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Pueblo Center
2611 Jones Ave., Pueblo, CO 81004-2650
Awards and Affiliations
Pueblo Center is a skilled nursing facility offering post-hospital, short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term and respite care. Our staff is dedicated to serving the medical and rehabilitation needs of individuals recovering from an illness or injury. We accept Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurances. We are an AHCA Bronze Quality Award winner and VA contracted center!
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Services
- ShortStay care
- LongTerm care
- Respite care
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation therapy
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech therapy
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation - including joint replacement, injuries and amputation
- Outpatient Rehabilitation Services
- VA Contracted
- Registered Nurses
- IV Therapy
- Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
- Dental care
- Personal care
- 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
- Medication management
- 24-hour emergency alert and response system
- Coordinated transportation
- Cultural, educational, religious and social activities
- Recreation activities
Amenities
- Private and Semi-Private Rooms
- Spacious rooms
- Private bathroom
- Fully air conditioned
- Activity room
- Conveniently Located
- Suburban setting
- Beauty Salon / Barber Services
- Café with always available menu options
- Chapel
- Comfortable common and lounge areas to gather with friends and family
- Dining Room
- In-room dining options
- Private dining rooms for family gatherings
- 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
- Wireless Internet
Elizabeth Balusek
Center Executive DirectorElizabeth started in healthcare over 20 years ago in Southern Illinois. She initially became a CNA to pay her way while working on her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work. Her original plans were to work with children however fell in love with geriatrics. She is a proud wife and loving mother of 6. Elizabeth moved to Colorado in 2009 and began her career with Genesis HealthCare as the Director of Social Services over 3 1\2 years ago. She enjoys every aspect of working with Geriatrics from getting our patients stronger to where they can return home to making it a comfortable, happy place for our Long term residents and even gives as much as support and comfort to her residents and families during their end of life transition. Elizabeth is great with her residents, the families of residents and her staff. She is extremely excited in her role as Pueblo Center’s CED and cannot wait to use her compassion, knowledge and skills to help the building and everyone in it flourish and grow.
Dr. Maureen Kelly
Medical DirectorDr. Maureen Kelly grew up in Massachusetts, the youngest of 7 children. She wanted to be a nurse in 4th grade. By 5th grade she decided to be a doctor, she wanted to be in charge! Dr. Kelly went to school at Wesleyan University in Connecticut where she majored in Latin American Studies. She went to medical school at the University of Florida and then went to Albuquerque to do her residency because she was interested in the cultural mix and she wanted an opportunity to treat Spanish-speaking people.
Dr. Kelly met her husband Alan Walker in 1994 when they both worked at a hospital on The Acoma Indian Reservation. Alan entered the first Physician Assistant class at UNM and returned to Acoma to work. In 2007 they moved to Rye to be closer to his family and to get out of the city... "I've worked in our building for about 10 years and for Genesis since it bought Pueblo Care and Rehab. I have great affection for the facility and the staff because so many people who work here really care about the residents. They go above and beyond to help the residents and give them comfort. My dad and my mother-in- law both spent their final years here and I knew their care was excellent . It made seeing them go a little bit easier."
Jessica Holland, RN
Center Nurse ExecutiveJessica has been a Genesis employee for 10 years. Jessica has worked her way from CNA to RN, Unit Manager, ADON and now CNE. Jessica enjoys spending time with her family, she loves to read and spend as much time as she can outdoors during the summer. Her passion is geriatrics and helping others.
Malia Gilmore
Admission DirectorMalia is a Colorado native. She has a background in marketing and business management. She studied at Pueblo Community College and University of Southern Colorado. Malia loves to be involved in community events and clean ups. In her free time she enjoys being with her two sons, bike riding and traveling. She is very excited to start her new role as Admission director.
Dr. Vanessa Oliva
Director of RehabilitationVanessa is Director of Rehabilitation at Pueblo Care Center. She has been a physical Therapist for 20 years. She holds a clinical Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from Rocky Mountain University of Health Profession and Bachelor of Science degree from the Philippines. Dr. Oliva's primary clinical experience is in the area of adult neurological rehabilitation and geriatric population. She has also held volunteer clinical faculty appointment at University of Colorado and is an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Advanced Certified Clinical Instructor. Vanessa enjoys power lifting, cooking and spending time with family and her three dogs.
| Dates | Events |
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Oct 20 8 | New Center Executive Director |
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An awesome place to have your loved one!!! Staff is super amazing!!!
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The staff works very hard to keep everyone safe and healthy. It’s always clean. The residents are always happy. This is really a great place everyone is amazing here.
