Home / New Mexico / Las Cruces
Calibre Post Acute, LLC
2029 Sagecrest Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88011 · Dona Ana County · (575) 522-7000
120 certified beds, about 100 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1984
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 325039 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on November 6, 2024, inspectors cited 18 health deficiencies (the New Mexico average is 17.9, the national average 9.2).
Of 90 health citations since September 2022, 2 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.72 hours per resident per day, against 3.54 across New Mexico and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.35 of those hours.
52.7% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (New Mexico average 53.3%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 90 health citations on file.
March 3, 2026Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- E Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to implement an effective training program for the Developmental Disability Caregivers (DDC, provides daily living assistance, medical support, companionship, and advocacy for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities) for 3 (DDC #1, DDC #2, and DDC #3) of 3 (DDC #1, DDC #2, and DDC #3) DDC's who provided care for R #89. If the DDC staff are not trained, then they could likely not have the knowledge to safely care for residents in the facility.
- D Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure residents remained free from physical restraints (any device used to prevent freedom of movement or action) unless staff used them to treat a specific medical condition (indication or characteristic of a medical, physical or psychological condition) as identified through an assessment for 1 (R #89) of 2 (R #3 and R #89) residents reviewed for physical restraints. This deficient practice could likely result in physical restraints being used for punishment or staff convenience; causing injury or unnecessarily restricting residents from freedom, movement, or activity.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to report an allegation of abuse to the State Survey Agency for 1 (R #89) of 2 (R #3 and R #89) residents reviewed for physical restraints (any device used to prevent freedom of movement or action). If the facility fails to report incidents of possible abuse to the State Agency, then the State Agency is unable to ensure residents have a safe environment.
November 18, 2025Complaint inspection · 8 citations
- E Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to notify the provider of abnormal vital signs (blood pressure and blood sugar) and that medication was not given for 3 (R #1, R #2, and R #9) of 3 (R #1, R #2, and R #9) residents reviewed for assessment and monitoring when staff failed to notify the provider that: 1. R #1 and R #2's blood pressure was low. 2. R #9's blood sugar was low. 3. Medication was held (not given) for R #1, R #2 and R #3. These deficient practices could likely result in residents not receiving necessary care or worsening medical conditions due to lack of or changes in treatment.
- E Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure residents did not receive psychotropic medications (group of drugs that affect behavior, mood, thoughts, or perception. They are used to treat a variety of conditions including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia) unless the medication was medically necessary and had adequate monitoring for 2 (R #16 and R #24) of 3 (R #16, R #24, and R #25) residents reviewed for depression (a common mental health condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest or pleasure in activities) treatment, when staff failed to: 1. Ensure a gradual dose reduction (GDR; stepwise tapering of a dose to determine if symptoms, conditions, or risks can be managed by a lower dose or if the dose or medication can be discontinued) was carried out for R #16. 2. [...]
- E Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to develop and implement accurate, person-centered comprehensive care plan for 1 (R #16) of 3 (R #16, R #24, and R #25) residents reviewed for depression when staff failed to: 1. Include what behaviors staff were expected to monitor for related to his diagnosis of depression. 2. Include non-pharmacological interventions for R #16's diagnosis of depression. These deficient practices could likely result in staff being unaware of the current and actual needs of the residents.
- E Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, and interviews, the facility failed to meet professional standards of practice (established guidelines and expectations that ensure the delivery of high-quality care to residents) for 3 (R #1, R #2 and R #9) of 3 (R #1, R #2 and R #9) residents reviewed for assessment and monitoring when facility staff failed to: 1. Administer medications as ordered for R #1, R #2 and R #9. 2. Contact the provider to notify them when medication was held due to possible adverse effects (unintended effect that is undesirable, unpleasant, or harmful) of medication for R #1, R #2 and R #9. [...]
- E Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure residents received necessary behavioral health care to meet their needs for 1 (R #16) of 3 (R #16, R #24, and R #25) residents reviewed for behavioral health concerns when: 1. Staff delayed psychiatric services for R #16 after a psychiatric referral on 12/18/24 and 07/20/25. 2. Staff failed to refer R #16 for recommended therapy services on 03/14/25. 3. Staff did not have an effective process for referring residents to behavioral health services. These deficient practices could likely result in residents not receiving the behavioral or mental health care and assistance needed to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
- E Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure the physician provided documentation of a rationale (set of reasons or a logical basis for a course of action) for not following the consultant pharmacist's recommendation for 1 (R #16) of 3 (R #16, R #24, and R #25) residents reviewed for depression. This deficient practice could likely result in residents receiving medications that are no longer necessary and may cause unnecessary drug interactions (changes to medication action caused by being combined with other foods, beverages, or drugs) or adverse side effects (unwanted, undesirable effects from medication). A. Record review of R #16's admission documents, no date, revealed the following: 1. R #16 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. 2. R #16 had the following diagnoses: a. [...]
