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Casa Arena Healthcare LLC
Nursing Home, Nursing Care & Palliative Care · New Mexico, NM
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Casa Arena Healthcare LLC

Nursing Home, Nursing Care & Palliative Care · New Mexico, NM
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
205 Moonglow, Alamogordo, NM 88310 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
Casa Arena Healthcare LLC accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
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Overview of Casa Arena Healthcare LLC

Casa Arena Healthcare LLC, a 117-bed nursing facility in Alamogordo, New Mexico, presents as a highly structured clinical environment. Its operational efficacy is channeled almost exclusively towards short-term rehabilitation and acute recovery management. The observed average resident tenure is approximately three months, with a focus on transitional medical flow, precisely avoiding the protracted complexities of long-term domiciliary care.

Total daily nursing contact averages 3 hours and 2 minutes per resident. This time is specifically distributed: 1 hour 44 minutes allocated to nurse aides, with registered nurses and LPNs/LVNs each contributing a mere 19 minutes. Continuous 24-hour coverage ensures zero temporal gaps in supervision.

The facility’s situs at 205 Moonglow is geographically significant. The 65 Walkability Index score establishes it as only moderately functional for pedestrian access, meaning some logistical independence is viable for nearby errands. Positioned within a small-city matrix, accessibility is reasonable but falls short of true urban density. Current occupancy stands at a stable 87% (102 of 117 beds). This metric confirms operational solvency without introducing the systemic risks associated with resource strain from excessive overcrowding.

From a resource perspective, Casa Arena integrates the standard financial mechanisms, accepting Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. A noteworthy element is the provisioning of nutritional services that successfully interface with both clinical dietary protocols and specific faith-based requirements.

Furthermore, the clinical infrastructure is appropriate for its stated purpose: on-staff medical oversight from a physician, plus options for rehabilitation and respite care. For residents negotiating the high-stakes transition from acute hospital discharge back to a long-term resolution (either home or continued placement), this structured support ensures the requisite clinical continuity expected by discharge professionals.

Casa Arena is focused on the intermediate-care sector, underscored by its moderate occupancy and straightforward operational ratios, which differentiates it. It functions as a specialized option for intermediate stays.

(575) 434-4510
(575) 434-4510 info@casaarenahc.com

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▼ 65.6% Below NM avg. ▼ 65.6% Below NM avg.NM average: 2.9Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▼ 64.4% Below NM avg. ▼ 64.4% Below NM avg.NM average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▼ 63.7% Below NM avg. ▼ 63.7% Below NM avg.NM average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▲ 10.0% Above NM avg. ▲ 10.0% Above NM avg.NM average: 3.6Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to New Mexico state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 54th out of 55 homes in New Mexico for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 2m per day
Rank #54 / 55Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 54th out of 55 homes in New Mexico. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the New Mexico average, with a ranking across 55 New Mexico facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility New Mexico avg (4h 1m per day)
vs New Mexico avg
-24%

5 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric LPN / LVN is +16% above state avg
Staff type Hours / Day / Resident vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 19m per day ▼ 48% State avg: 37m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 50m per day ▲ 16% State avg: 43m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 1h 42m per day ▼ 24% State avg: 2h 14m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 2h 36m per day ▼ 17% State avg: 3h 7m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 4m per day ▼ 13% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 12m per day ▼ 59% State avg: 28m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay
92 days
Bed community size
117-bed community Rank #27 / 148Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 27th out of 148 homes in New Mexico. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other New Mexico facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 65 / 100 Rank #53 / 208Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 53rd out of 208 homes in New Mexico. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across New Mexico facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
87%
Rank #46 / 121Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 46th out of 121 homes in New Mexico. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the New Mexico average, with its Statewide rank out of 121. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the New Mexico average: 78.9%
Occupied beds
102 / 117
Average occupied beds in New Mexico homes 82 beds

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
CMS Certification Number325043

Ownership & Operating Entity

Casa Arena Healthcare LLC is administrated by Leah Kight.

Owner NameCasa Arena Healthcare LLC

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Doctor on Staff
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax(575) 439-2314

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsHealth Care, Dietary and Nutritional Needs Management
Operating Hours24/7

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionMeals are nutritionally balanced and meet medical and faith-based food requirements.

