Sandia Ridge Center
2216 Lester Drive NE
Albuquerque NM 87112
Phone: 5052964808
Special Focus watch list For profit - Corporation
Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.
- Overall rating vs. the New Mexico average: 1.9 star lower (2.9), below average
- Overall rating vs. the national average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average
- Overall rating vs. the Albuquerque average: 1.8 star lower (2.8), below average
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a persistent record of poor quality.
Facility details
Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.
| Certified beds | 136 |
| Average residents per day | 125.3 |
| Occupancy | 92% |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Chain | GENESIS HEALTHCARE (184 facilities) |
| County | Bernalillo |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified for Medicare & Medicaid | 1981-12-01 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 325032 |
| Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle | 20 |
Staffing and turnover
Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.
| Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.91 |
| Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.33 |
| Registered nurse turnover | 60.0% |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 51.0% |
| Resident and family council | No |
Fines and penalties
Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.
| Fines (count) | 1 |
| Fines (total value) | $114,001 |
| Payment denials | 0 |
| Total penalties | 1 |
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Is Sandia Ridge Center highly rated?
CMS rates it 1 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much below average". Health inspections rate 1, staffing 3, and quality measures 2.
How many beds does Sandia Ridge Center have?
CMS certifies 136 beds; the facility reports an average of 125.3 residents per day (about 92% occupancy).
Does Sandia Ridge Center have any fines or citations?
Yes. CMS records $114,001 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has Sandia Ridge Center been cited for abuse?
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a persistent record of poor quality.