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to meet quality of care standards for 1 (R #9) of 3 (R #1, R #2, and R #9) residents reviewed for diabetes (chronic disease in which the body cannot use insulin properly and results in high blood sugar [BS] levels) when staff did not obtain finger stick blood glucose levels for R #9 upon return to the facility. This deficient practice could likely result in complications related to diabetes.
- D Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure nursing staff completed mandatory behavioral health training (a form of instruction that provides knowledge and skills to identify, understand, and respond to mental health and substance use challenges, including the promotion of well-being) for 1 (LPN #26) of 4 (LPN #17, LPN #18, LPN #25, and LPN #26) staff sampled for staffing. This deficient practice could likely result in staff being unable to inform residents of their total health status and to provide notice of rights and services.
June 18, 2025Complaint inspection · 6 citations
- E Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure care plan revisions occurred for 3 (R #8, R #17, and R #25) of 3 (R #8, R #17, and R #25) residents when the staff failed to revise the care plan with the most current resident information. This deficient practice could likely result in the care plan not being updated with the most current resident conditions and appropriate interventions, staff being unaware of changes in care provided, and residents not receiving the care related to changes in their health status or healthcare decisions.
- E Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure medical records were complete and accurate for 3 (R #8, R #17, and R #25 ) of 3 (R #8, R #17, and R #25) residents reviewed for documentation accuracy when staff failed to do the following: 1. Document attempts to change R #8's brief. 2. Document attempts to shower/bathe R #8. 3. Document attempts to put sheets on R #8's mattress. 4. Document changing R #8's mattress. 5. Document R #17's fall on 04/05/25. 6. Document unavailable medication for R #25. These deficient practices have the potential to negatively impact the care staff provide to meet residents' needs due to missing or inaccurate records and resident information.
- E Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to provide behavioral health training (training that helps staff recognize and respond to various behavioral and mental health issues that residents may present with) for 3 (CNA #8, CNA #9 and ADON #1) of 3 (CNA #8, CNA #9 and ADON #1) staff sampled for training. This deficient practice could likely result in residents not receiving the services necessary to attain or maintain their physical, mental, and psychosocial (involving both psychological and social aspects) well-being.
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, and interview, the facility failed to notify the provider of missed medication doses for 1 (R #25) of 3 (R #18, R #25 and R #26) residents reviewed for medications not available when staff failed to: 1. Notify the provider of the missed dose of Amiodarone (medication used to treat affects the rhythm of your heartbeats. It is used to help keep the heart beating normally in people with life-threatening heart rhythm disorders of the ventricles) on 06/14/25 and 06/15/25. 2. Notify the provider of the missed dose of Levothyroxine (medication used to treat hypothyroidism underactive thyroid; a condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone) on 6/14/25 and 6/15/25. These deficient practices could likely result in residents not receiving the necessary care or worsening medical conditions due to lack of treatment.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the Minimum Data Set Assessment (MDS; federally mandated assessment instrument completed by facility staff) was accurate for 1 (R #16) of 3 (R #16, R #17, and R #18) residents reviewed for accurate MDS assessments. This deficient practice could likely result in the facility not having an accurate assessment of the residents' needs.
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to meet professional standards of practice for 1 (R #25) of 3 (R #18, R #25, and R #26) residents reviewed for neglect, when staff failed to administer R #25's heart rhythm and thyroid medication as ordered by the physician. This deficient practice could likely lead to the residents medical conditions worsening and having adverse (unwanted, harmful, or abnormal result) side effects or not receiving the desired therapeutic effect of the medication due to it not being administered.
February 20, 2025Complaint inspection · 9 citations
- G Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to provide activities of daily living (ADL) assistance for 4 (R #8, R #10, R #11, and R #24) of 5 (R #8, R #10, R #11, R #24, and R #25) residents reviewed for ADL care when staff failed to: 1. Assist R #8 and R #11 with toileting. 2. Assist R #10 with ADL care. 3. Assist R #24 with brushing his teeth and showering. These deficient practices caused R #8 and R #25 psychological distress, and feeling embarrassed.
- G Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews, observation, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure the facility had sufficient staff to meet the needs of 5 (R #8, R #10, R #11, R #25, and R #26) of 6 (R #8, R #10, R #11, R #24, R #25, and R #26) residents reviewed for staffing when staff failed to: 1. To transfer R #8. 2. Change R #10's brief. 3. To assist R #11 to the toilet as needed. 4. Assist R #24 with oral care and showers. 5. Change R #25's brief after 30 minutes or longer. This deficient practice caused R #25 psychological distress, feeling embarrassed and crying when discussing how she was left soiled when she has to wait to be changed.
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to store and serve food under sanitary conditions in accordance with professional standards of food service safety for all 98 residents in the facility (residents were identified on the resident matrix provided by the DON on 02/13/25) who eat food prepared in the kitchen when staff failed to: 1. Keep the deep freezer and kitchen floors clean. 2. Keep the stoves and surrounding areas clean from oil. 3. Maintain the quality of the oil (fresh) in the deep fryer. 4. Perform hand hygiene prior to assisting R #24 with meal. These deficient practices could likely lead to foodborne illnesses.