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Inspection History

In New Mexico, the Department of Health, Division of Health Improvement is the primary regulatory authority that conducts unannounced inspections and investigates quality of care complaints.

Since 2023 · 3 years of data 89 deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New Mexico state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2023 vs. New Mexico state average
Overall vs. NM average 2 Worse Metrics worse than New Mexico average:
• Total deficiencies (197% above)
• Deficiencies per year (197% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection December 23, 2025 Plan Of Correction

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This Facility NM Average vs. NM Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 89 30 This facility has 197% more total deficiencies than a typical New Mexico nursing home (89 vs. NM avg 30).↑ 197% worse
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2023. 29.7 10 This facility has 197% more deficiencies per year than a typical New Mexico nursing home (29.7 vs. NM avg 10).↑ 197% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • December 23, 2025 inspection found failure to document wound care assessments for resident #9, risking negative impact on care.
  • June 5, 2025 routine survey cited 17 deficiencies including dignity violations, medication errors, incomplete care plans, inadequate staffing, and poor infection control.
  • October 18, 2024 complaint investigation substantiated failures to timely report abuse for 5 residents, incomplete care plans, and medication order errors causing potential harm.
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Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2024
Total health inspections 8

New Mexico average 6.8

Last Health inspection on Jul 2025

Total health citations
90 Rank #51 / 56Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 51st out of 56 homes in New Mexico. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the New Mexico State average, with a ranking across all 56 NM facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

New Mexico average 48.6

Citations per inspection
11.25 Rank #52 / 56Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 52nd out of 56 homes in New Mexico. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the New Mexico mean across 56 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

New Mexico average 7.31

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

68 of 90 citations resulted from standard inspections; 19 of 90 resulted from complaint investigations; and 3 of 90 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 2 years)
Critical health citations
2
82% worse than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 1.1

Serious health citations
1
23% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 1.3

2 critical citations New Mexico average: 1.1
1 serious citation New Mexico average: 1.3
86 moderate citations New Mexico average: 45.6
1 minor citation New Mexico average: 0.6
Citations history (last 2 years)
Nursing Services minor citation Jul 14, 2025
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Jul 14, 2025
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Jul 14, 2025
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Jul 14, 2025
Corrected

Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 107
Employees 84
Contractors 23
Staff to resident ratio 1.09 : 1
30% fewer staff per resident than New Mexico average
New Mexico average ratio: 1.55 : 1 New Mexico average ratio: 1.55 : 1See full New Mexico ranking
Avg staff/day 42
Average shift 8.6 hours
0% compared with New Mexico average
New Mexico average: 8.6 hours New Mexico average shift: 8.6 hoursSee full New Mexico ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 33,207

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info 6 total: 5 full-time employees and 1 contractor. 6
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 11.2 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 15 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 15
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.5 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info 52 total: 32 full-time employees and 20 contractors. 52
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.5 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

6.5%

2,162 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 20 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2 Registered Nurse: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant 32 20 52 15,673 92 100% 9.5
Licensed Practical Nurse 15 0 15 6,684 92 100% 9.5
Physical Therapist 6 0 6 1,967 92 100% 8
Registered Nurse 5 1 6 1,735 86 93% 11.2
Other Dietary Services Staff 6 0 6 1,141 79 86% 7.6
RN Director of Nursing 3 0 3 1,012 80 87% 7.9
Physical Therapy Aide 2 0 2 836 69 75% 6.7
Clinical Nurse Specialist 3 0 3 703 69 75% 7.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician 4 0 4 672 78 85% 4.9
Occupational Therapy Aide 1 0 1 600 65 71% 9.2
Nurse Practitioner 1 0 1 526 66 72% 8
Administrator 1 0 1 510 64 70% 8
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist 1 0 1 409 62 67% 6.6
Qualified Social Worker 1 0 1 328 91 99% 3.6
Dietitian 1 0 1 234 35 38% 6.7
Physical Therapy Assistant 2 0 2 135 49 53% 2.7
Occupational Therapy Assistant 0 2 2 40 6 7% 6.7
52 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
15 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
6 Physical Therapist
% of Days 100%
6 Registered Nurse
% of Days 93%
6 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 86%
3 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 87%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 75%
3 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 75%
4 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 85%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 71%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 72%
1 Administrator
% of Days 70%
1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
% of Days 67%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 99%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 38%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 53%
2 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 7%
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Penalties and fines

