RankingsUpdated August 2026

The 18 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Albuquerque, NM (2026)

Every CMS-certified nursing home in Albuquerque, NM, independently ranked by health inspection scores, staffing levels, and penalty history — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

18Nursing Homes in Albuquerque
3.1/5
+0.3 vs state avgState avg: 2.80Albuquerque Avg Rating
$90K+$12K vs state avgState avg: $78KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeAlbuquerque, NM

La Vida Llena

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
50 BedsInspected May 2025

Above New Mexico avg of 2.8

10501 Lagrima De Oro NeAlbuquerque, NM 87111

(505) 296-6700

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeAlbuquerque, NM

South Valley Care Center Llc

Sole proprietorship

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
62 BedsInspected Sep 2025

Above New Mexico avg of 2.8

1629 Bowe Lane SwAlbuquerque, NM 87105

(505) 877-2200

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31 Penalty

Nursing HomeAlbuquerque, NM

Fiesta Park Wellness & Rehabilitation

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
105 BedsInspected May 2025

Above New Mexico avg of 2.8

8820 Horizon Boulevard NeAlbuquerque, NM 87113

(505) 998-1551

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42 Penalties

Nursing HomeAlbuquerque, NM

Las Estancias By Pure Health

Corporation

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

Above New Mexico avg of 2.8

3620 Las Estancias Dr SwAlbuquerque, NM 87121

(505) 632-3018

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53 Penalties

Nursing HomeAlbuquerque, NM

Advanced Health Care Of Albuquerque

LLC

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

Above New Mexico avg of 2.8

2701 Richmond Drive NeAlbuquerque, NM 87107

(505) 967-4200

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61 Penalty

Nursing HomeAlbuquerque, NM

Odelia Healthcare

Corporation

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
119 BedsInspected Sep 2025

Above New Mexico avg of 2.8

1509 University Boulevard NeAlbuquerque, NM 87102

(505) 243-2257

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71 Penalty

Nursing HomeAlbuquerque, NM

Albuquerque Heights Healthcare And Rehabilitation

Corporation

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
134 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Above New Mexico avg of 2.8

103 Hospital Loop NeAlbuquerque, NM 87109

(505) 348-8300

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81 Penalty

Nursing HomeAlbuquerque, NM

The Rehabilitation Center Of Albuquerque

Corporation

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
120 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Above New Mexico avg of 2.8

5900 Forest Hills Drive NeAlbuquerque, NM 87109

(505) 822-6000

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93 Penalties

Nursing HomeAlbuquerque, NM

Spanish Trails Rehabilitation Suites

LLC

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
134 BedsInspected Jan 2026

Above New Mexico avg of 2.8

1610 N Renaissance Blvd NeAlbuquerque, NM 87107

(505) 600-4800

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10No Penalties

Nursing HomeAlbuquerque, NM

Canyon Transitional Rehabilitation Center, Llc

LLC

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
74 BedsInspected Dec 2024

Above New Mexico avg of 2.8

10101 Lagrima De Oro Road NeAlbuquerque, NM 87111

(505) 298-1231

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11No Penalties

Nursing HomeAlbuquerque, NM

Uptown Rehabilitation Center

Corporation

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
134 BedsInspected Jul 2025

Below New Mexico avg of 2.8

7900 Constitution Avenue NeAlbuquerque, NM 87110

(505) 296-5565

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122 Penalties

Nursing HomeAlbuquerque, NM

Manzano Del Sol By Purehealth

Corporation

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
117 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Below New Mexico avg of 2.8

5201 Roma Avenue NeAlbuquerque, NM 87108

(505) 262-2311

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132 Penalties

Nursing HomeAlbuquerque, NM

Skies Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center

LLC

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
120 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Below New Mexico avg of 2.8

9150 Mcmahon Boulevard NwAlbuquerque, NM 87114

(505) 898-7986

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145 Penalties

Nursing HomeAlbuquerque, NM

Bear Canyon Rehabilitation Center

Corporation

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
178 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Below New Mexico avg of 2.8

5123 Juan Tabo Boulevard NeAlbuquerque, NM 87111

(505) 292-3333

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152 Penalties

Nursing HomeAlbuquerque, NM

Princeton Health & Rehabilitation

Corporation

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
369 BedsInspected Nov 2025

Below New Mexico avg of 2.8

500 Louisiana Boulevard NeAlbuquerque, NM 87108

(505) 255-1717

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163 Penalties

Nursing HomeAlbuquerque, NM

Sandia Ridge Center

Corporation

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures1.0
140 BedsInspected Jul 2025

Below New Mexico avg of 2.8

2216 Lester Drive NeAlbuquerque, NM 87112

(505) 296-4808

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173 Penalties

Nursing HomeAlbuquerque, NM

Ladera Center

Corporation

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
120 BedsInspected May 2025

Below New Mexico avg of 2.8

5901 Ouray Road NwAlbuquerque, NM 87120

(505) 836-0023

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188 Penalties

Nursing HomeAlbuquerque, NM

Las Palomas Center

LLC

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
120 BedsInspected Nov 2025

Below New Mexico avg of 2.8

8100 Palomas Avenue NeAlbuquerque, NM 87109

(505) 821-4200

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City report

Care landscape in Albuquerque

How Albuquerque compares with the rest of New Mexico on three signals families ask about most.

  • Population 65+19.5%

    About the same as the state average of 19.5%.

    Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted)
  • Nurse staff turnover49.7%

    A little lower than the state average of 53.0%.

    CMS PBJ 2024
  • Cognitive disability14.4%

    About 9% lower than the state average of 15.9%.

    CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)

See full demographics & care economics for Albuquerque →

FAQ

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How many facilities were evaluated in Albuquerque, NM?

This page evaluates 18 eligible nursing homes in Albuquerque, NM and shows the top 18.

How are these rankings calculated?

Facilities are ranked by CMS overall rating first. Ties are broken by fewer penalties, then health inspection rating, then staffing rating.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use the rankings to narrow the field, then review facility profiles, confirm details directly with the provider, and get professional guidance for the care decision.

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