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Nursing homes in Albuquerque, NM

18 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes, with ratings, staffing and inspection results from CMS.

Nursing homes
18
in Albuquerque
Certified beds
2,282
across all 18
Adults 65+
99,291
Census estimate for Albuquerque
Certified beds per 1,000 adults 65+
23.0
city total vs. Census 65+ estimate
Within 25 miles
21
of the center of Albuquerque
Nursing HomesAssisted Living 100Memory Care 3Independent Living 2Home Care 17Senior Apartments 17Care Homes 16
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Nursing Home

La Vida Llena

3 of 5· Average
10501 Lagrima de Oro Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111
Beds77
AcceptsMedicare, Medicaid
PenaltiesNone
(505) 296-6700
7.4 mi from city center
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Nursing Home

Ladera Center

2 of 5· Below average
5901 Ouray Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120
Beds120
AcceptsMedicare, Medicaid
Penalties1 fine
(505) 836-0023
3.6 mi from city center
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Source: CMS Care Compare, Nursing Home Provider Information, processed Sep 1, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Albuquerque (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Nursing homes near Albuquerque

Counting neighboring towns, there are 21 nursing homes within 25 miles of the center of Albuquerque, 3 more than in Albuquerque itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Albuquerque

See all 21 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Nursing home care in Albuquerque at a glance

Albuquerque has 18 nursing homes in our directory, drawn from CMS Care Compare records. No single ZIP code dominates: the nursing homes are spread across 12 ZIP codes, and the busiest, 87109, has 3. 14 of the 18 that report their size have 100 beds or more.1

By ZIP code

  • 871093
  • 871113
  • 871072
  • 871082
  • 871131
  • 871201
  • 871211
  • 871021
  • Other ZIP codes4
Nursing homes in Albuquerque by the ZIP code on their license or certification record.1

By certified beds

  • Under 50 beds1
  • 50 to 99 beds3
  • 100 beds or more14
Size is the certified beds on the public record.1

Licensing and oversight

How nursing home care is regulated in New Mexico

Nursing homes are licensed by the state and, to accept Medicare or Medicaid, certified by the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The New Mexico state survey agency inspects them for CMS, and the results are published on Medicare’s Care Compare.23

Report a problem
Call 800-752-8649 or file a complaint online.2
Inspection reports
Medicare Care Compare publishes each nursing home’s inspection findings, staffing and penalties.3

Paying for care

Ways to pay for nursing home care in New Mexico

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The New Mexico Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.4 New Mexico Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare Part A covers short-term skilled nursing care after a qualifying hospital stay of at least 3 days, for up to 100 days per benefit period. It does not pay for long-term custodial care.56
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.7 The New Mexico Department of Veterans Services helps with claims (866-433-8387).8
Medicare counseling
New Mexico’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-432-2080.9

Local resources

Local help for families in Albuquerque

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Bernalillo County10

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Bernalillo County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    New Mexico Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program11

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities.

    Website

  • Report abuse or neglect

    New Mexico Adult Protective Services

    866-654-3219

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Health facility complaints

    New Mexico state survey agency2

    800-752-8649

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    New Mexico ADRC – State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)9

    1-800-432-2080

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    New Mexico Department of Veterans Services8

    866-433-8387

    Website

  • Medicaid

    New Mexico Medicaid agency4

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about nursing home care in Albuquerque

How many nursing homes are in Albuquerque, NM?

WeFoundCare lists 18 nursing homes in Albuquerque, NM, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Albuquerque there are 21.

How many beds can nursing homes in Albuquerque serve?

18 of the 18 nursing homes report certified beds, for a combined 2,282 beds. The Census Bureau estimates 99,291 adults age 65 and older live in Albuquerque.

Which Albuquerque ZIP codes have the most nursing homes?

87109 (3), 87111 (3), 87107 (2). In all, 12 ZIP codes in Albuquerque have at least one.

Where can I see inspection results for nursing homes in Albuquerque?

Medicare’s Care Compare publishes federal inspection and quality results. Each listing on this page links to its detail page with the figures we import from CMS.

Are there nursing homes near Albuquerque?

Nearby cities with listings include Rio Rancho (3, 12.8 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing nursing home care

Other types of care

Other senior care in Albuquerque

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from CMS Care Compare (Nursing Home Provider Information), Sep 1, 2026.1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Albuquerque (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.12
  • Certified beds is the figure on the public record; 18 of 18 nursing homes report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Albuquerque (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Nursing Home Provider Information. data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/4pq5-n9py Accessed Sep 1, 2026.
  2. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: State Survey Agency contact information. cms.gov/medicare/health-safety-standards/quality-safety-oversight-general-information/contact-information Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  3. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Care Compare. medicare.gov/care-compare Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  5. CMS / Medicare.gov: Skilled nursing facility (SNF) care (2026 cost sharing). medicare.gov/coverage/skilled-nursing-facility-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  12. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.