New Mexico · CMS Data August 2026
Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in New Mexico
Where Are the Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in New Mexico?
CMS Care Compare lists 66 Medicaid-certified nursing homes in New Mexico, out of 68 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Albuquerque (18), Las Cruces (5) and Clovis (3). 21 of them are rated 4 or 5 stars overall.
- Matching homes
- 66
- All homes in New Mexico
- 68
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 21
- Average overall stars
- 2.8
How this list is made: CMS lists the home as certified for Medicaid (or for both Medicare and Medicaid). Certification means the home can bill Medicaid; ask whether a Medicaid bed is open. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 63Also Medicare certified
- 6Nonprofit
- 4Government-owned
- 24No fines or payment denials
- 4Has a family council
The Top 40 by CMS Rating
Stars are out of 5; blank cells are ratings CMS doesn't report for that home. Every matching home is on its city page, linked below.
Matching Homes by City
More About This List
Read how Medicaid pays for nursing home care. 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: highest-rated nursing homes in New Mexico, nonprofit nursing homes in New Mexico, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in New Mexico.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid Are in New Mexico?
66 of the 68 CMS-certified nursing homes in New Mexico meet this rule: CMS lists the home as certified for Medicaid (or for both Medicare and Medicaid). Certification means the home can bill Medicaid; ask whether a Medicaid bed is open.
Which Nursing Home That Accept Medicaid 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 Gallup Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC in Gallup (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
What Are New Mexico's Medicaid Limits for Nursing Home Care?
New Mexico lists an income limit of Income standard $2,982 and an asset limit of Resource Limit $2,000 for 2026. A Medicaid-certified home can still have no Medicaid bed open, so ask when you call.
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.