Nursing homes in Albuquerque, NM

Compare 18 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Albuquerque, part of the Bernalillo area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Residents of Albuquerque, New Mexico, can choose from 18 nursing homes located throughout Bernalillo County, including facilities in ZIP codes 87112, 87109, 87111, and 87120. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities hold an average overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. Advanced Health Care of Albuquerque currently stands out as the city’s highest-rated option, earning a perfect 5-star rating for its quality of care.

Homes
18
Avg overall
3★
-0.1 vs national
Avg staffing
3.1★
Avg experience
0★

Rating distribution

avg 3★ · 18 homes
5
3 (17%)
4
6 (33%)
3
2 (11%)
2
2 (11%)
1
5 (28%)

Provider mix in Albuquerque

7 organisations operate homes in this suburb.

What to look for in Albuquerque

  • 7 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
  • 5 of 18 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
  • 3 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
  • 9 of 18 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 10 highest rated nursing homes in Albuquerque

  1. 1
    Advanced Health Care of Albuquerque
    ADVANCED HEALTH CARE · Small
    5.0
  2. 2
    Las Estancias by Pure Health
    PUREHEALTH · Large
    5.0
  3. 3
    South Valley Care Center LLC
    Legal Business Name Not Available · Medium
    5.0
  4. 4
    The Rehabilitation Center of Albuquerque
    GENESIS HEALTHCARE · Large
    4.0
  5. 5
    La Vida Llena
    Legal Business Name Not Available · Medium
    4.0
  6. 6
    Odelia Healthcare
    OPCO SKILLED MANAGEMENT · Medium
    4.0
  7. 74.0
  8. 8
    Fiesta Park Wellness & Rehabilitation
    OPCO SKILLED MANAGEMENT · Medium
    4.0
  9. 9
    Spanish Trails Rehabilitation Suites
    FUNDAMENTAL HEALTHCARE · Large
    4.0
  10. 10
    Princeton Health & Rehabilitation
    369 ALBUQUERQUE OPS LLC · Large
    3.0

All homes in Albuquerque

Advanced Health Care of Albuquerque
ADVANCED HEALTH CARE · Small · For Profit
5.04045
Las Estancias by Pure Health
PUREHEALTH · Large · For Profit
5.04045
South Valley Care Center LLC
Legal Business Name Not Available · Medium · For Profit
5.05034
The Rehabilitation Center of Albuquerque
GENESIS HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit
4.03025
La Vida Llena
Legal Business Name Not Available · Medium · Not for Profit
4.04033
Odelia Healthcare
OPCO SKILLED MANAGEMENT · Medium · For Profit
4.04034
Albuquerque Heights Healthcare and Rehabilitation
GENESIS HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit
4.03035
Fiesta Park Wellness & Rehabilitation
OPCO SKILLED MANAGEMENT · Medium · For Profit
4.03045
Spanish Trails Rehabilitation Suites
FUNDAMENTAL HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit
4.03025
Princeton Health & Rehabilitation
369 ALBUQUERQUE OPS LLC · Large · For Profit
3.03044
Canyon Transitional Rehabilitation Center, LLC
GENESIS HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit
3.03033
Uptown Rehabilitation Center
GENESIS HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit
2.02024
Bear Canyon Rehabilitation Center
GENESIS HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit
2.02024
Sandia Ridge Center
GENESIS HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit
1.02031
Las Palomas Center
GENESIS HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit
1.01034
Ladera Center
GENESIS HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit
1.01033
Skies Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
GENESIS HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit
1.01034
Manzano Del Sol by Purehealth
PUREHEALTH · Medium · For Profit
1.01044

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