About Ladera Center
Ladera Center, located in Albuquerque, NM, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Ladera Center
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 2 Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.13 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the GENESIS HEALTHCARE network. This chain operates 187 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Below Average Staffing
Ladera Center provides less care hours than the state average and less than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 2 |
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| Health Inspection | 2 |
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| Quality Measures | 3 |
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| Staffing | 3 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 156 | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Weighted Average | 220 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 24.9% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 7.0% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 2.8% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 2.2% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 24.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 3.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 0.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 2.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 1.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 3.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 95.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 19.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 11.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 94.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 6.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 19.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 11.7% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 5 complaints
- 2024: 5 complaints
- 2025: 8 complaints
- 2026: 3 complaints
- Total: 21 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
| Jul 11, 2025 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. |
| Jul 11, 2025 | Provide at least one room set aside to use as a resident dining room and for activities, that is a good size, with good lighting, air flow and furniture. |
| Jul 11, 2025 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. |
| Jul 11, 2025 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. |
| Jul 11, 2025 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Jul 11, 2025 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| Jul 11, 2025 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| Jul 11, 2025 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. |
| Nov 28, 2024 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. |
| Aug 09, 2024 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. |
| Apr 26, 2024 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Apr 26, 2024 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. |
| Apr 26, 2024 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. |
| Oct 31, 2023 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. |
| Oct 31, 2023 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| Oct 17, 2023 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Jun 23, 2023 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| Jun 23, 2023 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
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Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
PEAK MEDICAL NEW MEXICO NO 3 LLC
Ownership Structure
- GENESIS HEALTHCARE LLC Indirect
- PEAK MEDICAL LLC Direct: 100%
- SUNBRIDGE HEALTHCARE LLC Indirect
Management & Direction
- KENNY ALLEN OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- KENNY ALLEN ADP OF THE SNF
- MICHAEL BERG CORPORATE OFFICER
- LAURA BRIDGEFORD CORPORATE OFFICER
- AVI MENDELSON CORPORATE OFFICER
- LISA NOYA OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- LISA NOYA ADP OF THE SNF
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| South Valley Care Center LLC | N/A | 5 |
| Canyon Transitional Rehabilitation Center, LLC | N/A | 5 |
| La Vida Llena | N/A | 4 |
| Las Estancias By Pure Health | N/A | 5 |
| Advanced Health Care of Albuquerque | N/A | 5 |
| Odelia Healthcare | N/A | 4 |
| The Neighborhood In Rio Rancho | N/A | 2 |
| Spanish Trails Rehabilitation Suites | N/A | 3 |
| Fiesta Park Wellness and Rehabilitation | N/A | 4 |
| Bear Canyon Rehabilitation Center | N/A | 3 |
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Ownership Details
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Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Ladera Center directly at 5058360023. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.