New Mexico › Bernalillo County › Albuquerque
Bear Canyon Rehabilitation Center
5123 Juan Tabo Boulevard Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87111
Overall★★★★★
Health inspection★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 178 beds, Bear Canyon Rehabilitation Center serves Albuquerque in Bernalillo County, New Mexico and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2013.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the New Mexico median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 3 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 69 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (16, 29, 24 by cycle, most recent first), 5 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 38.8 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 47.5.
CMS lists 5 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $167K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the New Mexico median of 3.4; nursing staff turnover is 70.3%.
69health deficiencies, 3 survey cycles5 at actual harm or worse
$167Kfines listed by CMS5 penalties in period
3.7nurse hours per resident per daystate median 3.4
73%occupancy (residents ÷ beds)130 residents a day
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Bernalillo Co. median | New Mexico median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 69 | 49 | 49 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 38.8 | 38.8 | 47.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 70.3% | 51.0% | 52.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $167,434 | $39,025 | $19,971 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (18 in the county, 68 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: New Mexico average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 10 Feb 2025, 13 Oct 2023.
Severity mix: J ×2 K ×2 G ×1 D ×31 E ×26 F ×7
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
J
K
L
Actual harm
G
H
I
Potential for more than minimal harm
D
E
F
Potential for minimal harm
A
B
C
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2026 | F0584 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 31 Jul 2026 |
| 26 Jun 2026 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Jul 2026 |
| 8 May 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Complaint investigation | 16 Jun 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0761 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Jan 2026 |
| 30 Jul 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Sep 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Complaint investigation | 16 May 2025 |
| 3 Apr 2025 | F0584 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 May 2025 |
| 3 Apr 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 May 2025 |
| 3 Apr 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 May 2025 |
| 10 Feb 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | K | Standard survey (under dispute review) | 10 Mar 2025 |
| 10 Feb 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | K | Standard survey (under dispute review) | 10 Mar 2025 |
| 10 Feb 2025 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | E | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2025 |
| 10 Feb 2025 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2025 |
| 10 Feb 2025 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2025 |
| 10 Feb 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey (under dispute review) | 10 Mar 2025 |
| 10 Feb 2025 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey (under dispute review) | 10 Mar 2025 |
| 10 Feb 2025 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2025 |
| 10 Feb 2025 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2025 |
| 10 Feb 2025 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2025 |
| 10 Feb 2025 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2025 |
| 10 Dec 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Jan 2025 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 25 Oct 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Oct 2024 |
| 25 Jan 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | J | Complaint investigation | 22 Feb 2024 |
| 16 Jan 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Feb 2024 |
| 22 Dec 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Complaint investigation | 26 Jan 2024 |
| 22 Dec 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Complaint investigation | 26 Jan 2024 |
| 22 Dec 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 26 Jan 2024 |
| 13 Oct 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Standard survey | 14 Nov 2023 |
| 13 Oct 2023 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Complaint investigation | 14 Nov 2023 |
| 13 Oct 2023 | F0761 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 14 Nov 2023 |
| 13 Oct 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 14 Nov 2023 |
| 13 Oct 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 14 Nov 2023 |
| 13 Oct 2023 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | F | Standard survey | 14 Nov 2023 |
| 13 Oct 2023 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | F | Standard survey | 14 Nov 2023 |
| 13 Oct 2023 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | E | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2023 |
| 13 Oct 2023 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | E | Standard survey | 14 Nov 2023 |
| 13 Oct 2023 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | E | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2023 |
| 13 Oct 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 14 Nov 2023 |
| 13 Oct 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 14 Nov 2023 |
| 13 Oct 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 14 Nov 2023 |
| 13 Oct 2023 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Standard survey | 14 Nov 2023 |
| 13 Oct 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2023 |
| 13 Oct 2023 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 14 Nov 2023 |
| 13 Oct 2023 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 14 Nov 2023 |
| 13 Oct 2023 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 14 Nov 2023 |
| 13 Oct 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 14 Nov 2023 |
