Complaint Investigation

Albuquerque Heights Healthcare And Rehabilitation

December 31, 2025 · Albuquerque, NM · 103 Hospital Loop Ne

Citations 1

CMS Rating 4/5

Beds 134

Provider ID 325069

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Albuquerque Heights Healthcare And Rehabilitation

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Inspection Summary

Albuquerque Heights Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Albuquerque, NM — inspection on December 31, 2025.

Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

Inspection Findings

FF0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

for several minutes, and left R #20 towards the edge of bed instead of in the middle of the bed.

The UM/ADON #1 confirmed this was not the appropriate practice, and R #20's bed was still in a high position when she arrived in R #20's room after the fall. H. On 12/31/25 at 10:25 am, during an interview with Registered Nurse (RN) #1, she stated she spoke with CNA #1 and confirmed with the CNA what she did wrong. RN #1 stated CNA #1confirmed she should not have left the room with the bed in high position while R #20 was on the edge of the bed. RN #1 stated R #20 has spastic movements he is not able to control, which is why R #20 needed to be in the middle of the bed for his safety.?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?

F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.

Were these violations corrected?

Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.

How often do nursing home inspections happen?

CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.

What should families do about these violations?

Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in Albuquerque, NM, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.

Where can I see the full inspection report?

Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from Albuquerque Heights Healthcare and Rehabilitation or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.

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