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HomeNew MexicoLife Care Center of Farmington

Life Care Center of Farmington

1101 West Murray Drive, Farmington, NM 874015053261600WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.4on Google(119 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
144
certified
3 fine(s) totaling $108,231

How Life Care Center of Farmington Compares in New Mexico

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in New Mexico. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
3/5
NM average
2.9/5
Close to state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
NM average
2.7/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
4/5
NM average
2.8/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.40 hrs/day
NM average
3.53 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.75 hrs/day
NM average
0.63 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
33.0%
NM average
53.3%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Reported RN time is 0.75 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.63.
Staff turnover is 33.0%, lower than the New Mexico average of 53.3%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
16
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 2, 2024
Most recent cycle
14
deficiency citations
Inspected May 16, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 2 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$8,517/mo
New Mexico median
Private Room
$9,733/mo
New Mexico median
San Juan County 65+
19,081
15.7% of county
County Population
121,798
San Juan County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Life Care Center of Farmington is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Farmington, New Mexico with 144 certified beds. It has been operating since 1995. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
144
Avg Residents/Day
118.7
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jul 6, 1995
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
San Juan
Last Inspection
May 16, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
14
Weighted Score
154.5
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (43)

F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Mar 3, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Immediate Jeopardy

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.

Survey: Nov 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Nov 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Nov 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Nov 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0561Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Survey: Nov 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0573Potential for Harm

Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.

Survey: Nov 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Nov 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: May 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: May 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: May 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: May 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0636Potential for Harm

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Survey: May 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: May 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: May 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: May 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0865Potential for Harm

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Survey: May 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Jan 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0726Immediate Jeopardy

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.

Survey: Jul 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jul 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0697Actual Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Jul 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jul 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Jul 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Jul 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Feb 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Feb 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Feb 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Feb 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0883Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Survey: Feb 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Mar 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 13 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$108,231
Number of Fines
3
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
4

Penalty History

FineNov 20, 2025
$23,404
FineMay 16, 2025
$26,685
FineJul 12, 2024
$58,142
Payment DenialMay 16, 2025
15 days denied

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.27 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.38 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.75 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.40 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.02 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.05 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
33.0%
RN Turnover
45.5%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (4)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
MARTIN, JOSHUAW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ASep 21, 2020
CROSS, CINDYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 31, 1996
THURMOND, JOANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 21, 2000
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AApr 1, 1996

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Life Care Center of Farmington and nearby alternatives.

All New Mexico facilities
Life Care Center of Farmington
Farmington, NMCurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $108,231
San Juan Care Center
Farmington, NM3,168 ft
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Farmington Wellness & Rehabilitation
Farmington, NM3,168 ft
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Cedar Ridge Inn
Farmington, NM4.0 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $35,406
Aztec Healthcare
Aztec, NM13.8 miAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $105,228
Bloomfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Bloomfield, NM13.9 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $73,226
Red Rocks Care Center
Gallup, NM86.4 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Life Care Center of Farmington
Farmington, NM · Current facility
—3/53/54/5$108,231
San Juan Care Center
Farmington, NM
3,168 ft5/55/52/5None recorded
Farmington Wellness & Rehabilitation
Farmington, NM
3,168 ft5/55/53/5None recorded
Cedar Ridge Inn
Farmington, NM
4.0 mi5/54/53/5$35,406
Aztec Healthcare
Aztec, NM
13.8 mi2/52/51/5$105,228
Bloomfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Bloomfield, NM
13.9 mi3/53/53/5$73,226
Red Rocks Care Center
Gallup, NM
86.4 mi4/54/52/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Life Care Center of Farmington?▾
Life Care Center of Farmington has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Life Care Center of Farmington cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in New Mexico is $8,517/month for a semi-private room and $9,733/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Life Care Center of Farmington participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Life Care Center of Farmington had any health inspection violations?▾
Life Care Center of Farmington had 14 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (May 16, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 3 fine(s) totaling $108,231.
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center of Farmington?▾
Life Care Center of Farmington provides 3.40 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours, 0.38 LPN hours, and 2.27 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 33.0%.
How many beds does Life Care Center of Farmington have?▾
Life Care Center of Farmington has 144 certified beds with an average of 118.7 residents per day, resulting in approximately 82% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Life Care Center of Farmington?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in New Mexico, including 3 in Farmington. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Life Care Center of Farmington?▾
On Google Maps, Life Care Center of Farmington has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 119 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

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