Los Alamos Wellness & Rehabilitation
Los Alamos, NM · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 325056) · 64 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 5 totaling $91,403
Phone: (505) 662-4300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Los Alamos Wellness & Rehabilitation has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the New Mexico state average of 2.85. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Los Alamos Wellness & Rehabilitation reports 3.09 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.2%.
CMS records 5 federal fines totaling $91,403.00 for Los Alamos Wellness & Rehabilitation, with 0 payment denials on record. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Los Alamos Wellness & Rehabilitation is a for-profit nursing home in Los Alamos, New Mexico, certified for 64 beds with an average of 59.5 residents. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and has been federally approved since October 1991.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the New Mexico state average of 2.85. Its component ratings are: health inspections 2 stars, quality measures 4 stars, and staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 3.09 hours per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.2%.
On penalties, CMS records 5 federal fines totaling $91,403.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials on record.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, meaning families should review the facility's inspection record directly on Care Compare for details of the underlying citation.
The facility is part of the Opco Skilled Management chain, which operates 66 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.3 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data and reflects the most recent reporting period available from CMS at the time of compilation.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the New Mexico state average of 2.85.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.09 hours per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 54.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 5 fines totaling $91,403.00, with 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus program status is listed in the data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 64 beds with an average daily population of 59.5 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 Opco Skilled Management chain, which operates 66 facilities with an average rating of 2.3 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been federally certified since October 7, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 2, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 505-662-4300 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 505-662-4300 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 current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/325056?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.