Silver City Care Center
3514 Fowler Avenue · Silver City, NM · 88061 · 5753883127
100 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Genesis Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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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: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.08 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.50 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.75 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 54% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $21,200 |
Inspection citations (68 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2026
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected March 5, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 5, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 13, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 5, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 5, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 5, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 5, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 13, 2026
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected March 5, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E January 13, 2026
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected March 5, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2026
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected March 5, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 13, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 5, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 13, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 5, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2026
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected March 5, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F November 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F November 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E August 27, 2025 · 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 12, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected November 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected November 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 27, 2025 · 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 12, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Administration
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Actual harm · G January 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 28, 2025 · 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 April 1, 2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|
| January 28, 2025 | Fine | $21,200 |
| January 28, 2025 | Payment Denial | 33 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 325091 · certified since February 1, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.