The Vardell Report.The Rehabilitation Center of Albuquerque

Across 9 inspections from December 2022 to August 2026, state surveyors documented 51 findings at The Rehabilitation Center of Albuquerque; 51 have a recorded correction; CMS lists 4 enforcement actions in the window.

Inspections

9

2022–2026, complaint and standard

Findings

51

Deficiencies cited by state inspectors

Corrected

51

Of 51 findings, with a recorded correction date

Penalties

4

3 fines; payment not published, 1 closed

Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.

1. Aug 72026

   Complaint investigation

   2 findings

   • F576Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 8, 2026
   • F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 8, 2026

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

2. May 182026

   Complaint investigation

   5 findings

   • F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 22, 2026
   • F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 22, 2026
   • F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 22, 2026
   • F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 22, 2026
   • F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 22, 2026

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

3. Mar 202026

   Complaint investigation

   6 findings

   • F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Level KImmediate jeopardyCorrected Apr 27, 2026
   • F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 27, 2026
   • F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 27, 2026
   • F761Ensure 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.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 27, 2026
   • F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 27, 2026
   • F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedLevel DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 27, 2026

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

4. Dec 122025

   Complaint investigation

   4 findings

   • F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 25, 2025
   • F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 26, 2026
   • F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 26, 2026
   • F761Ensure 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 26, 2026

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

5. Jun 272025

   Standard health inspection

   9 findings

   The same visit included a complaint investigation.

   • F578Honor 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.Level JImmediate jeopardyCorrected Aug 26, 2025
   • F761Ensure 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.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 26, 2025
   • F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 26, 2025
   • F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 26, 2025
   • F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 26, 2025
   • F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 26, 2025
   • F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 26, 2025
   • F557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 26, 2025
   • F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedLevel DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 26, 2025

   Enforcement Action

   Civil money penalty, $26,685 imposed June 27, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of June 27, 2025, the nearest before the penalty date.

   Enforcement Action

   Civil money penalty, $39,910 imposed March 20, 2026. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of June 27, 2025, the nearest before the penalty date.

   Enforcement Action

   Denial of payment imposed March 20, 2026. Status: Closed, April 27, 2026. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of June 27, 2025, the nearest before the penalty date.

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

6. Apr 212025

   Complaint investigation

   1 finding

   • F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 5, 2025

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

7. May 152024

   Complaint investigation

   1 finding

   • F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 3, 2024

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

8. Mar 292024

   Standard health inspection

   11 findings

   The same visit included a complaint investigation.

   • F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 29, 2024
   • F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 29, 2024
   • F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 29, 2024
   • F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 29, 2024
   • F761Ensure 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.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 29, 2024
   • F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 29, 2024
   • F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 29, 2024
   • F803Ensure 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 29, 2024
   • F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 29, 2024
   • F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Level GActual harmCorrected Dec 18, 2023
   • F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Level GActual harmCorrected Dec 18, 2023

   Enforcement Action

   Civil money penalty, $14,314 imposed March 29, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of March 29, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

9. Dec 152022

   Standard health inspection

   12 findings

   • F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Level KImmediate jeopardyCorrected Jan 26, 2023
   • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level KImmediate jeopardyCorrected Jan 26, 2023
   • F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 26, 2023
   • F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 26, 2023
   • F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 26, 2023
   • F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 26, 2023
   • F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 26, 2023
   • F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 26, 2023
   • F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 26, 2023
   • F803Ensure 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 26, 2023
   • F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 26, 2023
   • F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 26, 2023

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

1. 1

   Medication Labeling and Storage, Cited in Four Inspections

   Inspectors cited F761 in March 2024, June 2025, December 2025 and March 2026. This citation covers how drugs are labeled and kept locked, including controlled drugs. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   222424252525262626F761 across all 9 inspections, oldest to newest
2. 2

   Significant Medication Errors, Cited in Three Inspections

   Inspectors cited F760 in March 2024, June 2025 and December 2025. This citation covers whether residents are free from significant medication errors. The most serious of these was recorded at level G (actual harm). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   222424252525262626F760 across all 9 inspections, oldest to newest
3. 3

   Citation F919, Cited in Three Inspections

   Inspectors cited F919 in December 2022, March 2024 and June 2025. The agency describes it this way: Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   222424252525262626F919 across all 9 inspections, oldest to newest
4. 4

   Telling Families About Changes, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F580 in March 2024 and March 2026. This citation covers whether the resident, their doctor and a family member are told promptly about an injury, a decline or another significant change. The most serious of these was recorded at level K (immediate jeopardy). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   222424252525262626F580 across all 9 inspections, oldest to newest
5. 5

   Citation F602, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F602 in December 2025 and May 2026. The agency describes it this way: Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   222424252525262626F602 across all 9 inspections, oldest to newest
6. 6

