Desert Springs Health Care LLC
1701 N Turner Street, Hobbs, NM 88240
Desert Springs Health Care LLC is a nursing home in Hobbs, New Mexico. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 3 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (575) 397-0870
- Last standard health inspection
- January 30, 2026 (9 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 80
- Residents per day, on average
- 77
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Desert Springs Healthcare LLC
- Chain
- Opco Skilled Management
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the New Mexico average (34 vs 50).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of March 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
12 citations
Health inspection on January 30, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
6 of 68 New Mexico homes (9%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2026.
Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 25, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 3 times since 2024.
Citation F0695. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 25, 2026.
Citation F0757. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 25, 2026.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 25, 2026.
Citation F0561. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 25, 2026.
Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 25, 2026.
Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 25, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0641 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0655. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
CMS lists it as corrected on February 25, 2026.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 25, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 25, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0657 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0687. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate foot care.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 25, 2026.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 25, 2026.
Fine
January 30, 2026 (9 months ago)
CMS fine of $17,215 on January 30, 2026.
CMS update of December 15, 2025
Ownership
CMS ownership records list new owners for this home.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Name
CMS lists a new name for this home. It was DESERT SPRINGS HEALTH CARE.
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
2 citations
Health inspection on November 20, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0700. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2024.
Citation F0732. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Post nurse staffing information every day.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2024.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on November 20, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation E0007. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 16, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for E0007 2 times since 2024.
Citation E0015. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 16, 2024.
Citation E0018. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 16, 2024.
1 citation
Health inspection on May 17, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
24 of 68 New Mexico homes (35%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.
Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 6, 2024.
CMS update of March 28, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0600 from the health inspection on August 9, 2023.
19 citations
Health inspection on January 26, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2024.
Citation F0568. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2024.
Citation F0623. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2024.
Citation F0625. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2024.
Citation F0641. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2024.
Citation F0656. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2024.
Citation F0657. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2024.
Citation F0679. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2024.
Citation F0685. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2024.
Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2024.
Citation F0698. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2024.
Citation F0726. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2024.
Citation F0756. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2024.
Citation F0758. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2024.
Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2024.
Citation F0770. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2024.
Citation F0791. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2024.
Citation F0883. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2024.
Citation F0887. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2024.
7 citations
Fire safety inspection on January 26, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation E0007. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 16, 2024.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 16, 2024.
Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 16, 2024.
Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 16, 2024.
Citation K0521. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 16, 2024.
Citation K0711. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 16, 2024.
Citation K0741. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 16, 2024.
4 citations
Fire safety inspection on November 18, 2022
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0914. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 5, 2022.
Citation K0324. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 5, 2022.
Citation K0325. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 5, 2022.
Citation K0927. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 5, 2022.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- 1701 DESERT SPRINGS OPCO HOLDINGS, LLCDirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 05/07/2019
- EMBUDO TRUSTIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 05/07/2019
- OXFORD SQUARE LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 05/07/2019
- RIMPAU HOLDINGS TRUSTIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 05/07/2019
- SASEM INVESTMENTS LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 05/07/2019
- WELLINGTON HC PARTNERS LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 05/07/2019
- GARETZ, DAVIDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/16/2020
Questions
When was Desert Springs Health Care LLC last inspected?
CMS lists January 30, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Desert Springs Health Care LLC have?
CMS lists 34 health citations since January 26, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Desert Springs Health Care LLC been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $17,215 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Desert Springs Health Care LLC?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Desert Springs Health Care LLC a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.