Safety Report: Albuquerque Heights Healthcare and Rehabilitation
Official ratings
Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.
Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.
Serious documented violations
Citations by topic
Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.
Is it getting better or worse?
Fewer citations in the most recent cycle (20) than in the cycle before (25).
An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.
Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.
Repeat findings
These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.
| Requirement | Times cited | Inspection dates |
|---|---|---|
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F658) | 7 | May 22, 2026; December 12, 2025; April 15, 2025; August 23, 2024; January 31, 2024; October 27, 2023; January 23, 2023 |
| 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. (F584) | 5 | December 12, 2025; June 10, 2025; August 23, 2024; January 31, 2024; January 23, 2023 |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F550) | 4 | July 24, 2026; August 23, 2024; January 31, 2024; January 23, 2023 |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. (F698) | 3 | December 12, 2025; January 16, 2025; January 31, 2024 |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (F558) | 3 | December 12, 2025; January 31, 2024; January 23, 2023 |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (F677) | 3 | April 15, 2025; January 31, 2024; January 23, 2023 |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (F657) | 3 | May 30, 2024; January 31, 2024; January 23, 2023 |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F812) | 3 | January 31, 2024; October 27, 2023; January 23, 2023 |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (F580) | 2 | May 22, 2026; August 23, 2024 |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. (F921) | 2 | February 3, 2026; April 15, 2025 |
| PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities (F645) | 2 | February 3, 2026; January 23, 2023 |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F689) | 2 | December 31, 2025; August 23, 2024 |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F656) | 2 | August 14, 2025; January 23, 2023 |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (F842) | 2 | June 10, 2025; January 31, 2024 |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (F641) | 2 | April 15, 2025; January 16, 2025 |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (F804) | 2 | April 15, 2025; January 23, 2023 |
| 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. (F761) | 2 | April 15, 2025; January 23, 2023 |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. (F692) | 2 | January 16, 2025; January 23, 2023 |
| Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. (F740) | 2 | January 31, 2024; January 23, 2023 |
| Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. (F730) | 2 | January 31, 2024; January 23, 2023 |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. (F561) | 2 | January 31, 2024; January 23, 2023 |
| Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. (F809) | 2 | November 2, 2023; January 23, 2023 |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F684) | 2 | November 2, 2023; January 23, 2023 |
Fines and enforcement
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| August 23, 2024 | Fine | $8,170 |
Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.
Complete inspection history
July 24, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
May 22, 2026 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
February 3, 2026 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
December 31, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
December 12, 2025 — 5 citations · complaint investigation
August 14, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
June 10, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
April 15, 2025 — 9 citations
January 16, 2025 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
August 23, 2024 — 7 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
May 30, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
January 31, 2024 — 19 citations
November 2, 2023 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
October 27, 2023 — 4 citations · complaint investigation
January 23, 2023 — 23 citations
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare