Cycle 1
Health 2025-05-07 · Fire 2025-05-07
11 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Lovington, NM
Lovington Healthcare LLC
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 11 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1600 West Avenue I, Lovington, NM
(575) 396-5212
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
62
Certified beds
Average residents
59
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Opco Skilled Management
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1991-12-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.43
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.80
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.61
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.43
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
38%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
56%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.9 |
1.6
0.7 pts better
|
1.9
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 4.1 |
2.6
1.5 pts worse
|
1.8
2.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
97.4%
2.6 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
98.7%
1.3 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 4.3% |
3.5%
0.8 pts worse
|
3.3%
1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% |
1.8%
1.8 pts better
|
11.4%
11.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 6.5% |
5.4%
1.1 pts worse
|
5.4%
1.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 21.3% |
14.1%
7.2 pts worse
|
19.6%
1.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 11.1% |
14.7%
3.6 pts better
|
16.7%
5.6 pts better
|
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 | 7.5% |
15.8%
8.3 pts better
|
16.3%
8.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 5.3% |
14.6%
9.3 pts better
|
14.9%
9.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.8% |
1.3%
0.5 pts better
|
1.0%
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% |
0.9%
0.9 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 14.2% |
20.6%
6.4 pts better
|
19.8%
5.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 6.9% |
5.7%
1.2 pts worse
|
5.1%
1.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.8% |
86.6%
11.2 pts better
|
81.7%
16.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 23.3% |
15.9%
7.4 pts worse
|
12.0%
11.3 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 | 100.0% |
86.4%
13.6 pts better
|
79.7%
20.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 28.0% |
21.3%
6.7 pts worse
|
23.9%
4.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-03-29 · Fire 2024-03-29
18 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (5 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-02-23 · Fire 2023-02-23
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Administration (1 deficiency)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-07
E7 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Corrected 2025-06-02
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-07
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-06-02
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-07
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-06-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-07
K341 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2025-06-02
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-29
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-05-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-29
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-05-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-29
K362 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Corrected 2024-05-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-29
K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2024-05-01
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-23
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-03-27
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-23
K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2023-03-27
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-23
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-03-27
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-23
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 2023-03-27
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-23
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-03-27
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-23
K927 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
Corrected 2023-03-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-23
K325 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Corrected 2023-03-27
Inspection history
Recent health citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-25
F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2025-12-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-25
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 2025-12-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-25
F921 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2025-12-19
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-07
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 2025-06-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-07
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 2025-06-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-07
F921 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2025-06-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-07
F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2025-06-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-07
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 2025-06-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-07
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-06-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-07
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-06-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-10
F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2025-04-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-13
F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2025-03-13
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-16
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-06-04
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-16
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 2024-06-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-16
F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-06-04
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-29
F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2024-06-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-29
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 2024-06-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-29
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 2024-06-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-29
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-06-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-29
F908 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2024-06-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-29
F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2024-06-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-29
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 2024-06-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-29
F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2024-06-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-29
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-06-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-29
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 2024-06-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-29
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-06-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-29
F790 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected 2024-06-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-29
F805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected 2024-06-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-29
F887 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Educate 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.
Corrected 2024-06-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-09
F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2023-11-17
C · Minimal harm
2023-02-23
F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2023-03-20
C · Minimal harm
2023-02-23
F868 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected 2023-03-20
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Garetz, David
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Garetz, David
Corporate Officer · Individual
Hansen Hunter LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Harrison, Cinthia
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Stolarczyk, Lisa
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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