Home›New Mexico›Sandoval County›The Suites Rio Vista
C
Below Standard

The Suites Rio Vista

2410 19th Street SE · Rio Rancho, NM 87124

5054524200 · For profit - Limited Liability company

136 beds88.1 residents213 staff
CMS Five-Star Ratings
Overall
★★★★★
Staffing
★★★★★
Quality
★★★★★
Inspections
★★★★★
Staffing Grades
C
Below Standard
Total Staff
C
Below Standard
RN Staff
C
Below Standard
Overall
✗CMS Benchmark(≥ 3.48 HPRD)
✗RN Recommendation(≥ 0.75 HPRD)
✗Research Standard(≥ 4.10 HPRD)
📋

What This Means in Plain English

The Suites Rio Vista receives an overall staffing grade of C (Below Standard). With 3.2395 total nurse hours per resident per day, this facility falls below the CMS staffing benchmark of 3.48 HPRD and has RN staffing of 0.485 HPRD, below the recommended 0.75. It is 0.66 HPRD below the national average.

Weekend staffing stays relatively consistent — dropping 8.22% compared to weekdays. The facility relies heavily on temporary agency staff (16.42% of hours), suggesting potential workforce instability.

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

🔍 Areas of Concern (3)

🚨Does not meet the CMS staffing benchmark of 3.48 HPRD. Current: 3.2395 HPRD — needs 0.24 more hours per resident per day.
⚠️RN staffing (0.485 HPRD) is below the research-recommended minimum of 0.75 HPRD. This means less clinical oversight per resident.
⚠️16.42% 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)

✅No days with zero registered nurse hours this quarter
✅Consistent weekend staffing — only 8.22% drop-off
✅Highly consistent day-to-day staffing levels
Total Nurse HPRD
3.2395hrs/resident/day▼ 0.66
CMS benchmark: 3.48
RN HPRD
0.485hrs/resident/day▼ 0.20
Recommended: 0.75
Weekend Drop-off
8.22%
3.3165 weekday → 3.044 weekend
Agency Staff
16.42%
26.91% of RN hours from contractors
⚠ High contractor reliance
Days with Zero RN
0days this quarter
4+ days = auto 1-star
CNA HPRD
1.6209hrs/resident/day
Direct care aides
LPN HPRD
0.8303hrs/resident/day
Licensed practical nurses
Consistency
0.239std 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. Sandoval County Average-0.91 HPRD
4.15
03.24 HPRD
vs. New Mexico State Average-0.33 HPRD
3.57
03.24 HPRD
vs. National Average-0.66 HPRD
3.90
03.24 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 Suites Rio Vista ★
Rio Rancho · This facility
—
C
3.23950.485★★☆☆☆
Skies Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
Albuquerque
0.8 mi
C
3.26770.5633★★☆☆☆
Rio Rancho Center
Rio Rancho
3.2 mi
D
3.13230.3826★☆☆☆☆
The Neighborhood In Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho
4.3 mi
A+
6.08441.1565★★☆☆☆
Fiesta Park Wellness & Rehabilitation
Albuquerque
6.1 mi
C
3.59080.4973★★★★★
Ladera Center
Albuquerque
7.4 mi
C
3.19920.5341★☆☆☆☆

Inspection History & Penalties

Health inspection results from state surveys — most recent first

11
Inspections
86
Total Deficiencies
$93,914
Fines Assessed
Aug 22, 2025Health
2 deficiencies cited
▼
Jul 17, 2025Health
3 deficiencies cited
▼
Apr 25, 2025Health
4 deficiencies cited
▼
Feb 12, 2025Health
2 deficiencies cited
▼
Nov 15, 2024Health
16 deficiencies cited
▼
Jul 10, 2024Health
2 deficiencies cited
▼
Jan 19, 2024Health
1 deficiency cited
▼
Dec 11, 2023Health
18 deficiencies cited
▼
May 5, 2023Health
11 deficiencies cited· Includes actual harm
▼
Apr 4, 2023Health
5 deficiencies cited
▼
Aug 31, 2022Health
22 deficiencies cited· Includes actual harm
▼

Penalty History

Apr 4, 2023Fine
$93,914
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.