- D Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to create an accurate baseline care plan (minimum healthcare information necessary to properly care for a resident immediately upon their admission to the facility) within 48 hours of admission for 1 (R #3) of 1 (R #3) resident reviewed for baseline care plans. This deficient practice could likely result in residents not receiving the appropriate care and may place residents at risk of an adverse event (undesirable experience, preventable or non-preventable, that caused harm to a resident because of medical care or lack of medical care) or worsening of current condition after admission.
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteTHIS IS A REPEAT DEFICIENCY FROM 11/06/24 Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to meet professional standards of practice for 1 (R #3) of 4 (R #1, R #2, R #3, and R #4) residents reviewed for physician's orders, when staff did not administer R #3's blood pressure medication as ordered by the physician. This deficient practice could likely lead to the resident having adverse (unwanted, harmful, or abnormal result) side effects or not receiving the desired therapeutic effect of the medication due to it not being administered.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to receive medication needed for treatment of an illness for 1 (R #4) of 4 (R #1, R #2, R #3, and R #4) residents reviewed for quality of care. Failure to follow physician orders could likely lead to facility staff and physician being unaware of changes in resident's condition and could likely lead to worsening of resident's condition.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure wound care orders were obtained and implemented for 1 (R #3) of 1 (R #3) residents reviewed for pressure ulcers (damage to an area of the skin caused by constant pressure on the area for a long time). This deficient practice could likely result in the provider being unaware of the resident's current condition, leading to inconsistent interventions and worsening of pressure ulcers.
- D Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure nursing staff demonstrated competency in the skills and techniques necessary to safely change a suprapubic catheter (a thin flexible tube inserted directly into the bladder through a small incision in the lower abdomen, just above the pubic bone. It is used to drain urine from the bladder when a person is unable to urinate normally) for residents for 1 (ADON) of 1 (ADON) employees sampled for training and competency. This deficient practice could likely result in nurses working with residents without adequate knowledge and skills to do so; likely resulting in injury or inappropriate care being provided to the residents.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure medical records were complete and accurate for 2 (R #17 and R #18) of 2 (R #17 and R #18) residents reviewed for documentation accuracy. This deficient practice has the potential to negatively impact the care staff provide to meet residents' needs due to missing or inaccurate records and resident information.
November 6, 2024Standard inspection · 18 citations
- F Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the licensed nurses (RN's and LPN's) and CNA's are able to demonstrate competency in skills and techniques necessary to care for residents' needs for 5 (CNA #8, CNA #9, LPN #8, LPN #9, and LPN #10) of 5 (CNA #8, CNA #9, LPN #8, LPN #9, and LPN #10) reviewed for competent nursing staff. This could affect all 94 residents in the facility (residents were identified by Resident Matrix provided by the DON on 10/28/24). This deficient practice could likely result in nurses and CNA's working with residents without adequate knowledge to do so; likely resulting in injury or inappropriate care being provided to the residents.
- E Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure residents and their representatives received a written notice of the bed hold policy which indicated the duration the bed would be held for 2 (R #77 and R #94) of 2 (R #77 and R #94) residents reviewed for hospitalization. This deficient practice could likely result in the resident and/or their representative being unaware of the bed hold policy upon return from the hospital.
- E Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure the Minimum Data Set Assessment (MDS, part of the U.S. federally mandated process for clinical assessment of all residents in Medicare or Medicaid-certified nursing homes. It is a core set of screening, clinical and functional status elements, including common definitions and coding categories, which forms the foundation of a comprehensive assessment) was accurate for 5 (R #33, R #36, R #48, R #84, and R #85) of 6 (R #5, R #33, R #36, R #48, R #84, and R #85) residents review for MDS assessment accuracy. This deficient practice could likely result in the facility not having an accurate assessment of the residents' needs.
- E Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to develop an accurate, person-centered comprehensive care plan for 2 (R #48 and R #77) of 6 (R #5, R #41, R #48, R #60, R #77 and R #81) residents reviewed for care plans. This deficient practice could likely result in staff being unaware of the current and actual needs of the residents.
- E Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure care plans were reviewed and revised for 6 (R #26, R #28, R #46, R #59, R #64, and R #85) of 6 (R #26, R #28, R #46, R #59, R #64, and R #85) residents reviewed for care plans when they failed to: 1. Have an Interdisciplinary Team Meeting (IDT, a group of health care professionals with various areas of expertise who work together toward the goals of their clients) within seven days after the completion of the admission Minimum Data Set assessment (MDS, part of the U.S. federally mandated process for clinical assessment of all residents in Medicare or Medicaid-certified nursing homes. It is a core set of screening, clinical and functional status elements, including common definitions and coding categories, which forms the foundation of a comprehensive assessment) for R #85. 2. [...]
