Las Estancias by Pure Health
3620 Las Estancias Dr Sw · Albuquerque, NM · 87121 · 5056323018
120 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Purehealth
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.82 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.59 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.27 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 31% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $7,901 |
Inspection citations (29 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected April 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 21, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected April 7, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 21, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected April 7, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F February 21, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 7, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 21, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 7, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected April 7, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E February 21, 2025
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.
Corrected April 7, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E February 21, 2025
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected April 7, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2023
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected January 5, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 17, 2023
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 January 5, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 5, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E November 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 5, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G July 10, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected August 18, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 22, 2022
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected September 22, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 22, 2022
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected September 22, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 22, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 22, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2022
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 22, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2022
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 22, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2022
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected September 22, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2022
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected September 22, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2022
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected September 22, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2022
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected September 22, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| July 10, 2023 | Fine | $7,901 |
| July 10, 2023 | Payment Denial | 20 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 325126 · certified since July 1, 2014. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.