Ladera Center
Albuquerque, NM · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 325037) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $106,581 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (505) 836-0023 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ladera Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the New Mexico state average of 2.85 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Ladera Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.29 hours per resident per day, including 0.58 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.1%.
CMS records show Ladera Center has 2 federal fines totaling $106,581.00 and 1 payment denial on record. This profile does not indicate an active CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation based on the available data, but families should confirm current status on Medicare Care Compare.
About this facility
Ladera Center is a for-profit nursing home in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since May 1983. The facility is licensed for 120 beds and reports an average daily census of 111.4 residents. Ladera Center is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which operates 184 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.4 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Ladera Center holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New Mexico state average of 2.85. Component ratings are: 2 stars for health inspections, 3 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing. Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.29 hours per resident per day, including 0.58 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 35.1%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $106,581.00, and 1 instance of payment denial for this facility. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator, Genesis Healthcare.
This profile does not indicate an active CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for Ladera Center based on the data provided. Families should independently verify current status, inspection reports, and penalty history on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is updated periodically. This listing reflects the most recent CMS Care Compare data vintage supplied for this facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Ladera Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New Mexico state average of 2.85 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Ladera Center is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.29 hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 35.1%, earning a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $106,581.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an active abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for Ladera Center; verify current status on Medicare Care Compare.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Ladera Center is certified for 120 beds and has an average daily census of 111.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Ladera Center is 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?
Ladera Center has been certified since May 24, 1983.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Ladera Center scores 2, 2, 4, and 3 stars respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 5058360023 or verify 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 5058360023 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Ladera Center's full inspection and rating history at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/325037?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.