White Sands Healthcare
5715 North Lovington Highway · Hobbs, NM · 88240 · 5753926845
118 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Opco Skilled Management
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (2 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
2 immediate-jeopardy citations 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.
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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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: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.18 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.56 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.79 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 46% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $28,663 |
Inspection citations (35 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E March 12, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected April 13, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E March 12, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 13, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected April 13, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 12, 2026
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected April 13, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 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 April 13, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected April 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected April 13, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
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 April 13, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 12, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 13, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 13, 2026 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · L November 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · L November 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F November 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.
Corrected December 24, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Actual harm · G July 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 23, 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 June 20, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 23, 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 June 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F January 13, 2025
Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.
Corrected February 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 13, 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 February 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 13, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected February 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 13, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 13, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 13, 2025
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected February 10, 2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|
| November 18, 2025 | Fine | $20,385 |
| July 16, 2025 | Fine | $8,278 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 325040 · certified since April 17, 1985. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.