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Complaint Investigation

Sandia Ridge Center

February 20, 2026 · Albuquerque, NM · 2216 Lester Drive Ne
Citations 1
CMS Rating 1/5
Beds 140
Provider ID 325032
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Sandia Ridge Center
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Inspection Summary

Sandia Ridge Center in Albuquerque, NM — inspection on February 20, 2026.

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.

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Inspection Findings

FF0804
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Sandia Ridge Center in Albuquerque, NM for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0804 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-02-20.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Scope/Severity Level F: widespread, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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 Sandia Ridge Center or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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