Mescalero Care Center

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 1 of 5.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0628. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 1, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0628 2 times since 2025.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to not rated by CMS.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• 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 January 15, 2026.

• Citation F0600. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 15, 2026.

• Citation F0658. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 15, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0658 2 times since 2025.

• Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 15, 2026.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 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 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Staffing

  Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 8.6 to 4.8 hours per resident per day.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0801. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 18, 2025.

• 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 July 18, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0812 3 times since 2023.

• Citation F0580. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 18, 2025.

• Citation F0605. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 18, 2025.

• Citation F0628. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 18, 2025.

• 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 July 18, 2025.

• 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 July 18, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0657 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0658. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 18, 2025.

• 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 July 18, 2025.

• Citation F0712. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 18, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0712 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0730. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 18, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0730 2 times since 2023.

• 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 July 18, 2025.

• 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 July 18, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0791 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0842. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  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 July 18, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0842 3 times since 2023.

• Citation F0941. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 18, 2025.

• Citation F0942. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 18, 2025.

• Citation F0944. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 18, 2025.

• Citation F0945. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 18, 2025.

• Citation F0947. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 18, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0947 2 times since 2023.

• Citation F0552. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 18, 2025.

• Citation F0636. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 18, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0636 3 times since 2023.

• Citation F0637. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 18, 2025.

• Citation F0638. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 18, 2025.

• Citation F0640. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 18, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0640 2 times since 2023.

• 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 July 18, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0655 2 times since 2023.

• 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 July 18, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal 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 July 18, 2025.

• Citation F0943. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 18, 2025.

• Citation F0949. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 18, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0949 2 times since 2024.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0291. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for K0291 2 times since 2024.

• Citation K0324. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for K0324 3 times since 2023.

• Citation K0354. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 2025.

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• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 4 of 5.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0561. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  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 December 17, 2024.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 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 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to not rated by CMS. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to not rated by CMS.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0727. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 5, 2024.

  CMS has cited this home for F0727 2 times since 2023.

• 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 August 5, 2024.

• Citation F0867. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 5, 2024.

• Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 5, 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 August 5, 2024.

• Citation F0688. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 5, 2024.

• Citation F0712. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 5, 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 August 5, 2024.

• Citation F0842. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  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 August 5, 2024.

• Citation F0949. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 5, 2024.

• Citation F0636. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 5, 2024.

• 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 August 5, 2024.

• Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 5, 2024.

• Citation F0919. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 5, 2024.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0291. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 6, 2024.

• Citation K0293. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 6, 2024.

• Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 6, 2024.

• 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 July 6, 2024.

• Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 6, 2024.

  CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2023.

• Citation K0374. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 6, 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 July 6, 2024.

  CMS has cited this home for K0521 2 times since 2023.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 5 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from April 17, 2023 from $13,636 to $13,762.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from May 8, 2023 from $4,545 to $4,587.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from May 15, 2023 from $4,545 to $4,587.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from May 23, 2023 from $4,545 to $4,587.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from May 30, 2023 from $4,545 to $4,587.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0726. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  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 August 31, 2023.

• Citation F0727. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 31, 2023.

• Citation F0730. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 31, 2023.

• Citation F0851. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 31, 2023.

• Citation F0947. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 31, 2023.

• Citation F0636. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 31, 2023.

• Citation F0640. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 31, 2023.

• 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 August 31, 2023.

• Citation F0745. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 31, 2023.

• 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 August 31, 2023.

• 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 August 31, 2023.

• Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  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 August 31, 2023.

• 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 August 31, 2023.

• 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 August 31, 2023.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation E0004. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 31, 2023.

• Citation K0321. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 31, 2023.

• Citation K0344. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 31, 2023.

• Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 31, 2023.

• 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 August 31, 2023.

• 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 August 31, 2023.

• 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 August 31, 2023.

• Citation K0511. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 31, 2023.

• 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 August 31, 2023.

• Citation K0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 31, 2023.

• Citation K0923. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 31, 2023.

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