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Ladera Center
5901 Ouray Road Nw, Albuquerque, NM 87120
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.
Ladera Center is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, certified for 120 beds and caring for about 111 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the New Mexico median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 64 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (16, 15, 33 by cycle, most recent first), 5 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 53.3 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 47.5.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $107K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the New Mexico median of 3.4; nursing staff turnover is 35.1%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Bernalillo Co. median | New Mexico median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 64 | 49 | 49 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 53.3 | 38.8 | 47.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 35.1% | 51.0% | 52.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $106,581 | $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: 28 Jan 2026, 28 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: J ×3 K ×1 H ×1 D ×21 E ×32 F ×5 C ×1
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)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jan 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 | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0585 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | E | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | E | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | 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 | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Complaint investigation | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | E | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 27 May 2025 | 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 (under dispute review) | 11 Jul 2025 |
| 27 May 2025 | F0920 | 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. | F | Complaint investigation | 11 Jul 2025 |
| 27 May 2025 | F0585 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 11 Jul 2025 |
| 27 May 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Complaint investigation | 11 Jul 2025 |
| 27 May 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Complaint investigation | 11 Jul 2025 |
| 27 May 2025 | F0711 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | E | Complaint investigation | 11 Jul 2025 |
| 27 May 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Jul 2025 |
| 27 May 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation (under dispute review) | 11 Jul 2025 |
| 28 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. | J | Standard survey | 28 Nov 2024 |
| 28 Oct 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J | Standard survey | 28 Nov 2024 |
| 28 Oct 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 28 Nov 2024 |
| 28 Oct 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 Nov 2024 |
| 28 Oct 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 28 Nov 2024 |
| 28 Oct 2024 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 28 Nov 2024 |
| 28 Oct 2024 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 28 Nov 2024 |
| 23 Jul 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Complaint investigation | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 20 Mar 2024 | 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 | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 20 Mar 2024 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Complaint investigation | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 20 Mar 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 31 Oct 2023 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | J | Complaint investigation | 31 Oct 2023 |
| 31 Oct 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E | Complaint investigation | 31 Oct 2023 |
| 6 Sep 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | K | Complaint investigation | 17 Oct 2023 |
| 6 Sep 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | H | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2023 |
| 6 Sep 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. | F | Standard survey | 17 Oct 2023 |
| 6 Sep 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 17 Oct 2023 |
| 6 Sep 2023 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | E | Standard survey | 17 Oct 2023 |
| 6 Sep 2023 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | E | Standard survey | 17 Oct 2023 |
| 6 Sep 2023 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | E | Standard survey | 17 Oct 2023 |
| 6 Sep 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 | 17 Oct 2023 |
| 6 Sep 2023 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard survey | 17 Oct 2023 |
| 6 Sep 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Standard survey | 17 Oct 2023 |
| 6 Sep 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 17 Oct 2023 |
| 6 Sep 2023 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | E | Standard survey | 17 Oct 2023 |
| 6 Sep 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. | E | Standard survey | 17 Oct 2023 |
| 6 Sep 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. | E | Standard survey | 17 Oct 2023 |
| 6 Sep 2023 | F0790 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | E | Standard survey | 17 Oct 2023 |
| 6 Sep 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 17 Oct 2023 |
| 6 Sep 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 17 Oct 2023 |
| 6 Sep 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. | D | Standard survey | 17 Oct 2023 |
| 6 Sep 2023 | F0585 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 17 Oct 2023 |
| 6 Sep 2023 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 17 Oct 2023 |
| 6 Sep 2023 | 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 | 17 Oct 2023 |
| 6 Sep 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 17 Oct 2023 |
| 6 Sep 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 17 Oct 2023 |
| 6 Sep 2023 | F0687 | Provide appropriate foot care. | D | Standard survey | 17 Oct 2023 |
| 6 Sep 2023 | 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 | 17 Oct 2023 |
| 6 Sep 2023 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 17 Oct 2023 |
| 6 Sep 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. | C | Standard survey | 17 Oct 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct 2024 | Fine | $20,748 | |
| 6 Sep 2023 | Payment denial | — | 18 days |
| 6 Sep 2023 | Fine | $85,833 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the New Mexico average. Turnover: nursing staff 35.1%, RNs 30.8%; 0 administrators 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 | 19.4% | 10.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.5% | 3.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 11.9% | 10.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.6% | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 12.5% | 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: Peak Medical New Mexico No 3 Llc. Chain: Genesis Healthcare (184 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peak Medical LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 02/02/2015 |
| Fc-Gen Operations Investment LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 12/01/2012 |
| Gen Operations I LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 12/01/2012 |
| Genesis Healthcare Inc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 02/02/2015 |
| Genesis Healthcare LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 02/02/2015 |
| Genesis Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 02/02/2015 |
| Sun Healthcare Group Inc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 02/02/2015 |
| Sunbridge Healthcare LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 04/20/2007 |
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 |
| Bear Canyon Rehabilitation Center | Albuquerque | 178 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 69 | 38.8 | $167K | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 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 |
All 18 facilities in Bernalillo County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Ladera Center been cited for?
64 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 Ladera Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $107K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Ladera Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day against a New Mexico median of 3.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Ladera Center?
It is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Peak Medical LLC, Fc-Gen Operations Investment LLC and Gen Operations I LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Ladera Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 28 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 28 Jan 2026.
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.