These are the top 20 highest-rated nursing homes in New Mexico according to the CMS 5-Star Quality Rating System (2026). All facilities listed have an overall rating of 4 stars or higher. The average rating across this list is 4.7/5. 12 of these 20 facilities have no fines on record.
| # | Name | City | Overall | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Vida Llena | Albuquerque | $0 | |
| 2 | Grants Wellness & Rehabilitation LLC | Grants | $56,641 | |
| 3 | Gallup Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC | Gallup | $0 | |
| 4 | Desert Springs Health Care LLC | Hobbs | $0 | |
| 5 | Farmington Wellness & Rehabilitation | Farmington | $0 | |
| 6 | Miners Colfax Medical Center | Raton | $0 | |
| 7 | South Valley Care Center LLC | Albuquerque | $0 | |
| 8 | Socorro Wellness & Rehabilitation | Socorro | $0 | |
| 9 | Retirement Ranches Inc. | Clovis | $69,046 | |
| 10 | Clayton Nursing and Rehab Center | Clayton | $0 | |
| 11 | Cedar Ridge Inn | Farmington | $49,966 | |
| 12 | Advanced Health Care of Albuquerque | Albuquerque | $39,880 | |
| 13 | Fiesta Park Wellness & Rehabilitation | Albuquerque | $21,154 | |
| 14 | Las Estancias by Pure Health | Albuquerque | $7,901 | |
| 15 | Odelia Healthcare | Albuquerque | $4,088 | |
| 16 | Belen Meadows Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | Belen | $9,750 | |
| 17 | Red Rocks Care Center | Gallup | $0 | |
| 18 | San Juan Care Center | Farmington | $0 | |
| 19 | Northgate Unit Of Lakeview Christian Home | Carlsbad | $0 | |
| 20 | Coronado Care Center | Portales | $0 |
Rankings are based on the CMS 5-Star Quality Rating System, which evaluates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Ratings range from 1 star (much below average) to 5 stars (much above average). Data is updated monthly by CMS.