ElderGrade
F

32/100

Poor

Las Palomas Center

8100 Palomas Avenue Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87109

CMS 1/5 stars #18 of 18 in Bernalillo County (505) 821-4200
Certified beds
120
Occupancy
81%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • Abuse icon on record

    CMS flags this facility for citations of abuse that caused harm, or potential for harm, to residents.

  • Special Focus Facility

    CMS has placed this home in its Special Focus Facility program for a persistent pattern of poor care. These homes get inspected twice as often.

  • 7 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $374,766 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 3 penalty action(s).

  • Nursing staff turnover of 68%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

0/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -20 for 7 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -10 for 65 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

18/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.02 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.53 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 14% against weekdays

Staff stability

2/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 68% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

0/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $374,766 in federal fines across 3 action(s)

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 54 (grade D) — CMS Special Focus Facility
  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — CMS abuse icon on record
  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — immediate-jeopardy citation in the last 3 years

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.51 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.53 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.01 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 67.90%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 91 citations

Last standard health inspection: July 19, 2024 (2 years ago).

E Apr 10, 2026 F0585 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 9, 2026 F0627 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

K Nov 25, 2025 F0600 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

K Nov 25, 2025 F0610 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

E Nov 25, 2025 F0658 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Nov 25, 2025 F0677 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Nov 25, 2025 F0550 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

J Nov 5, 2025 F0684 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of GENESIS HEALTHCARE, which operates 185 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
BERG, MICHAEL Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
BRIDGEFORD, LAURA Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
MENDELSON, AVI Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
NOYA, LISA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
WOODS, BRYAN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
NOYA, LISA Individual ADP OF THE SNF
WOODS, BRYAN Individual ADP OF THE SNF
FC-GEN OPERATIONS INVESTMENT LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
GEN OPERATIONS I LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
GEN OPERATIONS II LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
GENESIS HEALTHCARE INC Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
GENESIS HEALTHCARE LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Las Palomas Center

What is the ElderGrade for Las Palomas Center? +

Las Palomas Center holds an ElderGrade of F (32 out of 100), which we describe as "poor". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Las Palomas Center? +

Residents receive an average of 3.51 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Las Palomas Center been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 7 of the 91 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Las Palomas Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Las Palomas Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.