Best Skilled Nursing in Albuquerque, New Mexico
19 communities found
Albuquerque lists 20 skilled nursing communities, all residential, with an average family rating of 3.8 out of 5. Medicare Care Compare data covers 17 of them, averaging 2.9 stars, with 4 rated five stars and 4 rated one star. Most communities report wheelchair access, emergency call systems, medication management, housekeeping, and 24-hour staff.
- 19communities
- 3.8average rating, 19 rated
- 3,098family reviews read
- 0small homes, 10 or fewer
La Vida Llena Life Plan Retirement Community
Albuquerque, New Mexico
4.6(26)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care+2 more
The Montebello on Academy Independent & Assisted Living
Albuquerque, New Mexico
4.4(103)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
BeeHive Homes of Albuquerque NM - Assisted Living Facility
Albuquerque, New Mexico
4.3(12)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care+1 more
Odelia Healthcare
Albuquerque, New Mexico
4.2(281)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Manzano del Sol
Albuquerque, New Mexico
4.1(78)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Advanced Health Care Of Albuquerque
Albuquerque, New Mexico
4.1(152)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Ladera Center
Albuquerque, New Mexico
4.1(166)
Memory CareRespite / Short-Term CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
The Rehabilitation Center Of Albuquerque
Albuquerque, New Mexico
4.1(219)
Respite / Short-Term CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Sandia Ridge Center
Albuquerque, New Mexico
3.9(100)
Respite / Short-Term CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Fiesta Park Wellness and Rehabilitation
Albuquerque, New Mexico
3.9(467)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Bear Canyon Rehabilitation Center
Albuquerque, New Mexico
3.7(213)
Memory CareRespite / Short-Term CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Albuquerque Heights Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Albuquerque, New Mexico
3.7(294)
Memory CareRespite / Short-Term CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated skilled nursing in Albuquerque
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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La Vida Llena Life Plan Retirement Community
4.6 (26 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Families generally describe La Vida Llena as a warm, active Life Care community with caring staff, engaged residents, and a full continuum of care on one campus. Most reviews are highly positive, though a few reviewers…
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The Montebello on Academy Independent & Assisted Living
4.4 (103 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
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BeeHive Homes of Albuquerque NM - Assisted Living Facility
4.3 (12 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
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4.2 (281 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 119 units
Odelia Healthcare offers 24-hour nursing, rehabilitation, and transition-to-home services, holding a 4.2 Google rating from 274 reviews.
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4.1 (78 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 117 units
Manzano Del Sol By PureHealth holds a 4.1-out-of-5 rating from 78 Google reviews, suggesting generally positive family experiences.
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Advanced Health Care Of Albuquerque
4.1 (152 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 47 units
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4.1 (166 reviews)· Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 120 units
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The Rehabilitation Center Of Albuquerque
4.1 (219 reviews)· Respite / Short-Term Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 120 units
The Rehabilitation Center of Albuquerque, a 120-bed facility offering short-term rehab and long-term care, was named a Best Nursing Home for 2024 by U.S. News & World Report.
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3.9 (100 reviews)· Respite / Short-Term Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 140 units
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Fiesta Park Wellness and Rehabilitation
3.9 (467 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 105 units
Fiesta Park Wellness and Rehabilitation provides short-term rehab and long-term care with 24-hour nursing, carrying a 3.9 rating from 457 Google reviews.
What families say about skilled nursing in Albuquerque
Counted across the review summaries of 19 Albuquerque communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Families most often praise medical and nursing care, mentioned in 70% of the 20 communities, and building and grounds, noted in 50%. Caring, attentive staff comes up in 45% of communities. On the concern side, communication with families is raised in 85% of communities and cost and billing issues in 80%, while building upkeep and staff attitude are noted less often, at 20% and 15%.
Praised most
- Medical and nursing care 68%
- Building and grounds 47%
- Caring, attentive staff 42%
- Food and dining 16%
- Safety and security 16%
Concerns raised
- Communication with families 79%
- Cost and billing 79%
- Building and upkeep 26%
- Staff attitude 11%
“The building is built to last and my apartment is really quiet and peaceful. I really enjoy all of the activities and gatherings they are always fun with all of my friends here.”
“Staff is focused on continually improving even though they have a 5-star rating. It's a great business model. When you buy into the independent living community, you are guaranteed a place for advanced healthcare needs. Even if you run out of funds. I strongly recommend this community.”
Skilled Nursing in Albuquerque: the figures
- •Of the 16 with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 2 have 11 to 60, and 14 have more than 60.
- •18 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 2.8 out of 5: 5 rated four stars or better, 4 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: emergency call system (18), wheelchair accessible (18), 24-hour staff (18), housekeeping (17), medication management (17), on-site nurse (rn) (16).
How families pay for skilled nursing in New Mexico
Most families in New Mexico begin by paying privately for assisted living, memory care or independent living, often drawing on savings, retirement income and, when needed, proceeds from selling a home. Long-term care insurance, where a policy is already in place, can help cover a portion of these costs as well. It is worth remembering that Medicare does not pay for assisted living or memory care; it only covers a short stay in skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, so it should not be counted on as an ongoing source of payment.
The full picture for the state: Skilled Nursing in New Mexico.
About these figures
Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 19 communities listed in Albuquerque, 3,098 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change; the written summary was last revised September 24, 2026.
Reading on this
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Skilled Nursing in Albuquerque: Common Questions
How many skilled nursing long term care communities are in Albuquerque, New Mexico?
MyLivingChoice lists 19 skilled nursing long term care communities in Albuquerque, New Mexico, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which skilled nursing long term care communities in Albuquerque are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include La Vida Llena Life Plan Retirement Community (4.6★, 26 ratings), The Montebello on Academy Independent & Assisted Living (4.4★, 103 ratings), BeeHive Homes of Albuquerque NM - Assisted Living Facility (4.3★, 12 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Albuquerque?
Beyond skilled nursing long term care, Albuquerque has assisted living (27 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (19 communities), at-home care (18 communities), memory care (18 communities), home health (17 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate skilled nursing long term care in Albuquerque?
Families rate Albuquerque skilled nursing long term care communities 3.8 out of 5 on average, across 3,098 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Albuquerque skilled nursing long term care communities?
Across the review summaries of 19 Albuquerque communities, the most common praise is medical and nursing care (mentioned for 68%), building and grounds (mentioned for 47%), caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 42%). The most common concerns are communication with families (79%), cost and billing (79%), building and upkeep (26%).
Are there small skilled nursing long term care homes in Albuquerque?
Of the 16 Albuquerque communities with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 2 have 11 to 60, and 14 have more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.
How do Albuquerque nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
18 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Albuquerque carry an overall star rating, averaging 2.8 out of 5. 5 are rated four stars or better and 4 are rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.
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