Cedar Ridge Inn
800 Saguaro Trail · Farmington, NM · 87401 · 5052505448
101 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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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: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.36 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.36 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.08 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 42% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $35,406 |
Inspection citations (29 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E April 28, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G August 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 21, 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 April 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 21, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 7, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2025
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected April 7, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F February 21, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 7, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G December 1, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected December 19, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 1, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 19, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 1, 2023
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected December 19, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2023
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected December 19, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 1, 2023
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 December 19, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 1, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 19, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F December 1, 2023
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 December 19, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2023
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected December 19, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F December 1, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 19, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 1, 2023
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 19, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 1, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 19, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F December 1, 2023
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected December 19, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E December 1, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Corrected December 19, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 9, 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 October 21, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 9, 2022
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected October 21, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 9, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 21, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| August 27, 2025 | Fine | $27,040 |
| December 1, 2023 | Fine | $8,366 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 325113 · certified since June 20, 2002. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.