Bernalillo County, New Mexico · Nursing home
Sandia Ridge Center
1 of 5 overall from CMS
2216 Lester Drive NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112
At a glance
- Overall rating 1 of 5 Below the state average of 2.9
- Nurse time per resident, per day 3.33 hours Below the state average of 3.54
- Nursing staff who left in a year 51.0% Below the state average of 53.3%
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 58 6 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $114,001 1 fine
- Certified beds in use 92.1% of 136 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Sandia Ridge Center is a 136-bed nursing home in Albuquerque, New Mexico (Bernalillo County). CMS rates it 1 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 3.33 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the New Mexico average of 3.54. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $114,001 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 136
- Residents per day (average)
- 125.3
- Certified since
- 1981 (45 yrs)
For profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Genesis Healthcare (184 homes)CMS Special Focus: SFF Candidate
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
- Special Focus candidate. CMS lists this home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program: its inspection record qualifies it for the program, but it has not been selected. What a Special Focus Facility is
These labels are shown as CMS publishes them. They describe the inspection record, not what has changed since.
Terms used on this page
- CMS
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
- Certified beds
- The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
- Deficiency or citation
- A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
- Actual harm
- Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
- Immediate jeopardy
- Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
- Inspection cycle
- A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
- Special Focus Facility (SFF)
- A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program
Questions to ask Sandia Ridge Center
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists this home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which means it qualifies but has not been selected. What has changed since the inspections behind that listing?Special Focus status in CMS data
- CMS lists 1 fine totaling $114,001 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- CMS counts 20 health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle (the standard inspection on Jan 13, 2023 plus complaint and infection-control inspections); the New Mexico average is 17.9. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 1 of 5 New Mexico average 2.9
- Health inspections 1 of 5 New Mexico average 2.7
- Staffing 3 of 5 New Mexico average 2.9
- Quality measures 2 of 5 New Mexico average 3.8
The vertical line marks the New Mexico average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 3.33 h New Mexico average 3.54
- Nurse aides 1.98 h New Mexico average 2.20
- Licensed practical nurses 0.74 h New Mexico average 0.70
- Registered nurses 0.61 h New Mexico average 0.63
- All staff, weekends 2.93 h New Mexico average 3.10
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 7 hours. The vertical line marks the New Mexico average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover51.0%
- New Mexico average53.3%
- Registered nurse turnover60.0%
- New Mexico average53.6%
- Administrators who left1
Quality measures
CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the New Mexico and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This home | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 18.5% | 11.3% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 1.7% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 4.1% | 2.0% | 12.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 4.8% | 3.5% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.1% | 96.7% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 20.5% | 11.7% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 15.2% | 14.7% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 99.2% | 98.7% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.2% | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 27.8% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 24.3% | 14.5% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.95 | 1.65 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.72 | 2.81 | 1.78 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This home | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 86.9% | 85.9% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 74.0% | 86.4% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 16.8% | 22.0% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 14.3% | 15.7% | 12.0% |
Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 58 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 4 were at the immediate jeopardy level and 2 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 25 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Jan 13, 2023: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2023 | 20 | 5 |
| Nov 23, 2021 | 23 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2020 | 15 | 3 |
New Mexico homes averaged 17.9 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.
Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (58)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 30, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 14, 2026)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
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.
Complaint investigation · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 1, 2026)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 1, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 1, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 1, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 1, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 1, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Complaint investigation · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 1, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 20, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Complaint investigation · Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 20, 2026)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Complaint investigation · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 6, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 12, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 28, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 28, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 28, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 28, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Complaint investigation · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 27, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 27, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 27, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 27, 2024)
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CPotential for minimal harm, widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Complaint investigation · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 27, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 21, 2024)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Complaint investigation · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 22, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Past Non-Compliance (Nov 29, 2023)
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LImmediate jeopardy, widespread
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 13, 2023)
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LImmediate jeopardy, widespread
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 13, 2023)
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LImmediate jeopardy, widespread
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 13, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 13, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 13, 2023)
Showing the 30 most recent of 58.
What severity letters A to L mean
Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".
Penalties, past three years
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2025 | Fine | $114,001 |
New Mexico homes averaged 1.3 fines and $45,849 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within New Mexico
- Size7 of 68 by certified beds
- New Mexico average residents per day84.9
- ChainGenesis Healthcare
- Chain average overall rating2.3 of 5
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Albuquerque18
- Homes in Bernalillo County18
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Sandia Ridge Center?
Sandia Ridge Center has an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 1, staffing is 3 and quality measures is 2.
How many beds does Sandia Ridge Center have?
Sandia Ridge Center has 136 certified beds. It averages 125.3 residents per day, about 92.1% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Sandia Ridge Center?
The home reports 3.33 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.61 hours from registered nurses. The New Mexico average is 3.54 hours and 0.63 hours from registered nurses.
Has Sandia Ridge Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $114,001 in the past three years.
Does Sandia Ridge Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Guides for families looking at this home
- Understanding the recordWhat to ask on a nursing home tourQuestions that turn a home's public record into a useful conversation when you tour, plus what to look for yourself.
- Understanding the recordInspection severity letters A to LHow inspectors grade each deficiency by harm and by how many residents were affected.
- Understanding the recordHow to read CMS star ratingsWhat the overall, health inspection, staffing and quality measure ratings cover, and what they leave out.
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 325032. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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