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Sandia Ridge Center

Poor1-Star CMS Rating

2216 Lester Drive NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112

140 Beds
Medicare Since 1981

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2216 Lester Drive NE
Albuquerque, NM 87112

About Sandia Ridge Center

Nursing home overview and details

Sandia Ridge Center is a for-profit nursing home in Albuquerque, NM, serving Bernalillo County and the surrounding community. The facility has 140 certified beds with an average daily census of 126.6 residents.

Sandia Ridge Center has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1981, bringing 45 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with GENESIS HEALTHCARE, which provides administrative support and oversight.

CMS has assigned this facility a 1-star quality rating. Families are encouraged to review the detailed quality and safety measures below. When choosing a nursing home in Albuquerque, NM, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.

At a Glance

Overall Rating1/5 Stars
Certified Beds140
Avg. Residents/Day126.6
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Family CouncilResident
SprinklersYes
CCRCNo
CountyBernalillo
Affiliated Doctors2

Quality Ratings

CMS quality performance measures

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Poor

CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating

Sandia Ridge Center has received a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS. Families considering this facility may want to discuss quality improvement efforts with the administration and review the detailed inspection and staffing data below.

Health Inspection

Below Average

Quality Measures

Poor

Staffing

Average

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data

Staffing

Nurse staffing hours and turnover

Sandia Ridge Center provides 3.37 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.64 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 51.4%, which is higher than many facilities and may indicate staffing challenges. RN-specific turnover is 59.1%. Weekend staffing averages 2.97 hours per resident per day.

RN Hours per Resident per Day0.64
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.37
Total Nurse Turnover Rate51.4%
RN Turnover Rate59.1%
Weekend Staffing (Hours/Resident/Day)2.97

Safety & Compliance

Regulatory record and safety data

Sandia Ridge Center has received 1 fine totaling $114,001. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.

Fines1 ($114,001)
Total Penalties1

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Sandia Ridge Center

What is the CMS rating for Sandia Ridge Center?

Sandia Ridge Center has a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.

How many beds does Sandia Ridge Center have?

Sandia Ridge Center has 140 certified beds with an average daily census of 126.6 residents.

What type of facility is Sandia Ridge Center?

Sandia Ridge Center is a for profit - corporation nursing home serving Bernalillo County in Albuquerque, NM.

How many doctors practice at Sandia Ridge Center?

2 physicians are affiliated with Sandia Ridge Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Does Sandia Ridge Center have any safety concerns?

Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Sandia Ridge Center has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·