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Sandia Ridge Center
Nursing home Albuquerque, NM
2216 Lester Drive NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112 · (505) 296-4808
⚠ Special Focus Facility program: a nursing home with a history of serious quality problems that CMS inspects more often
Overall rating 1
Health inspections 1
Staffing 3
Quality of resident care 2
Certified beds136
Residents on an average day125
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation · Genesis Healthcare
Medicare-certified sinceDec 1, 1981
Ratings compared with New Mexico and the U.S. average
| Measure | This provider | New Mexico average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 | 2.9 | 3.0 |
| Health inspections | 1 | 2.7 | 2.8 |
| Staffing | 3 | 2.9 | 2.9 |
| Quality of resident care | 2 | 3.8 | 3.6 |
Nurse staffing compared with New Mexico and the U.S.
| Measure | This provider | New Mexico average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.33 | 3.54 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.61 | 0.63 | 0.69 |
| Nursing staff turnover (lower is better) | 51% | 53.3% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover (lower is better) | 60% | 53.6% | 42.9% |
Fines and payment denials (last 3 years)
- Fines: 1, total $114,001
- Payment denials: 0
Other options nearby
- Canyon Transitional Rehabilitation Center, LLC
2.0 mi away5★ - Advanced Health Care of Albuquerque
3.4 mi away5★ - South Valley Care Center LLC
8.0 mi away5★ - Las Estancias by Pure Health
11.4 mi away5★ - Odelia Healthcare
4.6 mi away4★ - La Vida Llena
2.4 mi away3★
Ratings describe past performance reported to CMS and can change. Confirm insurance, availability and services directly with the provider, and talk to your doctor or care team. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing homes - Provider Information (released Sep 30, 2026).