About Bear Canyon Rehabilitation Center
Bear Canyon Rehabilitation Center, located in Albuquerque, NM, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Bear Canyon Rehabilitation Center
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 3 Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.61 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).
Mixed Staffing Levels
Bear Canyon Rehabilitation Center provides more 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 | 3 |
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| Health Inspection | 3 |
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| Quality Measures | 4 |
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| Staffing | 2 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 44 | Feb 10, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 136 | 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) | 17.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 7.6% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 1.9% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 1.0% |
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) | 17.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 5.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 0.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 2.3% |
| 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) | 5.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 99.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 91.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 2.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 16.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 18.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 98.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 79.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 9.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 22.5% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 3 complaints
- 2024: 7 complaints
- 2025: 6 complaints
- 2026: 2 complaints
- Total: 18 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2026 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Sep 19, 2025 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| May 16, 2025 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| May 16, 2025 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| May 16, 2025 | 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. |
| May 16, 2025 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| Jan 09, 2025 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| Oct 25, 2024 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| Oct 25, 2024 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Feb 22, 2024 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| Feb 08, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Jan 26, 2024 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| Jan 26, 2024 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| Jan 26, 2024 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Nov 14, 2023 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. |
| Nov 14, 2023 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| Nov 14, 2023 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
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Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
ST. CATHERINE HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER, LLC
Ownership Structure
- GENESIS HEALTHCARE LLC Indirect
- SKILLED HEALTHCARE LLC Indirect
- SUMMIT CARE LLC Direct: 100%
- SUMMIT CARE PARENT LLC Indirect
Management & Direction
- MICHAEL BERG CORPORATE OFFICER
- LAURA BRIDGEFORD CORPORATE OFFICER
- GENESIS ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES LLC ADP OF THE SNF
- GENESIS HEALTHCARE LLC OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- KAREN JENKINS OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- KAREN JENKINS ADP OF THE SNF
- AVI MENDELSON CORPORATE OFFICER
- POWERBACK REHABILITATION LLC ADP OF THE SNF
- EMILY ROTHMAN OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- EMILY ROTHMAN 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 Bear Canyon Rehabilitation Center directly at 5052923333. 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.