Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Ladera Center
5901 Ouray Road NW · Albuquerque, NM 87120 · 120 certified beds
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About Ladera Center
Ladera Center is a nursing home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Its capacity is 120 beds, the same as the Bernalillo County median for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Genesis Healthcare. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 64 citations, the most recent on January 28, 2026. CMS also lists 3 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.24 hours per resident per day. It is one of 19 nursing homes listed in Albuquerque. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
2.0Staffing
3.0Quality measures
3.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (64)
Records from September 2023 to January 2026.
May 27, 2025
Tag F0585Honor 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 11, 2025.
May 27, 2025
Tag F0711Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 11, 2025.
May 27, 2025
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 11, 2025.
May 27, 2025
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 11, 2025.
October 28, 2024
Tag F0803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 28, 2024.
October 28, 2024
Tag F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected November 28, 2024.
October 28, 2024
Tag F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 28, 2024.
October 28, 2024
Tag F0676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 28, 2024.
October 28, 2024
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 28, 2024.
October 28, 2024
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 28, 2024.
October 28, 2024
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected November 28, 2024.
July 23, 2024
Tag F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 9, 2024.
March 20, 2024
Tag F0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 26, 2024.
March 20, 2024
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 26, 2024.
March 20, 2024
Tag F0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 26, 2024.
October 31, 2023
Tag F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected October 31, 2023.
October 31, 2023
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 31, 2023.
September 6, 2023
Tag F0758Implement 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 l….
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 17, 2023.
September 6, 2023
Tag F0803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 17, 2023.
September 6, 2023
Tag F0790Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 17, 2023.
Penalties (3)
Total fines: $106,581
October 28, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $20,748 against this nursing home on October 28, 2024.
September 6, 2023 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting October 13, 2023, lasting 18 days (triggered by inspection on September 6, 2023).
September 6, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $85,833 against this nursing home on September 6, 2023.
Staffing
3.24 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.13 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Genesis Healthcare, a chain of 183 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.4 overall, 2.3 for health inspections, 2.6 for staffing, 3.6 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in New Mexico.
Nearby alternatives
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