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Bear Canyon Rehabilitation Center in Albuquerque, NM

Bear Canyon Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home community in Albuquerque, NM.

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Bear Canyon Rehabilitation Center in Albuquerque, NM

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  • Interior

    An older man wearing a red United States Marines sweatshirt sitting indoors.

  • Decor

    A brightly lit restaurant with elegant table settings under a glass roof.

  • Bedroom

    A clean and minimalist hospital room with two beds separated by a curtain.

  • Windows

    An elderly person in a wheelchair sitting in a nursing home room.

  • Dining

    A partially unwrapped burrito on a plate with a sauce packet.

  • Entrance

    A minimalist modern building with a white facade and large planters under a clear blue sky.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A physical therapy room equipped with exercise equipment and fitness balls.

5123 Juan-Tabo Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.1 from 123 reviews
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4 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Bear Canyon Rehabilitation Center

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Staff attention is a mixed bag

Residents and families often describe caring, responsive help from staff.

Many reviewers say staff were attentive, helpful, and professional, including nurses, CNAs, therapy, and social services. Others describe serious breakdowns such as delayed help, missed checks, and communication problems when families were trying to get assistance or confirm care. A few comments also mention the facility being understaffed at times, which helps explain why experiences vary from person to person.

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Facility cleanliness stands out

Cleanliness is frequently mentioned, though odor concerns appear in some visits.

A number of reviews describe the building as clean and pleasant, with rooms and common areas presented well. Several visitors also comment that it doesn’t smell like a typical nursing home. In contrast, some reviewers report foul odors, dirty rooms, or general unclean conditions that made the visit uncomfortable.

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Food quality gets contrasting feedback

Food is a recurring point of praise and complaint.

Some residents and families say the food was good, liked by their loved one, or served as part of a normal routine. Other reviewers report cold meals, late meal times, poor quality, and inconsistent cleanliness around dining. One review also mentions dietary and diabetes-related concerns in the context of meal choices.

  • A partially unwrapped burrito on a plate with a sauce packet.
  • A plate with scrambled eggs and a pastry.
  • A plate of noodles and breaded chicken with a slice of cake in the background.
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Rehab and care transitions vary

Rehab results and day-to-day support are described inconsistently across stays.

Several reviews describe therapy and nursing care helping patients recover strength, get better mobility, and return home, sometimes noting coordinated assistance and clear medication explanations. Others describe that patients did not receive the care they needed—such as bathing delays, trouble getting assistance, or concerns that services weren’t appropriate for specific needs. A few comments also frame check-in and communication as easier than expected, even when later care experiences differed.

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Communication and call access

Phone access and responsiveness are questioned in a few reviews.

Some reviewers describe smooth check-in and quick help when they were visiting. However, multiple comments call out trouble reaching the front desk by phone or not getting answers when calls were attempted. Others mention that communication with families could be better, especially when medication or care changes were expected to trigger follow-up.

How we summarize

We summarize when many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 21 resident community capacity 21 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Albuquerque International (9 miles away) Albuquerque International (9 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Hearing Health Care Centers (0.1 miles)
  • Bill Galbreth, DMD, PC (0.2 miles)
  • Dr. Roger W. Rounds, DO (0.6 miles)
  • Medicus Clinic (0.7 miles)
  • Spine And Muscle Rehabilitation (1 miles)
  • Adult Health Care (1.9 miles)
  • Dr Glenn Wilcox (2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.7 miles)
  • Sav-On Drugs (1.4 miles)
  • Smith's Food & Drug (1.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.9 miles)
  • Wahlert William PA (2.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • Blake's Lotaburger (0.9 miles)
  • Golden Pride BBQ Chicken & Ribs (1.1 miles)
  • Whataburger (1.9 miles)
  • Taco Bell (2.1 miles)
  • Relish (2.9 miles)
  • Flying Star Cafe- Paseo (3.3 miles)
  • Basil Leaf Vietnamese Restaurant (3.4 miles)

Cafes

  • The Range Cafe (2 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (3.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Sangre De Cristo Catholic Church (2.2 miles)
  • Sandia Presbyterian Church (2.3 miles)

Parks

  • Jeannette MacPherson Rest Area (3.8 miles)
  • Midtown Dog Park (4.2 miles)
  • Workers Memorial Park (4.9 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Winrock IMAX & RPX (3.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Tri Core Reference Lab (3.9 miles)
  • HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital (4.4 miles)

Transportation

  • Sandia Peak Tramway (4.2 miles)

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