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HomeNew MexicoSanta Fe Care Center

Santa Fe Care Center

635 Harkle Road, Santa Fe, NM 875055059822574WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.9on Google(100 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
120
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $25,562

How Santa Fe Care 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
1/5
NM average
2.9/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
NM average
2.7/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
1/5
NM average
2.8/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
0.30 hrs/day
NM average
3.53 hrs/day
Below state average

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

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the New Mexico average of 2.9/5.
Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the New Mexico average of 2.7/5.
Reported nursing time is 0.30 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.53.

Health Inspection Trend

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

Previous cycle
33
deficiency citations
Inspected May 26, 2023
Most recent cycle
17
deficiency citations
Inspected Jul 11, 2024
The most recent cycle recorded 16 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
Santa Fe County 65+
40,005
25.9% of county
County Population
154,481
Santa Fe County

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

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Santa Fe Care Center is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Santa Fe, New Mexico with 120 certified beds. It has been operating since 1980. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
120
Avg Residents/Day
88.2
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Sep 4, 1980
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Santa Fe
Last Inspection
Jul 11, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
17
Weighted Score
184.3
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (57)

F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Apr 9, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 9, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: Nov 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jul 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0882Potential for Harm

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Survey: Jul 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Jul 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0582Potential for Harm

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Survey: Jul 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0637Potential for Harm

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Survey: Jul 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0638Potential for Harm

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

Survey: Jul 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jul 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: Jul 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Jul 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: Jul 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0825Potential for Harm

Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

Survey: Jul 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0580Actual Harm

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

Survey: Oct 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Actual Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Oct 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 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: Oct 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 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: Oct 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: Jul 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0697Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: May 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0725Actual Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: May 26, 2023Corrected: 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: May 26, 2023Corrected: 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: May 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: May 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 27 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$25,562
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineOct 25, 2024
$12,255
FineNov 21, 2023
$13,307

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

Nurse Aide0.30 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing0.30 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total0.30 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
0.0%
RN Turnover
0.0%
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 (7)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
COMPASSION CARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJun 18, 2018
KERLAB HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJun 18, 2018
MATLEY 828 ENDEAVORS LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJun 18, 2018
MARTIN, JOSEPH5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AJun 18, 2018
MEYER, MATTHEW5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AJun 18, 2018
MEYER, MATTHEWCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ADec 1, 2018
MEYER, MATTHEWOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 18, 2018

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Santa Fe Care Center and nearby alternatives.

All New Mexico facilities
Santa Fe Care Center
Santa Fe, NMCurrent facility
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $25,562
Casa Real
Santa Fe, NM1,056 ft
CMS
N/A
Health
N/A
Staffing
N/A
Recorded fines: $153,051
Los Alamos Wellness & Rehabilitation
Los Alamos, NM24.5 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $130,691
The NM Behavioral Health Institute at Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NM40.1 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $18,353
La Vida Buena Healthcare
Las Vegas, NM41.1 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $112,429
Las Palomas Center
Albuquerque, NM48.1 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $374,766
The Neighborhood in Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho, NM48.1 miAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $12,735
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Santa Fe Care Center
Santa Fe, NM · Current facility
—1/52/51/5$25,562
Casa Real
Santa Fe, NM
1,056 ftN/AN/AN/A$153,051
Los Alamos Wellness & Rehabilitation
Los Alamos, NM
24.5 mi1/51/53/5$130,691
The NM Behavioral Health Institute at Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NM
40.1 mi5/54/55/5$18,353
La Vida Buena Healthcare
Las Vegas, NM
41.1 mi2/51/53/5$112,429
Las Palomas Center
Albuquerque, NM
48.1 mi1/51/53/5$374,766
The Neighborhood in Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho, NM
48.1 mi2/52/54/5$12,735

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 Santa Fe Care Center?▾
Santa Fe Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 1/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Santa Fe Care 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). Santa Fe Care Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Santa Fe Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Santa Fe Care Center had 17 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jul 11, 2024). The current CMS dataset records 2 fine(s) totaling $25,562.
What are the staffing levels at Santa Fe Care Center?▾
Santa Fe Care Center provides 0.30 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.00 RN hours, 0.00 LPN hours, and 0.30 nurse aide hours.
How many beds does Santa Fe Care Center have?▾
Santa Fe Care Center has 120 certified beds with an average of 88.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 74% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Santa Fe Care Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in New Mexico, including 1 in Santa Fe. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Santa Fe Care Center?▾
On Google Maps, Santa Fe Care Center has a rating of 3.9 out of 5 based on 100 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.