Ladera Center — Nursing Home in Albuquerque, NM
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 120 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 110.1 |
| CMS Certification Number | 325037 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.20 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.43 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
Ladera Center had 16 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (January 28, 2026).
Inspection Findings — January 28, 2026
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Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (Level D)Corrected — March 12, 2026
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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. (Level E)Corrected — March 12, 2026
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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. (Level E)Corrected — March 12, 2026
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Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. (Level E)Corrected — March 12, 2026
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Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted (Level E)Corrected — March 12, 2026
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Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (Level E)Corrected — March 12, 2026
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Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (Level E)Corrected — March 12, 2026
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Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. (Level D)Corrected — March 12, 2026
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Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. (Level E)Corrected — March 12, 2026
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Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. (Level D)Corrected — March 12, 2026
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Level D)Corrected — March 12, 2026
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level E)Corrected — March 12, 2026
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Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (Level E)Corrected — March 12, 2026
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Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (Level D)Corrected — March 12, 2026
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Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. (Level E)Corrected — March 12, 2026
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Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (Level D)Corrected — March 12, 2026
Ladera Center is a 120-bed nursing home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It holds a 1-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident day, below the New Mexico average of 3.7. Its most recent inspection, in January 2026, cited 16 deficiencies, none of them severe. It is on CMS's Special Focus Facility list, a designation for persistently poor-performing nursing homes.
The facility’s Special Focus designation and one‑star rating mean it has had persistent quality concerns, and its below‑average nurse staffing could make consistent daily care and oversight more challenging. Ask the facility what specific, measurable actions and timelines it has put in place to address the recurring survey deficiencies and its Special Focus status.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ladera Center Medicare and Medicaid certified?
Ladera Center is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is Ladera Center's CMS star rating?
Ladera Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at Ladera Center?
Ladera Center reports 3.20226 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has Ladera Center had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, Ladera Center had 16 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does Ladera Center have?
Ladera Center has 120 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- South Valley Care Center LLC — 5/5 — 4.0 mi
- Odelia Healthcare — 5/5 — 4.6 mi
- Advanced Health Care of Albuquerque — 5/5 — 5.7 mi
- Spanish Trails Rehabilitation Suites — 4/5 — 5.9 mi
- Las Estancias by Pure Health — 5/5 — 6.5 mi
- Skies Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center — 2/5 — 6.9 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.