Join us in opposing the facility conversion. Sign the petition!
Join us in opposing the facility conversion. Sign the petition!
The North Valley has a long history of peaceful, residential living. The recent acquisition of Casa de Rosa by Haven Health Management threatens to replace a low-impact senior home with a high-intensity Behavioral Health and Addiction Recovery Center.
Our neighborhood is currently facing a significant transition regarding the Casa de Rosa facility, and it is vital that we act now to protect the character of our community. While the facility currently operates under a "Shelter Care" permit, the new owners are seeking a revised Special Use Permit (SUP) to transform the site into a high-intensity Mental Health and Medical Facility.
There is a major legal and practical difference between "Shelter Care" and a "Medical Facility." We believe the proposed use exceeds what our local infrastructure can handle. If this revision is approved, we can expect our neighborhood to change forever.
Haven Health’s own marketing lists "Suicidal thoughts," "self-harm," and "acute psychiatric symptoms" as criteria for their patients. Our residential streets are not equipped for the emergency response and security needs of a high-risk medical facility.
Public records and employee reviews highlight "unsafe conditions," "poor management," and a "money-before-patients" mentality. We cannot trust this operator to protect our community’s well-being.
Converting a residential-scale property into a high-intensity commercial medical facility fundamentally changes the character of the North Valley and threatens your home’s value.
A "Mental Health Facility" is legally distinct from a "Nursing or Rest Home." The County has stated this use is not allowed under current zoning.
Unlike a quiet retirement home, a detox facility requires frequent medical deliveries, 24/7 staff shifts, and emergency vehicle arrivals.
Reviews of Haven Health Management facilities nationwide cite high staff turnover and chaotic environments. A poorly managed facility increases the risk of patient elopement (leaving without authorization) into our neighborhood.
We are not necessarily opposing the mission of care, but we are opposing the location and the intensity of this specific plan. A residential neighborhood is not the appropriate setting for a high-traffic clinical institution. We are asking the city to deny the SUP revision and hold the developers to the strict definitions of our current zoning laws.
Sign the petition to show the scale of our opposition and ensure our concerns about neighborhood density and safety are taken seriously.
Numbers matter. Adding your name to our collective petition sends a clear message to city officials that this isn't just one or two concerned voices—it’s an entire community.
The current Special Use Permit was issued in 1975 for the "Little Brothers of the Good Shepherd." It was intended for long-term residential care, not acute medical treatment. We are working with legal counsel to ensure Bernalillo County enforces the strict definition of the current SUP.
Information is our best defense. Join us to discuss the specific legal differences between "Shelter Care" and a "Medical Facility" and help us coordinate our strategy.
Your presence at this meeting shows the county that we are an organized, informed, and vigilant neighborhood. We need your input to make our case as strong as possible.
The most effective way to influence the decision is to put your objection on the official record. Send a brief email to the Planning Department stating your opposition to the permit revision for this specific property. Mention that a high-intensity medical facility is inconsistent with the current residential zoning and will create an undue burden on our local infrastructure.
Email: planning@bernco.gov (Reference UPC# 101506546436810506)
Make your voice seen as well as heard. Placing a sign in your front yard is the most effective way to show the County—and the developers—that our neighborhood stands united. These signs act as a constant visual reminder that we are committed to protecting our residential zoning and will not accept a high-intensity medical facility in the heart of our community.
Fighting a major zoning shift takes more than just passion—it takes resources. Your contributions go directly toward printing neighborhood flyers, purchasing yard signs, and potentially hiring legal or zoning experts to represent our interests at the county hearings. Every dollar helps us build a professional, undeniable case to protect our community’s future. No amount is too small to make a difference!
Official county notices can be easy to miss, and by the time a sign is posted on the property, the window for public comment is often closing. By joining our notification list, you’ll receive immediate alerts on public hearing dates, sign-posting notices, and last-minute strategy shifts.
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