Belen Meadows Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
1831 Camino Del Llano · Belen, NM · 87002 · 5058641600
120 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Genesis Healthcare
Why this verdict
- 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
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.98 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.98 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.39 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.46 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 55% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (50 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 10, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E November 18, 2025
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 January 2, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 18, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 18, 2025
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.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 18, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F November 18, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E November 18, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F November 18, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E November 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 7, 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 February 4, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 28, 2024
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 July 31, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 28, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 31, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 28, 2024
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 31, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 28, 2024
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.
Corrected July 31, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 28, 2024
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected July 31, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 31, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected January 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected January 26, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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 325068 · certified since June 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.