- E Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to provide services that meet professional standards of practice for 1 (R #81) of 5 (R #52, R #59, R #60, R #81 and R #251) residents reviewed for physician's orders when staff failed to: 1. Obtain a Dexcom (continuous glucose monitoring system that tracks glucose levels in the body, without requiring fingersticks [use of lancet to draw blood from the finger]) as ordered by the physician. 2. Ensure R #81 received weekly Trulicity (injectable medication used to treat diabetes by assisting the body to use the insulin it is already making) injections. These deficient practices could likely result in worsening of medical conditions.
- E Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to provide quality of care for 1 (R #36) of 1 (R #36) resident reviewed for diabetes (chronic condition that happens from persistently high blood sugar levels) when staff did not check blood glucose levels (the process of checking your blood sugar level to ensure they are within a healthy range) and administer diabetic medications. This deficient practice could likely result in R #36 having a higher risk of developing long-term health problems and a higher risk of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA; a serious complication of diabetes that can be life-threatening. Occurs when blood sugar is very high, and ketones [acids your body makes when it's using fat instead of sugar for energy] build up in the body, causing symptoms of increased thirst, frequent urination, weakness and fatigue).
- E Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure pharmaceutical services (the direct, responsible provision of medication-related care) were met for 1 (R #251) of 5 (R #52, R #59, R #60, R #81 and R #251) residents reviewed for medications when they failed to provide routine medication for a resident. This deficient practice could likely lead to unresolved or worsening of medical issues.
- E Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure residents did not receive psychotropic medications (antidepressants, anti-anxiety medications, stimulants, antipsychotics, and mood stabilizers) unless the medication was medically necessary for 3 (R #5, R #26 and R #48) of 5 (R #5, R #26, R #31, R #33 and R #48) residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. This deficient practice could likely result in residents receiving medications without a medical reason or when no longer necessary, placing these residents at a higher risk of adverse side effects (unwanted, harmful, or abnormal result) when the facility failed to: 1. Carry out a gradual dose reduction (GDR; [...]
- E Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure residents obtained dental services for 4 (R #41, R #50, R #81, and R #84) of 4 (R #41, R #50, R #81, and R #84) residents sampled for dental services, when: 1. Receive routine dental care to include an annual inspection of the mouth for signs of disease, dental cleaning, fillings, or minor partial or full denture adjustments for R #41 and R #50. 2. Schedule required dental follow-up for R #50 and R # 81. 3. Emergency dental services for R#84. These deficient practices are likely to cause the resident unnecessary pain, embarrassment over the condition and/or appearance of teeth, and potential dental or oral complications.
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to store and serve food under sanitary conditions by professional standards of food service safety. This failure could potentially affect all 40 residents on the north unit (residents were identified by the Resident Matrix provided by the Administrator on 10/28/24). When they failed to ensure staff maintain refrigerator temperatures in the nutrition refrigerators. If the facility fails to adhere to safe food storage, residents could likely be exposed to foodborne illnesses (illness caused by food contaminated with bacteria, viruses, parasites, or toxins).
- E Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure call lights worked at all times as intended for Rooms 133 to 152 on the South Unit reviewed for call system functioning. This deficient practice could likely result in residents being unable to notify staff when they are in need of assistance.
- E Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure the nursing staff have completed the mandatory Effective Communication training for 5 (LPN #8, LPN #9, LPN #10, LPN #11, and CNA #8) of 5 (LPN #8, LPN #9, LPN #10, LPN #11, and CNA #8) staff randomly sampled for staffing. This deficient practice could likely result in staff being unable to inform residents of their total health status and to provide notice of rights and services.
- D Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to notify the resident and the resident's representative of a transfer in writing for 1 (R #77) of 2 (R #77 and R #94) residents sampled for hospitalizations when they failed to: 1. Notify the resident or the resident's representative of the transfers to the hospital in writing and in a language and manner they understand. 2. Contents of the notice include the following: -The name, phone number, and address (mailing and email) of the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman on the transfer notification form. -Statement of the resident's appeal rights, including the name, address (mailing and email), and telephone number of the entity which receives such requests; and information on how to obtain an appeal form and assistance in completing the form and submitting the appeal hearing request. 3. [...]
- D Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure a comprehensive Minimum Data Set (MDS; a federally mandated assessment instrument completed by facility staff that reflects a resident's functional capabilities) was completed for 2 (R #82 and R #88) of 3 (R #5, R #82, and R #88) residents reviewed for resident assessments. This deficient practice could likely result in in the facility receiving monies they are not entitled to and possible delays in transitions to a new setting.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, and record review, the facility failed to keep residents free from accidents for 2 (R #46 and R #64) of 2 (R #46 and R#64) residents reviewed for smoking, when staff failed to complete smoking evaluations to determine resident safety while smoking. This deficient practice could likely result in residents being at risk of serious harm or injury.
