Lovington Healthcare LLC
1600 West Avenue I · Lovington, NM · 88260 · 5753965212
62 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Opco Skilled Management
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 70 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
Red flags
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.73 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
63% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.73 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.41 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.51 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 63% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (32 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · F November 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E November 25, 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 December 19, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 7, 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 June 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F May 7, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E May 7, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected March 13, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected June 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected June 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 16, 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 June 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 29, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected June 6, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 29, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected June 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 29, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 29, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected June 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F March 29, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected June 6, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E March 29, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected June 6, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 29, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected June 6, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F March 29, 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 June 6, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 29, 2024
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected June 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 29, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected June 6, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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 325057 · certified since December 1, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.