Artesia Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, LLC
1402 West Gilchrist Ave · Artesia, NM · 88210 · 5757466006
65 certified beds For profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.28 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.59 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.77 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 46% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (50 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E February 26, 2026
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected April 27, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 26, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected April 27, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 26, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected April 15, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected April 15, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 26, 2026
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected April 27, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 27, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 26, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 27, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 27, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected April 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 26, 2026
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected April 27, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E February 26, 2026
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected April 15, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected April 27, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 26, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 15, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected April 27, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 27, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected April 15, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F September 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 21, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected August 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 4, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected June 4, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F June 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected June 4, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 325128 · certified since December 21, 2015. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.