Sandia Ridge Center

Nursing Home · Albuquerque, NM

CMS overall rating 1/5 SFF candidate For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number325032
CMS lists this nursing home as a Special Focus Facility candidate – one of the lowest-performing nursing homes in its state based on inspection history.

Contact & location

2216 Lester Drive NE
Albuquerque, NM 87112
Bernalillo County
Phone
(505) 296-4808
ZIP code
87112 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
136
Residents per day
125.3 (92% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
ST. John Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, LLC
Chain
Genesis Healthcare (184 facilities, avg 2.4★)
Medicare certified since
December 1, 1981
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.9
Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.7
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.8
Quality measures★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.8
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 1/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.33 (state 3.53 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.61 (state 0.63 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.74 (state 0.70 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.98 (state 2.21 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.93 (state 3.10 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
51.0 (state 53.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
60.0 (state 53.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
January 13, 2023
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
20.0 (state 17.8 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
12
Citations on record (3 years)
58 health · 12 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-06-02 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-30
2026-04-29 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 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.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-01
2026-03-20 Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
F0635 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 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
F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-01
2026-03-20 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-01
2026-03-20 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 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.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-20
2026-03-10 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-20
2026-02-20 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-06
2025-07-01 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 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.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 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.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-28
2025-03-27 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 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.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-28
2025-01-31 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-27
2025-01-31 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-27
2025-01-31 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 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.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 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.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 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.
F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 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.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-22
2023-11-29 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 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.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 L
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2023-02-13
2023-01-13 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 L
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2023-02-13
2023-01-13 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 L
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2023-02-13
2023-01-13 Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-02-13
2023-01-13 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-02-13
2023-01-13 Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 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.
F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-02-13
2023-01-13 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-02-13
2021-11-23 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2022-03-30
2021-11-23 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2022-04-19
2021-11-23 Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-03-30
2021-11-23 Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-03-30
2021-11-23 Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
F0676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-03-30
2021-11-23 Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-03-30
2021-11-23 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-03-30
2021-11-23 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.
F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-03-30
2021-11-23 Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
F0745 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-03-30
2021-11-23 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.
F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-03-30
2021-11-23 Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
F0636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-03-30
2021-11-23 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-03-30
2021-11-23 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-03-30
2021-11-23 Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-03-30
2021-11-23 Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-03-30
2020-10-28 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 K
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2020-11-23
2020-10-28 Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
F0561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2020-11-23

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

1 penalty in the last three years, including $114,001 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2025-05-28Fine$114,001

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Summit Care LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Fc-Gen Operations Investment LLC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Gen Operations I LLC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Gen Operations II LLC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Genesis Healthcare INC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Genesis Healthcare LLC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Skilled Healthcare LLC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Summit Care Parent LLC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Sun Healthcare Group INC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Whitman, Arnold (individual)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Greenberg, David (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Lee, Nakiesha (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Berg, Michael (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Bridgeford, Laura (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Mendelson, Avi (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Greenberg, David (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Lee, Nakiesha (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Morris, Diane (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Sandia Ridge Center?

Sandia Ridge Center has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.9-star average in New Mexico.

How many beds does Sandia Ridge Center have?

It has 136 certified beds and cares for about 125 residents per day.

Has Sandia Ridge Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $114,001 in the last three years.

Who owns Sandia Ridge Center?

It is part of Genesis Healthcare and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Sandia Ridge Center?

(505) 296-4808. The facility is located at 2216 Lester Drive NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.