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Las Estancias by Pure Health Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (Albuquerque, New Mexico)

3620 Las Estancias Dr SW, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87121

Phone: 5056323018

CMS Overall:5/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
120
Avg Residents/Day
113.9
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Bernalillo
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall5/5
Health4/5
Staffing4/5
Quality5/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityNew Mexico AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.660.65+0.01
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.983.58+0.40
CMS Staffing Rating4/52.8/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover36.4%53.5%-

Health Citation History

24 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-05-22Resident Rights DeficienciesEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-22Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesPrevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-22Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedE – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-22Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-22Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-22Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-22Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-22Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-22Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide or obtain dental services for each resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-08Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesAssist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-21Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-21Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-21Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-21Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-21Infection Control DeficienciesEducate 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-21Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-21Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesD – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-21Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-21Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-21Infection Control DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-17Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-17Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-17Pharmacy Service DeficienciesImplement 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-17Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

4 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2023-11-17Egress DeficienciesProvide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-17Smoke DeficienciesHave properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-08-22Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-08-22Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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