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C
Below Standard

The Rehabilitation Center of Albuquerque

5900 Forest Hills Drive NE · Albuquerque, NM 87109

5058226000 · For profit - Corporation

120 beds114.6 residents158 staff
CMS Five-Star Ratings
Overall
★★★★★
Staffing
★★★★★
Quality
★★★★★
Inspections
★★★★★
Staffing Grades
C
Below Standard
Total Staff
A
Very Good
RN Staff
C
Below Standard
Overall
✗CMS Benchmark(≥ 3.48 HPRD)
✓RN Recommendation(≥ 0.75 HPRD)
✗Research Standard(≥ 4.10 HPRD)
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What This Means in Plain English

The Rehabilitation Center of Albuquerque receives an overall staffing grade of C (Below Standard). With 3.2906 total nurse hours per resident per day, this facility falls below the CMS staffing benchmark of 3.48 HPRD and has adequate registered nurse (RN) coverage. It is 0.61 HPRD below the national average.

Weekend staffing stays relatively consistent — dropping 10.22% compared to weekdays. The facility relies heavily on temporary agency staff (16.94% of hours), suggesting potential workforce instability.

Staffing levels have been declining over recent quarters — worth monitoring.

🔍 Areas of Concern (2)

🚨Does not meet the CMS staffing benchmark of 3.48 HPRD. Current: 3.2906 HPRD — needs 0.19 more hours per resident per day.
⚠️16.94% of nursing hours come from agency/contract workers. High contractor reliance often means less continuity of care — staff who don't know the residents.

✨ Strengths (3)

✅Meets the research-recommended RN staffing level (≥ 0.75 HPRD)
✅No days with zero registered nurse hours this quarter
✅Highly consistent day-to-day staffing levels
Total Nurse HPRD
3.2906hrs/resident/day▼ 0.61
CMS benchmark: 3.48
RN HPRD
0.8256hrs/resident/day▲ 0.14
Recommended: 0.75
Weekend Drop-off
10.22%
3.3884 weekday → 3.0423 weekend
Agency Staff
16.94%
41.88% of RN hours from contractors
⚠ High contractor reliance
Days with Zero RN
0days this quarter
4+ days = auto 1-star
CNA HPRD
1.5635hrs/resident/day
Direct care aides
LPN HPRD
0.7291hrs/resident/day
Licensed practical nurses
Consistency
0.2465std dev
Lower = more predictable

HPRD Over Time

Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, by quarter

Total HPRD (shaded area)RN HPRDCMS Benchmark (3.48) — staffing standardResearch Standard (4.10) — recommended level

How Does This Facility Compare?

Compared to county, state, and national averages for total nurse HPRD

vs. Bernalillo County Average-0.31 HPRD
3.60
03.29 HPRD
vs. New Mexico State Average-0.28 HPRD
3.57
03.29 HPRD
vs. National Average-0.61 HPRD
3.90
03.29 HPRD
■ Colored bar = this facility · | Black line = average · Based on 2025Q3 data

Nearby Facilities

Compare with other nursing homes in the area

FacilityDistanceGradeTotal HPRDRN HPRDCMS Rating
The Rehabilitation Center of Albuquerque ★
Albuquerque · This facility
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C
3.29060.8256★★★★☆
Albuquerque Heights Healthcare and Rehabilitation
Albuquerque
1.7 mi
B
3.74571.199★★★★☆
Spanish Trails Rehabilitation Suites
Albuquerque
1.8 mi
B
3.48820.5735★★★★☆
Las Palomas Center
Albuquerque
2 mi
C
3.20280.6304★☆☆☆☆
Fiesta Park Wellness & Rehabilitation
Albuquerque
2.2 mi
C
3.59080.4973★★★★★
Advanced Health Care of Albuquerque
Albuquerque
3.4 mi
A
4.83861.1317★★★★★

Inspection History & Penalties

Health inspection results from state surveys — most recent first

6
Inspections
38
Total Deficiencies
$14,314
Fines Assessed
Dec 12, 2025Health
4 deficiencies cited
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Jun 27, 2025Health
9 deficiencies cited· Includes actual harm
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Apr 21, 2025Health
1 deficiency cited
▼
May 15, 2024Health
1 deficiency cited
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Mar 29, 2024Health
11 deficiencies cited· Includes actual harm
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Dec 15, 2022Health
12 deficiencies cited· Includes actual harm
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Penalty History

Mar 29, 2024Fine
$14,314
CMS Severity Scale
A–C: No Harm / PotentialD–F: No Harm but ConcernG–H: Actual HarmI–L: Immediate Jeopardy

Source: CMS Staffing & Quality Data — 2025Q3 · data.cms.gov

Staffing grades are based on CMS-published thresholds and research recommendations. CMS is not affiliated with and does not endorse this website.