Princeton Health & Rehabilitation
Albuquerque, NM · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 325045) · 369 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $154,457 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (505) 255-1717 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Princeton Health & Rehabilitation has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the New Mexico state average of 2.85. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Princeton Health & Rehabilitation reports 3.61 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.76 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.4%.
Princeton Health & Rehabilitation has 2 federal fines on record totaling $154,457.00, plus 1 payment denial. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Status for this facility.
About this facility
Princeton Health & Rehabilitation is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and has been certified since March 1986. It maintains 369 certified beds, with an average of 286.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Princeton Health & Rehabilitation holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the New Mexico state average of 2.85. Its four component ratings break down as follows: health inspection rating of 2, quality measure (QM) rating of 4, and staffing rating of 4.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.61 total nurse hours per resident per day, of which 0.76 hours per resident per day are provided by registered nurses. The facility's nursing staff turnover rate is 45.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $154,457.00, along with 1 payment denial on record for this facility.
CMS Care Compare does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Status designation in the data provided for this facility. There is no record of an ownership change within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
No chain affiliation data was provided for this listing. Families evaluating this facility should review the full inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current details. Data reflects the most recent CMS Care Compare information available at time of listing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Princeton Health & Rehabilitation has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New Mexico state average of 2.85.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.61 hours per resident per day, including 0.76 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 45.4% and a staffing star rating of 4.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $154,457.00 and 1 payment denial.
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 Status for this facility; verify current status on Medicare Care Compare.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 369 certified beds with an average daily population of 286.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 5, 1986.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections (2 stars), quality measures (4 stars), and staffing (4 stars), which combine into the overall score of 2 stars.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines like short-term rehab; contact the facility at (505) 255-1717 and 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 (505) 255-1717 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
Visit https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/325045?state=NM for the most up-to-date CMS ratings and inspection reports.
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.