Sandia Ridge Center
Albuquerque, New Mexico
2216 Lester Drive Ne, Albuquerque, NM, 87112
Sandia Ridge Center Quality & Safety Report
Poor
CMS Official Overall: 1★ / 5
CMS data as of January 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
- Total federal penalties $266,632
- Abuse citation
- CMS has cited this facility for abuse in one of the two most recent reporting cycles.
CMS data as of January 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 0.68 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.63 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.14 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.02 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating stable at 1 stars across 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility · Building
- Capacity
- 140 certified beds · ~120 avg residents/day (86% occupancy)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Sandia Ridge Center is a 140-bed, for-profit skilled nursing facility located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The center holds an overall 1-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, based on a 3-star staffing rating, a 2-star health inspection rating, and a 1-star rating for quality measures. It provides long-term care and rehabilitation services managed by a corporate ownership group.
Location
2216 Lester Drive Ne, Albuquerque, NM, 87112, Albuquerque, NM
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Sandia Ridge Center?
- Sandia Ridge Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
- How did Sandia Ridge Center score on health inspections?
- Sandia Ridge Center received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Sandia Ridge Center?
- Sandia Ridge Center has a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Sandia Ridge Center have?
- Sandia Ridge Center has 140 certified beds.
- Does Sandia Ridge Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Sandia Ridge Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Sandia Ridge Center located?
- Sandia Ridge Center is located at 2216 Lester Drive Ne, Albuquerque, NM, 87112, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
- How can I contact Sandia Ridge Center?
- You can reach Sandia Ridge Center by phone at +1 505-296-4808.
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- Princeton Health & Rehabilitation 2.1 mi
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- Canyon Transitional Rehabilitation Center, Llc 2.1 mi
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- La Vida Llena 2.2 mi
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About this data
How to read this page
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Where this data comes from
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