CMS 5-Star Nursing Homes in New Mexico
The 12 nursing homes in New Mexico that CMS rates 5 stars overall — its highest rating. Listed exactly as CMS publishes it.
How this list is built. This page lists the nursing homes that meet one explicit CMS threshold — an overall rating of 5 stars — in New Mexico. SeniorCareRating.com does not independently rank or recommend providers. Inclusion reflects CMS’s own rating, nothing more.
At a glance
- Rated 5 stars by CMS
- 12
- overall rating
- Share of rated facilities
- 18%
- of 67 rated
- Cities represented
- 8
- All nursing homes in state
- 68
Who runs the 5-star facilities
Ownership composition of the 12 CMS 5-star nursing homes in New Mexico.
Ownership composition
Whether the state's CMS 5-star facilities are mostly for-profit, non-profit, or government-run.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-03
Methodology
CMS 5-star nursing homes in New Mexico
All 12 facilities, grouped by county. Overall, health-inspection, staffing, and quality-measure ratings are CMS's.
Bernalillo County4
| Facility | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Beds | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Health Care of Albuquerque Albuquerque · For profit - Limited Liability company · has penalty record | 5 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 47 | |
| Canyon Transitional Rehabilitation Center, LLC Albuquerque · For profit - Limited Liability company | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 3 out of 5 | 3 out of 5 | 74 | |
| Las Estancias by Pure Health Albuquerque · For profit - Corporation · has penalty record | 5 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 120 | |
| South Valley Care Center LLC Albuquerque · For profit - Individual | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 3 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 62 |
San Juan County2
| Facility | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Beds | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Ridge Inn Farmington · For profit - Limited Liability company · has penalty record | 5 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 3 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 101 | |
| San Juan Care Center Farmington · For profit - Corporation | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 3 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 93 |
Cibola County1
| Facility | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Beds | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants Wellness & Rehabilitation LLC Grants · For profit - Limited Liability company · has penalty record | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 3 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 80 |
Colfax County1
| Facility | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Beds | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miners Colfax Medical Center Raton · Government - State | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 37 |
Curry County1
| Facility | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Beds | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retirement Ranches Inc. Clovis · Non profit - Corporation · has penalty record | 5 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 104 |
Mckinley County1
| Facility | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Beds | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallup Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC Gallup · For profit - Limited Liability company | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 3 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 62 |
San Miguel County1
| Facility | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Beds | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The NM Behavioral Health Institute at Las Vegas Las Vegas · Government - State · has penalty record | 5 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 3 out of 5 | 176 |
Union County1
| Facility | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Beds | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Nursing and Rehab Center Clayton · For profit - Limited Liability company | 5 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 45 |
How to read a CMS 5-star rating
What the rating does and does not tell you.
A 5-star overall rating means a facility scored in CMS’s top band on the combination of health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — as of the last reported data. It is a useful starting point, not a verdict. Two 5-star facilities can differ meaningfully on their individual components and records.
Before choosing, also review each facility’s:
- Recent inspections. the findings and dates of the latest surveys
- Staffing. nurse and aide levels relative to residents
- Citations. what inspectors recorded, and severity
- Federal penalties. fines on record
- Payment denials. a distinct CMS record type
- Ownership. the CMS-reported ownership group
Every facility above links to its full CMS profile with these records, and you can put any of them side by side in Compare. Confirm current details on Medicare’s Care Compare and visit in person.
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Frequently asked questions
How many CMS 5-star nursing homes are in New Mexico?
CMS assigns its highest overall rating — 5 stars — to 12 of the 67 rated nursing homes in New Mexico (about 18%), across 8 cities. All 12 are listed on this page.
Does a CMS 5-star rating mean a nursing home is safe or right for me?
No. A 5-star overall rating is CMS's summary of past data — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — not a guarantee of current conditions or a fit for an individual's needs. SeniorCareRating.com does not independently rank or recommend providers. Read a facility's recent inspections, staffing, citations, penalties, and ownership, and visit in person before deciding.
How does CMS calculate the overall star rating?
CMS combines three components — health inspections, staffing relative to resident needs, and clinical quality measures — into a single 1–5 overall rating. It reflects past reported data. Some facilities are not rated when CMS lacks sufficient data.
How current is this list?
The ratings reflect the CMS data snapshot refreshed 2026-08-03. CMS updates ratings over time; confirm a facility's current rating on Medicare's Care Compare before deciding.