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NM Department of Health – Turquoise Lodge Hospital

5400 Gibson Boulevard SE Box 13, Albuquerque, NM 87108

3.7 37 reviews on Google Maps

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Levels of care6 programsInpatient & outpatient
Payment5 optionsTakes private insurance
AgesAdultsAll genders
MATOfferedBuprenorphine, Naltrexone
LanguagesEnglish
AccreditationJoint CommissionIndependent quality review

StartDrugRehab Score

Our 10-point score combines licensing and accreditation, the levels of care and payment options this facility reports, and patient ratings from Google and StartDrugRehab.com reviewers. Paid or claimed listings never change a score. Read full methodology

How this score breaks down
State licensed & listed with SAMHSA4 / 4.0
Accreditation1.2 / 1.8
Levels of care1.5 / 2.1
Patient ratings0.59 / 1.5
Insurance & payment access0.5 / 0.6

Patient ratings use 37 Google reviews (3.7★), weighted toward a 4.0 average until there are enough reviews to be reliable.

About NM Department of Health – Turquoise Lodge Hospital

NM Department of Health – Turquoise Lodge Hospital is a public substance use treatment provider in Albuquerque, New Mexico, located at 5400 Gibson Boulevard SE.

Levels of care offered here include medically supervised detox, residential (inpatient) treatment, hospital inpatient care, intensive outpatient (IOP), medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment. Clinicians use approaches such as brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, motivational interviewing, and Matrix Model. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.

Payment options include government funding for people who qualify, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance. A sliding fee scale based on income is available. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.

The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for women and men.

NM Department of Health – Turquoise Lodge Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state department of health, hospital licensing authority, and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).

Programs & levels of care

Treatment approaches

  • Brief intervention
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Contingency management/motivational incentives
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Matrix Model
  • Relapse prevention
  • Substance use disorder counseling
  • Trauma-related counseling
  • 12-step facilitation

Detox services

  • Alcohol Detoxification
  • Benzodiazepines Detoxification
  • Cocaine Detoxification
  • Methamphetamines detoxification
  • Opioids detoxification

Medications used

  • Acamprosate (Campral®)
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable)
  • Clonidine
  • Medication for mental disorders
  • Nicotine replacement

Insurance & payment

MedicaidAccepted
MedicareNot listed
Private InsuranceAccepted
Military Insurance (TRICARE)Accepted
Cash / Self-PayAccepted
Sliding Scale FeesAccepted
State-Funded / Low-CostNot listed

Payment assistance (check with facility for details) · Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)

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How NM Department of Health – Turquoise Lodge Hospital compares

  • #10of 26 ranked programs in Albuquerque in our 2026 ranking. See the Albuquerque ranking
  • ✓Offers detox: only 10 of 28 programs in Albuquerque do.
  • ✓Offers residential treatment: only 6 of 28 programs in Albuquerque do.
  • ✓Accepts private insurance: 20 of 28 programs in Albuquerque do.

Closest alternatives

  1. Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Substance Use Disorders Program ClinicAlbuquerque · under 1 mi · Detox, Residential, MAT
  2. Bernalillo County CARE Campus – Behavioral Health Services CARE CampusAlbuquerque · 1.1 mi · Detox, Residential, MAT
  3. State of the Heart Recovery IncAlbuquerque · 1.4 mi · MAT, IOP, Outpatient

Based on SAMHSA-listed programs in our directory. Rankings use the StartDrugRehab Score; facilities can't pay to change them. Distances are straight-line.

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Who they serve & support services

Specialized groups

  • Adult women
  • Adult men

Recovery support

  • Self-help groups
  • Housing services
  • Assistance with obtaining social services
  • Mentoring/peer support

Counseling & education

  • Hepatitis education, counseling, or support
  • Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis
  • Substance use disorder education
  • Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
  • Individual counseling
  • Group counseling

Ancillary services

  • Case management service
  • Mental health services
  • Social skills development
Licensing & accreditationState substance use treatment agency, State department of health, Hospital licensing authority, The Joint Commission, Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
Ages acceptedYoung Adults, Adults, Seniors
Operated byState government

Treatment access in Bernalillo County, NM

30Treatment facilities
10Offer detox
20Buprenorphine or methadone
8Offer 24-hour care

Bernalillo County, NM has 30 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 671,747 residents. 10 facilities in the county list detox services, including NM Department of Health – Turquoise Lodge Hospital. 401 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 59.7 per 100,000 residents, compared with 50.3 statewide.

Source: StartDrugRehab Treatment Deserts 2026, built from SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, U.S. Census 2024 population estimates and CDC overdose data. Counts are SAMHSA-listed facilities only.

Location

Address5400 Gibson Boulevard SE Box 13
Albuquerque, NM 87108
Facility's own phone505-841-8978 x4
Websitenmhealth.org/about/ofm/ltcf/tlh

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Questions about NM Department of Health – Turquoise Lodge Hospital

What services does NM Department of Health – Turquoise Lodge Hospital offer?

NM Department of Health – Turquoise Lodge Hospital lists the following levels of care: detox, inpatient / residential, hospital inpatient, intensive outpatient (IOP), medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and dual diagnosis. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.

Does NM Department of Health – Turquoise Lodge Hospital accept insurance?

According to SAMHSA data, NM Department of Health – Turquoise Lodge Hospital accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, medicaid, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (833) 589-6933 for a free benefits check.

Does NM Department of Health – Turquoise Lodge Hospital offer detox?

Yes. NM Department of Health – Turquoise Lodge Hospital provides detoxification (medically supervised withdrawal) services, including alcohol detoxification, benzodiazepines detoxification, cocaine detoxification, methamphetamines detoxification, and opioids detoxification.

Is NM Department of Health – Turquoise Lodge Hospital accredited?

Yes. NM Department of Health – Turquoise Lodge Hospital reports accreditation from The Joint Commission. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.

Who does NM Department of Health – Turquoise Lodge Hospital treat?

NM Department of Health – Turquoise Lodge Hospital accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adult women and adult men.

How many addiction treatment programs are in Bernalillo County, NM?

Bernalillo County, NM has 30 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 671,747 residents: 10 list detox services, 20 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 8 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).

How does NM Department of Health – Turquoise Lodge Hospital rank among rehab centers in Albuquerque?

NM Department of Health – Turquoise Lodge Hospital is #10 of 26 ranked programs in Albuquerque in our 2026 ranking, based on the StartDrugRehab Score (accreditation, levels of care, payment options, data completeness and patient ratings). Facilities cannot pay to change their rank.

What are the closest alternatives to NM Department of Health – Turquoise Lodge Hospital?

The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Substance Use Disorders Program Clinic (Albuquerque, under 1 miles), Bernalillo County CARE Campus – Behavioral Health Services CARE Campus (Albuquerque, 1.1 miles), and State of the Heart Recovery Inc (Albuquerque, 1.4 miles). Distances are straight-line.

What is NM Department of Health – Turquoise Lodge Hospital's Google rating?

NM Department of Health – Turquoise Lodge Hospital has a 3.7-star rating from 37 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.

How do I get admitted to NM Department of Health – Turquoise Lodge Hospital or a similar program?

Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact NM Department of Health – Turquoise Lodge Hospital directly at 505-841-8978 x4. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be NM Department of Health – Turquoise Lodge Hospital. Our helpline is not affiliated with NM Department of Health – Turquoise Lodge Hospital.

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Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Facilities report this information to SAMHSA, and it can change, so confirm details before admission. Logo courtesy of nmhealth.org. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with NM Department of Health – Turquoise Lodge Hospital.