Top-Rated Nursing Homes in New Mexico
The 12 nursing homes in New Mexico that CMS rates 5 stars overall — the highest rating in the government’s five-star system. Listed exactly as CMS publishes it, grouped by county.
At a glance
- CMS 5-star nursing homes
- 12
- Share of rated facilities
- 18%
- of 67 rated
- Rated 4 stars or better
- 26
- All nursing homes in state
- 68
About the CMS 5-star rating (and what this list is not)
CMS 5-star nursing homes in New Mexico
All 12 facilities, grouped by county. Each links to its full CMS record.
Bernalillo County4
- Advanced Health Care of AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque · Bernalillo County · 47 bedsHealth 4 out of 5Staffing 4 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Canyon Transitional Rehabilitation Center, LLCAlbuquerque · Bernalillo County · 74 bedsHealth 5 out of 5Staffing 3 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Las Estancias by Pure HealthAlbuquerque · Bernalillo County · 120 bedsHealth 4 out of 5Staffing 4 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- South Valley Care Center LLCAlbuquerque · Bernalillo County · 62 bedsHealth 5 out of 5Staffing 3 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
San Juan County2
Cibola County1
Colfax County1
Curry County1
Mckinley County1
San Miguel County1
Compare the top-rated facilities
Put two to four of these facilities side by side on the same CMS fields — exact CMS values, no ranking or recommendation.
A 5-star overall rating does not mean two facilities are identical — they can differ on health inspections, staffing, penalties, and beds. Compare shows all of it side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
How many 5-star nursing homes are in New Mexico?
CMS gives its highest overall rating — 5 stars — to 12 of the 67 rated nursing homes in New Mexico (about 18%). Those 12 facilities are listed on this page, grouped by county.
Are these the best nursing homes in New Mexico?
They are the facilities CMS rates 5 stars overall — the highest rating in the government's five-star system, based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. SeniorCareRating.com does not add its own ranking or opinion; a CMS star rating is a summary of past data, not a guarantee about a facility's current care. Always visit in person and confirm current details with the facility.
What does a 5-star CMS rating mean?
CMS calculates an overall five-star rating from three components: health inspections, staffing levels relative to resident needs, and clinical quality measures. Five stars is "much above average" in CMS's own words. It reflects past reported data, so read it alongside the facility's individual records and a personal visit.
How current is this list?
The ratings on this page reflect the CMS data snapshot refreshed 2026-07-18. CMS updates its ratings over time, so confirm a facility's current rating on Medicare's Care Compare before making a decision.