New Mexico: CMS Rating Breakdown
New Mexico is home to 68 CMS-certified nursing homes, according to current figures from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The facilities break down by ownership type as follows: 58 for-profit operations, 6 nonprofit facilities, and 4 government-run homes.
The state's average Five-Star overall rating stands at 2.87 out of 5 across these certified facilities. This aggregate figure serves as a broad indicator of the nursing home landscape in New Mexico and should be understood within important context. The Five-Star rating system has documented limitations and is relative in nature, making state-level averages a general snapshot rather than a definitive assessment of individual facility quality or performance.
When evaluating specific nursing homes for care decisions, prospective residents and their families should consult each facility's individual Care Compare profile and detailed per-facility pages available through CMS. These resources provide granular information relevant to actual decision-making. The state average rating is not intended to serve as medical, financial, or legal advice.
How to read this. The star ratings here are official CMS Five-Star Quality figures, shown as the rating as of May2026 — a relative quality measure with documented limits, not a recommendation, guarantee, or medical/financial/legal advice. Always confirm the current rating and details on the facility’s live Medicare Care Compare profile, and involve the resident and their clinicians in any decision.
Ownership mix
| Ownership | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For Profit | 58 |
| Non Profit | 6 |
| Government | 4 |