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Skies Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (Albuquerque, New Mexico)

9150 Mcmahon Boulevard NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87114

Phone: 5058987986

CMS Overall:1/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
120
Avg Residents/Day
110.5
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Bernalillo
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
SFF Candidate
Abuse Citation
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall1/5
Health1/5
Staffing2/5
Quality4/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityNew Mexico AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.700.65+0.04
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.373.58-0.21
CMS Staffing Rating2/52.8/5-
Nursing Staff TurnoverN/A53.5%-

Health Citation History

84 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-07-08Resident Rights DeficienciesImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-08Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-22Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-22Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-08Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-08Pharmacy 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.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-08Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-08Nutrition 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
2026-01-08Administration DeficienciesAdminister the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-08Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-08Freedom 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
2026-01-08Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-08Resident 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
2026-01-08Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-08Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesTry different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-08Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-08Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide or obtain dental services for each resident.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-08Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-08Environmental DeficienciesMake sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-08Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-08Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesD – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-08Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedD – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-08Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-08Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-08Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-08Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-08Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesPost nurse staffing information every day.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-08Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-08Administration DeficienciesHelp the resident with transportation to and from laboratory services outside of the facility.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-08Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-08Nursing 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-12Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-12Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-12Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-16Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-16Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-16Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-16Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-16Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-16Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-09Resident Rights DeficienciesEnsure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-09Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-09Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-09Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-09Nutrition 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
2024-09-09Resident Rights DeficienciesKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-09Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-09Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide activities to meet all resident's needs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-09Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-09Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.E – Moderate Harm Potential

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Fire Safety Citation History

8 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2024-09-09Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-09Miscellaneous DeficienciesTo conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-09Services DeficienciesEnsure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-09Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-08Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-08Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-08Smoke DeficienciesInstall smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-04-07Services DeficienciesEnsure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.E – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$30,409
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2024-04-22Fine$30,409-
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