Sandia Ridge Center is a 1-star (much below average) rated 140-bed nursing home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It has 11 deficiencies on its most recent health inspection. The facility has moderate registered nurse staffing. It is certified by Medicare and Medicaid.

Data from CMS, last updated March 2026

sandia ridge center

2216 Lester Drive NE · Albuquerque, NM 87112
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Overall Rating
Health Inspections
2 / 5
Staffing
3 / 5
Quality Measures
1 / 5
Trend
stable
Staffing
RN Hours/Resident/Day
0.57
Total Nurse Hours/Day
3.34
RN Turnover
72.0%
Total Staff Turnover
51.9%
Facility Info
Beds
140
Avg. Residents/Day
120
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certification
Medicare, Medicaid
Inspections
Health Deficiencies
11
Complaint Deficiencies
5
Total Fines
$205,248
Number of Penalties
3

Penalty History

DateTypeFine
May 2025 Fine $114,001
April 2023 Fine $91,247
April 2023 Payment Denial

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall rating for Sandia Ridge Center?
Sandia Ridge Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars (Much Below Average) based on CMS quality data.
Has Sandia Ridge Center been fined or penalized?
Yes, Sandia Ridge Center has 3 penalty record(s) on file totaling $205,248.
How many deficiencies does Sandia Ridge Center have?
Sandia Ridge Center has 11 health deficiency citation(s) from its most recent inspection cycle.
Does Sandia Ridge Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, Sandia Ridge Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
How does Sandia Ridge Center compare to other nursing homes in Albuquerque?
Visit our Albuquerque, New Mexico nursing homes page to see how Sandia Ridge Center ranks against other facilities in the area.