San Pedro Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

    1402 W Gilchrist Ave, Artesia, NM, 88210
    3.7 · 7 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    3.0

    Excellent care but management concerns

    I found the PT/OT exceptional and the home small, clean, and calming with good food and many sweet, accommodating staff who gave excellent care. However, complaints were often ignored, most staff rarely smiled, the administrator didn't engage, and I feared for safety after my husband escaped - it's been renamed but the same management remains. Overall, we were well looked after despite worrying leadership and attitude issues.

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    3.71 · 7 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.5
    • Staff

      4.0
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      3.7
    • Value

      3.7

    Pros

    • Exceptional physical and occupational therapists
    • Excellent overall care
    • Caring and accommodating staff members
    • Clean and calming facility
    • Good food with a capable cook
    • Smaller, more home-like setting
    • Sweet residents and pleasant atmosphere
    • Appropriate for long-term stays
    • Plentiful staff presence

    Cons

    • Staff ignore complaints
    • Many staff rarely smile or appear unfriendly
    • Administrator did not engage with concerns
    • Safety concern: resident escaped
    • Facility renamed but remains under same management
    • Inconsistent staff behavior and responsiveness
    • Management and communication issues

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in the reviews is mixed but leans toward positive regarding clinical care and the physical environment, with notable concerns about staff demeanor, management responsiveness, and resident safety. Multiple reviewers highlight very strong rehabilitation services and consistent day-to-day care for long-term residents. At the same time, several comments raise red flags about how complaints are handled, administrative engagement, and a specific safety incident where a resident escaped.

    Care quality is one of the strongest and most consistent themes. Reviewers repeatedly praise the physical and occupational therapists as exceptional, and other comments describe excellent care and residents being well taken care of. The facility appears to be appropriate for long-term stays, with multiple mentions that long-term residents receive sustained, solid attention. Clinical competence and hands-on therapy are clear strengths and are emphasized by more than one reviewer.

    Staff and interpersonal interactions show a split pattern. On the positive side, reviewers describe staff as nice, accommodating, and caring, calling the place and people sweet and citing many staff on hand. This suggests that numerous caregivers are attentive and supportive. Conversely, several reviews report that staff ignore complaints and that most staff rarely smile; one reviewer specifically noted the administrator did not engage. These mixed observations point to inconsistency in staff attitude and responsiveness: some team members are warm and helpful while others may be brusque, disengaged, or dismissive.

    The facility and physical environment receive positive remarks. Reviewers describe the center as clean, calming, and smaller in scale, creating a more home-like atmosphere. The presence of many staff and a substantial resident population was noted, which can be reassuring for coverage but may also mask variability in individual staff behavior. The smaller size combined with a calm environment is repeatedly cited as a plus for resident comfort.

    Dining and ancillary services are reported favorably. Several reviewers single out the food and the cook as good, indicating that meal quality is a reliable positive aspect of the experience. Beyond dining and therapy, reviewers do not provide much specific information about activities or enrichment programs, so the available feedback focuses mainly on clinical care, staff interactions, and basic living conditions.

    Management and safety concerns are the most serious negative themes. One reviewer reported that the facility had been renamed but remained under the same management, implying a rebranding without substantive operational change. Another alarming report described a safety incident in which a husband escaped, which directly raises concerns about supervision, security protocols, and risk assessment for residents prone to wandering. Coupled with comments that staff sometimes ignore complaints and that the administrator did not engage, the pattern suggests potential gaps in leadership, complaint management, and resident safety practices.

    In summary, the center appears to deliver strong clinical rehabilitation and consistent caregiving for many residents in a clean, calming, smaller facility with good food. However, important contradictions exist: while many staff are described as kind and accommodating, others are described as unfriendly or nonresponsive, and reviews call out management and safety issues that warrant attention. For prospective residents and families, the reviews suggest a facility with real strengths in therapy and everyday care but also recommend directly assessing current management practices, staff responsiveness, and safety protocols (particularly for residents at risk of elopement) before making a placement decision.

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    About San Pedro Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

    San Pedro Nursing and Rehabilitation Center sits at 1402 W Gilchrist Ave in Artesia, NM, and offers a peaceful place with care for both short-term rehabilitation and long-term nursing needs, and the building is smaller with enough staff to look after everyone, so you won't feel lost in a crowd. The place feels tranquil and calm, and there's a real focus on keeping things clean and tidy, which is important for staying healthy. There's round-the-clock service with 24/7 RN coverage, and residents get help with daily activities, along with regular monthly outings for a change of pace, while the staff stays friendly and willing to assist whenever needed. Meals are cooked on-site and kept to high standards. For those who need it, there's diabetic care management, an aggressive wound care program, IV therapy, and a full range of therapies, including occupational and physical therapy, and all of it's tailored for the needs of each person, with a holistic approach that looks at both body and mind. The center offers more senior living options like assisted living, Alzheimer's Care, and even retirement care types, with a nurturing environment and professional counseling if you need help with mental or emotional troubles. There are specialized medical and therapeutic services that support recovery and personal growth, and advice and planning services are available, with different payment options and floor plans to help match individual needs. San Pedro Nursing and Rehabilitation Center focuses on personalized care, ample staff, and a sense of comfort and healing that makes daily life a bit easier-always with attention to good meals, a clean environment, and a staff that genuinely tries to help people feel at home while they recover or settle in for longer-term living.

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