Las Palomas Center
Albuquerque, New Mexico
8100 Palomas Avenue Ne, Albuquerque, NM, 87109
Las Palomas Center Quality & Safety Report
Poor
CMS Official Overall: 1★ / 5
CMS data as of January 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
- Total federal penalties $598,784
- Special Focus Facility
- CMS has identified this facility as having a sustained record of serious quality issues. SFF facilities are inspected twice as often as standard facilities.
- Abuse citation
- CMS has cited this facility for abuse in one of the two most recent reporting cycles.
CMS data as of January 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 0.67 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 1.06 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 1.51 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.07 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating declined from 2 to 1 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility · Building
- Capacity
- 120 certified beds · ~111 avg residents/day (92% occupancy)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Las Palomas Center is a for-profit, 120-bed skilled nursing facility located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. According to CMS data, the center holds a 1-star overall rating, consisting of a 1-star health inspection rating, a 2-star staffing rating, and a 4-star rating for quality measures. The facility is operated as a limited liability company.
Location
8100 Palomas Avenue Ne, Albuquerque, NM, 87109, Albuquerque, NM
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Las Palomas Center?
- Las Palomas Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
- How did Las Palomas Center score on health inspections?
- Las Palomas Center received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Las Palomas Center?
- Las Palomas Center has a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Las Palomas Center have?
- Las Palomas Center has 120 certified beds.
- Does Las Palomas Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Las Palomas Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Las Palomas Center located?
- Las Palomas Center is located at 8100 Palomas Avenue Ne, Albuquerque, NM, 87109, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
- How can I contact Las Palomas Center?
- You can reach Las Palomas Center by phone at +1 505-821-4200.
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About this data
How to read this page
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Where this data comes from
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