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Bear Canyon Rehabilitation Center

Albuquerque, NM · Medicare-certified · 178 beds

Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall

3 out of 5 stars overall. Bear Canyon Rehabilitation Center has average health inspection and staffing ratings, a stronger quality measures rating, nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.69 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day), $53,776 in fines over the last 24 months, and a recent federal penalty.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

3.6853 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: May 8, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $53,776recent federal penalty

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.6853.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.47
Licensed practical nurses
1.09
Nurse aides
2.12
Weekend nursing
3.23

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 70%
Registered nurse turnover: 76%

Resident outcomes

Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.

Negative outcomes

Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication

22.8%24.2%Worsening

Residents with a fall causing major injury

7.8%1.9%Improving

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

4.5%3.5%Improving

Residents with a urinary tract infection

1%0%Improving

Residents who lost too much weight

8.3%1.2%Improving

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

8.5%6.2%Improving

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

15.9%18.4%Worsening

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

19.3%21.4%Worsening

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

1.2%3.4%Worsening

Residents with a long-term catheter

0%0.8%Worsening

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

9%11.2%Worsening

Residents with depressive symptoms

1.1%1.2%No change

Positive outcomes

Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

98.3%

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

100%99.1%Worsening

Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

79.2%

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

89.6%96.7%Improving

What the inspectors found

The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited February 2025 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: K

The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited February 2025 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: K

The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited January 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: J

The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited October 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J

The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited October 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: F

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  3. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.

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  5. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  6. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  7. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $39,507 was recorded.

  8. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $14,269 was recorded.

Penalties & enforcement

On record with Medicare: 5 fines · $167,434 in total fines.

  • Federal fine

    Feb 10, 2025

    $39,507
  • Federal fine

    Oct 10, 2024

    $14,269
  • Federal fine

    Dec 22, 2023

    $98,550
  • Federal fine

    Oct 30, 2023

    $3,145
  • Federal fine

    Oct 13, 2023

    $11,963

Operator & ownership

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of GENESIS HEALTHCARE · 185 homes · 2.4 stars avg
Occupancy
129.7 residents on an average day (73% of 178 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 12 years

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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.