Best Nursing Homes in New Mexico (2026 Rankings)

Top 20 facilities ranked by CMS star rating, staffing, and quality measures

68 total facilities12 five-star ratedAvg rating: 2.8 / 5

Top 20 Nursing Homes in New Mexico

1
Miners Colfax Medical Center
Raton, 37 beds
5/5
2
Retirement Ranches Inc.
Clovis, 104 beds
5/5
3
Advanced Health Care of Albuquerque
Albuquerque, 47 beds
5/5
4
Farmington Wellness & Rehabilitation
Farmington, 50 beds
5/5
5
La Vida Llena
Albuquerque, 50 beds
5/5
6
Las Estancias by Pure Health
Albuquerque, 120 beds
5/5
7
Grants Wellness & Rehabilitation LLC
Grants, 80 beds
5/5
8
Socorro Wellness & Rehabilitation
Socorro, 66 beds
5/5
9
Cedar Ridge Inn
Farmington, 101 beds
5/5
10
Gallup Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC
Gallup, 62 beds
5/5
11
Clayton Nursing and Rehab Center
Clayton, 45 beds
5/5
12
South Valley Care Center LLC
Albuquerque, 62 beds
5/5
13
Northgate Unit Of Lakeview Christian Home
Carlsbad, 112 beds
4/5
14
Fiesta Park Wellness & Rehabilitation
Albuquerque, 105 beds
4/5
15
Spanish Trails Rehabilitation Suites
Albuquerque, 134 beds
4/5
16
Odelia Healthcare
Albuquerque, 119 beds
4/5
17
Coronado Care Center
Portales, 80 beds
4/5
18
The Rehabilitation Center of Albuquerque
Albuquerque, 120 beds
4/5
19
San Juan Care Center
Farmington, 93 beds
4/5
20
Desert Springs Health Care LLC
Hobbs, 80 beds
4/5

Rankings based on CMS Overall Star Rating. Ties broken by staffing hours then quality rating. Data updated 2026.

Nursing Home Costs in New Mexico

$290/day
Private Room (daily)
$8,817/mo
Private Room (monthly)
$265/day
Semi-Private (daily)
$8,055/mo
Semi-Private (monthly)
$186/day
Medicaid Rate (approx)

Source: CareScout/Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2025. Private-pay rates shown.

Inspection Summary for New Mexico

68
Total Inspections
3,352
Total Deficiencies
49.3
Avg Deficiencies / Facility
16.2%
Infection Control Issues

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best nursing home in New Mexico?

Based on CMS data, Miners Colfax Medical Center in Raton ranks first with an overall rating of 5/5 stars. The top-rated facilities in New Mexico are listed above, sorted by CMS star rating and supplementary quality measures.

How much do nursing homes cost in New Mexico?

The average cost of a nursing home in New Mexico is $290/day for a private room ($8,817/month). Semi-private rooms average $265/day. Medicaid reimburses approximately $186/day for eligible residents.

How are these rankings determined?

Rankings use the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Overall Star Rating as the primary criterion. Ties are broken by total nurse staffing hours per resident day, then by quality measure ratings. All data is sourced from the CMS Nursing Home Care Compare dataset.

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