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.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | New Mexico avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024-11-20 | 3 | 16.7 | 9.5 | -13.7 better |
| 2 | 2024-01-26 | 20 | 16.5 | 9.8 | +3.5 worse |
| 3 | 2022-11-18 | 16 | 16.3 | 9.3 | -0.3 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 2 |
| Nursing and physician services | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.11 | 52.2% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.42 | 16.7% |
| 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
- GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2026-01-30 · Health
Actual harm
- 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
- CF0732Post nurse staffing information every day.2024-11-20 · Health · corrected 2024-12-20
Potential for minimal harm
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- EF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2024-01-26 · Health · corrected 2024-02-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- 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
- 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
- EF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2024-01-26 · Health · corrected 2024-02-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- EF0791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.2024-01-26 · Health · corrected 2024-02-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- FF0732Post nurse staffing information every day.2022-11-18 · Health · corrected 2022-12-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HANSEN HUNTER LLC | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-04-01 |
| GARETZ, DAVID | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2020-12-16 |
| GARETZ, DAVID | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2020-12-16 |
Other facilities in Hobbs
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| 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.