Las Palomas Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico

89
Citations from health inspectionsNew Mexico average: 50 a home: 7
Residents harmed or put in dangerNew Mexico average: 2.0 a home: $296,176
Fines from the federal governmentNew Mexico average: $45,849 a home: 1 out of 5
Overall rating in starsNew Mexico average: 2.9

The figures come from Medicare Care Compare files released October 8, 2026 by CMS, the federal Medicare agency. The citations span each home's three most recent inspection cycles plus their complaint visits, going back to March 2017 at the earliest; the fines span about three years, beginning September 2023. Browse the CMS files

13 inspection visits produced 89 citations. Residents were in immediate danger in seven findings. Federal fines came to $296,176 (three fines).

A candidate for Special Focus. For its list of nursing homes with past poor inspection results, CMS has named this home a candidate.

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Quick Look at the Record

The home's overall star rating: 1 out of 5
Rating for health inspections: 1 out of 5
Rating for staffing: 3 out of 5
Rating for quality of care: 4 out of 5
Nurse time for each resident: 3.51 hours each dayThe New Mexico average is 3.54 hours
Time from registered nurses: 0.53 hours each dayThe New Mexico average is 0.63 hours
Nursing staff who left during one year: 67.9%against the New Mexico average of 53.3%
Beds that are certified: 120
Ownership: Limited Liability company (for profit)
Chain: Genesis Healthcare, with 184 homes
Street address: 8100 Palomas Avenue Ne, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109
County: Bernalillo

Each inspection's citations

Every citation marks a federal rule inspectors found broken, along with its seriousness and the number of residents affected.

One citation dated July 16, 2026

F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.

One citation dated April 10, 2026

F585 Right to File Complaints Without Retaliation: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.

One citation dated Feb. 9, 2026

F627 Safe Transfer or Discharge Meeting Resident Needs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.

Five citations dated Nov. 25, 2025

F677 Help With Daily Living: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
F658 Care That Meets Professional Standards: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
F610 Investigating Abuse Allegations: immediate danger to residents, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: immediate danger to residents, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
F550 Dignity and Resident Rights: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.

Two citations dated Nov. 5, 2025

F711 Doctor Reviews Care and Writes Notes Each Visit: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F684 Quality of Care: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.

Seven citations dated June 3, 2025

F849 Arrange Hospice Care When Needed: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F842 Medical Records and Privacy: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
F804 Food Taste and Temperature: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F677 Help With Daily Living: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
F658 Care That Meets Professional Standards: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
F583 Keep Resident Records Private: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.

14 citations dated April 3, 2025

F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
F835 Run the Facility Effectively: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: minimal risk to residents, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
F760 Significant Medication Errors: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
F711 Doctor Reviews Care and Writes Notes Each Visit: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
F686 Pressure Ulcer (Bedsore) Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F684 Quality of Care: immediate danger to residents, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
F658 Care That Meets Professional Standards: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
F655 Baseline Care Plan at Admission: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F641 Accurate Resident Assessments: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F609 Reporting Suspected Abuse: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
F584 A Safe, Clean, Homelike Room: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F580 Telling the Family About a Change: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F577 Access to Inspection Results and Advocates: minimal risk to residents, widespread, found on a complaint visit.

Four citations dated Jan. 2, 2025

F919 Working Call System in Bathrooms: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F692 Enough Food and Fluids: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
F602 Protect Residents' Money and Belongings From Misuse: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.

20 citations dated July 19, 2024

F943 Staff Training on Abuse, Neglect, and Dementia: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F925 Pest Control Program: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F868 Quality Group Membership and Quarterly Meetings: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F759 Medication Error Rate of 5 Percent or More: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F700 Safe Use of Bed Rails: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F695 Breathing and Oxygen Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: immediate danger to residents, a pattern, several residents.
F685 Help Getting Vision and Hearing Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F680 Qualified Activities Director: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F679 Activities That Meet Every Resident's Needs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F645 Screening for Mental Illness or Intellectual Disability: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F625 Written Notice of Bed Hold Policy: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F623 Notice Before Transfer or Discharge: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F584 A Safe, Clean, Homelike Room: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F582 Notice of Medicare and Medicaid Coverage and Costs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F578 The Right to Refuse Treatment: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F554 Let Residents Take Own Medicines When Appropriate: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F550 Dignity and Resident Rights: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.

Six citations dated March 7, 2024

F921 A Safe, Clean Building: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
F806 Food That Meets Allergies and Preferences: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
F761 Labeling and Locking Up Medicines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F658 Care That Meets Professional Standards: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F609 Reporting Suspected Abuse: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F557 Respect, Dignity, and Personal Belongings: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.

Five citations dated Nov. 8, 2023

F804 Food Taste and Temperature: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
F803 Menus That Meet Nutrition Needs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
F697 Pain Management: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F609 Reporting Suspected Abuse: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
F554 Let Residents Take Own Medicines When Appropriate: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.

16 citations dated Aug. 17, 2023

F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F809 Meals and Snacks at Preferred Times: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F805 Food Prepared to Meet Individual Needs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F761 Labeling and Locking Up Medicines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F677 Help With Daily Living: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F660 Discharge Planning That Meets Resident Goals: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F658 Care That Meets Professional Standards: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F656 A Complete Care Plan: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F640 Send Assessment Data to State on Time: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F585 Right to File Complaints Without Retaliation: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F584 A Safe, Clean, Homelike Room: minimal risk to residents, widespread.
F580 Telling the Family About a Change: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F567 Right to Manage Own Finances: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F557 Respect, Dignity, and Personal Belongings: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F550 Dignity and Resident Rights: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.

Seven citations dated April 28, 2022

F921 A Safe, Clean Building: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F883 Flu and Pneumonia Vaccines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F761 Labeling and Locking Up Medicines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F684 Quality of Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F676 Help Residents Keep Daily Living Abilities: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F656 A Complete Care Plan: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.

Payment Denials and Fines

Date	Penalty	Amount
Nov. 5, 2025	Fine	$108,413
April 3, 2025	Fine	$149,042
July 19, 2024	Fine	$38,721

Ownership and Management of the Home

The direct 100% owner is Peak Medical LLC.
Owns a share through another company: FC-GEN Operations Investment LLC.
Owns a share through another company: Gen Operations I LLC.
Owns a share through another company: Gen Operations II LLC.
Owns a share through another company: Genesis Healthcare Inc..
Owns a share through another company: Genesis Healthcare LLC.
Owns a share through another company: Genesis Holdings LLC.
Owns a share through another company: Sun Healthcare Group Inc..

One additional company has a stake or a management role, according to CMS.

One person with an ownership stake is also listed by CMS.

The CMS Care Compare files, updated every month, provide provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, and ownership. The CMS certification number is 325036. Other homes in New Mexico.