Includes penalties issued in 2023-2024

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $124K Rank #50 / 56Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 50th out of 56 homes in New Mexico. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the New Mexico average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 56 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
45% higher than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: $86K

Number of fines 2
24% fewer fines than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 2.6

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 0.5

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $124K
New Mexico average $86K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

2 penalties in the past 3 years

Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Apr 24, 2024
$108K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Oct 24, 2023
$16K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 5.7
41% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 9.6

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 16.2
12% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 18.3

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average New Mexico avg: 3.8 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 11.2%
29% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 15.6%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 11.3%
38% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 18.3%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 26.0%
24% worse than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 21.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.8%
75% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 3.3%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 3.2%
46% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 5.8%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.3%
70% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 1.0%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 1.9%
67% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 5.8%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 1.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 17.2%
35% worse than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 12.7%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 96.9%
In line with New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 97.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
In line with New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 98.7%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 0.73
55% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 1.61

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 4.37
66% worse than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 2.64

Short-stay resident measures
Below average New Mexico avg: 3.3 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 73.0%
15% worse than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 86.1%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.5%
11% worse than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 1.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 71.9%
17% worse than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 86.4%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 24.0%
13% worse than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 21.3%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 24.2%
52% worse than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 15.9%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 2.7%
247% worse than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 66.0%
23% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 46.6%
8% worse than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 50.6%

Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

33% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 21 days

Private pay

31% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 months

Medicaid

36% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 7 - 8 months

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 98
Medicare
9
9.2% of residents
Medicaid
72
73.5% of residents
Private pay or other
17
17.3% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 08/2024.

Voluntary non-profit community
Operated by a church.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$13.2M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$1.0M
Voluntary non-profit community Operated by a church.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$13.2M Rank #26 / 56Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 26th out of 56 homes in New Mexico. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the New Mexico average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$1.0M
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$9.7K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #24 / 56Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 24th out of 56 homes in New Mexico. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the New Mexico average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$6.2M 47.1% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #27 / 56Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 27th out of 56 homes in New Mexico. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the New Mexico average. Well-run New Mexico facilities typically land around 53–59% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$8.0M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$14.2M
How we calculate these figures

This home is administrated by Leah Kight.

This home is owned by Casa Healthcare, LLC

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 325043

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Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

New residents most often arrive under Medicaid (36% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 7 - 8 months.

Admissions
372 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 33%
Private pay 31%
Medicaid 36%
Discharges
386 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 18%
Private pay 34%
Medicaid 48%

Admissions and discharges reflect care patterns over time — they are not used to rate this facility.

