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The Rehabilitation Center of Albuquerque

5900 Forest Hills Drive NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
Score: 56 / 100

With a score of 56 out of 100, The Rehabilitation Center Of Albuquerque earns a C grade — placing it near the middle of New Mexico nursing facilities. Families should review the detailed metrics below when considering this Albuquerque location.

Staffing levels are a potential concern at The Rehabilitation Center Of Albuquerque, with 3.29 total nursing hours per resident per day — below the national average of 3.8 hours. Lower staffing can impact care quality and staff responsiveness.

Recent CMS inspections identified 38 deficiencies at The Rehabilitation Center Of Albuquerque, including 3 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.29 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.82 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.73 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.74 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.04 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.64 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

38
Total Deficiencies
Dec 11, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 35 Moderate 🔴 3 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0602 Severity D
    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
    Dec 11, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0610 Severity D
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    Dec 11, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0760 Severity D
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    Dec 11, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity D
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Dec 11, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0578 Severity J
    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and
    Jun 26, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 9.8% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 1.7% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 5.1% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.9% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 14.0% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 6.5% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 7.9% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $40,999

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 56 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -4 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
120
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jun 26, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
14

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