Skilled Nursing

Sandia Ridge Center

2216 Lester Drive NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112

140beds
Skilled Nursingcare types
1/5CMS rating
Updated2026

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Inspection & Compliance

Data from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services), updated weekly. Medicare.gov Care Compare

Special Focus Candidate — This facility has been identified as a candidate for the Special Focus Facility program, indicating below-average inspection performance.

3.0h

Hrs/resident · weekday

Expected: 3.9h

3.4h

Hrs/resident · weekend

vs 3.0h on weekdays

Not reported

30-day hospital readmission rate

Annual Staff Turnover Rates

High turnover is one of the strongest predictors of care quality. National average CNA turnover is ~75%.

RNs
59%
LPNs
CNAs
51%

Administrator turnover: 1 in the past year

Health Inspection Deficiencies · Last 3 Years

24 standard deficiencies in the last 3 years

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0558Severity EApr 29, 2026

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0842Severity FMar 20, 2026

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

0812Severity DMar 20, 2026

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0761Severity FMar 20, 2026

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.

0677Severity DMar 20, 2026

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0658Severity DMar 20, 2026

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0655Severity DMar 20, 2026

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

0635Severity DMar 20, 2026

Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.

0880Severity EMar 10, 2026

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0584Severity EMar 10, 2026

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.

0804Severity FFeb 20, 2026

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

0677Severity EJul 1, 2025

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0689Severity DMar 27, 2025

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0684Severity DMar 27, 2025

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0657Severity DMar 27, 2025

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0600Severity DMar 27, 2025

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

0760Severity EJan 31, 2025

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

0610Severity DJan 31, 2025

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

0609Severity DJan 31, 2025

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0812Severity CJul 23, 2024

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0600Severity DJul 23, 2024

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

0585Severity DMay 7, 2024

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.

0812Severity FNov 29, 2023

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0686Severity DNov 29, 2023

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

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Civil Monetary Penalties

Fined 1 time · $114,001 total

May 28, 2025$114,001Fine
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Nearby Hospitals

No hospitals found within 10 miles.

Proximity to emergency care is especially important for medically complex residents.

Ownership

ST. JOHN HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER, LLC· For profit - Corporation

Data updated weekly from CMS. Last sync: Jun 26, 2026. Medicare.gov Care Compare →

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