Ladera Center
5901 Ouray Road Nw, Albuquerque, NM 87120
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How Ladera Center Compares
Ladera Center is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New Mexico average of 2.9 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (11.7%) is below the New Mexico average of 14.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 120 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% 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: 11.7% — better than the New Mexico average of 14.5%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.5% — better than the New Mexico average of 3.6%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.4% — worse than the New Mexico average of 5.4%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.9% — worse 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 Ladera Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Ladera Center with other nursing homes in Albuquerque.
How is Ladera Center addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help Ladera Center keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 11.7% here versus 14.5% across New Mexico. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Ladera Center doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 6.4% here versus 5.4% across New Mexico. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Ladera Center maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 120 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Ladera Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Ladera Center lag behind other Albuquerque options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.0 stars across 18 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
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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