For the first quarter of 2026, Laguna Rainbow Nursing Center, owned by Laguna Rainbow Corporation and Pueblo of Laguna, was the only non-profit facility in Cibola County, as shown by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) records. The home has operated under this ownership since July 24, 1979.
The facility is designated as non-profit.
Laguna Rainbow Nursing Center received an overall CMS rating of 2 during that quarter, falling below the New Mexico nursing home statewide average of 2.9. CMS bases its scores on several categories, including health inspections, staffing figures, and resident care quality.
Data shows the center served an average of 41.3 daily residents in the first quarter of 2026, with 58 beds available. The facility operates independently and is not hospital-affiliated.
During the same time period, Laguna Rainbow Nursing Center incurred a single fine for $24,570 and had one penalty recorded.
There was one non-profit nursing home in the county at that time.
U.S. Census Bureau estimates indicate the senior population in the United States continues to rise, while younger demographics decline. From 2020 to 2024, the population aged 65 or older grew by 13%, as the under-18 demographic decreased by 1.7%. The nation’s older adult cohort has increased substantially over the last 100 years, climbing from 4.9 million in 1920 to more than 61 million in 2024.
Research from 2021 estimates nearly half of Americans in this older age group—about 28 million people—could require long-term services and supports. Over one-third may ultimately need nursing home care.
“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”
| Nursing Home | Owner | Ownership Type | Overall Rating | Avg. No. of Residents per day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants Wellness & Rehabilitation, LLC | 840 NM Holdings, LLC | For profit – Limited Liability company | 5 | 66 |
| Laguna Rainbow Nursing Center | Laguna Rainbow Corporation and Pueblo of Laguna | Non profit – Corporation | 2 | 41.3 |
Information in this article comes from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Access the source data here.
