The home failed to provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who needed it. Cited July 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 697 — 42 CFR §483.25(k) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Las Estancias by PureHealth
Registered name: Las Estancias by Pure Health
Albuquerque, NM · Medicare-certified · 120 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
5 of 5 overall
Las Estancias by PureHealth in Albuquerque has an overall 5-star rating, with 4 stars for health inspections and staffing and 5 stars for quality measures. It reported no fines in the last 24 months, but its nurse staffing is slightly below the federal benchmark (3.94 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day), and recent inspection citations included pain management, food safety, and care planning.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.9399 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 8, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.9399.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.57
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.83
- Nurse aides
- 2.54
- Weekend nursing
- 3.38
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 33%
Registered nurse turnover: 36%
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
3.8%3.7%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.4%2.6%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5%1.7%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
5.1%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
10.4%1.5%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
13%2.9%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
35.8%2.5%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
16.4%17.1%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%1.2%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%1.5%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
23.9%11.2%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%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
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.8%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—99.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%99.7%No change
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited February 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited February 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: E
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited February 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited February 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Jul 1, 2022
Now operated by Las Estancias By Pure Health, previously The Rio at Las Estancias.
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of PUREHEALTH · 8 homes · 3.3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 111 residents on an average day (92% of 120 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 12 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.