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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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)

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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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