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CMS CCN 325032 · For profit - Corporation

Sandia Ridge Center

2216 Lester Drive NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112

Overall CMS Rating

1/5

Staffing Rating

3/5
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Below-average staffing — research carefully

3.33 total HPRD vs. 3.89 national avg · 0.61 RN HPRD vs. 0.69 national avg

Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day

3.33

Total HPRD

Nat avg 3.89

0.61

RN HPRD

Nat avg 0.69

N/A

LPN HPRD

Nat avg 0.94

1.98

CNA HPRD

Nat avg 2.27

Staffing Comparison

Bar = this facility. Markers = state avg (blue) and national avg (purple).

RN Hours/Day0.61 hr/day
State 0.62National 0.69
LPN Hours/DayN/A
State 0.88National 0.94
CNA Hours/Day1.98 hr/day
State 2.08National 2.27
Total Nursing Hours/Day3.33 hr/day
State 3.58National 3.89

Weekend Staffing

Weekend RN hours often drop 10–20% — a key quality indicator.

Weekend RN HPRD

N/A

National avg 0.48

Weekend Drop vs. Weekday

N/A

Staff Turnover

Annual staff turnover — below 30% is excellent; above 70% indicates instability.

Total Nursing Turnover

51%

National avg 52%

RN Turnover

60%

Total Turnover51%

Purple marker = national average (52%). Lower is better.

CMS Star Ratings

Overall Rating

Much below average

1/5

Health Inspection

Much below average

1/5

Staffing

Average

3/5

Quality Measures

Below average

2/5

Facility Information

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
140
State
New Mexico
ZIP
87112
Last Inspection
CMS CCN
325032

Penalty & Inspection History

1 CMS fine totaling $114,001

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the staffing levels at Sandia Ridge Center?
Sandia Ridge Center reports 3.33 total nursing hours per resident per day (HPRD), including 0.61 RN hours, N/A LPN hours, and 1.98 CNA hours. The U.S. national average is 3.89 total HPRD (0.69 RN, 0.94 LPN, 2.27 CNA).
What is the CMS rating for Sandia Ridge Center?
Sandia Ridge Center holds a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars. The staffing-specific rating is 3 stars, health inspection rating is 1 stars, and quality measure rating is 2 stars. CMS ratings are updated quarterly.
How does Sandia Ridge Center compare to other New Mexico nursing homes?
The New Mexico average is 3.58 total HPRD and 0.62 RN HPRD. Sandia Ridge Center's total HPRD of 3.33 is below the state average.
What is the staff turnover rate at Sandia Ridge Center?
Sandia Ridge Center reports 51% total nursing staff turnover annually (60% RN turnover). The national average is approximately 52%. This is near the national average.

Data: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) via CMS Care Compare. Revalidated every 24 h. Not a substitute for professional medical advice.

Sandia Ridge Center Staffing Ratios — Albuquerque, New Mexico Nursing Home (2026) | AllyKin