Nursing homes › New Mexico › Life Care Center of Farmington
1101 West Murray Drive, Farmington, NM 87401 · 5053261600 · 144 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Life Care Centers of America, a group operating 194 facilities in 26 states. Group record: average rating 3.4/5, 14 abuse citation icons, 3 facilities on the Special Focus list, $3,697,816 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (3.4/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.40 (New Mexico median: 3.43). RN hours: 0.75. Weekend total: 3.02. Nursing staff turnover: 33%.
All-time on record: 43 deficiency citations, including 2 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-03 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-10 |
| 2025-11-20 | 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. | J | complaint | corrected 2026-01-23 |
| 2025-11-20 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | complaint | corrected 2026-01-23 |
| 2025-11-20 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | E | complaint | corrected 2026-01-23 |
| 2025-11-20 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-01-23 |
| 2025-11-20 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-23 |
| 2025-11-20 | Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-23 |
| 2025-11-20 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-23 |
| 2025-05-16 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2025-07-14 |
| 2025-05-16 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Health | corrected 2025-07-14 |
| 2025-05-16 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Health | corrected 2025-07-14 |
| 2025-05-16 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2025-07-14 |
| 2025-05-16 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-14 |
| 2025-05-16 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-14 |
| 2025-05-16 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-14 |
| 2025-05-16 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-14 |
| 2025-05-16 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-14 |
| 2025-01-08 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-01-30 |
| 2024-07-12 | 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. | K | complaint | corrected 2024-07-13 |
| 2024-07-12 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2024-07-13 |
| 2024-07-12 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | complaint | corrected 2024-08-15 |
| 2024-07-12 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-07-13 |
| 2024-07-12 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-08-07 |
| 2024-07-12 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-08-15 |
| 2024-03-01 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-03-08 |
| 2024-03-01 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-03-19 |
| 2024-03-01 | 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. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-03-08 |
| 2024-02-02 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2024-02-23 |
| 2024-02-02 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2024-02-23 |
| 2024-02-02 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2024-02-23 |
| 2024-02-02 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2024-02-23 |
| 2024-02-02 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Health | corrected 2024-02-23 |
| 2023-12-20 | Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-01-19 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-20 | Fine | $23,404 |
| 2025-05-16 | Fine | $26,685 |
| 2025-05-16 | Payment Denial | 15 days payment denial |
| 2024-07-12 | Fine | $58,142 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CROSS, CINDY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/31/1996 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/21/2000 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/1996 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 325103. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.