Memory careAssisted living
Las Palomas Center
0.00 reviews · 0 verifiedAlbuquerque, NMLic. 325036
JKLRecent citation with immediate-jeopardy / high severity (J/K/L)Source: CMS Health Citations
ABUSECMS abuse icon presentSource: CMS Provider Information
VBP-SLow SNF VBP readmission measure score (0.0)Source: CMS SNF VBP (PDC)
SFFSpecial Focus: SFF CandidateSource: CMS Provider Information
VBPLower SNF VBP program ranking (#13,549)Source: CMS SNF VBP (PDC)
VBP-THigh nursing staff turnover in VBP period (70%)Source: CMS SNF VBP (PDC)
Provided by facility
Las Palomas Center is a skilled nursing facility located in Albuquerque, NM, offering post-hospital short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and respite care services. The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurances. It is recognized as an AHCA Bronze Quality Award winner, emphasizing its commitment to quality care. Services include various therapies, personal care, and specialized medical support. The center features private and semi-private rooms, dining options, and recreational activities, ensuring a supportive environment for residents.
DiningRestaurant-Style Dining
Housekeeping & MaintenanceHousekeeping ServicesLaundry Services
Transportation & ShoppingGeneral Transportation Services
TherapiesOn-Site Rehabilitation Services
Fitness & Wellness ProgramsSalon Services
Outside AmenitiesGardenScenic Views
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Medicare overall
1/5Medicare.gov Care Compare stars are shown for context only. They are never part of the Unbeatable composite score.
Staffing (PBJ)
3.02 total HPRDRN 0.66 · weekend 87%Oct 2025 – Dec 2025
Survey history
17 inspections102 deficiencies on record
Federal IDs
CCN 325036
Overall: 1/5 · Health: 1/5 · Staffing: 3/5 · QM: 4/5
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Recent inspectionsShowing 12 of 17 inspections.
Health surveyApr 2026 · CMS1 deficiencies
- F-585SS E — Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Health surveyFeb 2026 · CMS1 deficiencies
- F-627SS D — Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Health surveyNov 2025 · CMS5 deficiencies
- F-550SS D — Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- F-600SS K — Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- F-610SS K — Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- F-658SS E — Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- F-677SS E — Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Health surveyNov 2025 · CMS2 deficiencies
- F-684SS J — Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- F-711SS J — Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Health surveyJun 2025 · CMS7 deficiencies
- F-583SS D — Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
- F-658SS E — Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- F-677SS E — Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- F-804SS D — Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- F-812SS F — Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F-842SS D — Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- F-849SS D — 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.
Health surveyApr 2025 · CMS14 deficiencies
- F-577SS C — Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
- F-580SS J — Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
- F-584SS D — 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.
- F-609SS E — Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- F-641SS D — Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- F-655SS D — Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
- F-658SS E — Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- F-684SS K — Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- F-686SS D — Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- F-711SS E — Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
- F-760SS E — Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
- F-812SS C — Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F-835SS E — Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
- F-880SS E — Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Fire safetyApr 2025 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL6 deficiencies
- K-211SS E — Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- K-321SS D — Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- K-741SS F — Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- K-920SS D — Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- K-923SS E — Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- K-926SS F — Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Health surveyJan 2025 · CMS4 deficiencies
- F-602SS D — Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
- F-689SS E — Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-692SS E — Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
- F-919SS D — Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Health surveyJul 2024 · CMS20 deficiencies
- F-550SS D — Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- F-554SS D — Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
- F-578SS D — Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
- F-582SS D — Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
- F-584SS E — 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.
- F-623SS D — Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
- F-625SS D — Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
- F-645SS D — PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
- F-679SS D — Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
- F-680SS F — Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
- F-685SS D — Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
- F-689SS K — Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-695SS E — Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- F-700SS D — Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
- F-759SS D — Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- F-812SS F — Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F-868SS F — Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
- F-880SS D — Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-925SS E — Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
- F-943SS D — Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Fire safetyJul 2024 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL3 deficiencies
- K-325SS E — Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
- K-372SS F — Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- K-761SS E — To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Health surveyMar 2024 · CMS6 deficiencies
- F-557SS D — Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
- F-609SS D — Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- F-658SS D — Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- F-761SS D — 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.
- F-806SS E — Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
- F-921SS E — Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Health surveyNov 2023 · CMS5 deficiencies
- F-554SS D — Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
- F-609SS E — Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- F-697SS D — Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
- F-803SS F — 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.
- F-804SS F — Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
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