The Village at Northrise - Desert Willow I
2884 N. Roadrunner Parkway, Las Cruces, NM 88011-0853
Awards and Affiliations
Proudly serving our local community since 1998, The Village at Northrise is a 16 acre continuing care campus for seniors with majestic views of the Organ Mountains. The Village at Northrise offers independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing and memory support services. Located on the Village at Northrise campus, Desert Willow I is an award winning 31-bed skilled nursing facility offering post-hospital, short-term rehabilitation and transitional care to our guests. We are honored to have received the AHCA Silver Award and to be 5 star rated overall by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
We accept Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance. Our staff is dedicated to serving the medical and rehabilitation needs of individuals recovering from an illness or injury. Amenities provided for our guests include bedside phones with direct inward dialing, individual televisions with 60 cable channels and WiFi access.
Our professional nurses, therapists, Insurance Case Manager, Guest Services Specialist and a Social Worker team up to help our guests navigate the transition from acute care back to community as quickly as possible.
Guests also enjoy free transportation to scheduled medical and dental appointments and a wide array of social, educational and spiritual activities and entertainment.
Our respite program offers the flexibility for Caregivers to take a much-needed break from the demands of daily life, while providing an opportunity for your loved one to socialize with an array of activities in a safe, supportive, welcoming environment.
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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
- Attending Physicians
- Registered Nurses
- Colostomy care
- Dementia care
- Wound care
- X-ray
- Hospice care
- Pain management
- Dietary and nutrition needs management
- Discharge planning
- Individual treatment plans
- Heparin therapy
- 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
- Private bathroom
- Fully air conditioned
- Individual climate control
- Fitness room
- Conveniently Located
- Suburban setting
- Beauty Salon / Barber Services
- Cable Television
- 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
- Telephone
- Wireless Internet
- Guest Accommodations
- Smoke free environment
Leah Kight
AdministratorI grew up in the healthcare industry, specifically long term care and skilled nursing care, but have also worked in the assisted living realm. I am a blessed mother of two amazing daughters that bring so much joy and happiness to my life! They keep me busy when I am not at work. I have obtained a Bachelors Degree in Government and Law as well as a Masters Degree in Business Administration and Healthcare Administration. I am so excited to be joining the Genesis Family here at The Village.
Kristen Justice, RN
Director of NursingKristen is the Director of Nursing at The Village at Northrise - Desert Willow I.
Ryane Nicole Martinez
Clinical Admission's DirectorRyane has worked in the healthcare industry for 12 years, she is the Clinical Admissions Director of our Centralized Admissions Team for Las Cruces NM since. She is a personable compassionate professional with experience in orchestrating patient relocations and transitions into new living environments. Ryane is committed to providing our residents and families with support, understanding, and guidance during their stay in our facilities. This is why, for the past 5 years, she has worked to create an environment at all Las Cruces Genesis facilities where the residents are not reduced to “Room 10, Bed B.” Everyone has a name, a story, a life lived, and life still to live in new ways as they age. She is proud to be part of the Genesis Healthcare family, where she puts her heart in the quality of care, and where the residents are number one!
Justin White, PTA, BSHCA
Director of RehabilitationJustin completed his AAS in Physical Therapy at Pima Medical Institute in 2016. He continued his education completing his BS in Health Care Administration. Justin is striving to complete his MBA in the near future. As a Physical Therapist Assistant, he embraces each and every patient's goals, and makes it his personal mission in helping them achieve their goals. Justin has found himself a home as the Director of Rehabilitation, creating a fun therapeutic environment that allows patients to thrive and enjoy their healing process. He is proud to be part of the Genesis Team!
Michelle Vasquez
Director of Marketing and AdmissionsMichelle has worked in the healthcare industry for 13 years. She is the Director of Marketing & Admissions for our Centralized Admissions Team for Las Cruces NM. She began her career while working with a non-profit organization in developmental disabilities. She graduated from Western New Mexico University with a bachelor's in business. Michelle's passion for helping others and delivering a high quality of life to those she serves brings her great joy. She is dedicated to helping families make a smooth transition when finding short-term rehab or long-term skilled nursing to care for your loved ones’ needs.
