About Las Palomas Center
Nursing home overview and details
Las Palomas Center is a for-profit nursing home in Albuquerque, NM, serving Bernalillo County and the surrounding community. The facility has 120 certified beds with an average daily census of 106.7 residents.
Las Palomas Center has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1983, bringing 43 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with GENESIS HEALTHCARE, which provides administrative support and oversight.
CMS has assigned this facility a 1-star quality rating. Families are encouraged to review the detailed quality and safety measures below. When choosing a nursing home in Albuquerque, NM, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
At a Glance
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Poor
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
Las Palomas Center has received a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS. Families considering this facility may want to discuss quality improvement efforts with the administration and review the detailed inspection and staffing data below.
Health Inspection
Poor
Quality Measures
Very Good
Staffing
Average
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
Las Palomas Center provides 3.28 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.66 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 73.5%, which is higher than many facilities and may indicate staffing challenges. RN-specific turnover is 52.9%. Weekend staffing averages 2.77 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
Las Palomas Center has been flagged for abuse-related concerns by CMS, and is designated as a Special Focus Facility (SFF) by CMS, meaning it has a history of serious quality issues and is under enhanced oversight, and has received 3 fines totaling $432,246. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.
Abuse Flag
This facility has been flagged for abuse-related concerns by CMS.
Special Focus Facility
This facility is designated as a Special Focus Facility (SFF) by CMS, meaning it has a history of serious quality issues and is under enhanced oversight.
Doctors at Las Palomas Center
8 affiliated physicians
Dr. Wangari Steinberger, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Devang Butani, DO
Internal Medicine
Dr. Michelle Welch, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Amit Bhandari, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Lisa Noya, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Sandra Allen, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Nadege Nnamani, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Randi Lockamy
Nurse Practitioner
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Las Palomas Center
What is the CMS rating for Las Palomas Center?
Las Palomas Center has a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does Las Palomas Center have?
Las Palomas Center has 120 certified beds with an average daily census of 106.7 residents.
What type of facility is Las Palomas Center?
Las Palomas Center is a for profit - limited liability company nursing home serving Bernalillo County in Albuquerque, NM.
How many doctors practice at Las Palomas Center?
8 physicians are affiliated with Las Palomas Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does Las Palomas Center have any safety concerns?
Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Las Palomas Center has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·