Bear Canyon Rehabilitation Center
5123 Juan-Tabo Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111
Main Phone Number: 505-292-3333
Admissions Phone Number: 505-800-6075
Bear Canyon Rehabilitation Center 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, and a specialized Memory Support Unit for residents with Alzheimer's or dementia. We accept Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurances. Bear Canyon Rehabilitation Center 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.
Services
- ShortStay care
- LongTerm care
- Memory Support
- Respite care
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation therapy
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech therapy
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation - including joint replacement, injuries and amputation
- VA Contracted
- Attending Physicians
- Registered Nurses
- Pet therapy
- 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
- Coordinated transportation
- Cultural, educational, religious and social activities
- Recreation activities
Amenities
- Private and Semi-Private Rooms
- Fully air conditioned
- Activity room
- Sunroom
- Beautiful Garden(s) / Courtyard(s)
- Beauty Salon / Barber Services
- Cable Television
- Comfortable common and lounge areas to gather with friends and family
- Dining Room
- In-room dining options
- Alarm system to aid in the security of residents with cognitive deficits
- Computer with internet access
- Housekeeping
- Laundry facility on-site
- Mail and Newspaper Service
- Pharmaceutical delivery service
- Phone service
- Wireless Internet
- Smoke free environment
Melanie Padilla
Dementia Program DirectorMelanie has been a healthcare professional for the past 24 years. She began her career while working as a Certified Nursing Assistant. She used her skills as a CNA to achieve multiple promotions in different departments within affiliated Centers. Melanie has been at Bear Canyon for 7 years in the Director of Marketing and Admissions role. Currently, Melanie holds the title of the Dementia Program Director. Her experience allows her to work efficiently with families and residents to help them access the level of care that they need.
Laryssa Stoyko
Admissions DirectorLaryssa joined Genesis HealthCare on July 2019 as the Admissions Coordinator and was promoted to the Admissions Director role since October 2020. In 2017, she obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Sciences and Wellness Promotion at the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs. Laryssa has been providing excellent customer service and is dedicated to helping every patient and their family have the best possible experience.
Brian Suazo
Director of RehabilitationBrian Suazo is the Director of Rehabilitation at Bear Canyon Rehabilitation Center.
Michelle Alarcon
Business Office ManagerMichelle is the Business Office Manager at Bear Canyon.
Kimberly Valdez
Social Services DirectorKimberly has dedicated her career to helping the elderly . She knows the importance of family and giving back to those who help to raise generations who followed them. With over 20 years in healthcare. Kimberly has experience in short term rehab and long term care, hospice care and Dementia care. Kimberly is a life-long New Mexican; she was born in Northern New Mexico and raised in Albuquerque. She attended the University of New Mexico, Where she earned a Master of Health education with focus on Multicultural Health Education.
Jerry Zamora
ReceptionistJerry Zamora is the receptionist at Bear Canyon Rehabilitation Center.
Caring staff
Words can not express how thankful I am to have such loving and wonderful hearted staff to help me with all of this. Thank you Bear Canyon for all you do.
Kindness
The kindness I received from the staff was the best part of my stay.