Cycle 1
Health 2025-05-16 · Fire 2025-05-16
16 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (4 deficiencies)
27 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (10 deficiencies)
Farmington, NM
Life Care Center of Farmington
2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $138,532 in total fines with 16 recent health deficiencies with 27 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1101 West Murray Drive, Farmington, NM
(505) 326-1600
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
144
Certified beds
Average residents
117
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Life Care Centers Of America
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1995-07-06
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.75
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.49
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.30
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.98
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
50%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
33%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.8 |
1.6
0.8 pts better
|
1.9
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.2 |
2.6
0.6 pts worse
|
1.8
1.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 91.0% |
97.4%
6.4 pts worse
|
93.4%
2.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 98.1% |
98.7%
0.6 pts worse
|
95.5%
2.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.4% |
3.5%
1.1 pts better
|
3.3%
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 3.1% |
1.8%
1.3 pts worse
|
11.4%
8.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 13.0% |
5.4%
7.6 pts worse
|
5.4%
7.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 9.3% |
14.1%
4.8 pts better
|
19.6%
10.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 22.1% |
14.7%
7.4 pts worse
|
16.7%
5.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.0%
About the same
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 10.3% |
15.8%
5.5 pts better
|
16.3%
6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 10.9% |
14.6%
3.7 pts better
|
14.9%
4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
1.3%
1.3 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.7% |
0.9%
0.2 pts better
|
1.7%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 29.2% |
20.6%
8.6 pts worse
|
19.8%
9.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 6.8% |
5.7%
1.1 pts worse
|
5.1%
1.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 69.3% |
86.6%
17.3 pts worse
|
81.7%
12.4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 19.5% |
15.9%
3.6 pts worse
|
12.0%
7.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.3%
1.3 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 72.6% |
86.4%
13.8 pts worse
|
79.7%
7.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 21.2% |
21.3%
0.1 pts better
|
23.9%
2.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-02-02 · Fire 2024-02-02
15 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2022-10-21 · Fire 2022-10-21
11 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
L · Immediate jeopardy
2025-05-16
K222 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2025-07-17
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
E30 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Corrected 2025-07-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2025-07-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
K100 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2025-07-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2025-07-17
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-07-22
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-07-11
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2025-07-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-07-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-07-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2025-07-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-07-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-07-17
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
K293 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2025-07-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-07-17
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2025-07-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2025-07-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
K531 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2025-07-25
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
K753 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Corrected 2025-07-11
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-07-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2025-07-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
K223 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2025-07-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-07-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
K325 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Corrected 2025-07-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2025-07-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-07-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
K781 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2025-07-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-02
E7 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Corrected 2024-02-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-02
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-02-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-21
K222 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2022-11-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-21
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2022-11-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-21
K521 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2022-11-07
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-21
K927 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
Corrected 2022-11-07
Inspection history
Recent health citations
J · Immediate jeopardy
2025-11-20
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2026-01-23
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-20
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-01-23
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-20
F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2026-01-23
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-20
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2026-01-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-20
F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2026-01-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-20
F573 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Corrected 2026-01-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-20
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2026-01-23
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-07-14
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-07-14
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-07-14
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-07-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
F636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected 2025-07-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-07-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-07-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-07-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
F865 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected 2025-07-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-08
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-01-30
K · Immediate jeopardy
2024-07-12
F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-07-13
G · Actual harm
2024-07-12
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-07-13
G · Actual harm
2024-07-12
F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-08-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-12
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-07-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-12
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-08-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-12
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-08-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-01
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-03-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-01
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-03-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-01
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-03-08
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-02
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-02-23
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-02
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-02-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-02
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-02-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-02
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-02-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-02
F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2024-02-23
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-20
F624 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Corrected 2024-01-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-21
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2022-11-14
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-21
F676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2022-11-14
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-21
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2022-11-14
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-21
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2022-11-14
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-21
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2022-11-14
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-21
F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2022-11-14
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-21
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-11-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-21
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2022-11-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-21
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2022-11-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-21
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2022-11-14
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$36,005
2025-11-20
Fine
Fine · fine $36,005
Fine
$44,385
2025-05-16
Fine
Fine · fine $44,385
Fine
$0
2025-05-16
Payment Denial
Payment Denial · denial start 2025-07-10 · 15 days
15 day denial
$58,142
2024-07-12
Fine
Fine · fine $58,142
Fine
Ownership
Preston, Forrest
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Cross, Cindy
Corporate Officer · Individual
Life Care Centers Of America, Inc.
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Martin, Joshua
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Thurmond, Joan
Corporate Officer · Individual
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