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HomeNew MexicoMiners Colfax Medical Center

Miners Colfax Medical Center

900 South 6th Street, Raton, NM 877405754454544
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
37
certified

How Miners Colfax Medical Center 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
5/5
NM average
2.9/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
5/5
NM average
2.7/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
5/5
NM average
2.8/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.66 hrs/day
NM average
3.53 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
1.68 hrs/day
NM average
0.63 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
44.4%
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

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the New Mexico average of 2.9/5.
Its 5/5 health inspection rating is above the New Mexico average of 2.7/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.66 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.53.
Reported RN time is 1.68 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.63.

Health Inspection Trend

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

Previous cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 25, 2024
Most recent cycle
6
deficiency citations
Inspected May 15, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 1 more deficiency citation 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
Colfax County 65+
3,404
27.5% of county
County Population
12,370
Colfax County

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

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Miners Colfax Medical Center is a 5-star Medicaid certified nursing home in Raton, New Mexico with 37 certified beds. It has been operating since 1974. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
37
Avg Residents/Day
24.3
Ownership
Government - State
Provider Type
Medicaid
In Hospital
Yes
First Approved
Mar 31, 1974
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Colfax
Last Inspection
May 15, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6
Weighted Score
45.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (16)

F0756Potential for Harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: May 15, 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 15, 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 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: May 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 15, 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 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Apr 25, 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: Apr 25, 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: Apr 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 25, 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: Apr 25, 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: Mar 3, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Mar 3, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 3, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Mar 3, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0565Minimal Harm

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Survey: Mar 3, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

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

Nurse Aide2.54 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.44 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.68 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.66 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total4.14 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
44.4%
RN Turnover
70.0%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
Government - State
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (1)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
Ownership Data Not AvailableN/AN/A

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Miners Colfax Medical Center and nearby alternatives.

All New Mexico facilities
Miners Colfax Medical Center
Raton, NMCurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Colfax General LTC
Springer, NM37.5 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Taos Healthcare
Taos, NM72.0 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Clayton Nursing and Rehab Center
Clayton, NM76.2 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
La Vida Buena Healthcare
Las Vegas, NM98.2 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $112,429
The NM Behavioral Health Institute at Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NM99.4 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $18,353
Casa Real
Santa Fe, NM119.3 mi
CMS
N/A
Health
N/A
Staffing
N/A
Recorded fines: $153,051
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Miners Colfax Medical Center
Raton, NM · Current facility
—5/55/55/5None recorded
Colfax General LTC
Springer, NM
37.5 mi4/54/53/5None recorded
Taos Healthcare
Taos, NM
72.0 mi4/53/53/5None recorded
Clayton Nursing and Rehab Center
Clayton, NM
76.2 mi4/54/54/5None recorded
La Vida Buena Healthcare
Las Vegas, NM
98.2 mi2/51/53/5$112,429
The NM Behavioral Health Institute at Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NM
99.4 mi5/54/55/5$18,353
Casa Real
Santa Fe, NM
119.3 miN/AN/AN/A$153,051

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 Miners Colfax Medical Center?▾
Miners Colfax Medical Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 5/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Miners Colfax Medical Center 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). Miners Colfax Medical Center participates in Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Miners Colfax Medical Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Miners Colfax Medical Center had 6 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (May 15, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Miners Colfax Medical Center?▾
Miners Colfax Medical Center provides 4.66 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.68 RN hours, 0.44 LPN hours, and 2.54 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 44.4%.
How many beds does Miners Colfax Medical Center have?▾
Miners Colfax Medical Center has 37 certified beds with an average of 24.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 66% occupancy. The facility is Government - State owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Miners Colfax Medical Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in New Mexico. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.