The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited November 2025 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: K
Nursing home report
Las Palomas Center
Albuquerque, NM · Medicare-certified · 120 beds
Needs attention
Special Focus candidateAbuse citationFor-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
Las Palomas Center in Albuquerque has a 1-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating, a Special Focus Facility candidate/flag status, and $257,455 in fines over the last 24 months. Staffing is 3 stars, but reported nurse staffing is 3.51 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1 hours.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.5148 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: July 16, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $257,455special focus facility
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.5148.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.53
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.19
- Nurse aides
- 1.79
- Weekend nursing
- 3.01
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 68%
Registered nurse turnover: 50%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
11.3%12.7%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.5%3.5%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3.2%2.2%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
9.1%6%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
27.6%19.5%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
15.3%16.3%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
10%14.8%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.9%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
13.2%16.4%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.5%2.3%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—81.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
87.8%94%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to respond appropriately to all reported abuse or neglect concerns. Cited November 2025 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 610 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: K
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited April 2025 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: K
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited July 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: K
The nursing home failed to ensure the resident’s doctor reviewed their care and properly wrote, signed, and dated required notes and orders during visits. Cited November 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 711 — 42 CFR §483.30 — S/S: J
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $108,413 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $106,750 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $164,230 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $149,042 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $229,295 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $38,721 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 3 fines · $296,176 in total fines.
- $108,413
Federal fine
Nov 5, 2025
- $149,042
Federal fine
Apr 3, 2025
- $38,721
Federal fine
Jul 19, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of GENESIS HEALTHCARE · 184 homes · 2.3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 97 residents on an average day (81% of 120 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 43 years
The most recent standard health inspection was more than two years ago.
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.