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Sandia Ridge Center
2216 Lester Drive Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87112
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.
Sandia Ridge Center is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, certified for 136 beds and caring for about 125 residents a day.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the New Mexico median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 3 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 58 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (20, 23, 15 by cycle, most recent first), 6 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 42.6 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 47.5.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $114K.
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 51.0%.
CMS flags that the facility is a Special Focus Facility candidate and has not had a standard health inspection in more than two years.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Bernalillo Co. median | New Mexico median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 58 | 49 | 49 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 42.6 | 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 | 51.0% | 51.0% | 52.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $114,001 | $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: 13 Jan 2023, 23 Nov 2021.
Severity mix: K ×1 L ×3 G ×2 D ×27 E ×20 F ×4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jun 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 29 Apr 2026 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | Complaint investigation | 14 May 2026 |
| 20 Mar 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. | F | Complaint investigation | 1 May 2026 |
| 20 Mar 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 1 May 2026 |
| 20 Mar 2026 | F0635 | Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 May 2026 |
| 20 Mar 2026 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Complaint investigation | 1 May 2026 |
| 20 Mar 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 May 2026 |
| 20 Mar 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 May 2026 |
| 20 Mar 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 May 2026 |
| 10 Mar 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 | 20 Apr 2026 |
| 10 Mar 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 20 Apr 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | Complaint investigation | 6 Apr 2026 |
| 1 Jul 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Complaint investigation | 12 Aug 2025 |
| 27 Mar 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Mar 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Mar 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Mar 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Apr 2025 |
| 31 Jan 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | Complaint investigation | 27 Feb 2025 |
| 31 Jan 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Feb 2025 |
| 31 Jan 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Feb 2025 |
| 23 Jul 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Aug 2024 |
| 23 Jul 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | C | Complaint investigation | 27 Aug 2024 |
| 7 May 2024 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 21 May 2024 |
| 29 Nov 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 | 22 Dec 2023 |
| 29 Nov 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Nov 2023 |
| 13 Jan 2023 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | L | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2023 |
| 13 Jan 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | L | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2023 |
| 13 Jan 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | L | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2023 |
| 13 Jan 2023 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2023 |
| 13 Jan 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2023 |
| 13 Jan 2023 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2023 |
| 13 Jan 2023 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2023 |
| 13 Jan 2023 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2023 |
| 23 Nov 2021 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Standard survey | 30 Mar 2022 |
| 23 Nov 2021 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | G | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2022 |
| 23 Nov 2021 | 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 | 30 Mar 2022 |
| 23 Nov 2021 | 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 | 30 Mar 2022 |
| 23 Nov 2021 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | E | Standard survey | 30 Mar 2022 |
| 23 Nov 2021 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard survey | 30 Mar 2022 |
| 23 Nov 2021 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Standard survey | 30 Mar 2022 |
| 23 Nov 2021 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | E | Standard survey | 30 Mar 2022 |
| 23 Nov 2021 | F0745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | E | Standard survey | 30 Mar 2022 |
| 23 Nov 2021 | 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 | 30 Mar 2022 |
| 23 Nov 2021 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Standard survey | 30 Mar 2022 |
| 23 Nov 2021 | 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 | 30 Mar 2022 |
| 23 Nov 2021 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 30 Mar 2022 |
| 23 Nov 2021 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 30 Mar 2022 |
| 23 Nov 2021 | 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 | 30 Mar 2022 |
| 28 Oct 2020 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | K | Standard survey | 23 Nov 2020 |
| 28 Oct 2020 | 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 | 23 Nov 2020 |
| 28 Oct 2020 | 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 | 23 Nov 2020 |
| 28 Oct 2020 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 23 Nov 2020 |
| 28 Oct 2020 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard survey | 23 Nov 2020 |
| 28 Oct 2020 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | Standard survey | 23 Nov 2020 |
| 28 Oct 2020 | 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 | 23 Nov 2020 |
| 28 Oct 2020 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 23 Nov 2020 |
| 28 Oct 2020 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 23 Nov 2020 |
| 28 Oct 2020 | 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 | 23 Nov 2020 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May 2025 | Fine | $114,001 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the New Mexico average. Turnover: nursing staff 51.0%, RNs 60.0%; 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 | 18.5% | 10.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.2% | 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 | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 20.5% | 10.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.2% | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 24.3% | 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. John 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% | 02/05/2007 |
| 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 | 02/05/2007 |
| 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 |
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 Sandia Ridge Center been cited for?
58 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 6 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The New Mexico median is 49 per facility.
Has Sandia Ridge Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $114K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Sandia Ridge 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 Sandia Ridge 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 Sandia Ridge Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 2 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 13 Jan 2023.
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.