1101 West Murray Drive, Farmington, NM 87401
144 beds · For profit - Corporation
CMS Provider #325103
Data updated: March 1, 2026
Overall Rating
★★★★★
Health Rating
★★★★★
Staffing Rating
★★★★★
Quality Rating
★★★★★
Daily nursing care
3.5 hrs/resident
Getting better
Inspection findings
16
More issues
Ownership changes
0
For-profit corporation; part of a large multi-state chain.
Complaint trend
Steady
Steady volume of complaint-related inspection findings.
Overall Rating
Health Inspection
Staffing Rating
Quality Rating
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Life Care Center of Farmington maintains above-average staffing ratios and quality measures but faces a significant increase in health inspection findings and federal financial penalties.
Data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services indicates a decline in the overall performance profile for Life Care Center of Farmington. The facility’s overall rating transitioned from a four-star to a two-star rating within two years. This decline is primarily driven by health inspection results, where the facility recorded 16 deficiencies in the most recent cycle, including eight related to resident complaints. Enforcement actions have increased, with four total penalties recorded, including three fines and a temporary denial of payment for new admissions. These metrics sit below the averages for both the State of New Mexico and the facility’s parent chain, Life Care Centers of America.
In terms of staffing, the data presents a mixed profile. The facility provides 0.75 hours of registered nurse care per resident per day, which is higher than the state average of 0.62 hours. However, there is a 16% reduction in total nursing care hours on weekends compared to weekdays, dropping from 3.54 to 2.97 hours per resident day. While the total nursing turnover rate of 33.3% is lower than the New Mexico average of 53%, the registered nurse turnover specifically reached 50%. The facility also relies on contract or agency staff for 16.6% of its registered nursing hours, which is an elevated level of non-permanent staffing. Quality measures for resident outcomes remain a relative strength, with long-stay metrics rated at the highest level of five stars.
The facility was cited for 16 health inspection findings in the most recent cycle, which is consistent with the state average but double the facility's previous count of eight.
Financial penalties totaling $138,532 have been assessed across four separate incidents since 2024, including a 15-day denial of payment.
Registered nurse turnover of 50% indicates that half of the registered nursing staff departed within a one-year period.
This shows how the facility's federal ratings have changed over the past 24 months. Consistent high ratings suggest stable quality, while declining trends may warrant further investigation.
| Category | Apr 24 | Jun 24 | Aug 24 | Oct 24 | Dec 24 | Mar 25 | May 25 | Jul 25 | Nov 25 | Jan 26 | Mar 26 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4★ | 4★ | 4★ | 2★ | 2★ | 2★ | 2★ | 2★ | 3★ | 3★ | 2★ | |
| Staffing | 3★ | 3★ | 3★ | 3★ | 3★ | 3★ | 4★ | 4★ | 4★ | 4★ | 4★ | |
| Health | 4★ | 4★ | 4★ | 2★ | 2★ | 2★ | 2★ | 2★ | 3★ | 3★ | 2★ |
Staffing depth is the strongest predictor of care quality. Facilities routinely cut staff on evenings and weekends — the shifts when falls happen and call lights go unanswered.
RN Hours Specifically
State avg total staffing: 3.6 hrs/resident/day
1
administrator departed in past year
Some change33.3%
State avg: 53.0%
50.0%
State avg: 54.2%
3.6%
of nursing hours from contract/agency staff
Low — good continuitySource: PBJ data, 2025Q3
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Walk Score
51
Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
18
Minimal Transit
Median Income
$52,654
Median Home Value
$193,800
Poverty Rate
27.1%
Age 65+
13.8%
Median Age
34
Pop. Density
46,398/mi²
Median Rent
$970
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Federal and state inspectors conduct regular surveys of every nursing home. Deficiencies listed here are problems found during those inspections.
| Date | Tag | Category | Description | Severity | Corrected | Type | IC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/20/2025 | 0561 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Minimal harm | 1/23/2026 | Complaint | |
| 11/20/2025 | 0573 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. | Minimal harm | 1/23/2026 | Complaint | |
| 11/20/2025 | 0580 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Minimal harm | 1/23/2026 | Complaint | |
| 11/20/2025 | 0645 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | Actual harm | 1/23/2026 | Complaint | |
| 11/20/2025 | 0755 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Actual harm | 1/23/2026 | Complaint | |
| 11/20/2025 | 0761 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. | Immediate jeopardy | 1/23/2026 | Complaint | |
| 11/20/2025 | 0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Actual harm | 1/23/2026 | Complaint | |
| 5/16/2025 | 0636 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | Minimal harm | 7/14/2025 | Standard | |
| 5/16/2025 | 0657 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Minimal harm | 7/14/2025 | Standard | |
| 5/16/2025 | 0658 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Actual harm | 7/14/2025 | Standard |
When inspection deficiencies are serious enough, the government may impose financial penalties or deny Medicare/Medicaid payments.
Total Penalties
4
Total Fines
$138,532
| Date | Type | Fine Amount | Payment Denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/20/2025 | Fine | $36,005 | — |
| 5/16/2025 | Fine | $44,385 | — |
| 5/16/2025 | Payment Denial | — | 7/10/2025 (15 days) |
| 7/12/2024 | Fine | $58,142 | — |
Ownership structure and changes can affect facility quality.
Facilities in Chain
194
Chain Avg Rating
3.5 ★
Years Operating
30
| Owner Name | Type | Role | Ownership % | Association Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTON, FORREST | Individual | — | 99% | 1/31/1996 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Organization | — | — | 4/1/1996 |
| CROSS, CINDY | Individual | — | — | 1/31/1996 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | Individual | — | — | 9/21/2000 |
| MARTIN, JOSHUA | Individual | — | — | 9/21/2020 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | Individual | — | 99% | 1/31/1996 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Organization | — | — | 4/1/1996 |
| CROSS, CINDY | Individual | — | — | 1/31/1996 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | Individual | — | — | 9/21/2000 |
| MARTIN, JOSHUA | Individual | — | — | 9/21/2020 |
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Data updated: March 1, 2026 · CMS, OSCAR, state inspection records
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