South Valley Care Center Llc
Albuquerque, NM · Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 32E083) · 58 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record · 1 payment denial
Phone: (505) 877-2200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
South Valley Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the New Mexico state average of 2.85. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
South Valley Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.33 hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 67.9%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
South Valley Care Center has no federal fines on record according to CMS, with 0 fines totaling $0.00. However, CMS data shows 1 payment denial on record for this facility, and no abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available data.
About this facility
South Valley Care Center LLC is a Medicaid-certified nursing home in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico. The facility is certified for 58 beds and, per CMS data, has an average daily census of 53.1 residents. It is operated as a for-profit facility under individual ownership and was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on March 22, 2024. There is no indication in the data that ownership has changed in the last 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, South Valley Care Center holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the New Mexico state average of 2.85. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 5 stars, Quality Measures 3 stars, and Staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.33, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 67.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00). However, CMS data shows 1 payment denial on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged in this data, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated for this facility. No chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current information.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
South Valley Care Center holds a 5 out of 5 overall CMS rating, above the New Mexico state average of 2.85.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS data lists this facility's provider type as Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.33 hours per resident per day, with 0.60 RN hours per resident per day, and a turnover rate of 67.9%; the staffing rating is 3 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00), though there is 1 payment denial on record.
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 status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
South Valley Care Center is certified for 58 beds with an average daily census of 53.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is owned as a For profit - Individual entity, and no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on March 22, 2024.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three component scores — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — with this facility scoring 5, 5, 3, and 3 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the available CMS data; contact the facility at 5058772200 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5058772200 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/32E083?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.