Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Albuquerque, NM (2026)
The 10 highest-rated nursing homes in Albuquerque, NM, ranked from Medicare’s star ratings, inspections and staffing, using data as of September 2026. No home paid to be on this list.
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South Valley Care Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 20 min a day with each resident (New Mexico average 3 hr 32 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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Canyon Transitional Rehabilitation Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 2 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 37 min a day with each resident (New Mexico average 3 hr 32 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 1 of 5 for short-term rehab, 3 of 5 for long-term care.
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Las Estancias by Pure Health
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 56 min a day with each resident (New Mexico average 3 hr 32 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Advanced Health Care of Albuquerque
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 50 min a day with each resident (New Mexico average 3 hr 32 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $39,880 in the last three years.
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Odelia Healthcare
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 11 min a day with each resident (New Mexico average 3 hr 32 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $4,088 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 3 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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La Vida Llena
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 1 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 09 min a day with each resident (New Mexico average 3 hr 32 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 1 of 5 for short-term rehab, 2 of 5 for long-term care.
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Albuquerque Heights Healthcare and Rehabilitation
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 46 min a day with each resident (New Mexico average 3 hr 32 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $8,170 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 3 of 5 for long-term care.
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Bear Canyon Rehabilitation Center
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 41 min a day with each resident (New Mexico average 3 hr 32 min). Its recent inspections include 2 citations for harm or immediate jeopardy; ask the home about them. It was fined $167,434 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 3 of 5 for long-term care.
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Princeton Health & Rehabilitation
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 overall, with 2 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 37 min a day with each resident (New Mexico average 3 hr 32 min). Its recent inspections include 1 citation for harm or immediate jeopardy; ask the home about them. It was fined $154,457 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 3 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Ladera Center
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 overall, with 2 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 17 min a day with each resident (New Mexico average 3 hr 32 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $20,748 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 3 of 5 for short-term rehab, 3 of 5 for long-term care.
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How we rank. Homes are ordered by Medicare’s overall star rating. When two homes tie, the one with the better health inspection rating goes first, then staffing rating, then quality rating, then fewer serious citations, then lower fines. Homes still tied are listed alphabetically.
About nursing homes in Albuquerque, NM
What is the best-rated nursing home in Albuquerque, NM?
By Medicare’s ratings, South Valley Care Center LLC ranks first in Albuquerque, NM, with an overall rating of 5 out of 5. Ratings are a starting point; visit and ask about anything in a home’s inspection record.
How many nursing homes are in Albuquerque, NM?
13 homes in Albuquerque, NM qualify for this ranking: rated by Medicare and not on its Special Focus or abuse lists. See every nursing home in Albuquerque, NM, including homes not yet rated.
How is this list ranked?
By Medicare’s overall star rating, then its health inspection, staffing and quality ratings, then fewer serious citations and fines. Homes on Medicare’s Special Focus list or with its abuse icon are not included, nor are children’s facilities. Paid or sponsored listings never affect the order.
Medicare ratings can lag behind changes at a home. Always visit, ask about recent inspections, and confirm openings, insurance and care needs with each home. How we use Medicare data