Albuquerque Heights Healthcare And Rehabilitation
Albuquerque, NM · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 325069) · 134 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,170
Phone: (505) 348-8300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Albuquerque Heights Healthcare And Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New Mexico state average of 2.85. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Albuquerque Heights Healthcare And Rehabilitation reports total nurse staffing of 3.76 hours per resident per day, including 1.01 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 66.7%.
Albuquerque Heights Healthcare And Rehabilitation has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,170.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Albuquerque Heights Healthcare And Rehabilitation is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since May 1992. The facility is licensed for 134 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 120.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility's overall star rating is 2 out of 5, which falls below the New Mexico state average of 2.85 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.76, including 1.01 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 66.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,170.00. There are 0 payment denials on record for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the provided data.
This facility is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which operates 184 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.4 stars. CMS data indicates no ownership change occurred in the preceding 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details, including inspection reports and staffing figures, directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the New Mexico state average of 2.85 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.76 hours per resident per day, including 1.01 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 66.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,170.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 134 beds and has an average daily census of 120.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which operates 184 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on May 1, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections (2/5), quality measures (4/5), and staffing (4/5), which combine to form the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 5053488300 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5053488300 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/325069?state=NM.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.