Bear Canyon Rehabilitation Center
5123 Juan Tabo Boulevard Ne · Albuquerque, NM · 87111 · 5052923333
178 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Genesis Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (2 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $53,776 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
$53,776 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
70% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.61 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.34 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.19 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 70% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 5 · $167,434 |
Inspection citations (66 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 28, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025 · found via complaint
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 28, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · K February 10, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · K February 10, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 10, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 10, 2025
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 10, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 10, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 10, 2025
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 10, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 10, 2025
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 March 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 10, 2025
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 March 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 10, 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 March 10, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G October 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected October 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected February 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 22, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 26, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 22, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 26, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| February 10, 2025 | Fine | $39,507 |
| October 10, 2024 | Fine | $14,269 |
| December 22, 2023 | Fine | $98,550 |
| October 30, 2023 | Fine | $3,145 |
| October 13, 2023 | Fine | $11,963 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 325125 · certified since August 26, 2013. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.