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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Nursing homes in Albuquerque, NM

According to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare program, Albuquerque has 18 of the 14,690 certified U.S. nursing homes, averaging 2.7 of 5 CMS stars in August 2026, in line with the 2.9-star New Mexico average. Methodology.

18
Certified homes
2.7 ★
About average for NM · New Mexico 2.9
4
Five-star homes
2,263
Certified beds

All 18 nursing homes in Albuquerque, ranked

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 · 2026 Star ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Updated quarterly by CMS.