Betty Dare Wellness & Rehabilitation LLC
3101 North Florida Avenue · Alamogordo, NM · 88310 · 5752864457
90 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Opco Skilled Management
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
77% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.42 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.54 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.08 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 77% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (70 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 16, 2026 · found via complaint
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 16, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 16, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 16, 2026 · found via complaint
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 16, 2026 · found via complaint
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 16, 2026 · found via complaint
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 16, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 16, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 16, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 30, 2025 · 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 January 28, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 28, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 28, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected January 28, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 21, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected December 29, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected December 29, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 21, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected December 29, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E November 21, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected December 29, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected December 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 21, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 21, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected December 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected December 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected December 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected December 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected December 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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 325061 · certified since January 31, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.