Sandia Ridge Center
Albuquerque, NM · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 325032) · 136 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $114,001
Phone: (505) 296-4808 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sandia Ridge Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below New Mexico's state average of 2.85 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Sandia Ridge Center reports 3.33 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.61 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.0%.
Sandia Ridge Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $114,001.00, with no current payment denials. CMS has also designated this facility as an SFF Candidate, meaning it is subject to increased inspection scrutiny due to a history of poor quality of care.
About this facility
Sandia Ridge Center is a for-profit nursing home in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, certified for 136 beds with an average of 125.3 residents. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since December 1981. The facility is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which operates 184 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.4 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Sandia Ridge Center holds an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the New Mexico state average of 2.85 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.33 hours per resident per day, including 0.61 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.0%.
CMS records show 1 federal fine on this facility totaling $114,001.00. There are no current payment denials on record.
CMS has designated this facility as an SFF (Special Focus Facility) Candidate. This designation identifies facilities with a history of persistent poor quality of care that are subject to increased CMS scrutiny and more frequent inspections. Families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; no cost information is included here — contact the facility directly for details on fees and availability.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Sandia Ridge Center has an overall rating of 1 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, 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 3.33 hours per resident per day, including 0.61 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars; nursing turnover is reported at 51.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $114,001.00, with no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, but it is designated an SFF Candidate, meaning CMS has identified a history of persistent poor quality of care subject to increased inspection.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Sandia Ridge Center is certified for 136 beds and has an average of 125.3 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 with an average rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since December 1, 1981.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); Sandia Ridge Center scores 1, 1, 3, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 5052964808 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 5052964808 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/325032?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.