Nursing homes › New Mexico › Albuquerque › Sandia Ridge Center
2216 Lester Drive Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87112 · (505) 296-4808 · 136 certified beds
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Open your comparisonCMS overall star rating: this provider 1/5; median among 67 providers with a published value in the same state and provider category: 3/5.
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Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Genesis Healthcare, a group operating 184 facilities in 18 states. Group record: average rating 2.4/5, 27 abuse citation icons, 18 facilities on the Special Focus list, $7,729,601 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.4/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.33 (New Mexico median: 3.43). RN hours: 0.61. Weekend total: 2.93. Nursing staff turnover: 51%.
In the downloaded CMS dataset: 58 deficiency citations, including 4 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: up to 40 most recent citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-02 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-06-30 |
| 2026-04-29 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-05-14 |
| 2026-03-20 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | F | complaint | corrected 2026-05-01 |
| 2026-03-20 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | F | complaint | corrected 2026-05-01 |
| 2026-03-20 | Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-01 |
| 2026-03-20 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-01 |
| 2026-03-20 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-01 |
| 2026-03-20 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-01 |
| 2026-03-20 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-01 |
| 2026-03-10 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-04-20 |
| 2026-03-10 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-04-20 |
| 2026-02-20 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | complaint | corrected 2026-04-06 |
| 2025-07-01 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-08-12 |
| 2025-03-27 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-04-28 |
| 2025-03-27 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-04-28 |
| 2025-03-27 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-04-28 |
| 2025-03-27 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-04-28 |
| 2025-01-31 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-02-27 |
| 2025-01-31 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-02-27 |
| 2025-01-31 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-02-27 |
| 2024-07-23 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-08-27 |
| 2024-07-23 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | C | complaint | corrected 2024-08-27 |
| 2024-05-07 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-05-21 |
| 2023-11-29 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | complaint | corrected 2023-12-22 |
| 2023-11-29 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-11-29 |
| 2023-01-13 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | L | Health | corrected 2023-02-13 |
| 2023-01-13 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | L | Health | corrected 2023-02-13 |
| 2023-01-13 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | L | Health | corrected 2023-02-13 |
| 2023-01-13 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Health | corrected 2023-02-13 |
| 2023-01-13 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Health | corrected 2023-02-13 |
| 2023-01-13 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2023-02-13 |
| 2023-01-13 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | Health | corrected 2023-02-13 |
| 2023-01-13 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Health | corrected 2023-02-13 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-28 | Fine | $114,001 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUMMIT CARE LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 02/05/2007 |
| FC-GEN OPERATIONS INVESTMENT LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/02/2015 |
| GEN OPERATIONS I LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/02/2015 |
| GEN OPERATIONS II LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/02/2015 |
| GENESIS HEALTHCARE INC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/05/2007 |
| GENESIS HEALTHCARE LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/02/2015 |
| SKILLED HEALTHCARE LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/02/2015 |
| SUMMIT CARE PARENT LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 01/01/2013 |
| SUN HEALTHCARE GROUP INC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/02/2015 |
| WHITMAN, ARNOLD | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/02/2015 |
| BERG, MICHAEL | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/02/2015 |
| BRIDGEFORD, LAURA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2024 |
| MENDELSON, AVI | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2024 |
| GREENBERG, DAVID | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2024 |
| LEE, NAKIESHA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2024 |
| MORRIS, DIANE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2024 |
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Sandia Ridge Center — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 325032), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, August 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/sandia-ridge-center-albuquerque-nm/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (August 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 325032. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.