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HomeNew MexicoSandia Ridge Center

Sandia Ridge Center

2216 Lester Drive NE, Albuquerque, NM 871125052964808
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
1/5
Beds
140
certified
This facility has been flagged for abuse.
2 fine(s) totaling $205,248

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 1/5 stars (below average)

• Has 140 certified beds with an average of 120.1 residents per day (86% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 11 deficiencies (inspected Apr 12, 2024)

• Has been fined a total of $205,248 across 2 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.34 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 51.9% (high)

• Part of the Genesis Healthcare chain (195 facilities)

Sandia Ridge Center is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Albuquerque, New Mexico with 140 certified beds. It has been operating since 1981. The facility scored below average compared to New Mexico facilities.

Beds
140
Avg Residents/Day
120.1
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Dec 1, 1981
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Bernalillo
Last Inspection
Apr 12, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
11
Weighted Score
204.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (46)

F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Apr 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Apr 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0758Potential for Harm

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Survey: Apr 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Apr 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 31, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Jan 31, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Jan 31, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Minimal Harm

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

Survey: Jul 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0585Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: May 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0580Immediate Jeopardy

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Jan 13, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Immediate Jeopardy

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Jan 13, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Jan 13, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: Jan 13, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Jan 13, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0697Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Jan 13, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0726Potential for Harm

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Survey: Jan 13, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Jan 13, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0660Potential for Harm

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Survey: May 23, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0600Actual Harm

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

Survey: Apr 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0740Actual Harm

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Survey: Apr 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 16 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$205,248
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
3

Penalty History

FineApr 12, 2023
$91,247
FineMay 28, 2025
$114,001
Payment DenialApr 12, 2023
24 days denied

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.14 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.63 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.57 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.34 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total2.97 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.02 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
51.9%
RN Turnover
72.0%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (21)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
SUMMIT CARE LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Feb 5, 2007
FC-GEN OPERATIONS INVESTMENT LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 2, 2015
GEN OPERATIONS I LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 2, 2015
GEN OPERATIONS II LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 2, 2015
GENESIS HEALTHCARE INC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 5, 2007
GENESIS HEALTHCARE LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 2, 2015
HCCF MANAGEMENT GROUP XI LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 2, 2015
SKILLED HEALTHCARE LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 2, 2015
SUMMIT CARE PARENT LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2013
SUN HEALTHCARE GROUP INC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 2, 2015
SUNDANCE REHABILITATION HOLDCO INC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2016
WELLTOWER OP LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJun 1, 2024
ZAC PROPERTIES XI LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 2, 2015
FISHMAN, STEVEN5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AFeb 2, 2015
WHITMAN, ARNOLD5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AFeb 2, 2015
GREENBERG, DAVIDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 1, 2024
LEE, NAKIESHAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 1, 2024
MORRIS, DIANEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 1, 2024
BERG, MICHAELCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 2, 2015
BRIDGEFORD, LAURACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 1, 2024
MENDELSON, AVICORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 1, 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Sandia Ridge Center?▾
Sandia Ridge Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 1/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Sandia Ridge Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Sandia Ridge Center had 11 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 12, 2024). The facility has been fined a total of $205,248 across 2 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Sandia Ridge Center?▾
Sandia Ridge Center provides 3.34 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours, 0.63 LPN hours, and 2.14 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 51.9%.
How many beds does Sandia Ridge Center have?▾
Sandia Ridge Center has 140 certified beds with an average of 120.1 residents per day, resulting in approximately 86% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Sandia Ridge Center?▾
Yes, there are 17 other nursing homes in Albuquerque, New Mexico with an average rating of 3.1/5. You can compare all facilities on the Albuquerque nursing homes page.

Part of Genesis Healthcare

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