La Vida Llena
10501 Lagrima De Oro NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How La Vida Llena Compares
La Vida Llena is a 50-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the New Mexico average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (9.7%) is above the New Mexico average of 5.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 50 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 90% occupied.
Among the 18 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Albuquerque, 4 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. New Mexico average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 3.0% — better than the New Mexico average of 14.5% (80% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 5.9% — worse than the New Mexico average of 3.6% (62% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 9.7% — worse than the New Mexico average of 5.4% (80% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 17.1% — better than the New Mexico average of 20.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against New Mexico averages across 68 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask La Vida Llena
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing La Vida Llena with other nursing homes in Albuquerque.
What keeps La Vida Llena's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help La Vida Llena keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 3.0% here versus 14.5% across New Mexico. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is La Vida Llena doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.9% here versus 3.6% across New Mexico. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does La Vida Llena maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 90% occupancy across 50 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at La Vida Llena?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains La Vida Llena's rating advantage in Albuquerque?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.0 stars across 18 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Albuquerque
Albuquerque sits in Bernalillo County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.3% of the population — a share of seniors in line with New Mexico as a whole (17.4% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 110,885 (16.3%)
- Median age
- 38.0 years
- Median household income
- $54,308
- Median home value
- $205,500
Demographics for Bernalillo County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Albuquerque.
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