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COVID-19 Second Booster Dose
The CDC recently released a recommendation for a second COVID-19 booster dose for certain persons. Specifically, a second mRNA booster dose could benefit people ages 50 years and older, as they are at increased risk for severe COVID-19. People ages 50 years and older may choose to receive a second booster dose, if it has been at least 4 months after the first booster. We recommend that appropriate residents receive their second booster dose. The COVID-19 vaccines (Pfizer or Moderna) are available. Please let your physician or nurse know right away if you or your loved one would like to receive the second booster.
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Las Palomas Center
8100 Palomas NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109-5264
Awards and Affiliations
Las Palomas Center is a skilled nursing facility offering post-hospital, short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term and respite care services. We accept Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurances. Las Palomas Center is an AHCA Bronze Quality Award winner!
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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
- VA Contracted
- On-site Medical Director
- On-site Nurse Practitioner
- Registered Nurses
- IV Therapy
- Colostomy care
- Dementia care
- Personal care
- 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
- 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
- Fully air conditioned
- Individual climate control
- Activity room
- Beautiful Garden(s) / Courtyard(s)
- Conveniently Located
- Scenic views
- 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
- Complimentary laundry facility on-site
- Computer with internet access
- Housekeeping
- Laundry facility on-site
- Mail and Newspaper Service
- Pets Permitted
- Phone service
- Telephone
- Wireless Internet
Kristina Mares
Center Executive DirectorKristina fell in love with Long Term Care in 2007 when she obtained a job as a Human Resources/Payroll Manager. She was quickly promoted to Business Office Manager in 2008 and in 2010 completed her Administrator in Training program and obtained her Administrator license. She has served the Long Term Care community as an Administrator for over ten years and has helped her facilities obtain prestigious awards such as the Gold Award in Quality through the American Healthcare Association. She has a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of New Mexico. She is married with four children.
Lisa S. Noya, MD, FACP, CMD
Medical DirectorDr. Noya is certified through the American Board of Internal Medicine and has a Fellowship in the American College of Physicians. Dr. Noya also has certification in Medical Directorship by The American Board of
Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine. Her group, The Four Humours Healthcare, has a mission to provide exceptional, quality healthcare to patients in New Mexico through the practice of evidence-based medicine. They aspire to maintain a high-quality, supportive, and intellectually stimulating environment, and participate in activities that improve patient care. They are an Internal Medicine practice of dedicated providers who believe in working with their patients to maintain and improve their health.
Mary Ahern-Gutierrez
Director of AdmissionsMary has worked in the Healthcare Field for the Past 15 years starting off as a CNA then going into the Medical Records Department which she worked in for 10 years before transferring to Casa Real in November 2017 and becoming the Admissions Director in March 2018, then transferring to Las Palomas Center in 2020. Having a family member of her own in a LTC facility, Mary understands how hard the transition can be for patients as well as families going into a facility and she enjoys helping all involved make the transition as easy possible.
Tatum Porter
Director of RehabilitationTatum has 14 years of geriatric experience and has served as Director of Rehabilitation for 13+ years. Tatum supports a dynamic team of therapists, including Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech and Language Pathologists. Tatum and her team strive to prioritize patient care, returning patients to their fullest potential and back into our community.
