New Mexico · CMS Data August 2026
Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use in New Mexico
Where Are the Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use in New Mexico?
CMS Care Compare lists 32 nursing homes where fewer long-stay residents receive antipsychotic medication than the national median in New Mexico, out of 68 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Albuquerque (12), Rio Rancho (2) and Roswell (2). 11 of them are rated 4 or 5 stars overall.
- Matching homes
- 32
- All homes in New Mexico
- 68
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 11
- Average overall stars
- 2.9
How this list is made: The home's share of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication (CMS measure 481, four-quarter average) is below the national median. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 94+ stars for staffing
- 6Nurse turnover below the national median
- 13No fines or payment denials
- 6Nonprofit
- 32Medicaid certified
All 32, by CMS Rating
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing homes in Albuquerque | 12 | 3 |
| Nursing homes in Rio Rancho | 2 | 0 |
| Nursing homes in Roswell | 2 | 0 |
| Nursing homes in Aztec | 1 | 0 |
| Nursing homes in Belen | 1 | 0 |
| Nursing homes in Carlsbad | 1 | 0 |
| Nursing homes in Casa Blanca | 1 | 0 |
| Nursing homes in Clovis | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Farmington | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Gallup | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Grants | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Hobbs | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Los Alamos | 1 | 0 |
| Nursing homes in Lovington | 1 | 0 |
| Nursing homes in Mescalero | 1 | 0 |
| Nursing homes in Raton | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Santa Fe | 1 | 0 |
| Nursing homes in Socorro | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Taos | 1 | 1 |
More About This List
Read why antipsychotic use matters in dementia 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, nursing homes that accept medicaid in New Mexico, nonprofit nursing homes in New Mexico.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use Are in New Mexico?
32 of the 68 CMS-certified nursing homes in New Mexico meet this rule: The home's share of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication (CMS measure 481, four-quarter average) is below the national median.
Which Nursing Home With Low Antipsychotic Use in New Mexico Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Canyon Transitional Rehabilitation Center, LLC in Albuquerque (5 stars), Miners Colfax Medical Center in Raton (5 stars) and San Juan Care Center in Farmington (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
Why Does Antipsychotic Use Matter?
FDA warns that antipsychotic drugs raise the risk of death in older adults with dementia-related psychosis, and CMS tracks how often long-stay residents receive them. The national median in this data is 13% of long-stay residents.
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.