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, observation, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident who entered the facility with an indwelling Foley catheter [a tube inserted through the urethra (the tube through which urine leaves the body) and into the bladder to drain urine] received appropriate treatment for 2 (R #77 and R #85) of 2 (R #77 and R #85) residents reviewed for urinary catheter care, when they failed to: 1. Assess R #77 for urinary retention (a condition that occurs when a person is unable to empty their bladder, either partially or completely) after the removal of her foley catheter. 2. [...]
- D Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed include performance reviews as part of their 12 hours of annual training for 1 (CNA #9) of 2 (CNA #8 and CNA #9) CNAs sampled for 12 hours of annual training. This deficient practice could likely result in staff being under trained and providing inadequate care.
August 23, 2024Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- E Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview the facility failed to report injuries of unknown source within two hours to the State Agency (SA) for 3 (R #8, R #9, and R #11) of 3 (R #8, R #9, and R #11) residents sampled for abuse and neglect. If the facility fails to report allegations of injuries of unknown source to the SA within two hours, then residents could likely continue to be abused or suffer serious bodily injury.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to complete a thorough investigation regarding allegations of abuse for 1 (R #9) of 3 (R #8, R #9, and R #10) residents reviewed for abuse and neglect. This failure could likely lead to residents' claims of abuse, neglect, or exploitation not being thoroughly investigated and determining the cause.
- D Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure resident was assessed for risk of entrapment (state of being stuck or caught on bed rail) from bed rails for 1 (R #25) of 1 (R #25) resident reviewed for accidents. This deficient practice has the potential to cause serious injury by becoming trapped between the mattress and bed rail.
January 3, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure a safe, orderly discharge occurred for 1 (R #22) of 1 (R #22) residents reviewed for discharge. This deficient practice could likely cause the resident not to have their needs met outside of the facility, and the resident could decline and be re-hospitalized .
August 3, 2023Standard inspection · 20 citations
- F Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to properly store medications, when they failed to: 1) Secure medications in a insulin cart on South Unit, 2) Dispose of a loose tablet stored in the medication cart on North Unit, and 3) Keep temperature logs for a medication refrigerator. This could affect all 95 residents in the facility (Residents were identified by the resident matrix provided by the Administrator on 07/27/23). This deficient practice could result in residents obtaining medications that have no longer effective or that are not prescribed to them resulting in adverse side effects.
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to store and serve food under sanitary conditions in accordance with professional standards of food service safety for all 95 residents in the facility (residents were identified on the resident matrix provided by the Administrator on 07/27/23) who eat food prepared in the kitchen when they failed to: 1. Keep the deep freezer and kitchen floors clean, 2. Wear hairnets in the kitchen 3. Failed to keep the stoves and surrounding areas clean from grease, 4. Maintain the quality of the oil (fresh) in the deep fryer, and 5. Ensure that spices in the kitchen are labeled and dated. These deficient practices could likely lead to foodborne illnesses.
- E Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to have reasonable accommodations for 1 (R #72) of 2 (R #8 and R #72) residents sampled for environment, when they failed to provide R #72 with a mattress to fit her bed. This deficient practice could likely result in the resident being at risk for accidents.
- E Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure that resident's New Mexico Medical Orders For Scope of Treatment (MOST Advance Directives) were completed accurately for 2 (R #3 and R #53) of 5 (R #3, R #8, R #28, R #53 and R #69) reviewed for Advance Directives. When they failed to: 1) Ensure that the resident's wishes were accurately reflected 2) Ensure that the MOST form was signed by the resident or their designated healthcare decision maker. These deficient practices could likely result in the residents' end-of-life choices not being known.
- E Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview the facility failed to provide a comfortable and homelike environment for 1 (R #8) of 2 (R #8 and R #72) residents sampled for environment, when they failed to match the existing paint from previous repairs. This deficient practice could likely cause residents to feel like they are not living in a comfortable home-like environment and like they are not valued.
- E Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, and interview the facility failed to report to the State Survey Agency timely for 4 (R #28, R #43, R #53, and R #74) of 5 (R #3, R #28, R #43, R #53, and R #74) residents sampled for abuse and accidents when they failed to report allegations of abuse or serious bodily injury within two hours to the State Agency. If the facility fails to report allegations of abuse or serious bodily injury to the State Agency within two (2) hours, then residents could likely continue to be abused or suffer serious bodily injury.
- E Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview the facility failed to ensure residents, their representatives, and the Ombudsman received a written notice of transfer as soon as practicable for 3 (R #3, R #55, and R #89) of 3 (R #3, R #55, and R # 89) residents reviewed for hospitalization. This deficient practice could likely result in the resident and/or their representative not knowing the reason or location that the resident was discharged .
- E Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to provide written information to the resident or resident representative that specifies the bed hold policy at the time of the transfer for 3 (R #3, R #55, and R #89) of 3 (R #3, R #55, and R #89) residents sampled for hospitalizations. This deficient practice could likely result in the resident and/or their representative being unaware of the resident ability to return to their previous room or the next available room upon return from the hospital.
