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Desert Springs Health Care LLC

1701 N Turner Street, Hobbs, NM 88240 · CCN 325129

Ratings

Overall
★★★★☆ 4
Health inspection
★★★★☆ 4
Quality measures
★★★☆☆ 3
Staffing
★★★☆☆ 3

Facility

Ownership type
For profit - Individual
Certified beds
80
Avg residents/day
77.9
Phone
5753970870

Inspection history vs New Mexico & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

CycleInspection dateThis facilityNew Mexico avgNational avgvs state
12024-11-20316.79.5-13.7 better
22024-01-262016.59.8+3.5 worse
32022-11-181616.39.3-0.3 better

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

CategoryDeficiencies
Quality of life and care2
Nursing and physician services1

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

MetricThis facilityTurnover
Total nurse staffing (reported)3.1152.2%
RN staffing (reported)0.4216.7%
Total nurse staffing (adjusted)3.36

Fines & penalties

Total fines
$0
Number of fines
0
Number of penalties
0
Payment denials
0

Chain

Chain
OPCO SKILLED MANAGEMENT
Facilities in chain
52
Chain avg overall
2.40 / 5

Inspection citations (39)2 actual harm

  1. GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2026-01-30 · Health

    Actual harm

  2. EF0700Try 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.2024-11-20 · Health · corrected 2024-12-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  3. CF0732Post nurse staffing information every day.2024-11-20 · Health · corrected 2024-12-20

    Potential for minimal harm

  4. GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-05-17 · Health · corrected 2024-04-06

    Actual harm

  5. EF0568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.2024-01-26 · Health · corrected 2024-02-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  6. EF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2024-01-26 · Health · corrected 2024-02-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  7. EF0625Notify 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.2024-01-26 · Health · corrected 2024-02-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  8. EF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2024-01-26 · Health · corrected 2024-02-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  9. EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-01-26 · Health · corrected 2024-02-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  10. EF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2024-01-26 · Health · corrected 2024-02-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  11. EF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2024-01-26 · Health · corrected 2024-02-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  12. EF0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.2024-01-26 · Health · corrected 2024-02-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  13. EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-01-26 · Health · corrected 2024-02-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  14. EF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2024-01-26 · Health · corrected 2024-02-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  15. EF0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.2024-01-26 · Health · corrected 2024-02-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  16. EF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2024-01-26 · Health · corrected 2024-02-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  17. EF0758Implement 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.2024-01-26 · Health · corrected 2024-02-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  18. EF0761Ensure 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.2024-01-26 · Health · corrected 2024-02-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  19. EF0770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.2024-01-26 · Health · corrected 2024-02-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  20. EF0791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.2024-01-26 · Health · corrected 2024-02-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  21. FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-01-26 · Health · corrected 2024-02-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  22. EF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2024-01-26 · Health · corrected 2024-02-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  23. EF0887Educate 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.2024-01-26 · Health · corrected 2024-02-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  24. DF0578Honor 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.2022-11-18 · Health · corrected 2022-12-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  25. DF0585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.2022-11-18 · Health · corrected 2022-12-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  26. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2022-11-18 · Health · corrected 2022-12-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  27. FF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2022-11-18 · Health · corrected 2022-12-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  28. FF0728Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.2022-11-18 · Health · corrected 2022-12-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  29. EF0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.2022-11-18 · Health · corrected 2022-12-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  30. FF0732Post nurse staffing information every day.2022-11-18 · Health · corrected 2022-12-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  31. DF0745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.2022-11-18 · Health · corrected 2022-12-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  32. DF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2022-11-18 · Health · corrected 2022-12-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  33. EF0761Ensure 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.2022-11-18 · Health · corrected 2022-12-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  34. DF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2022-11-18 · Health · corrected 2022-12-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  35. DF0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.2022-11-18 · Health · corrected 2022-12-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  36. FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2022-11-18 · Health · corrected 2022-12-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  37. FF0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.2022-11-18 · Health · corrected 2022-12-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  38. DF0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.2022-11-18 · Health · corrected 2022-12-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  39. EF0947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.2022-11-18 · Health · corrected 2022-12-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

Ownership

OwnerTypeRolePercentSince
HANSEN HUNTER LLCOrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL2024-04-01
GARETZ, DAVIDIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL2020-12-16
GARETZ, DAVIDIndividualCORPORATE OFFICER2020-12-16

Other facilities in Hobbs

NameOverallBeds
White Sands Healthcare★★☆☆☆118

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.