Albuquerque, NM · 47 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Albuquerque's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,610–$12,200/mo
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Las Estancias By Pure Health
3620 Las Estancias Dr Sw, Albuquerque, NM 87121 · Bernalillo County
Post-Acute Care, Skilled Nursing, and Rehabilitation in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Las Estancias - Where Healing Meets Comfort.
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ExceptionalHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.
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Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 92% full (111 of 120 beds occupied on an average day).
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
One of Albuquerque's top-rated skilled nursing communities
Las Estancias By Pure Health is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Albuquerque, NM, with 120 certified beds and an average of about 111 residents per day. It operates as part of the Purehealth network.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.82 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.59 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 30.8%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 11 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $7,901 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓5-star overall CMS rating
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.82 hrs/resident/day)
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Albuquerque for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 120
- Avg. residents/day
- 111
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Purehealth
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 325126
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $9,610–$12,200/mo (median $10,610) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Albuquerque prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.82
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.59
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 30.8%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 11
- Federal fines
- 1 ($7,901)
- Total penalties
- 2
- Last standard survey
- 2025-02-21
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (29 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-01-08Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
2025-02-21Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2025-02-21Severity E — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
2025-02-21Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
2025-02-21Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-02-21Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
2025-02-21Severity E — potential for harmNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
2025-02-21Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-10 | Fine | $7,901 |
| 2023-07-10 | Payment denial | — |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Physical therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Respite / short-term stays
- ✓ Restaurant-style dining
- ✓ On-site salon / barber
- ✓ Daily activities & events
Location
3620 Las Estancias Dr Sw, Albuquerque, NM
- Monday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
- Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Las Estancias By Pure Health
How much does Las Estancias By Pure Health cost?
Las Estancias By Pure Health does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Albuquerque, NM area typically runs $9,610–$12,200 per month (median $10,610, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Las Estancias By Pure Health's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Las Estancias By Pure Health 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Las Estancias By Pure Health?
Staff provide about 3.82 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 30.8% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Las Estancias By Pure Health?
Las Estancias By Pure Health has 29 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-02-21). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Las Estancias By Pure Health have availability?
Typically 92% full (111 of 120 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Las Estancias By Pure Health offer?
Las Estancias By Pure Health in Albuquerque, NM offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 120 beds.
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Albuquerque.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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