Last Updated: November 2025

🏆 Top 25 Nursing Homes in New Mexico

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New Mexico at a Glance

68
Total Facilities
2.8
Average Rating
N/A
Avg RN Hours/Day
N/A%
Avg Turnover Rate

CMS Star Rating Distribution

(5-Star)
12
17.6%
(4-Star)
9
13.2%
(3-Star)
12
17.6%
(2-Star)
18
26.5%
(1-Star)
15
22.1%

About Nursing Homes in New Mexico

New Mexico has 68 Medicare-certified nursing homes with an average quality rating of 2.8 stars. 12 facilities (17.6%) earn the top five-star rating.

All nursing homes in New Mexico are regulated by state and federal agencies, undergo regular CMS inspections, and must meet federal quality standards. Use our search tool to compare facilities based on Medicare ratings, staffing levels, quality measures, and safety records.

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ALBUQUERQUE
18 facilities

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Showing 68 of 68 facilities in New Mexico

RETIREMENT RANCHES INC.

2221 DILLON, CLOVIS, NM 88101

Phone: (575)762-4495

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 104 | Est. Occupancy: 68% (~34 available)

NonprofitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

WELBROOK SENIOR LIVING, LLC

201 NELSON AVENUE, FARMINGTON, NM 87401

Phone: (505)675-4545

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 50 | Est. Occupancy: 62% (~19 available)

For-ProfitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

CLAYTON NURSING AND REHAB

419 HARDING STREET, CLAYTON, NM 88415

Phone: (575)374-2353

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 45 | Est. Occupancy: 73% (~12 available)

For-ProfitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

LAS ESTANCIAS BY PURE HEALTH

3620 LAS ESTANCIAS DR SW, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87121

Phone: (505)632-3018

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 120 | Est. Occupancy: 94% (~8 available)

For-ProfitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

LA VIDA LLENA

10501 LAGRIMA DE ORO NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87111

Phone: (505)296-6700

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 50 | Est. Occupancy: 99% (~1 available)

NonprofitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars
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📚 Expert Guides to Evaluating Nursing Homes

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The Truth About Star Ratings

Only 18.9% of facilities earn 5 stars. Learn what ratings really mean and how to use them effectively.

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Understanding Staffing Levels

New Mexico averages N/A RN hours/day. Learn what staffing metrics reveal about care quality.

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