New Mexico · CMS Data August 2026
Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in New Mexico
Where Are the Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in New Mexico?
CMS Care Compare lists 22 nursing homes rated 4 or 5 stars overall by CMS in New Mexico, out of 68 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Albuquerque (5), Farmington (3) and Gallup (2). 14 hold the top rating of 5 stars.
- Matching homes
- 22
- All homes in New Mexico
- 68
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 22
- Average overall stars
- 4.6
How this list is made: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 145 stars overall
- 184+ stars for inspections
- 64+ stars for staffing
- 12No fines or payment denials
- 11Antipsychotic use below the national median
- 1Nonprofit
All 22, by CMS Rating
| Nursing home | City | Overall | Inspections | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Transitional Rehabilitation Center, LLC | Albuquerque | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Colfax General LTC | Springer | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Farmington Wellness & Rehabilitation | Farmington | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| Gallup Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC | Gallup | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 |
| Miners Colfax Medical Center | Raton | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| San Juan Care Center | Farmington | 5 | 5 | 2 | 4 |
| South Valley Care Center LLC | Albuquerque | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Advanced Health Care of Albuquerque | Albuquerque | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| Cedar Ridge Inn | Farmington | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| Desert Springs Health Care LLC | Hobbs | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| Grants Wellness & Rehabilitation LLC | Grants | 5 | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| Las Estancias by Pure Health | Albuquerque | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Retirement Ranches Inc. | Clovis | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| The NM Behavioral Health Institute at Las Vegas | Las Vegas | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| Clayton Nursing and Rehab Center | Clayton | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Coronado Care Center | Portales | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Odelia Healthcare | Albuquerque | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Red Rocks Care Center | Gallup | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Fort Bayard Medical Center | Santa Clara | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| Paloma Springs Healthcare LLC | T OR C | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| Socorro Wellness & Rehabilitation | Socorro | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| Taos Healthcare | Taos | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
Stars are out of 5; blank cells are ratings CMS doesn't report for that home.
Matching Homes by City
| City | Matching homes | 4 or 5 stars |
|---|---|---|
| Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Albuquerque | 5 | 5 |
| Nursing homes in Farmington | 3 | 3 |
| Nursing homes in Gallup | 2 | 2 |
| Nursing homes in Clayton | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Clovis | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Grants | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Hobbs | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Las Vegas | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Portales | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Raton | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Santa Clara | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Socorro | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Springer | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in T OR C | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Taos | 1 | 1 |
More About This List
Read how CMS star ratings work. For assisted living and memory care rules, Medicaid limits and the ombudsman, see senior care in New Mexico. For local services, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
Other lists for New Mexico: nursing homes that accept medicaid in New Mexico, nonprofit nursing homes in New Mexico, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in New Mexico.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Highest-Rated Nursing Homes Are in New Mexico?
22 of the 68 CMS-certified nursing homes in New Mexico meet this rule: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Which Highest-Rated Nursing Home in New Mexico Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Canyon Transitional Rehabilitation Center, LLC in Albuquerque (5 stars), Colfax General LTC in Springer (5 stars) and Farmington Wellness & Rehabilitation in Farmington (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
How Do You Check a Nursing Home in New Mexico?
Read its Care Compare page for the full inspection reports, visit at different times, and ask about staffing and openings. New Mexico's Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program can answer questions about residents' rights.