Bear Canyon Rehabilitation Center
Albuquerque, NM · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 325125) · 178 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 5 totaling $167,434
Phone: (505) 292-3333 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bear Canyon Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the New Mexico state average of 2.85. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is also 3 stars.
Bear Canyon Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.69 hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 70.3%.
CMS records show 5 federal fines totaling $167,434.00 against Bear Canyon Rehabilitation Center, with 0 payment denials on record. This facility does not currently display CMS's abuse icon and is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Bear Canyon Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since August 26, 2013. The facility is certified for 178 beds and reports an average daily census of 129.7 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Bear Canyon holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the state average of 2.85 for New Mexico. Its component ratings are: health inspection 3 stars, quality measures 4 stars, and staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.69 per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 70.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 5 federal fines totaling $167,434.00 assessed against this facility. There have been 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a history of serious, persistent quality problems subject to increased inspection oversight.
Bear Canyon is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which operates 184 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.4 stars, meaning this facility rates above its chain average. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; figures reflect the most recent published CMS data vintage.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Bear Canyon Rehabilitation Center has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the New Mexico state average of 2.85.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.69 hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5 and nursing turnover of 70.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 5 fines totaling $167,434.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, this facility does not display CMS's abuse icon and is not designated a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 178 beds and has an average daily census of 129.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which operates 184 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since August 26, 2013.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 3, 3, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 5052923333 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5052923333 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/325125?state=NM.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.