Coronavirus Update
View All UpdatesDear Families: Indoor visitation of your loved ones can only be offered in skilled nursing and assisted living centers residing in communities without high COVID positivity rates and in centers that are COVID-free for a period of time (according to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS/Federal Government), State and/or County Health Departments and internal Genesis policy). Click here to learn more about the current status of the Center's visitation practices and what to expect when visiting your loved one indoors. Please know that we are doing everything possible to provide you with visitation access as soon as possible to your loved ones in accordance with regulations and safe practices.
Albuquerque Heights Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
103 Hospital Loop NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
Awards and Affiliations
Albuquerque Heights Healthcare and Rehabilitation is a skilled nursing facility offering post-hospital, short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term and respite care services. We also have a specialized transitional care unit, which offers cardiac and pulmonary management services. We also have a specialized Memory Support Unit for residents with Alzheimer's or dementia. We accept Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurances. Albuquerque Heights is a WE HONOR VETERANS partner and is VA contracted!
Dementia Care Education by Genesis HealthCare is recognized by the Alzheimer’s Association® for incorporating the evidenced-based Dementia Care Practice Recommendations in the following topic areas: Alzheimer’s and dementia, person-centered care, assessment and care planning, activities of daily living, and behaviors and communication.
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Services
- ShortStay care
- Transitional Care Unit
- LongTerm care
- Memory Support
- Cardiac Management Program
- Pulmonary Program
- Respite care
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation therapy
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech therapy
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation - including joint replacement, injuries and amputation
- VA Contracted
- On-site Medical Director
- On-site Nurse Practitioner
- Attending Physicians
- Registered Nurses
- Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
- Physiatry services
- Podiatry care
- Psychiatric services
- Vision care
- Wound care
- X-ray
- Hospice care
- Pain management
- Case management
- Dietary and nutrition needs management
- Discharge planning
- Individual treatment plans
- Heparin therapy
- Medication management
- 24-hour emergency alert and response system
- Coordinated transportation
- Cultural, educational, religious and social activities
- Recreation activities
- Interpreter services
Amenities
- Private and Semi-Private Rooms
- Spacious rooms
- Fully air conditioned
- Individual climate control
- Activity room
- Wellness programs
- Beautiful Garden(s) / Courtyard(s)
- Conveniently Located
- Scenic views
- Suburban setting
- Beauty Salon / Barber Services
- Cable Television
- Chapel
- Comfortable common and lounge areas to gather with friends and family
- Dining Room
- In-room dining options
- Computer with internet access
- Housekeeping
- Mail and Newspaper Service
- Pets Permitted
- Pharmaceutical delivery service
- Phone service
- Telephone
- Wireless Internet
Jennifer Riggs
Center Executive DirectorDr. Jennifer Riggs is currently the Administrator for Albuquerque Heights and has over 6 years of healthcare experience including skilled nursing, long-term care and assisted living. She earned a Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Capella University and a Master of Arts in Psychology from Eastern New Mexico University.
Marissa Hotze, RN
Center Nurse ExecutiveMarissa has devoted the past 25 years of her life to caring for the elderly population. She started her career as a Certified Nursing Aide at the age of 18 and began nursing school, finishing with her RN. Her clinical expertise and commitment to advancing nursing, she is often asked to participate in both nursing and interdisciplinary research and committees. She herself not only strives for excellence, but also holds her staff to those standards.
Cynthia Martinez-Dayhoff
Director of Marketing and AdmissionsCynthia Martinez-Dayhoff has been in healthcare for over 15 years. She started with Pediatrics in El Paso, TX then transferred to UNM in Albuquerque, NM. She found her passion with the geriatric community in 2010. Cynthia believes in quality patient care and extensive community education for families with loved ones in need of care.
Vincent Nguyen
Director of RehabilitationI have always had a strong passion for physical fitness and wanted a career were I can translate that passion into helping others improve their health and wellness. I have one year experience in Home Health therapy and 3 years’ experience in a Skilled nursing facility with leadership opportunities that prepared me to be the director of rehabilitation. I am fortunate to work for genesis to allow me to be compassionate in my work and give me the ability to return patients to prior level of function and Independence in their lives. When I am not working I volunteer as a youth group instructor at Our Lady of Lavang.