- E Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview the facility failed to ensure that the Minimum Data Set (MDS) Assessments were accurate for 1 (R #55) of 2 (R #55 and R #74) residents sampled for MDS accuracy. This deficient practice could likely result in residents not receiving the care and treatment they need.
- E Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to develop a comprehensive person-centered care plan for 3 (R #34, R #53, and R #74) of 7 (R #8, R #28, R #29, R #34, R #53, R #55, and R #74) residents reviewed for Comprehensive Care Plans. Failure to develop a person-centered care plan could likely result in staff's failure to understand the needs, preferences, and treatments for residents to achieve their highest level of well-being.
- E Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to revise the Care Plan for 2 (R #55) of 3 (R #3, R #55 and R #74) residents reviewed for care plan revisions. This deficient practice could likely result in staff being unaware of changes in care being provided and residents not receiving the care related to changes in their health status or healthcare decisions.
- E Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to care plan hospice/facility care responsibilities for 1 (R #29) of 1 (R #29) residents sampled for hospice. This deficient practice could likely result in residents not receiving the care they need from hospice.
- E Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, observation, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that a resident who enters the facility without an indwelling foley catheter (tube that is inserted through the urethra and into the bladder to drain urine) is not catheterized (procedure that involves placing a foley catheter) unless clinical condition demonstrates that catheterization was necessary and was treated appropriately for Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) for 1 (R #55) of 2 (R #55 and R #241) residents reviewed for Urinary Tract Infections and Foley Catheters when they: 1) Failed to document the need for foley catheter insertion. 2) Failed to ensure an appropriate diagnosis for long term use of a foley catheter. [...]
- E Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, and interview the facility failed to provide trauma informed care (care to help prevent furtherance of trauma and promote safety and well-being) to 1 (R #72) of 1 (R #72) resident diagnosed with a trauma incident. Failing to provide care and seek out knowledge of triggers is likely to cause the resident to become secluded (withdrawn), exhibit behaviors, or cause self harm.
- E Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to have competent staff when the failed to have competencies for 4 (CNA #23, CNA #24, CNA #25, and LPN #5) of 4 (CNA #23, CNA #24, CNA #25, and LPN #5) nursing staff sampled for competency. This deficient practice could likely result in staff working who are not competent to give care to residents.
- E Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure that 1 (R #55) of 6 (R #53, R #55, R #69, R #72, R #73, and R #74) residents reviewed for behavioral-emotional health were receiving necessary behavioral health care to meet their needs. This deficient practice could likely result in residents having a decline in their physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
- E Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure pharmaceutical services (the direct, responsible provision of medication-related care) were met for 2 (R #55 and R #241) of 3 (R #55, R #74, and R #241) residents reviewed for pharmacy services when they failed to provide routine and emergency medications to residents. These deficient practices could likely lead to unresolved infections, worsening of infection or uncontrolled pain.
- E Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure that each resident received or was offered Pneumococcal (a bacteria that causes pneumonia infection of the respiratory tract) immunization for 1 (R #28) of 5 (R #8, R #16, R #28, R #69 and R #72) residents reviewed for immunizations. This deficient practice could likely lead to residents contracting respiratory infections and could result in the spread of infection to other residents.
- E Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed complete 12 hours of annual training that included the performance reviews and the facility assessment for 3 (CNA #26, CNA #27, and CNA #28) of 3 (CNA #26, CNA #27, and CNA #28) CNAs sampled for 12 hours of annual training. This deficient practice could likely result in staff being under trained and providing inadequate care.
- D Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to obtain laboratory testing for 1 (R #72) of 1 (R #72) residents reviewed for laboratory services. If the facility fails to obtain labs that have been ordered, this could likely cause a delay in chemotherapy (the treatment of disease by the use of chemical substances, especially the treatment of cancer), causing unnecessary harm to the resident.
September 9, 2022Standard inspection · 22 citations
- F Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, and observation, the facility failed to ensure residents knew where the most recent survey was located and accessible to all residents. This could affect all 57 residents in the facility (residents were identified by the facility census provided by the Administrator on 08/31/22). If residents are unable to locate the latest survey conducted by State Surveyors, then residents, representatives, and visitors are unable to know how the facility is doing and make decisions accordingly.
- F Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Inspectors wroteRecite from 06/24/2021 Based on record review, and interview, the facility failed to provide the services of a Registered Nurse (RN) for at least 8 consecutive hours a day, seven days a week. This could affect all 57 residents in the facility (residents were identified by census list provided by the Administrator on 08/31/22). This deficient practice could likely result in resident's not receiving the services that they require to provide the optimal quality of care.
- F Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, and interview, the facility failed to follow pharmacy recommendations for all 58 residents in the facility (residents were identified by the Resident matrix provided by the Administrator on 08/31/22), when they failed to: 1) Receive the pharmacy recommendation for June 2022 for all 58 residents, 2) Follow the pharmacy recommendation to provide rationale (reason why) for R #25's PRN (as needed) Lorazepam (antianxiety) longer than 14 days. 3) Follow Pharmacy recommendation for R #21, to update the directions on the MAR (Medication administration Record) to monitor and report any signs and symptoms of bleeding. 4) Follow Pharmacy recommendation for R #40, to add a standing order for PRN (as needed) Naloxone (generic name for Narcan a medication used for the emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose) to the MAR. [...]