Dr. Geetanjali Dodson
Medical DirectorDr. Geetanjali Dodson is originally from the South Florida area, and has recently relocated from California to Las Cruces, New Mexico. Dr. Dodson has leadership and experience with starting her own outpatient practice, working in the hospital setting, and taking care of post-acute care patients, while focusing on delivering high quality outcomes. Dr. Dodson is married and they both love spending time together when not working. Her husband is a physician professor at Burrell College of Medicine. When they are not spending time with family, they enjoy traveling and seeing new places together. Anytime she is near a beach, it reminds her of home.
5 Stars!
I would like to extend a thank you and much appreciation to the whole team at The Village at Northrise Desert Willows for taking such good care of my husband while he was there. You all really brought him back to life!!! So to everyone that worked with him and his family, THANK YOU!
- Sandra Ford 9/24/19
Positive Outcome
Thank You
At a difficult time (in the best of circumstances), I commend the staff in skilled nursing and physical therapy at the Desert Willow facilities of the Village at Northrise. From intake to meals to dailies and discharge, all staff was caring, responsive, accommodating, and hard working. We owe particular thanks to Starla, the director of the nursing program, for her skills and empathy; Aide for her kind and funny approach to all her work; and to the entire PT/OT team for their positive effect on our family member. Honestly, I would shout out everyone if I could remember their names. An additional nice-to-have here: with rabies documentation, the dog could visit with us too. Though the hospital "placed" our family member here, we'd choose this facility again in a heartbeat.
So Kind
The lady behind the check-in came out and graciously helped me get set up with your new face scanner. (She knows me and that I don’t see well so she put my information in without me asking her - and I thanked her for it.) I went to visit my friend, your resident. Everything looked clean and pretty. While visiting my friend 2CNA’s came in to deliver meds. The second CNA was shadowing the first one as training for her employment there. Later the 2 CNA’s came in again to discuss the next days menu with my friend. Both times the CNA’s were very friendly and answered questions they were asked.
Very Caring
great place for therapy! admissions team and the administrator are very caring. highly recommend!!
Helpful and Caring
Admission staff is very helpful! They went out of their way to help me with my mom. They actually care about the patients. Welbrook May have private rooms but they don’t care about the actual patients. I will always be thankful for making the right choice! Highly recommend
Thank You
Our family member, post hospitalization, needed short term skilled nursing. At Desert Willows the staff was professional and attentive. The facility was clean. The kitchen staff tried to accommodate his dietary needs. The therapy was excellent!
Thanks
It has a comfortable homey atmosphere.
Caring
the staff was very nice to my friend when he stayed there before he passed away
2 of the staff members attended the funeral for said friend
Caring
Ryane From admissions is very sweet and the staff is caring.
Highly recommend their services.
Wonderful therapy team great staff!
Best rehab facility in town !!
Thank You
“I am very thankful for all the staff here. I am so happy I am on my way to gaining my
independence back! This would not be possible without everyone who has helped me. I love the Village at Northrise.”
The Challenge
Ray Ashabaugh admitted to The Village at Northrise – Desert Willows from Memorial Medical Center after a very complicated hospitalization. Ray suffered from respiratory failure and required intubation during his stay. He was finally extubated on May 6, but continued with significant altered mental status and severe debilitation. Ray previously lived at home alone and was independent with all tasks. Upon admission to our facility, Ray required Max assist for bed mobility and transfers, was unable to stand, and required assistance for all his ADLs (Activities of Daily Living).
The Treatment
Ray participated with Physical and Occupational therapy during his stay. He continuously worked on improving his strength, transfers, and ambulation. By his 2nd week at the facility, Ray was back to walking 75ft with a front wheel walker and only required supervision for his ADLs. Therapy continued to focus on making Ray as independent as possible, while improving his balance and safety.
The Outcome
Ray is now Independent with all his ADLs and is back to walking over 200ft with no assistive device! He will be returning to the community on 6/11/21. He expresses his sincere thanks to the entire therapy team.
Coronavirus Update
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Ensuring Everyone Has a Happy Holiday!
As the holidays approach, we want to make sure everyone stays healthy. Many seasonal illnesses, including influenza, make their rounds this time of year. Historically influenza has caused illness, hospitalization and death. The current year's flu cases are rapidly increasing.
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