| 13 Oct 2023 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 14 Nov 2023 |
| 13 Oct 2023 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 14 Nov 2023 |
| 13 Oct 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Nov 2023 |
| 5 Aug 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 5 Oct 2022 |
| 5 Aug 2022 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | E | Standard survey | 5 Oct 2022 |
| 5 Aug 2022 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 5 Oct 2022 |
| 5 Aug 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 5 Oct 2022 |
| 5 Aug 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 5 Oct 2022 |
| 5 Aug 2022 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | E | Standard survey | 5 Oct 2022 |
| 5 Aug 2022 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Standard survey | 5 Oct 2022 |
| 5 Aug 2022 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | E | Standard survey | 5 Oct 2022 |
| 5 Aug 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 5 Oct 2022 |
| 5 Aug 2022 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | E | Standard survey | 5 Oct 2022 |
| 5 Aug 2022 | F0712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | E | Standard survey | 5 Oct 2022 |
| 5 Aug 2022 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 5 Oct 2022 |
| 5 Aug 2022 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Standard survey | 5 Oct 2022 |
| 5 Aug 2022 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 5 Oct 2022 |
| 5 Aug 2022 | F0622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | D | Standard survey | 5 Oct 2022 |
| 5 Aug 2022 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 5 Oct 2022 |
| 5 Aug 2022 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 5 Oct 2022 |
| 5 Aug 2022 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 5 Oct 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb 2025 | Fine | $39,507 | |
| 10 Oct 2024 | Fine | $14,269 | |
| 22 Dec 2023 | Fine | $98,550 | |
| 30 Oct 2023 | Fine | $3,145 | |
| 13 Oct 2023 | Fine | $11,963 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the New Mexico average. Turnover: nursing staff 70.3%, RNs 76.2%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | New Mexico median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 10.6% | 10.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.8% | 3.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 3.7% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 13.2% | 10.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.4% | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 23.1% | 13.5% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: St. Catherine Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center, Llc. Chain: Genesis Healthcare (184 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Care LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 02/02/2007 |
| Fc-Gen Operations Investment LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 02/02/2015 |
| Gen Operations I LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 02/02/2015 |
| Genesis Healthcare Inc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 09/01/2007 |
| Genesis Healthcare LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 02/02/2015 |
| Skilled Healthcare LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 02/02/2015 |
| Summit Care Parent LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 01/01/2013 |
| Sun Healthcare Group Inc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 02/02/2015 |
| Genesis Healthcare LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/02/2015 |
| Genesis Administrative Services LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/21/2021 |
| Powerback Rehabilitation LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/25/2021 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Bernalillo County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Health Care of Albuquerque | Albuquerque | 47 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 31.9 | $40K | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Canyon Transitional Rehabilitation Center, LLC | Albuquerque | 74 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 39 | 52.7 | — | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Las Estancias By Pure Health | Albuquerque | 120 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 28 | 23.3 | — | 8 Jan 2026 |
| South Valley Care Center LLC | Albuquerque | 58 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 13.8 | — | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Odelia Healthcare | Albuquerque | 119 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 31 | 26.1 | $4K | 3 Sep 2025 |
| La Vida Llena | Albuquerque | 58 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 21 | 36.2 | — | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Spanish Trails Wellness & Rehabilitationabuse icon | Albuquerque | 134 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 46 | 34.3 | $58K | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Albuquerque Heights Healthcare and Rehabilitation | Albuquerque | 134 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 84 | 62.7 | $8K | 22 May 2026 |
All 18 facilities in Bernalillo County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Bear Canyon Rehabilitation Center been cited for?
69 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 5 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The New Mexico median is 49 per facility.
Has Bear Canyon Rehabilitation Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $167K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Bear Canyon Rehabilitation Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day against a New Mexico median of 3.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Bear Canyon Rehabilitation Center?
It is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Summit Care LLC, Fc-Gen Operations Investment LLC and Gen Operations I LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Bear Canyon Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 26 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 10 Feb 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.