About Las Palomas Center
Las Palomas Center, located in Albuquerque, NM, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Las Palomas Center
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 1 Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.28 hrs
- Safety Record Issues
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the GENESIS HEALTHCARE network. This chain operates 187 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Below Average Staffing
Las Palomas Center provides less care hours than the state average and less than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 1 |
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| Health Inspection | 1 |
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| Quality Measures | 4 |
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| Staffing | 3 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 700 | Jul 19, 2024 |
| Weighted Average | 647 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 21.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 10.0% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 1.4% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 2.7% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 19.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 6.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 1.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 2.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 1.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 87.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 20.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 12.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 98.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 81.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 2.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 12.9% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 4 complaints
- 2024: 12 complaints
- 2025: 32 complaints
- 2026: 6 complaints
- Total: 54 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2026 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. |
| Jan 07, 2026 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| Jan 07, 2026 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| Jan 07, 2026 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| Jan 07, 2026 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| Jan 07, 2026 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| Nov 06, 2025 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. |
| Nov 06, 2025 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Aug 07, 2025 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| Aug 07, 2025 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| Aug 07, 2025 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. |
| Aug 07, 2025 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| Aug 07, 2025 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| Aug 07, 2025 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. |
| Aug 07, 2025 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Mar 15, 2025 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. |
| Feb 05, 2025 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. |
| Feb 05, 2025 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
| Feb 05, 2025 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Oct 23, 2024 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. |
| Apr 09, 2024 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. |
| Apr 09, 2024 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. |
| Apr 09, 2024 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. |
| Apr 09, 2024 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| Apr 09, 2024 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Apr 09, 2024 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. |
| Jan 05, 2024 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. |
| Jan 05, 2024 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. |
| Jan 05, 2024 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. |
| Jan 05, 2024 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Jan 05, 2024 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. |
| Aug 01, 2023 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. |
| Aug 01, 2023 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| Aug 01, 2023 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. |
| May 30, 2023 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
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Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
PEAK MEDICAL NEW MEXICO NO 3 LLC
Ownership Structure
- GENESIS HEALTHCARE LLC Indirect
- PEAK MEDICAL LLC Direct: 100%
- SUNBRIDGE HEALTHCARE LLC Indirect
Management & Direction
- MICHAEL BERG CORPORATE OFFICER
- LAURA BRIDGEFORD CORPORATE OFFICER
- AVI MENDELSON CORPORATE OFFICER
- LISA NOYA OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- LISA NOYA ADP OF THE SNF
- BRYAN WOODS OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- BRYAN WOODS ADP OF THE SNF
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| South Valley Care Center LLC | N/A | 5 |
| Canyon Transitional Rehabilitation Center, LLC | N/A | 5 |
| La Vida Llena | N/A | 4 |
| Las Estancias By Pure Health | N/A | 5 |
| Advanced Health Care of Albuquerque | N/A | 5 |
| Odelia Healthcare | N/A | 4 |
| The Neighborhood In Rio Rancho | N/A | 2 |
| Spanish Trails Rehabilitation Suites | N/A | 3 |
| Fiesta Park Wellness and Rehabilitation | N/A | 4 |
| Bear Canyon Rehabilitation Center | N/A | 3 |
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Noted Deficiencies
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Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Las Palomas Center directly at 5058214200. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.