Sandia Ridge Center
Nursing home in Albuquerque, NM
📍 2216 Lester Drive NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112
Last updated: April 2026 · Source: CMS and facility dataset
Overall: 1 / 5 Inspection: 2 / 5 Staffing: 3 / 5 Quality: 1 / 5 Beds: 140 Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid
Sandia Ridge Center Overview
Sandia Ridge Center has 140 certified beds in Albuquerque, NM, placing it in the large range for nursing homes in the area.
Reported CMS performance includes overall CMS rating of 1 / 5, staffing rated 3 / 5, health inspections rated 2 / 5, quality measures rated 1 / 5.
Facility details include ownership listed as For profit - Corporation, provider type: Medicare and Medicaid, council status: Resident council listed.
Inspection records list 2 fines totalling $205,248.00.
Staffing data shows RN hours per resident per day: 0.575; nursing staff turnover: 51.9%.
Families in Albuquerque often compare this facility with other skilled nursing options nearby.
Is Sandia Ridge Center a Good Nursing Home?
Sandia Ridge Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 / 5. This is a below-average overall score on the available CMS star scale. Reported supporting ratings show staffing is 3 / 5, health inspections are 2 / 5, quality measures are 1 / 5. The available data lists 2 fines totalling $205,248.00.
Sandia Ridge Center Ratings & CMS Scores
Overall Rating: 1 / 5
Health Inspection Rating: 2 / 5
Staffing Rating: 3 / 5
Quality Rating: 1 / 5
Long Stay Quality: 1 / 5
Short Stay Quality: 1 / 5
Weighted Health Survey Score: 204.00
Number of Fines: 2
Total Fines: $205,248.00
Sandia Ridge Center Facility Profile
CMS Certification Number: 325032
Address: 2216 Lester Drive NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112
County / Parish: Bernalillo
Ownership: For profit - Corporation
Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid
Certified Beds: 140
Average Residents Per Day: 120.1
Located In Hospital: No
Resident / Family Council: Resident council listed
Changed Ownership In Last 12 Months: No
Staffing Levels at Sandia Ridge Center
Reported RN Hours / Resident / Day: 0.575
Reported LPN Hours / Resident / Day: 0.627
Reported staffing snapshot: RN hours: 0.575, LPN hours: 0.627.
Operations & Turnover
Total Nursing Staff Turnover: 51.9%
Registered Nurse Turnover: 72.0%
City: Albuquerque
State: NM
Operational snapshot: average residents per day: 120.1, total nursing staff turnover: 51.9%, registered nurse turnover: 72.0%, located in hospital: No.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CMS rating for Sandia Ridge Center?
Sandia Ridge Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 / 5.
How many beds does Sandia Ridge Center have?
Sandia Ridge Center has 140 certified beds.
Is Sandia Ridge Center Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Sandia Ridge Center is listed as Medicare and Medicaid.
Where is Sandia Ridge Center located?
Sandia Ridge Center is located at 2216 Lester Drive NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112.