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HomeNew MexicoLife Care Center of Farmington

Life Care Center of Farmington

1101 West Murray Drive, Farmington, NM 874015053261600
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
144
certified
3 fine(s) totaling $120,657

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 2/5 stars (below average)

• Has 144 certified beds with an average of 116.7 residents per day (81% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 16 deficiencies (inspected May 16, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $120,657 across 3 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.54 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 33.3%

• Part of the Life Care Centers of America chain (194 facilities)

Life Care Center of Farmington is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Farmington, New Mexico with 144 certified beds. It has been operating since 1995. The facility scored below average compared to New Mexico facilities.

Beds
144
Avg Residents/Day
116.7
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)
16
Weighted Score
186.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (44)

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
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
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
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
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
F0695Potential for Harm

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

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
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
F0865Potential for Harm

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

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
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
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
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
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
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jul 12, 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: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Mar 1, 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: Mar 1, 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
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
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
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

+ 14 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$120,657
Number of Fines
3
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
3

Penalty History

FineNov 20, 2025
$18,130
FineMay 16, 2025
$44,385
FineJul 12, 2024
$58,142

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

Nurse Aide2.30 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.49 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.75 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.54 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total2.98 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.04 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
33.3%
RN Turnover
50.0%
Administrators Left
1

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (5)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
PRESTON, FORREST5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual99%Jan 31, 1996
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AApr 1, 1996
CROSS, CINDYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 31, 1996
THURMOND, JOANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 21, 2000
MARTIN, JOSHUAW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ASep 21, 2020

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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 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Life Care Center of Farmington had any health inspection violations?▾
Life Care Center of Farmington had 16 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (May 16, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $120,657 across 3 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center of Farmington?▾
Life Care Center of Farmington provides 3.54 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours, 0.49 LPN hours, and 2.30 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 33.3%.
How many beds does Life Care Center of Farmington have?▾
Life Care Center of Farmington has 144 certified beds with an average of 116.7 residents per day, resulting in approximately 81% 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, there are 3 other nursing homes in Farmington, New Mexico with an average rating of 4/5. You can compare all facilities on the Farmington nursing homes page.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

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