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South Valley Care Center

3.3

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1629 Bowe Ln SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105

Nursing home

Contact

(505) 877-2200

Hours

9 AM to 7 PM (Mon-Sun)

About This Community

South Valley Care Center in Albuquerque delivers skilled nursing care with 24-hour supervision and medical support tailored to residents needing daily assistance. Positioned in the Las Glorietas neighborhood, it provides access to nearby healthcare facilities like UNM Hospital and Abq Health Partners. The community features amenities such as a fitness room, arts and activity spaces, walking paths, and scheduled programs designed to engage residents physically and socially. While the facility emphasizes medication management and nursing care, families should weigh its affordable pricing against mixed reviews that highlight concerns about staff treatment and facility conditions. The center accepts Medicaid and supports residents with cognitive and mobility challenges.

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Community Voice

What People Appreciate

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Common Concerns

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Living Environment

Cleanliness & Maintenance: Some families report the facility is clean and well-maintained, but others describe rooms as bleak, likening them to jail cells, and note issues such as dirty cups and questionable food handling.

Atmosphere & Community Feel: The atmosphere is described as tense and sometimes unsafe, with reports of violent patients roaming halls and limited inclusive activities, leading some residents to feel confined and unhappy.

Safety & Security: Safety concerns include witnessed physical abuse, verbal threats, and inadequate supervision of cognitively impaired residents, although the facility provides 24-hour nursing care and supervision.

Family Experience

Families often experience mixed interactions; some praise staff for kindness and responsiveness, especially during health crises, while others report feeling ignored when raising concerns about abuse or neglect. Communication is generally open, but trust issues persist due to reported incidents and staff turnover.

Care Approach

South Valley Care Center provides skilled nursing with a focus on 24-hour supervision, medication management, and assistance with daily living activities. While some staff demonstrate compassion and competence, reviews indicate inconsistencies in care quality and challenges in managing residents with cognitive impairments.

Value Consideration

The community is noted for its affordability compared to other nursing homes, which may appeal to families on a budget. However, the lower price point comes with trade-offs in care quality and facility conditions, as reflected in the mixed reviews and reported incidents.

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Care Offered

Nursing Home Services:

24-hour skilled nursing care, medication management

Physical Therapy:

Rehabilitation programs for recovery and mobility improvement

Senior Services:

Long-term residential care, social activities

Hours of Operation

Monday

9 AM to 7 PM

Tuesday

9 AM to 7 PM

Wednesday

9 AM to 7 PM

Thursday

9 AM to 7 PM

Friday

9 AM to 7 PM

Saturday

9 AM to 7 PM

Sunday

9 AM to 7 PM

Community Amenities

Care services

Neighborhood Insights

Located in the Las Glorietas area of Albuquerque, South Valley Care Center is situated in a culturally diverse neighborhood with convenient access to medical facilities and local amenities. The setting offers a blend of residential calm and proximity to urban conveniences, including dining and spiritual centers within a few miles.