Santa Fe Care Center
635 Harkle Road · Santa Fe, NM · 87505 · 5059822574
120 certified beds For profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
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: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $25,562 |
Inspection citations (57 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E April 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 8, 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 April 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G October 25, 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 November 27, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G October 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024 · 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 November 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected August 2, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2024
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected August 2, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2024
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected August 2, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected August 2, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 2, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected August 2, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected August 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 11, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected August 2, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 11, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected August 2, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2024
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected August 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F July 11, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 2, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F July 11, 2024
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected August 2, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2024 · 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 July 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| October 25, 2024 | Fine | $12,255 |
| November 21, 2023 | Fine | $13,307 |
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 325030 · certified since September 4, 1980. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.