Brookdale at Home® Valencia
Age with grace in the comforts of your home with the extraordinary senior care provider, Brookdale at Home Valencia, based in Valencia Drive Southeast, Albuquerque, NM, providing companionship, personal care, and respite care. With its commitment to enhancing seniors’ quality of life, the community delivers top-tier care and assistance for a hassle-free retirement. A team of kind and highly trained professionals works closely with the seniors and their families to provide care plans tailored to their needs and aspirations.
Retirement can be intimidating, hence, Brookdale at Home Valencia strives to keep seniors happy and active within their homes. Live every day without worries with the community taking care of the meal preparation, housekeeping, errands, and medication reminders. Brookdale at Home Valencia is ideal for seniors who require extra assistance but want to spend their golden years in the place they are most familiar with.
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Occupancy
Brookdale at Home® Valencia is legally operated by Blc Albuquerque-gc, Llc, and administrated by Candace Guerrero.
Staffing
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Types of Care at Brookdale at Home® Valencia
Inspection History
In New Mexico, the Department of Health, Division of Health Improvement is the primary regulatory authority that conducts unannounced inspections and investigates quality of care complaints.
The data displayed corresponds to the last 20 years.
23 visits/inspections
Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.
Latest inspection
39 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
New Mexico average: 30 deficiencies
1.7 deficiencies per inspection
Inspection Report Summary for Brookdale at Home® Valencia
The most recent inspection on January 8, 2024, found deficiencies related to unsecured medications for residents who self-administer, with medications not stored in locked compartments. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of issues involving medication storage, unsecured hazardous materials like oxygen tanks and sharps containers, incomplete admission/discharge agreements, and non-functioning emergency lighting. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, though a substantiated complaint in 2012 involved failure to report staff-to-resident abuse timely, and a 2015 complaint found a deficiency in updating a resident’s service plan after condition changes. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history shows recurring concerns with medication and safety-related storage, with no clear improvement trend as similar issues have appeared across multiple years.
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Brookdale at Home® Valencia is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale at Home® Valencia
What neighborhood is Brookdale at Home® Valencia in?
Brookdale at Home® Valencia is in the South San Pedro neighborhood of Albuquerque.
Who is the owner of Brookdale at Home® Valencia?
The legal owner and operator of Brookdale at Home® Valencia is Blc Albuquerque-Gc, Llc.
Is Brookdale at Home® Valencia in a walkable area?
Brookdale at Home® Valencia has a walk score of 73. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
When does Brookdale at Home® Valencia's license expire?
According to NM state health department records, Brookdale at Home® Valencia's license expires on December 31, 2025.
Who is the administrator of Brookdale at Home® Valencia?
Candace Guerrero is the administrator of Brookdale at Home® Valencia.
How many beds does Brookdale at Home® Valencia have?
Brookdale at Home® Valencia has 100 beds.
What is the address of Brookdale at Home® Valencia?
Brookdale at Home® Valencia is located at 300 Valencia Dr SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108, United States.
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