Life Care Center of Farmington
1101 West Murray Drive · Farmington, NM · 87401 · 5053261600
144 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Life Care Centers of America
Why this verdict
- 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: $108,231 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
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.
$108,231 in federal fines in the last 24 months
3 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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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: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.44 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.78 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.95 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 26% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $108,231 |
Inspection citations (43 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2026 · 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 April 10, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 20, 2025 · found via complaint
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 23, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2025 · 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 January 23, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 20, 2025 · found via complaint
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F November 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected July 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 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 July 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 16, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected July 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 16, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 16, 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 July 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F May 16, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected July 14, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected July 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2025 · 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 January 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · K July 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected July 13, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Actual harm · G July 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G July 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected August 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 7, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected August 15, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E July 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 13, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E March 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 8, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| November 20, 2025 | Fine | $23,404 |
| May 16, 2025 | Fine | $26,685 |
| May 16, 2025 | Payment Denial | 15 days |
| July 12, 2024 | Fine | $58,142 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 325103 · certified since July 6, 1995. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.