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
Chain footprint
52 facilities
Chain averages 2 overall / 2 health / 2 staffing / 4 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.43
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.63 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.80
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.71 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
1.61
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.23 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
2.84
All reported nurse hours · state 3.56 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.23
RN + LPN hours · state 1.33 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
2.43
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.12 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.31
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.46 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.17
Reported PT staffing · state 0.09 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.44
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
2.94
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.32
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
38%
Annual RN turnover · state 54% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
56%
Annual nurse turnover · state 53% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
10,736
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
19.31
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9821
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
2.97
Baseline 19.31% · Performance 20.06% · Measure score 2.97 · Achievement 2.97 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
0
Baseline 4.97% · Performance 8.25% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
4.76
Baseline 75.71% · Performance 48.98% · Measure score 4.76 · Achievement 3.60 · Improvement 4.76
Adjusted total nurse staffing
0
Baseline 3.63 hours · Performance 3.18 hours · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 13% |
10.72%
2.3 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 69 · Observed rate 20.29% · Lower 95% interval 9.35% |
| Discharge to community | 44.07% |
50.57%
6.5 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 53 · Observed rate 33.96% · Lower 95% interval 31.44% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.59 |
1.02
0.6 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 85.71% |
95.27%
9.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 48 · Denominator 56 |
| Falls with major injury | 1.79% |
0.77%
1 pts worse
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 56 |
| Discharge self-care score | 70.59% |
53.69%
16.9 pts better
|
Numerator 24 · Denominator 34 |
| Discharge mobility score | 67.65% |
50.94%
16.7 pts better
|
Numerator 23 · Denominator 34 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 1.79% |
2.29%
0.5 pts better
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 56 · Adjusted rate 1.71% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 8.25% |
7.12%
1.1 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 43 · Observed rate 11.63% · Lower 95% interval 5% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 2.13% |
8.2%
6.1 pts worse
|
Numerator 2 · Denominator 94 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | Not Available |
42%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Discharge function score | 67.65% |
56.45%
11.2 pts better
|
Numerator 23 · Denominator 34 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 100% |
95.95%
4 pts better
|
Numerator 22 · Denominator 22 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 15 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 28.57% |
25.2%
3.4 pts better
|
Numerator 10 · Denominator 35 |
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 · Adjusted 0.9 · Observed 0.9 · Expected 1.9 · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Adjusted 4.1 · Observed 3.9 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| 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 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| 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 · Q1 3.8% · Q2 8.2% · Q3 3.8% · Q4 1.8% · 4Q avg 4.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| 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 · Q1 8.9% · Q2 9.3% · Q3 4.1% · Q4 4.3% · 4Q avg 6.5% |
| 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 · Q1 24.4% · Q2 22.2% · Q3 20.4% · Q4 18.4% · 4Q avg 21.3% |
| 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 · Q1 11.1% · Q2 14.3% · Q3 6.1% · Q4 13.2% · 4Q avg 11.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| 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 · 4Q avg 7.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 2.4% · Q2 2.4% · Q3 6.7% · Q4 9.1% · 4Q avg 5.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 1.5% · Q4 1.6% · 4Q avg 0.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 14.3% · Q2 7.9% · Q3 19.8% · Q4 14.3% · 4Q avg 14.2% |
| 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 · Q1 5.2% · Q2 11.8% · Q3 4.5% · Q4 6.5% · 4Q avg 6.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 98.0% · Q3 95.8% · Q4 97.6% · 4Q avg 97.8% |
| 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 · Adjusted 23.3% · Observed 24.5% · Expected 11.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| 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 · Adjusted 28.0% · Observed 30.6% · Expected 26.0% · Used in QM five-star |
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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