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Ladera Center

Albuquerque, NM · Nursing home

4.1 of 5 · 156 Google reviews · Read reviews

CMS 2 of 5Medicaid accepted120 beds

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Ladera Center
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The CaringAtlas safety record

The federal record, side by side. This is what A Place for Mom and Caring.com don't put in front of you. Every figure links to its official source.
CMS overall rating: 2 of 5 stars
The Medicare Five-Star quality rating for this Medicare- and Medicaid-certified facility.
Medicare Care Compare ยท CCN
Last health inspection: 16 deficiencies, 3 from complaints
Most recent standard survey: 2026-01-28.
CMS health-inspection survey
Staffing: 3.13 nurse hours per resident per day
0.56 of those are RN hours. Higher nurse staffing is the strongest predictor of care quality.
CMS payroll-based staffing
2 fines totaling $106,581 in recent years
CMS enforcement record
Not on the CMS special-focus list
No persistent-poor-care flag from CMS.
CMS special-focus facilities
Ownership: For profit - Corporation · 120 certified beds
Ownership type and capacity, a quality signal families ask about.
CMS provider information

Note: these CMS measures cover the Medicare/Medicaid-certified beds. We show what the federal record holds and flag what it doesn't, rather than fill a gap with a guess. View the official Medicare record.

What the last inspection found

The specific citations behind the deficiency count above (2026-01-28), with the federal scope-and-severity grade and whether each was corrected. This is the record the paid-referral sites never show.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning from a complaint
Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated. Corrected 2026-03-12.
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning from a complaint
Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern. Corrected 2026-03-12.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care from a complaint
Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated. Corrected 2026-03-12.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0550 · Resident Rights
Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated. Corrected 2026-03-12.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0584 · Resident Rights
Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern. Corrected 2026-03-12.
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F0585 · Resident Rights
Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern. Corrected 2026-03-12.
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
F0628 · Resident Rights
Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern. Corrected 2026-03-12.
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern. Corrected 2026-03-12.
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Showing the 8 most serious of 16 citations. See the full inspection record.

Cost & payment

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Monthly cost
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MedicaidMedicarePrivate pay

A nursing home in New Mexico runs a median of about $9,764 per month for a semi-private room and $10,707 for a private room. Medicaid covers long-term nursing care for residents who qualify. CareScout / Genworth 2024 Cost of Care Survey.

Care & living

Care offered
Nursing home

About this care

Ladera Center is a nursing home. Skilled nursing facilities providing 24-hour nursing care and rehabilitation for people with significant medical or daily-care needs. Medicare covers a short, skilled nursing or rehabilitation stay (up to 100 days per benefit period, with conditions) after a qualifying hospital stay. How to choose nursing home and how it is paid.

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Address
5901 Ouray Road Nw, Albuquerque, NM
Phone
(505) 836-0023
License
State-licensed

Frequently asked questions

Is Ladera Center a good nursing home?
Ladera Center holds a CMS overall rating of 2 of 5 stars, with 3.13 nurse hours per resident per day, and 4.1 of 5 across 156 reviews. See the full safety record above.
How do I contact Ladera Center?
Call (505) 836-0023 or request a tour and pricing through CaringAtlas.

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