Life Care Center of Farmington
1101 West Murray Drive, Farmington, NM 87401 · CCN 325103
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Health inspection
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Quality measures
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Staffing
- ★★★★☆ 4
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 144
- Avg residents/day
- 116.7
- Phone
- 5053261600
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 | 2025-05-16 | 16 | 16.7 | 9.5 | -0.7 better |
| 2 | 2024-02-02 | 15 | 16.5 | 9.8 | -1.5 better |
| 3 | 2022-10-21 | 11 | 16.3 | 9.3 | -5.3 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 3 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 4 |
| Resident rights | 3 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
| Pharmacy service | 3 |
| Administration | 1 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.54 | 33.3% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.75 | 50.0% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 4.08 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $138,532
- Number of fines
- 3
- Number of penalties
- 4
- Payment denials
- 1
Chain
- Chain
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA
- Facilities in chain
- 194
- Chain avg overall
- 3.50 / 5
Inspection citations (42)2 immediate jeopardy2 actual harm
- DF0561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.2025-11-20 · Health · corrected 2026-01-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0573Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.2025-11-20 · Health · corrected 2026-01-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2025-11-20 · Health · corrected 2026-01-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2025-11-20 · Health · corrected 2026-01-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-11-20 · Health · corrected 2026-01-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- JF0761Ensure 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.2025-11-20 · Health · corrected 2026-01-23
Immediate jeopardy
- FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-11-20 · Health · corrected 2026-01-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.2025-05-16 · Health · corrected 2025-07-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2025-05-16 · Health · corrected 2025-07-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-05-16 · Health · corrected 2025-07-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2025-05-16 · Health · corrected 2025-07-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-05-16 · Health · corrected 2025-07-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2025-05-16 · Health · corrected 2025-07-14
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.2025-05-16 · Health · corrected 2025-07-14
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.2025-05-16 · Health · corrected 2025-07-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.2025-05-16 · Health · corrected 2025-07-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2025-01-08 · Health · corrected 2025-01-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2024-07-12 · Health · corrected 2024-08-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2024-07-12 · Health · corrected 2024-08-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-07-12 · Health · corrected 2024-07-13
Actual harm
- GF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2024-07-12 · Health · corrected 2024-08-15
Actual harm
- KF0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.2024-07-12 · Health · corrected 2024-07-13
Immediate jeopardy
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-07-12 · Health · corrected 2024-07-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-03-01 · Health · corrected 2024-03-08
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.2024-03-01 · Health · corrected 2024-03-19
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.2024-03-01 · Health · corrected 2024-03-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2024-02-02 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23
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.2024-02-02 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23
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.2024-02-02 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2024-02-02 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2024-02-02 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0624Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.2023-12-20 · Health · corrected 2024-01-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2022-10-21 · Health · corrected 2022-11-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2022-10-21 · Health · corrected 2022-11-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2022-10-21 · Health · corrected 2022-11-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.2022-10-21 · Health · corrected 2022-11-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2022-10-21 · Health · corrected 2022-11-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2022-10-21 · Health · corrected 2022-11-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2022-10-21 · Health · corrected 2022-11-14
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.2022-10-21 · Health · corrected 2022-11-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2022-10-21 · Health · corrected 2022-11-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2022-10-21 · Health · corrected 2022-11-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTON, FORREST | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 99% | 1996-01-31 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 1996-04-01 |
| CROSS, CINDY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 1996-01-31 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2000-09-21 |
| MARTIN, JOSHUA | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2020-09-21 |
Other facilities in Farmington
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Ridge Inn | ★★★★★ | 101 |
| Farmington Wellness & Rehabilitation | ★★★★★ | 50 |
| San Juan Care Center | ★★★★☆ | 93 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.