Aztec Healthcare
500 Care Lane · Aztec, NM · 87410 · 5053349445
112 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Opco Skilled Management
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $42,616 in fines in the last 24 months.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.93 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
62% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.93 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.46 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.71 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 62% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $94,953 |
Inspection citations (37 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 9, 2026 · found via complaint
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 April 10, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G January 28, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 26, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 26, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J December 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected December 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J December 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected July 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G June 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected June 22, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 7, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected June 22, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 7, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 22, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E June 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected June 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected March 8, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 8, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G February 10, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 12, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 10, 2023
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected March 12, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 10, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 12, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 10, 2023
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected March 12, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 10, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 12, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 18, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2022
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected February 18, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 7, 2022
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected February 18, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 7, 2022
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 February 18, 2022 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| September 18, 2025 | Fine | $26,685 |
| September 18, 2025 | Payment Denial | 37 days |
| December 18, 2024 | Fine | $15,931 |
| June 7, 2024 | Fine | $52,337 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 325071 · certified since August 1, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.