2026 Rankings

Best Nursing Homes in New Mexico

Top 25 nursing homes in New Mexico ranked by CareGrader’s A-F grading system, based on real CMS government inspection data.

68 total facilities2.8 avg rating1 Special Focus Facilities

How we rank: Facilities are ranked by CareGrader composite score (0-100), which combines CMS health inspections (35%), staffing levels (25%), quality measures (25%), and penalty history (15%). Read our methodology

#1
A

Miners Colfax Medical Center

Raton, New Mexico

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS37 bedsGovernment - State
#2
A

La Vida Llena

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Score: 90.8/1005/5 CMS50 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#3
B

Las Estancias by Pure Health

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Score: 88.3/1005/5 CMS120 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#4
B

Farmington Wellness & Rehabilitation

Farmington, New Mexico

Score: 88.3/1005/5 CMS50 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#5
B

The Neighborhood In Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Score: 87.3/1004/5 CMS72 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#6
B

Clayton Nursing and Rehab Center

Clayton, New Mexico

Score: 87.3/1005/5 CMS45 bedsFor profit - Individual
#7
B

Socorro Wellness & Rehabilitation

Socorro, New Mexico

Score: 87.3/1005/5 CMS61 bedsNon profit - Other
#8
B

Desert Springs Health Care LLC

Hobbs, New Mexico

Score: 85.8/1005/5 CMS80 bedsFor profit - Individual
#9
B

South Valley Care Center LLC

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Score: 85.8/1005/5 CMS62 bedsFor profit - Individual
#10
B

Gallup Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC

Gallup, New Mexico

Score: 85.5/1005/5 CMS62 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#11
B

Coronado Care Center

Portales, New Mexico

Score: 84.8/1004/5 CMS80 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#12
B

Northgate Unit Of Lakeview Christian Home

Carlsbad, New Mexico

Score: 84.8/1004/5 CMS112 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#13
B

San Juan Care Center

Farmington, New Mexico

Score: 84.8/1004/5 CMS93 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#14
B

Laguna Rainbow Nursing Center

Casa Blanca, New Mexico

Score: 82.5/1004/5 CMS58 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#15
B

Retirement Ranches Inc.

Clovis, New Mexico

Score: 81.3/1005/5 CMS104 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#16
B

Cedar Ridge Inn

Farmington, New Mexico

Score: 81/1005/5 CMS101 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#17
B

Red Rocks Care Center

Gallup, New Mexico

Score: 80.8/1004/5 CMS102 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#18
B

Albuquerque Heights Healthcare and Rehabilitation

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Score: 80.5/1003/5 CMS134 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#19
C

Lovington Healthcare LLC

Lovington, New Mexico

Score: 78.8/1003/5 CMS62 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#20
C

Northrise Wellness & Rehabilitation

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Score: 78.8/1003/5 CMS31 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#21
C

Canyon Transitional Rehabilitation Center, LLC

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Score: 78.8/1003/5 CMS74 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#22
C

Fiesta Park Wellness & Rehabilitation

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Score: 78.3/1005/5 CMS105 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#23
C

Las Cruces Wellness & Rehabilitation LLC

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Score: 78/1002/5 CMS64 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#24
C

Odelia Healthcare

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Score: 78/1004/5 CMS119 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#25
C

Taos Healthcare

Taos, New Mexico

Score: 77.8/1002/5 CMS102 bedsFor profit - Corporation
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About Nursing Homes in New Mexico

New Mexico has 68 Medicare-certified nursing homes. CareGrader grades every facility from A to F using official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) government data, including surprise health inspections, Payroll-Based Journal staffing audits, quality measures, and enforcement actions.

The average CMS star rating across all nursing homes in New Mexico is 2.8 out of 5 stars. There is currently 1 Special Focus Facility in New Mexico — nursing homes flagged by CMS for a persistent history of serious quality issues.

The rankings above show the top 25 nursing homes in New Mexico by CareGrader composite score. Scores are recalculated monthly when CMS publishes updated datasets. Read our full methodology to understand how grades are calculated.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best nursing home in New Mexico?

Based on CareGrader's analysis of CMS government data, Miners Colfax Medical Center in Raton is the highest-rated nursing home in New Mexico with a grade of A (score: 93.3/100). Rankings are based on health inspections (35%), staffing (25%), quality measures (25%), and penalty history (15%).

How many nursing homes are in New Mexico?

There are 68 Medicare-certified nursing homes in New Mexico. CareGrader grades each one from A to F based on CMS health inspection, staffing, quality, and penalty data.

How does CareGrader rank nursing homes in New Mexico?

CareGrader assigns A-F grades using a composite score (0-100) that combines four dimensions of CMS government data: health inspections (35% weight), staffing levels from Payroll-Based Journal data (25%), quality measures (25%), and penalty history including fines (15%). Grade A = 90-100 (Excellent), B = 80-89 (Good), C = 70-79 (Average), D = 60-69 (Below Average), F = below 60 (Poor). Data is updated monthly.

What is the average nursing home rating in New Mexico?

The average CMS star rating for nursing homes in New Mexico is 2.8 out of 5 stars. Use CareGrader to find facilities that score above this average.