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Mescalero Care Center, Mescalero, NM: 1 star rating, no fines

Mescalero Care Center in Mescalero, NM is owned by 1 individual whom CMS lists (names not shown), is rated 1 of 5 stars by Medicare, and had no fines in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 49 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on June 10, 2026, and none of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

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Address
454 Lipan Avenue, Mescalero, NM 88340
Overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health inspection rating
2 of 5
Staffing rating
1 of 5
Quality measure rating
2 of 5
Certified beds
40
Residents per day
35 on average
Ownership type
Nonprofit, other
Legal business name
Mescalero Care Center
Fines
$0 across 0 fines, three years to October 1, 2026
Payment denials
0
Health citations
49, of which 0 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Latest survey
June 10, 2026
CMS Certification Number
325116
On Care Compare
Medicare Care Compare

Recent health citations

Citations from health inspections, newest first.

Survey dateTagWhat CMS citedScope and severityStatusCorrected onSource
June 10, 2026F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 1, 2026data.cms.gov
December 5, 2025F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 15, 2026data.cms.gov
December 5, 2025F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 15, 2026data.cms.gov
December 5, 2025F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 15, 2026data.cms.gov
December 5, 2025F568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 15, 2026data.cms.gov
May 19, 2025F949Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 18, 2025data.cms.gov
May 19, 2025F947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 18, 2025data.cms.gov
May 19, 2025F945Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 18, 2025data.cms.gov
May 19, 2025F944Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 18, 2025data.cms.gov
May 19, 2025F943Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 18, 2025data.cms.gov
May 19, 2025F942Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 18, 2025data.cms.gov
May 19, 2025F941Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 18, 2025data.cms.gov
May 19, 2025F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 18, 2025data.cms.gov
May 19, 2025F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 18, 2025data.cms.gov
May 19, 2025F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 18, 2025data.cms.gov
May 19, 2025F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 18, 2025data.cms.gov
May 19, 2025F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 18, 2025data.cms.gov
May 19, 2025F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 18, 2025data.cms.gov
May 19, 2025F712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 18, 2025data.cms.gov
May 19, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 18, 2025data.cms.gov
May 19, 2025F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 18, 2025data.cms.gov
May 19, 2025F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 18, 2025data.cms.gov
May 19, 2025F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 18, 2025data.cms.gov
May 19, 2025F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 18, 2025data.cms.gov
May 19, 2025F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedD: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 18, 2025data.cms.gov
May 19, 2025F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 18, 2025data.cms.gov
May 19, 2025F640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 18, 2025data.cms.gov
May 19, 2025F638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 18, 2025data.cms.gov
May 19, 2025F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionD: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 18, 2025data.cms.gov
May 19, 2025F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 18, 2025data.cms.gov
May 19, 2025F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 18, 2025data.cms.gov
May 19, 2025F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 18, 2025data.cms.gov
May 19, 2025F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 18, 2025data.cms.gov
May 19, 2025F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 18, 2025data.cms.gov
February 27, 2025F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmPast noncomplianceDecember 17, 2024data.cms.gov
May 22, 2024F949Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 5, 2024data.cms.gov
May 22, 2024F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 5, 2024data.cms.gov
May 22, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 5, 2024data.cms.gov
May 22, 2024F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 5, 2024data.cms.gov
May 22, 2024F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 5, 2024data.cms.gov
May 22, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 5, 2024data.cms.gov
May 22, 2024F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 5, 2024data.cms.gov
May 22, 2024F727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 5, 2024data.cms.gov
May 22, 2024F712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 5, 2024data.cms.gov
May 22, 2024F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 5, 2024data.cms.gov
May 22, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 5, 2024data.cms.gov
May 22, 2024F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 5, 2024data.cms.gov
May 22, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 5, 2024data.cms.gov
May 22, 2024F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 5, 2024data.cms.gov

Owners and managers

Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 5 individual or personal trusts (1 owners, 2 managers, 2 officers, directors or trustees). Their names are not shown on this page.

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