   Investigating Alleged Violations, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F610 in December 2022 and December 2025. This citation covers how the home responds to and investigates an allegation of abuse, neglect or mistreatment. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   222424252525262626F610 across all 9 inspections, oldest to newest
7. 7

   The First 48 Hours, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F655 in June 2025 and March 2026. This citation covers the baseline care plan for a new resident’s immediate needs, due within 48 hours of admission. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   222424252525262626F655 across all 9 inspections, oldest to newest
8. 8

   Professional Standards, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F658 in May 2024 and March 2026. This citation covers whether the home’s services meet professional standards of quality. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   222424252525262626F658 across all 9 inspections, oldest to newest
9. 9

   Pressure Injury Care, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F686 in March 2026 and August 2026. This citation covers how the home prevents and treats pressure injuries (bedsores). None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   222424252525262626F686 across all 9 inspections, oldest to newest
10. 10

    Accident Hazards and Supervision, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F689 in December 2022 and June 2025. This citation covers whether residents are protected from accident hazards and supervised closely enough to prevent accidents, including falls. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    222424252525262626F689 across all 9 inspections, oldest to newest
11. 11

    Continence and Catheter Care, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F690 in December 2022 and June 2025. This citation covers continence care, catheter care and preventing urinary tract infections. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    222424252525262626F690 across all 9 inspections, oldest to newest
12. 12

    Respiratory Care, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F695 in December 2022 and March 2024. This citation covers oxygen, breathing treatments and other respiratory care. The most serious of these was recorded at level K (immediate jeopardy). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    222424252525262626F695 across all 9 inspections, oldest to newest
13. 13

    Citation F803, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F803 in December 2022 and March 2024. The agency describes it this way: Ensure 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. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    222424252525262626F803 across all 9 inspections, oldest to newest
14. 14

    Citation F806, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F806 in December 2022 and March 2024. The agency describes it this way: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    222424252525262626F806 across all 9 inspections, oldest to newest
15. 15

    Kitchen and Food Safety, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F812 in March 2024 and June 2025. This citation covers how food is stored, prepared and served. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    222424252525262626F812 across all 9 inspections, oldest to newest

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

1. 01

   How are medications stored and secured, and who checks the medication carts?

   Medication Labeling and Storage: cited in four inspections, most seriously at level F.

2. 02

   What happened after the medication error citation, and how are high-risk drugs double-checked?

   Significant Medication Errors: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level G.

3. 03

   What changed after F919 was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation F919: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level E.

4. 04

   How quickly will we hear about a fall, an injury or a change in condition, and from whom?

   Telling Families About Changes: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level K.

5. 05

   What changed after F602 was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation F602: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

6. 06

   When an allegation is made, who investigates it, and how are residents protected in the meantime?

   Investigating Alleged Violations: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

7. 07

   What happens in the first 48 hours after admission, and who writes the first care plan?

   The First 48 Hours: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

8. 08

   How do you check that nurses and aides follow professional standards, and what happens when they do not?

   Professional Standards: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.

9. 09

   How often are residents checked for pressure injuries and repositioned, and who is responsible for it?

   Pressure Injury Care: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.

10. 10

    What changed in fall prevention and supervision after the last citation, and how do you check that it is still working?

    Accident Hazards and Supervision: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.

11. 11

    How is continence care scheduled, and how do you prevent urinary infections?

    Continence and Catheter Care: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.

12. 12

    Who manages oxygen and breathing treatments on each shift, and how is the equipment checked?

    Respiratory Care: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level K.

13. 13

    What changed after F803 was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation F803: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

14. 14

    What changed after F806 was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation F806: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.

15. 15

    May we see the kitchen, and what do your own sanitation checks look like week to week?

    Kitchen and Food Safety: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level F.

16. 16

    How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?

    Insufficient nursing staff was cited in May 2026.

17. 17

    What led to the 2026 fine, and has it been paid?

    A $39,910 civil money penalty was imposed March 20, 2026. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. The record holds four enforcement actions in the window.

Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the New Mexico state survey agency.

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  New Mexico state survey agency

  Inspection Dec 15, 2022 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  New Mexico state survey agency

  Inspection Mar 29, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  New Mexico state survey agency

  Inspection May 15, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  New Mexico state survey agency

  Inspection Apr 21, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  New Mexico state survey agency

  Inspection Jun 27, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  New Mexico state survey agency

  Inspection Dec 12, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  New Mexico state survey agency

  Inspection Mar 20, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  New Mexico state survey agency

  Inspection May 18, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  New Mexico state survey agency

  Inspection Aug 7, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Penalties, Provider Data Catalog

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

  Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Provider Information, Provider Data Catalog

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 325034

  Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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