68 nursing homes in New Mexico
Medicare and Medicaid certified, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 68
- average CMS stars
- 2.9
- certified beds
- 6,891
- for profit
- 85%
How New Mexico nursing homes rate
CMS rates 67 of New Mexico's 68 certified nursing homes. The average overall rating is 2.9 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 14 |
| 4 of 5 | 10 |
| 3 of 5 | 14 |
| 2 of 5 | 16 |
| 1 of 5 | 13 |
| Not rated | 1 |
The top-rated nursing homes in New Mexico
Sorted by overall stars, then health inspection stars, staffing and size.
| Nursing home | City | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallup Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC | Gallup | 5 of 5 | 62 |
| Miners Colfax Medical Center | Raton | 5 of 5 | 37 |
| South Valley Care Center LLC | Albuquerque | 5 of 5 | 58 |
| San Juan Care Center | Farmington | 5 of 5 | 93 |
| Farmington Wellness & Rehabilitation | Farmington | 5 of 5 | 61 |
| Lovington Healthcare LLC | Lovington | 5 of 5 | 62 |
| Colfax General LTC | Springer | 5 of 5 | 33 |
| The NM Behavioral Health Institute at Las Vegas | Las Vegas | 5 of 5 | 162 |
| Retirement Ranches Inc. | Clovis | 5 of 5 | 104 |
| Las Estancias by Pure Health | Albuquerque | 5 of 5 | 120 |
Nursing homes by city
The cities with the most certified nursing homes in New Mexico.
- Albuquerque 18 homes
- Las Cruces 6 homes
- Farmington 4 homes
- Clovis 3 homes
- Rio Rancho 3 homes
- Roswell 3 homes
- Alamogordo 2 homes
- Gallup 2 homes
- Hobbs 2 homes
- Las Vegas 2 homes
- Santa Fe 2 homes
- Artesia 1 home
- Aztec 1 home
- Belen 1 home
- Bloomfield 1 home
Who owns them
| Ownership | Nursing homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| For profit | 58 | 85% |
| Non-profit | 6 | 9% |
| Government | 4 | 6% |
Inspections and fines
At the most recent standard inspection, New Mexico's homes were cited for 1,169 deficiencies, an average of 17.2 each. 0 had none. 42 homes were fined $3,324,358 over 3 years.
Special focus facilities and abuse flags
12 homes carry the CMS abuse icon. 1 is a special focus facility and 5 are candidates: homes with a long record of serious problems that CMS inspects more often.
How to read a CMS star rating
One star is much below average and five stars much above, compared with other homes in the same state. Look at the health inspection stars first, then read the citations.
Questions families ask about New Mexico
How many nursing homes are in New Mexico?
68 certified by CMS.
What is the best rated nursing home in New Mexico?
We don't pick one. Gallup Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC in Gallup tops the CMS sort with 5 stars.
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in New Mexico?
For up to 100 days of skilled care after a 3-day hospital stay, not for long-term custodial care. A shared room has a median of $9,125 a month here.
What does a CMS star rating mean?
How a home compares with others in the same state, from inspections, staffing and quality.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.