Nursing homeFAID #8199
Sandia Ridge Center
2216 LESTER DRIVE NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87112
(505) 296-4808
136 licensed beds
★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections3/5 staffing2/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare
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Public record summary
What we can show you for free.
Bed capacity
136
CMS facility ID
325032
Care type
Nursing home
County
Bernalillo
Facility name
Sandia Ridge Center
Street address
2216 LESTER DRIVE NE
City / state / ZIP
Albuquerque, NM 87112
Phone
(505) 296-4808
About this facility — Sandia Ridge Center
Sandia Ridge Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is licensed for 136 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in New Mexico (102 beds).
It is one of 132 senior care facilities in Albuquerque and 68 skilled nursing facilities across New Mexico. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
Federal inspectors have cited Sandia Ridge Center 70 times across 17 inspections in the last three years, including 6 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $114,001 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.
This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.
Facility background
What the public record shows.
Ownership & operator
Parent company
Genesis Healthcare
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Registered owners & officers
Summit Care Llc
Direct owner — 100% stake — since 2007
Berg, Michael
Officer — since 2015
Bridgeford, Laura
Officer — since 2024
Fc-gen Operations Investment Llc
Indirect owner — since 2015
Gen Operations I Llc
Indirect owner — since 2015
Gen Operations Ii Llc
Indirect owner — since 2015
Genesis Healthcare Inc
Indirect owner — since 2007
Genesis Healthcare Llc
Indirect owner — since 2015
Greenberg, David
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Lee, Nakiesha
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Mendelson, Avi
Officer — since 2024
Morris, Diane
Operational control — since 2024
Skilled Healthcare Llc
Indirect owner — since 2015
Summit Care Parent Llc
Indirect owner — since 2013
Sun Healthcare Group Inc
Indirect owner — since 2015
Whitman, Arnold
Indirect owner — since 2015
Regulatory standing
Federal court records
20 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
1981-12-01
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
20 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$114,001 total
Last standard inspection
2023-01-13
Nurse staffing
3.3 hours per resident per day
Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)
Average billed charges
$330 per day (≈ $10,030/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
75% Medicaid · 3% Medicare · 22% private/other
Occupancy
92% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
9% below the NM median of $362/day — full state cost breakdown
Services & coverage
Licensed beds
136
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.
Inspection record
Every citation, dated and graded.
Kitchen & food safety
Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 6 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-06-02Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-06-30
2026-04-29Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0558
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2026-05-14
15 earlier / fire-safety inspections (68 citations)
2026-03-20Health inspectionComplaint-triggered7 citations
F-0635
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
Corrected 2026-05-01
F-0655
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2026-05-01
F-0658
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2026-05-01
F-0677
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2026-05-01
F-0761
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2026-05-01
F-0812
D · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2026-05-01
F-0842
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2026-05-01
2026-03-10Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0584
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2026-04-20
F-0880
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-04-20
2026-02-20Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0804
F · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2026-04-06
2025-07-01Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0677
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-08-12
2025-03-27Health inspectionComplaint-triggered4 citations
F-0600
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-04-28
F-0657
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-04-28
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-04-28
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-04-28
2025-01-31Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-02-27
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-02-27
F-0760
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-02-27
2024-07-23Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0600
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-08-27
F-0812
C · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-08-27
2024-05-07Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0585
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2024-05-21
2023-11-29Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0686
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-11-29
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-12-22
2023-01-13Health inspection8 citations
F-0580
L · Immediate jeopardy
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2023-02-13
F-0610
L · Immediate jeopardy
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2023-02-13
F-0679
D · No harm found
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2023-02-13
F-0684
L · Immediate jeopardy
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-02-13
F-0692
D · No harm found
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2023-02-13
F-0697
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-02-13
F-0726
D · No harm found
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2023-02-13
F-0760
D · No harm found
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2023-02-13
2021-11-23Health inspection15 citations
F-0578
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2022-03-30
F-0585
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2022-03-30
F-0600
G · Actual harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2022-03-30
F-0636
D · No harm found
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected 2022-03-30
F-0655
E · No harm found
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2022-03-30
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2022-03-30
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2022-03-30
F-0676
E · No harm found
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2022-03-30
F-0679
E · No harm found
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2022-03-30
F-0692
E · No harm found
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2022-03-30
F-0693
D · No harm found
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2022-03-30
F-0725
G · Actual harm
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2022-04-19
F-0726
E · No harm found
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2022-03-30
F-0745
E · No harm found
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected 2022-03-30
F-0758
D · No harm found
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2022-03-30
2020-10-28Health inspection10 citations
F-0561
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2020-11-23
F-0578
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2020-11-23
F-0677
E · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2020-11-23
F-0679
E · No harm found
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2020-11-23
F-0689
K · Immediate jeopardy
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2020-11-23
F-0760
E · No harm found
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2020-11-23
F-0761
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2020-11-23
F-0803
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2020-11-23
F-0804
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2020-11-23
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2020-11-23
2023-01-13Fire-safety inspection5 citations
K-0324
E · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-02-13
K-0325
E · No harm found
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Corrected 2023-02-13
K-0521
E · No harm found
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2023-02-13
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-02-13
K-0921
F · No harm found
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2023-02-13
2021-11-23Fire-safety inspection4 citations
K-0324
E · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2021-12-13
K-0325
F · No harm found
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Corrected 2021-12-13
K-0351
E · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2021-12-13
K-0511
E · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2021-12-13
2020-10-28Fire-safety inspection3 citations
E-0007
F · No harm found
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Corrected 2020-11-23
E-0036
F · No harm found
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Corrected 2020-11-23
K-0341
F · No harm found
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2020-11-23
Federal penalties
2025-05-28Fine$114,001
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 325032.
Visitor reviews
What people say on Google.
3.9★★★★★100 ratings on Google
★★★★★Jonette Holland · 2026-06-03 · via Google“When I saw the reviews, I was a little nervous! I spoke with several employees once my family member moved in. Everyone has been kind and polite! Helpful! The receptions there are the best! They go above & beyond! The nurses call whenever there is an issue or concern. I found out there isn't anyone there on weekends to answer the phones so it's a little harder to connect. The nurses on the…”
★Art Peterson · 2026-02-12 · via Google“The five star reviews are not an accurate portrayal of the care (or lack thereof) that your loved ones recieve here. I am a CNA and I visit several nursing homes throughout Albuquerque. Genesis ran facilities are known amongst nursing staff to be a place to avoid. Understaffed, poorly ran, unsanitary, and unsatisfactory. During every visit there is an odor of urine and very obvious signs of negle…”
★★★★★Kay Hennink · 2026-02-21 · via Google“My husband was in this facility for 17 days, and I didn't meet one rude or indifferent employee. They were very kind and helpful at all times. I would reccomend this facility for your love ones.”
Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google
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CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-08-31
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