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteRecite from 06/24/2021 Based on observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure that food items in the kitchen were labeled and dated. These deficient practices could likely lead to foodborne illnesses that could affect all 57 residents in the facility (residents were identified by the resident matrix provided by the Administrator on 08/31/22).
- F Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure the facility assessment was accurate and current. This could affect all 57 residents in the facility (residents were identified by census list provided by the Administrator on 08/31/22). This deficient practice could lead to the residents not receiving the care they need to reach their highest well-being.
- F Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure that all staff were tested two times a week for Covid-19 (virus that causes a variety of respiratory, gastrointestinal, and neurological diseases] which is characterized mainly by fever and cough). At the time of the recertification survey the facility should have been testing staff twice weekly due to facility having a Covid-19 outbreak (when 1 covid-19 positive staff or resident is identified) . This deficient practice could affect all 57 residents in the facility (residents were identified by census list provided by the Administrator on 08/31/22) and could likely lead to lack of identifying Covid-19 positive staff or residents and continue the spread of the infection within the facility.
- E Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that residents were treated with respect and dignity for 2 (R #29 and R #41) of 2 (R #29 and R #41) residents randomly sampled, when the facility failed to provide a dignity cover for their Foley catheter bag (soft plastic or rubber tube that is inserted to the bladder to drain the urine and is connected in a collecting bag). This deficient practice could likely result in residents becoming depressed, anxious, and lacking self-worth.
- E Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide written notice for room/roommate change for 2 (R #33, and R #45) of 2 (R #33, and R #45) resident sampled for notification of change. This deficient practice could likely cause residents to become anxious and depressed if they are not given written room/roommate change notices.
- E Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility staff did not demonstrate their response and rationale to grievances/concerns for 6 (R #3, R #4, R #13, R #19, R #28, and R #43) out of 6 (R #3, R #4, R #13, R #19, R #28, and R #43) residents in Resident Council. This deficient practice could result in the issues continuing and resident's rights not being honored.
- E Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure residents, or their representatives received a written notice of transfer as soon as practicable for 3 (R #22, R #25, and R #34) of 3 (R #22, R #25 and R #34) residents reviewed for hospitalizations. This deficient practice could likely result in the resident and/or their representative not knowing the reason that the resident was sent to the hospital.
- E Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure residents, or their representatives received a written notice of their bed hold policy indicating the duration that the bed would be held for 3 (R #22, R #25, and R #34) of 3 (R #22, R #25, and R #34) residents reviewed for transfers to hospital. This deficient practice could likely result in the resident and/or their representative being unaware of the resident being able to return to their previous room upon return from the hospital.
- E Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to develop and implement an accurate, comprehensive person-centered care plan for 4 (R #21, R #23, R #33, and R #42) of 4 (R #21, R #23, R #33, and R #42) residents reviewed for care plans, when they failed to: [...]
- E Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide quality of care for 1 (R #33) of 1 (R #33) residents review for food, when the facility changed R #33's dietary order from mechanical soft diet chopped constancy (chopped up foods) to regular consistency (regular whole foods) on 07/26/22 without the Medical Providers approval. This deficient practice could likely result in the resident having the wrong consistency diet and not being able to consume her food.
- E Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure ongoing communication and collaboration with the dialysis (clinical purification of blood as a substitute for the normal function of the kidney) facility regarding dialysis care and services for 1 (R #42) of 1 (R #42) residents sampled for dialysis. This deficient practice could likely result in residents not receiving the care and monitoring they need after dialysis treatment.
- E Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, and interview, the facility failed to provide 12 hours of annual training that included the staff performance review and the facility assessment for 3 (CNA #12, CNA #13, and CNA #14) of 3 (CNA #12, CNA #13, and CNA #14) CNAs reviewed for 12 hours of annual training. This deficient practice could likely result in staff not receiving the proper training's for areas needing improvement or for special needs populations they care for.
- E Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, and interview, the facility failed keep residents free from unnecessary Psychotropic medications for 1 (R #25) of 5 (R #9, R #21, R #22, R #25, R #34) sampled for unnecessary medications, when they failed to: 1) Provide rationale (reason for) for R #25's PRN (as needed) Lorazepam (antianxiety) longer than 14 days, and 2) Provide a correct diagnosis for R #25's antipsychotic (used to treat psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations, and delusions) medication QUEtiapine Fumarate ordered to treat dementia. This deficient practice could likely result in residents receiving psychotropic medications longer than needed.
- E Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, and interview, the facility failed to properly label medication for all 5 residents on North unit (residents were identified by the resident matrix provided by the Administrator on 08/31/22), when they failed to label 9 open over-the-counter medications with an open date in the medication cart. This deficient practice could likely result in resident receiving expired medications.
