Coronavirus Update
View All UpdatesAs COVID-19 continues to impact communities all over the country, we wanted to take a few moments to provide two new updates:
Routine COVID-19 Point-of-Care Testing
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) has made a commitment to deliver point-of-care (POC) testing devices to every nursing home in the country. These POC tests are antigen tests that are different from both the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests and antibody (serology) tests. read more
The Rehabilitation Center of Albuquerque
5900 Forest Hills Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
Awards and Affiliations
The Rehabilitation Center of Albuquerque is a 120-bed 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. We accept Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurances. The Rehabilitation Center of Albuquerque is VA contracted!
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Services
- ShortStay care
- Transitional Care Unit
- LongTerm care
- 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
- Pet therapy
- 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
- Interpreter services
Amenities
- Private and Semi-Private Rooms
- Spacious rooms
- Private bathroom
- Fully air conditioned
- Individual climate control
- Activity room
- Private hospice room
- Sunroom
- Beautiful Garden(s) / Courtyard(s)
- Conveniently Located
- Scenic views
- Beauty Salon / Barber Services
- Cable Television
- 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
- Pets Permitted
- Pharmaceutical delivery service
- Phone service
- Telephone
- Wireless Internet
- Gift/convenience shop
Richard Morgan
Center Executive DirectorRic joined the Genesis team at The Rehabilitation Center of Albuquerque (RCA) in May, 2018. He is a licensed Nursing Home Administrator in New Mexico and Florida. He transitioned to long-term care in 2012 from the field of association management where he served as the Executive Director of several professional medical associations focusing on issues related to Traumatic Brain injury, Spinal Cord injury, Neuropsychology and Geriatrics (the aging process). He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and a Master’s Degree in International Business. Ric a proud veteran of the US Army. He is excited to be a part of the RCA team working with the diverse, multicultural communities representing the great Southwest.
Kaye Anderson
Center Nurse ExecutiveKaye Anderson Center Nursing Executive at The Rehabilitation Center of Albuquerque
Joann Ulibarri
Director of Admissions and MarketingJoann has been with the Rehabilitation Center of Albuquerque Since the fall of 2015, first as an assistant admissions coordinator and now as the Director of Admissions and Marketing. She has a Associates Degree in Health Care Administration. Joann is dedicated to helping patients and their families during this difficult time in their lives. Joann truly appreciates being a part of the RCA team and working with such dedicated individuals.
Eileene Schmandt
Director of RehabilitationEileen joined The Rehabilitation Center of Albuquerque in 2013 as a physical therapist and in 2017 became the Director of Rehabilitation. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Dietetics from University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and earned a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from Carroll University. Eileen completed her schooling in Wisconsin and then moved to New Mexico with her husband for work and the beautiful weather. When not working, Eileen enjoys spending time with her dog, running, and cooking.
A wonderful experience
I whole heartedly enjoyed my stay here at your rehab center. Such a wonderful experience. All staff members that took care of me were very professional in their role as caretakers. I had my ups and downs, depression, etc. I was always consoled with love and compassion. Staff compliments to all. They treated me with TLC.
-Francis R.
