604 West 18th StreetPortales, NM 88130

(575) 359-4719

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17No Penalties

Nursing HomeGallup, NM

Red Rocks Care Center

For-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
102 BedsStandard health inspection Dec 2025

Above New Mexico avg of 2.9

3720 Church Rock StreetGallup, NM 87301

(505) 722-2261

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18No Penalties

Nursing HomeSocorro, NM

Socorro Wellness & Rehabilitation

For-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
66 BedsStandard health inspection Dec 2025

Above New Mexico avg of 2.9

1203 Highway 60 WestSocorro, NM 87801

(575) 835-2724

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19No Penalties

Nursing HomeTaos, NM

Taos Healthcare

For-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
100 BedsStandard health inspection Jan 2026

Above New Mexico avg of 2.9

1340 Maestas RoadTaos, NM 87571

(575) 758-2300

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201 Penalty

Nursing HomeAlbuquerque, NM

Odelia Healthcare

For-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
119 BedsStandard health inspection May 2025

Above New Mexico avg of 2.9

1509 University Boulevard NeAlbuquerque, NM 87102

(505) 243-2257

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211 Penalty

Nursing HomeT Or C, NM

Paloma Springs Healthcare Llc

For-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
94 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2025

Above New Mexico avg of 2.9

1400 North Silver StreetT Or C, NM 87901

(575) 894-7855

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222 Penalties

Nursing HomeSanta Clara, NM

Fort Bayard Medical Center

Government

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
200 BedsStandard health inspection Aug 2024

Above New Mexico avg of 2.9

41 Fort Bayard RoadSanta Clara, NM 88026

(575) 537-8604

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23No Penalties

Nursing HomeAlbuquerque, NM

La Vida Llena

Non-profit

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures1.0
58 BedsStandard health inspection Dec 2025

Above New Mexico avg of 2.9

10501 Lagrima De Oro NeAlbuquerque, NM 87111

(505) 296-6700

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24No Penalties

Nursing HomeCarlsbad, NM

Northgate Unit Of Lakeview Christian Home

Non-profit

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
112 BedsStandard health inspection May 2026

Above New Mexico avg of 2.9

1905 West Pierce StreetCarlsbad, NM 88220

(575) 885-3161

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25No Penalties

Nursing HomeArtesia, NM

Artesia Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Llc

For-profit

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
65 BedsStandard health inspection Feb 2026

Above New Mexico avg of 2.9

1402 West Gilchrist AveArtesia, NM 88210

(575) 746-6006

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State report

Why families compare nursing homes in New Mexico

#43of 51 states & DC
Health Ranking

Among the lowest-ranked states for overall health outcomes — long-term care demand runs high (rank 43 of 51).

America’s Health Rankings 2024
  • Population 65+19.5%Census ACS 2023
  • Life expectancy75.3 yrs

    About the same as the national average of 76.4 yrs.

    CDC NVSR 2022
  • Nurse staff turnover53.3%

    About 16% higher than the national average of 45.8%.

    CMS PBJ 2024

See full demographics & care economics for New Mexico →

FAQ

Questions families ask about this page

How many nursing homes are in New Mexico?

New Mexico has 68 nursing homes in the active CMS data. This rankings page evaluated 67 eligible nursing homes with public CMS ratings and public profile slugs, then highlighted the top 25.

What is the average CMS rating for nursing homes in New Mexico?

Nursing homes in New Mexico average 2.9 out of 5 on the CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0.

What is the average fine when a nursing home in New Mexico is penalized?

Among New Mexico nursing homes that were fined, the average fine is $69K. The national nursing-home average is $70K.

How does New Mexico compare with the national average?

New Mexico averages 2.9 out of 5 on CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0. The average fine when penalized is $69K versus $70K nationally.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use this report as a shortlist, then review the facility profile, confirm payment options, look at inspection history, and speak with licensed professionals before making a care decision.

What do the CMS data and inspection dates mean?

CMS data: August 2026. The inspection date is the latest standard health inspection reported in the CMS survey summary, including inspections with no deficiencies. Complaint and fire safety surveys are separate. A recent CMS release can include an older inspection date. Listings absent from the latest imported CMS provider release remain available on the platform but are excluded from current rankings.

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