Nursing homes in Albuquerque, NM
According to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare program, Albuquerque has 17 of the 14,703 certified U.S. nursing homes, averaging 3.1 of 5 CMS stars in March 2026, above the 2.8-star New Mexico average. Methodology.
- 17
- Certified homes
- 3.1 ★
- Above average for NM · New Mexico 2.8
- 4
- Five-star homes
- 2,146
- Certified beds
All 17 nursing homes in Albuquerque, ranked
| # | Facility | Overall rating | Beds | Fines (3-yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Vida Llena | 50 | None | |
| 2 | South Valley Care Center LLC | 62 | None | |
| 3 | Las Estancias by Pure Health | 120 | $8K | |
| 4 | Advanced Health Care of Albuquerque | 47 | $40K | |
| 5 | Odelia Healthcare | 119 | $4K | |
| 6 | Fiesta Park Wellness & Rehabilitation | 105 | $21K | |
| 7 | The Rehabilitation Center of Albuquerque | 120 | $41K | |
| 8 | Spanish Trails Rehabilitation Suites | 134 | $111K | |
| 9 | Canyon Transitional Rehabilitation Center, LLC | 74 | None | |
| 10 | Albuquerque Heights Healthcare and Rehabilitation | 134 | $8K | |
| 11 | Uptown Rehabilitation Center | 134 | None | |
| 12 | Skies Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center | 120 | $42K | |
| 13 | Princeton Health & Rehabilitation | 369 | $75K | |
| 14 | Bear Canyon Rehabilitation Center | 178 | $167K | |
| 15 | Ladera Center | 120 | $107K | |
| 16 | Sandia Ridge Center | 140 | $205K | |
| 17 | Las Palomas Center | 120 | $428K |
Ratings in Albuquerque are best read against New Mexico and national peers: CMS force-curves the overall star within each state. See the full New Mexico directory or the national best-rated ranking.
Before you choose a nursing home in Albuquerque
A star rating is a starting point, not the whole story. These guides explain what drives the numbers:
This page is for general information and comparison only and is not medical advice. CMS ratings measure relative performance, not absolute safety; confirm a facility's current status with the home and your physician or your state survey agency before making a decision.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nursing Home Compare 5-Star Quality Rating, Albuquerque, NM · 2024 Star ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Updated quarterly by CMS.
