Geriatrics | Southwest Care | Santa Fe & Albuquerque
Geriatric Medicine • Santa Fe, NM • Since 1996 • Multiple clinics including Santa Fe and Albuquerque locations
About
Southwest Care Center (SCC) is a Santa Fe–based nonprofit medical practice offering comprehensive, patient-centered care with a focus on HIV/AIDS, primary care, and behavioral health. Key points: - Services: Family medicine, HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, Hepatitis C care, women’s and men’s health, pediatric care, integrated behavioral health, and on-site pharmaceutical services. Also provides gender equity medicine and social services. - Locations: 8 offices nationwide (centered in Santa Fe with three Santa Fe clinic sites and an Albuquerque location). - Geriatrics relevance: While SCC emphasizes primary care and HIV/AIDS care, it provides general adult and geriatric-appropriate primary care services through its family medicine and internal care teams, suitable for older adults seeking coordinated medical and behavioral health support. - Organization: Private nonprofit, founded in 1996, headquartered in Santa Fe. Revenue ~$7.4M; employs ~52 staff. - Contact: Main Santa Fe offices and Albuquerque site; general inquiries at info@southwestcare.org, main phone around NM numbers listed. If you’re specifically seeking geriatrics care in Santa Fe or Albuquerque, SCC offers primary care with integrated behavioral health and coordination of HIV/Hepatitis C services, which may be beneficial for older adults requiring comprehensive, patient-centered care.
Clinic Type
Geriatric Medicine
Address
[Full street address with zip code not provided in text]
Phone
505-955-9454
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Opening Hours
Mon 8:00am–5:00pm; Tue 8:00am–5:00pm; Wed 8:00am–1:00pm & 2:30–5:00pm; Thu 8:00am–5:00pm; Fri 8:00am–5:00pm; Sat Closed; Sun Closed
Telehealth
Available
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Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
To Schedule An Appointment Call (505) 955 9454
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Facebook: 78% recommendation rate (11 reviews on Facebook)
Patients praise
- Compassionate and supportive care from some staff members
- Inclusive, judgment-free environment for diverse patient populations
- Convenient integrated care model with on-site pharmacy and case management
- Acceptance of various insurance types, including Medicare and Medicaid, with sliding scale fees
Common complaints
- Issues with communication and responsiveness to patient questions
- Concerns about provider availability and continuity of care
- Reports of difficulty scheduling appointments and receiving timely referrals
- Complaints regarding front desk and support staff professionalism
- Negative experiences with some specific providers regarding empathy and patient-centered care
"The Physician Assistants and/or Nurse Practitioners, in my experience, simply will not listen to you and treat you like a thinking, feeling human... I need support, empathy, guidance and expertise and this clinic offers none!!"
— SageMenu (user review)"David was great at listening to my concerns, reviewing my test results, and discussing a plan to produce better test outcomes by our next meeting. In general, the Southwest Care - Jefferson staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and supportive."
— LocalityBiz (user review)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Santa Fe-based mobile clinic brings 'everything and the kitchen sink' to seniors | Local News | santafenewmexican.com — Aug 10, 2025
- Childcare is tough to find in New Mexico. Eldercare might be even tougher. | Local News | santafenewmexican.com — Jun 29, 2026
- Alzheimer’s Café – Santa Fe Eldercare Network — Jan 14, 2026
- Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) in New Mexico | Benefits Hub | Olera — Apr 13, 2026
- Stay FallsFREE with Villages and CHRISTUS - This WEEK!Stay FallsFREE with Villages and CHRISTUS - This WEEK! — Sep 19, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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