- E Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure there was relevant communication in the resident's record indicating the delivery of hospice services (services provided for a person experiencing an advanced, life-limiting illness) for 1 (R #2) of 1 (R #2) residents reviewed for Hospice Services. This deficient practice could likely lead to the resident not receiving the services needed due to lack of collaboration and communication between the facility and hospice provider.
- E Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, and interview, the facility failed to provide abuse, neglect, and exploitation training to 3 (LPN #7, LPN #8, and LPN #9) of 3 (LPN #7, LPN #8, and LPN #9) staff members sampled for abuse, neglect, and exploitation training. This deficient practice could likely result in staff not knowing who, what, and when to report things like abuse, neglect and exploitation.
- D Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, and interview, the facility failed to develop and implement an accurate, effective, person-centered baseline care plan within 48 hours of admission to include Physician's Orders for 1 (R #159) of 1 (R #159) resident reviewed for baseline care plans. This deficient practice could likely lead to residents not receiving the appropriate care, services, and monitoring needed upon admission to the facility.
- D Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, and interview, the facility failed to maintain repairs on the facility's van that is used to transport residents to and from appointments. This deficient practice could likely affect all 57 residents (resident were identified on the census provided by the Administrator on 08/31/22.) This could lead to resident's being in danger of harm or death if the Facility Van is not operating in a safe manner during a transport.
- B Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, and interview, the facility failed to follow proper infection control practices for 13 residents (R #5, R #10, R #12, R #14, R #15, R #16, R #24, R #29, R #32, R #33, R #43, R #52, and R #53) of 13 residents (R #5, R #10, R #12, R #14, R #15, R #16, R #24, R #29, R #32, R #33, R #43, R #52, and R #53) randomly sampled, when 4 staff members failed to wear their masks in resident care areas. This deficient practice could likely result in the spread of infection and could cause residents to become sick from the staff.
Fire safety inspections
12 fire safety citations on file: 4 on August 3, 2023, 8 on September 9, 2022.
Every fire safety citation12 citations
- F Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- E Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- E Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- E To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- F Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
- F Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
- F Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.
- F Establish emergency prep training and testing.
- F Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.72 | 3.54 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.35 | 0.63 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.23 | 3.10 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.35 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.02 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 52.7% | 53.3% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 62.5% | 53.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 3.31 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.92 on weekdays and 3.23 on weekends, 18% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 2.9% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.53 in April to June 2025 to 3.72 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.72 | 0.35 | 3.92 | 3.23 | 2.9% | 0 of 90 | 100 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.60 | 0.22 | 3.79 | 3.11 | 3.3% | 0 of 92 | 101 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.47 | 0.23 | 3.64 | 3.04 | 2.7% | 0 of 92 | 96 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.53 | 0.30 | 3.70 | 3.09 | 4.1% | 0 of 91 | 93 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| New Mexico, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.52 | 0.60 | 3.69 | 3.10 | 14.2% | 1.7% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
Official wage estimates for New Mexico
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $18.94 | $17.94 to $21.83 | 4,750 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $28.52 | $18.93 to $35.14 | 2,460 |
| Registered nurses | $45.36 | $38.92 to $49.40 | 17,980 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | New Mexico | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.4 | 11.3 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.2 | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.1 | 11.7 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.0 | 5.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 21.1 | 14.5 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 21.4 | 22.0 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 10.2 | 15.7 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.5 | 2.8 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: CALIBRE POST ACUTE LLC.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldblatt, Kenneth | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 100% | 10/16/2019 |
| Kight, Leah | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 10/16/2019 | |
| Kight, Leah | Corporate director | Individual | 10/16/2019 | |
| Goldblatt, Kenneth | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/16/2019 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 19 problems in this area, most recently on November 18, 2025: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 16 problems in this area, most recently on November 18, 2025: "Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 16 problems in this area, most recently on November 18, 2025: "Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 8 problems in this area, most recently on November 18, 2025: "Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures."
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
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New Mexico contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in New Mexico. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: New Mexico Health Care Authority, Division of Health Improvement, Health Facility Licensing and Certification, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: New Mexico Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Aging and Long-Term Services Department, 866-451-2901. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
Common questions
- What is Calibre Post Acute, LLC's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Calibre Post Acute, LLC 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Calibre Post Acute, LLC get at its last inspection?
- 18 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on November 6, 2024. The New Mexico average is 17.9.
- Has Calibre Post Acute, LLC been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Calibre Post Acute, LLC accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Calibre Post Acute, LLC?
- CMS lists 4 owners and managers. Legal business name: CALIBRE POST ACUTE LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
- Something wrong on this page? Ask for a correction. We fix errors in our copy of the data; findings themselves can only be changed by CMS and the state.
- NursingHomeClear is independent and not affiliated with CMS, Medicare or any state agency. This page reports federal records; it does not rate, recommend or endorse any home, and it is not medical or legal advice.