Albuquerque, NM

South Valley Care Center LLC

5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 6 recent health deficiencies with 28 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

1629 Bowe Lane Sw, Albuquerque, NM

(505) 877-2200

Compare this facility

Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

5 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

62

Certified beds

Average residents

54

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2024-03-22

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicaid

Participation flags

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.40

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.63 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.48

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.71 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.28

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.23 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.16

All reported nurse hours · state 3.56 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

0.88

RN + LPN hours · state 1.33 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.12

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.12 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.28

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.46 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.00

Reported PT staffing · state 0.09 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.51

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

4.02

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.08

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

0%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

0%

Annual nurse turnover

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission Not Available
10.72%
Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Discharge to community Not Available
50.57%
Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Medicare spending per beneficiary Not Available
1.02
This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Drug regimen review with follow-up Not Available
95.27%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Falls with major injury Not Available
0.77%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Discharge self-care score Not Available
53.69%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Discharge mobility score Not Available
50.94%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened Not Available
2.29%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · Adjusted rate Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization Not Available
7.12%
Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage Not Available
8.2%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Staff flu vaccination coverage Not Available
42%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Discharge function score Not Available
56.45%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Transfer of health information to provider Not Available
95.95%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Transfer of health information to patient Not Available
96.28%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date Not Available
25.2%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.6%
97.4%
1.2 pts better
93.4%
5.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 98.0% · Q2 96.4% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 98.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.3%
98.7%
0.4 pts worse
95.5%
2.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 98.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.4%
3.5%
2.1 pts better
3.3%
1.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 1.8% · Q3 1.8% · Q4 1.9% · 4Q avg 1.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
1.8%
1.8 pts better
11.4%
11.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.3%
5.4%
2.1 pts better
5.4%
2.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.9% · Q2 5.5% · Q3 1.8% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 3.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 8.8%
14.1%
5.3 pts better
19.6%
10.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.8% · Q2 7.3% · Q3 9.1% · Q4 11.1% · 4Q avg 8.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 53.8%
14.7%
39.1 pts worse
16.7%
37.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 59.3% · Q2 50.0% · Q3 55.2% · Q4 51.6% · 4Q avg 53.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.0%
About the same
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 3.9%
15.8%
11.9 pts better
16.3%
12.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q2 3.3% · Q3 2.7% · Q4 6.0% · 4Q avg 3.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 13.1%
14.6%
1.5 pts better
14.9%
1.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q2 11.5% · Q3 13.2% · Q4 15.7% · 4Q avg 13.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 3.8%
1.3%
2.5 pts worse
1.0%
2.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 4.0% · Q3 5.5% · Q4 5.3% · 4Q avg 3.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.4%
0.9%
0.5 pts worse
1.7%
0.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.0% · Q2 3.6% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 6.7%
20.6%
13.9 pts better
19.8%
13.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q2 7.3% · Q3 9.9% · Q4 3.3% · 4Q avg 6.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 0.0%
5.7%
5.7 pts better
5.1%
5.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 82.6%
86.6%
4 pts worse
81.7%
0.9 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 82.6%

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-07-03 · Fire 2025-07-03

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)

28 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (9 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-03-14 · Fire 2024-03-14

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-03

E23 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.

Corrected 2025-11-18

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-03

E24 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

Corrected 2025-11-18

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-03

E33 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish methods for sharing information.

Corrected 2025-11-18

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-03

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2025-11-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-03

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2025-11-18

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-03

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2025-11-18

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-03

K346 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

Corrected 2025-11-18

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-03

K354 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

Corrected 2025-11-18

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-03

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-11-18

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-03

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2025-11-18

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-03

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2025-11-18

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-03

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2025-11-18

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-03

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-11-18

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-03

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-11-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-03

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2025-11-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-03

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2025-11-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-03

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2025-11-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-03

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2025-11-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-03

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-11-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-03

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-11-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-03

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2025-11-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-03

K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2025-11-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-03

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2025-11-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-03

K223 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2025-11-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-03

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2025-11-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-03

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2025-11-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-03

K781 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

Corrected 2025-11-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-03

K926 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

Corrected 2025-11-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-14

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2024-04-02

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-10

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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 2025-11-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-10

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2025-11-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-03

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-09-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-03

F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2025-09-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-03

F605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Corrected 2025-09-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-03

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2025-09-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-14

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2025-03-17

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-14

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-04-12

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