Sandia Ridge Center

Sandia Ridge Center is a nursing home in Albuquerque, NM. It is a 136-bed skilled nursing facility that provides post-hospital care, short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, respite care, and mental health and recovery services. The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurances. It holds a rating of 3.70 based on 88 reviews.

The center offers a broad range of clinical services, including palliative care, rehabilitation therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and orthopedic rehabilitation for joint replacements, injuries, and amputations. Additional medical services include podiatry, psychiatric services, vision care, wound care, x-ray, hospice care, pain management, case management, dietary and nutrition needs management, discharge planning, individual treatment plans, and medication management. The facility features a 24-hour emergency alert and response system, coordinated transportation, and interpreter services. Residents have access to private and semi-private rooms that are fully air conditioned, along with in-room dining options, a dining room, and a beauty salon or barbershop. The grounds include beautiful gardens or courtyards, a fireplace in the living room, and housekeeping and laundry facilities. The leadership team includes Nakiesha Lee as Administrator, Charlesly Joseph as Medical Director, and Shannon Cherino as Director of Nursing. Laryssa Stoyko serves as Admissions Director and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Sciences and Wellness Promotion from the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs.

The facility is located at 2216 Lester Dr NE. It sits about a quarter mile from Menaul Boulevard Northeast and Wyoming Boulevard Northeast. Hoffman Park is about three-tenths of a mile away, while Prospect Park and the Albuquerque Rose Garden are both about four-tenths of a mile away. The Tony Hillerman Library is also located about four-tenths of a mile from the center.

Sandia Ridge Center has a steady record of repeat and referred customers. As a WE HONOR VETERANS partner and VA contracted facility, it serves individuals recovering from illness or injury with dedicated medical and rehabilitation support.

The combination of specialized rehabilitation services, comprehensive amenities, and VA contracting makes Sandia Ridge Center a distinct option for skilled nursing care in Albuquerque.

Services:

• Long-term care
• Mental Health and Recovery services
• Palliative care
• Post-hospital short-term rehabilitation
• Rehabilitation therapy
• Respite care
• Short-term rehabilitation
• Skilled nursing care