Analysis Report of Nursing Homes in New Mexico
Key metrics for nursing homes in New Mexico including number and beds, staffing levels, occupancy, newest facilities, and more. Updated weekly.
Updated on January 5, 2025
Summary Analysis
According to the latest data compiled by NursingHomeDatabase.com, New Mexico has a total of 68 active skilled nursing facilities with 6,844 total beds. Based on the US Census estimates for the population of 2,113,344, the current total bed count represents one bed for every 308.79 persons in New Mexico.
There were 5,276 residents as of January 5, 2025 for a state wide occupancy level of 77.09%.
(Note that the home count is based on monthly data provided by CMS and the number of beds and the occupancy numbers are based on weekly data. There is a minor number of homes that do not report their data weekly.)
According to the monthly data, New Mexico has added 0 new beds and lost 0 existing beds over the past year.
Staffing Levels Comparison
The Biden Administration has announced that it wants to regulate minimum nursing home staffing levels. They have proposed minimums of .55 hours of care per resident per day from registered nurses (RNs) and 2.45 hours of care per resident per day certified nursing aids (CNAs). These are the current level amount of hours per resident per day of care for New Mexico and a comparison to national averages.
| Staffing Levels | State | National |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse (RN) | 0.63 | 0.68 |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.24 | 2.33 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | 0.73 | 0.86 |
| All Staff | 3.59 | 3.87 |
Detailed Analysis for Largest Cities in New Mexico
COVID-19 Infections in New Mexico Nursing Homes
While COVID-19 infections and deaths are down significantly from late 2020 and 2021, the number of infections and deaths continues to be monitored. For nursing homes in New Mexico there were a total of 4 new cases and 0 new deaths among residents for the week ending January 5, 2025.
New Nursing Homes
No new homes were reported by CMS over the past twelve months.
Lost Nursing Homes
No homes were removed by CMS over the past twelve months.
Occupancy Percentages
The chart below shows the overall occupancy for nursing home beds in New Mexico.
The list below shows the best skilled nursing facilities in New Mexico based on their most recent weighted average inspection score. Some nursing homes may have higher overall 5-star ratings than the homes on this list. We feel that the health inspection score is the best indicator of current operations.
| Facility | Rating |
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Farmington Wellness and Rehabilitation 201 Nelson Avenue Farmington, NM |
17.00
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South Valley Care Center LLC 1629 Bowe Lane Sw Albuquerque, NM |
39.00
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Miners Colfax Medical Center 900 South 6th Street Raton, NM |
45.00
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Canyon Transitional Rehabilitation Center, LLC 10101 Lagrima De Oro Road NE Albuquerque, NM |
49.00
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Gallup Nursing and Rehabilitation LLC 306 East Nizhoni Blvd Gallup, NM |
51.75
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Grants Wellness and Rehabilitation LLC 840 Lobo Canyon Road Grants, NM |
58.00
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San Juan Care Center 806 West Maple Street Farmington, NM |
61.00
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Coronado Care Center 1604 West 18th Street Portales, NM |
62.00
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La Vida Llena 10501 Lagrima De Oro NE Albuquerque, NM |
63.00
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Desert Springs Health Care LLC 1701 N Turner Street Hobbs, NM |
64.00
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The list below shows the worst skilled nursing facilities in New Mexico based on their most recent weighted average inspection score.
| Facility | Rating |
|---|---|
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Las Palomas Center 8100 Palomas Avenue Ne Albuquerque, NM |
555.00
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Sandia Ridge Center 2216 Lester Drive NE Albuquerque, NM |
532.50
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Casa De Oro Center 1005 Lujan Hill Road Las Cruces, NM |
290.75
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Calibre Post Acute, LLC 2029 Sagecrest Ave Las Cruces, NM |
285.00
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Las Cruces Village Nursing and Rehabilitation LLC 3025 TERRACE DRIVE LAS CRUCES, NM |
273.00
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Casa Maria Healthcare 1601 South Main Street Roswell, NM |
270.50
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Los Alamos Wellness and Rehabilitation 1011 Sombrillo Court Los Alamos, NM |
268.75
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Skies Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 9150 Mcmahon Boulevard NW Albuquerque, NM |
266.75
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Casa Real 1650 Galisteo Street Santa Fe, NM |
264.25
Rating Not Available
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La Vida Buena Healthcare 2301 Collins Drive Las Vegas, NM |
264.00
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Nursing Homes with the warning icon have been flagged by CMS for abuse.
Skilled Nursing Homes in New Mexico Compared to Nationwide
We have compared New Mexico nursing homes to the nationwide average on several metrics.
| Metric | Value | Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 2.90 | Lower |
| Health Inspection Rating | 2.70 | Lower |
| Qm Rating | 3.90 | Higher |
| Staffing Rating | 2.80 | Lower |
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 17.50 | Higher |
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 8.70 | Higher |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 16.20 | Higher |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 4.00 | Lower |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 16.20 | Higher |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 4.70 | Higher |
| Average Number Of Residents Per Day | 83.80 | Lower |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 2.24 | Lower |
| Reported Lpn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.73 | Lower |
| Reported Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.63 | Lower |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 1.35 | Lower |
| Reported Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.59 | Lower |
| Total Number Of Nurse Staff Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 3.18 | Lower |
| Registered Nurse Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 0.46 | Lower |
| Reported Physical Therapist Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.08 | Higher |
| Total Nursing Staff Turnover | 53.10 | Higher |
| Registered Nurse Turnover | 52.30 | Higher |
| Number Of Administrators Who Have Left The Nursing Home | 0.70 | Higher |
| Nursing Case-mix Index | 1.27 | Lower |
| Case-mix Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.62 | Lower |
| Case-mix Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.53 | Lower |
| Case-mix Weekend Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.13 | Lower |
| Number Of Fines | 1.40 | Higher |
| Fine Amount In Dollars | 42,745.00 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Need For Help With Daily Activities Has Increased | 13.03 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight | 4.77 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Catheter Inserted And Left In Their Bladder | 1.07 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Urinary Tract Infection | 0.93 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Have Depressive Symptoms | 1.89 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained | 0.01 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Experiencing One Or More Falls With Major Injury | 3.64 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 97.27 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 14.54 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 86.13 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Newly Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 1.23 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Ability To Walk Independently Worsened | 13.70 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antianxiety Or Hypnotic Medication | 14.41 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 98.73 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 86.41 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers | 5.42 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With New Or Worsened Bowel Or Bladder Incontinence | 20.25 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Rehospitalized After A Nursing Home Admission | 20.89 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Had An Outpatient Emergency Department Visit | 15.59 | Higher |
| Number Of Hospitalizations Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 1.62 | Lower |
| Number Of Outpatient Emergency Department Visits Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 2.68 | Higher |