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The Rehabilitation Center of Albuquerque

The Rehabilitation Center of Albuquerque is a nursing home community in Albuquerque, NM.

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The Rehabilitation Center of Albuquerque

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  • Interior

    A cozy dining area with yellow tablecloths and large windows overlooking greenery.

  • Decor

    A tidy hospital room with a bed, chair, and window featuring vertical blinds.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with comfortable seating and a large TV.

  • Building

    A parking lot in front of a building with trees and a partly cloudy sky.

  • Dining

    A well-decorated dining room featuring a long wooden table, multiple chairs, and a chandelier.

  • Kitchen

    A cozy kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table, and appliances.

  • Entrance

    Modern building entrance on a clear day.

  • Healthcare

    A spacious physical therapy and rehabilitation room with various equipment.

  • Chapel

    A chapel interior featuring an altar with a depiction of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

5900 Forest Hills Drive NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109

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4.5 from 104 reviews
5 stars
81
4 stars
14
3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of The Rehabilitation Center of Albuquerque

differentiator 16 reviews mention this

Therapy support is a major focus

Residents and families consistently connect recovery progress with the therapy team.

Many reviewers describe strong results or meaningful improvement tied to physical, occupational, and related therapy support. Several mentions highlight therapists who helped with strength, mobility, and day-to-day function, including short-term rehab experiences. A few reviews also connect therapy with specific rehab goals like returning home with more confidence in movement and recovery.

common 12 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and upkeep stand out

A well-kept facility is one of the most repeated impressions in reviews.

A large share of reviewers say the building is clean and comfortable, sometimes mentioning good smells and a quiet environment during their stay or visit. Others echo that housekeeping helped and the facility felt orderly and welcoming. A smaller number of reviews raise specific cleanliness concerns, including dirty areas or items noticed during the stay.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Food gets mixed reactions

Dining quality is inconsistent across reviews, with both praise and strong complaints.

Some reviewers describe the dining experience positively, including comments about enjoying the food or having multiple menu options. Others report meals arriving late or cold, and several describe the food as poor or inedible. Taken together, the reviews suggest dining can be hit-or-miss depending on the day or situation, even though diet-related dining is offered through the care plan.

  • A cozy dining area with yellow tablecloths and large windows overlooking greenery.
  • A well-decorated dining room featuring a long wooden table, multiple chairs, and a chandelier.
caveat 5 reviews mention this

Communication and follow-through vary

Some families report difficulty getting timely responses or help coordinating care.

While many reviewers praise staff attentiveness, a recurring concern is responsiveness from administration when families try to get updates. Several comments mention phone calls or emails not being returned, and at least one review describes transportation challenges for appointments. There are also accounts of problems around room readiness or medication timing early in a stay, which can add stress for families during transitions.

How we summarize

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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 (8 miles away) Albuquerque International (8 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

  • Presbyterian Obstetrics and Gynecology in Albuquerque on Pan American Fwy (0.1 miles)
  • Raa Imaging (0.9 miles)
  • RAA Imaging & High Resolution (0.9 miles)
  • Optum Ophthalmology & Optometry (0.9 miles)
  • Kentek (1.2 miles)
  • New Mexico Cancer Center (1.3 miles)
  • Aspire (1.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Tri Core Reference Lab (0.1 miles)
  • HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital (0.5 miles)

Restaurants

  • Cracker Barrel (0.2 miles)
  • Sadie's (0.6 miles)
  • Twin Peaks Restaurant (0.7 miles)
  • Craft Republic (0.8 miles)
  • Vic's Daily Cafe (1.1 miles)
  • Tomasita's Albuquerque (1.4 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Rx Innovations (0.9 miles)
  • Allison David MD (1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • Smith's Food & Drug (2.1 miles)
  • Smith's Food & Drug (2.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2 miles)
  • The Range Cafe (2.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Sangre De Cristo Catholic Church (3.6 miles)
  • Sandia Presbyterian Church (3.8 miles)
  • Faith Chapel (4 miles)

Parks

  • Midtown Dog Park (4 miles)
  • Altura Park (4 miles)
  • Workers Memorial Park (4.1 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Winrock IMAX & RPX (4.2 miles)

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