Las Palomas Center
Albuquerque, NM · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 325036) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 3 totaling $294,513
Phone: (505) 821-4200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Las Palomas Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the New Mexico state average of 2.85 stars, with a 1-star health inspection rating and a 3-star staffing rating.
Las Palomas Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.51 hours per resident per day, including 0.53 RN hours per resident per day, a staffing rating of 3 stars, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 67.9%.
Las Palomas Center has 3 federal fines on record totaling $294,513.00 with no payment denials; CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility and lists it as an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Las Palomas Center is a 120-bed skilled nursing facility in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, operating as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since March 1983. The facility currently serves an average of 97 residents daily and is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which operates 184 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.4 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Las Palomas Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the New Mexico state average of 2.85 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 star, quality measures rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.51 per resident per day, including 0.53 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 67.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $294,513.00. No payment denials are on record for this facility.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for Las Palomas Center, indicating a citation related to abuse; families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare. The facility is also designated as an SFF Candidate under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, meaning it has been identified by CMS as having a history of persistent quality issues and is subject to increased inspection frequency.
There has been no change in ownership within the past 12 months. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Las Palomas Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the New Mexico state average of 2.85 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.51 hours per resident per day, earning a staffing rating of 3 stars, with a nursing turnover rate of 67.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 3 fines totaling $294,513.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility, and it is designated an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus Facility program, meaning it has a history of persistent quality issues and faces increased inspection scrutiny.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 120 certified beds and an average daily population of 97 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which includes 184 facilities with an average rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 22, 1983.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here the ratings are 1, 1, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 5058214200 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5058214200 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/325036?state=NM.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.