How we assess these insights

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 Albuquerque (Hodgin)
134
Facility 134
NM AVG 69
Rank #9 / 148
35.8%
Facility 35.8%
NM AVG 78.9%
Rank #118 / 121
-55%
3.67
Facility 3.67
NM AVG 4.01
Rank #23 / 55
+6% -9%
$8.2k
Facility $8.2k
NM AVG $83.5k
Rank #24 / 56
81
Facility 81
NM AVG 48.6
Rank #48 / 56
6.8
Facility 6.8
NM AVG 7.3
Rank #22 / 56
1 48 A+
73
Facility 73
NM AVG 43
Rank #31 / 208
David Hicks
$19.3M
Facility $19.3M
NM AVG $11.4M
Rank #7 / 56
$8.9M
Facility $8.9M
NM AVG $5.0M
Rank #3 / 56
46.1%
Facility 46.1%
NM AVG 46.6%
Rank #13 / 56
325069
The Neighborhood in Rio Rancho Life Plan Community
NH
AL
IL
MC
NC
 Rio Rancho (Vista Hills)
72
Facility 72
NM AVG 69
Rank #65 / 148
37.5%
Facility 37.5%
NM AVG 78.9%
Rank #117 / 121
-52%
5.82
Facility 5.82
NM AVG 4.01
Rank #3 / 55
+56% +45%
$12.7k
Facility $12.7k
NM AVG $83.5k
Rank #26 / 56
46
Facility 46
NM AVG 48.6
Rank #28 / 56
7.7
Facility 7.7
NM AVG 7.3
Rank #33 / 56
2 27 -
8
Facility 8
NM AVG 43
Rank #176 / 208
Haverland Carter Lifestyle Group Operating,LLC
$14.4M
Facility $14.4M
NM AVG $11.4M
Rank #15 / 56
$8.0M
Facility $8.0M
NM AVG $5.0M
Rank #11 / 56
55.6%
Facility 55.6%
NM AVG 46.6%
Rank #26 / 56
325130
Princeton Place
NH
HC
MC
NC
 Albuquerque (La Mesa)
369
Facility 369
NM AVG 69
Rank #1 / 148
78.9%
Facility 78.9%
NM AVG 78.9%
Rank #72 / 121
0%
3.55
Facility 3.55
NM AVG 4.01
Rank #31 / 55
+63% -12%
$74.9k
Facility $74.9k
NM AVG $83.5k
Rank #42 / 56
54
Facility 54
NM AVG 48.6
Rank #34 / 56
5.4
Facility 5.4
NM AVG 7.3
Rank #11 / 56
2 276 A+
48
Facility 48
NM AVG 43
Rank #102 / 208
-
$25.4M
Facility $25.4M
NM AVG $11.4M
Rank #2 / 56
$13.8M
Facility $13.8M
NM AVG $5.0M
Rank #1 / 56
54.4%
Facility 54.4%
NM AVG 46.6%
Rank #30 / 56
325045
Casa Arena Healthcare LLC
NH
NC
PC
 Alamogordo
117
Facility 117
NM AVG 69
Rank #27 / 148
87.2%
Facility 87.2%
NM AVG 78.9%
Rank #46 / 121
+11%
3.03
Facility 3.03
NM AVG 4.01
Rank #54 / 55
-52% -24%
$124.4k
Facility $124.4k
NM AVG $83.5k
Rank #50 / 56
90
Facility 90
NM AVG 48.6
Rank #51 / 56
11.3
Facility 11.3
NM AVG 7.3
Rank #52 / 56
3 101 -
65
Facility 65
NM AVG 43
Rank #53 / 208
Casa Healthcare, LLC
$13.2M
Facility $13.2M
NM AVG $11.4M
Rank #26 / 56
$6.2M
Facility $6.2M
NM AVG $5.0M
Rank #24 / 56
47.1%
Facility 47.1%
NM AVG 46.6%
Rank #27 / 56
325043
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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in New Mexico

Casa Arena Healthcare LLC is located in ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in New Mexico.

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Centennial Care Community Benefit

NM Medicaid Centennial Care

Age 65+ or disabled
General New Mexico resident, Medicaid- eligible, long-term care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
NM

Managed care model; rural outreach efforts.

Benefits
In-home care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$65/day) Medical services

New Mexico Caregiver Support Program

NM NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General New Mexico resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
NM

Limited slots; rural focus due to sparse population.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$65/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

New Mexico PACE (e.g., InnovAge New Mexico PACE)

Age 55+
General NM resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
NM

Available in Bernalillo, Sandoval, Valencia Counties via InnovAge.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

New Mexico Older Americans Act Services

Age 60+
General NM resident (or spouse of any age); no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025) None; sliding scale fees may apply for some services.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NM

Two AAAs (Albuquerque vs. Non-Metro); services vary by region.

Benefits
Meals (home-delivered or group, ~$5-$7/meal value) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (5 days/year) Adult day care ($50/day)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

New Mexico Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General NM resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits None in NM unique among states
NM

No asset test; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

New Mexico VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General NM resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
NM

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Property Tax Rebate for Seniors

New Mexico Property Tax Rebate

Age 65+
General NM resident, homeowner or renter, paid property taxes.
Income Limits (2025) ~$36,000/year individual, projected
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NM

Rebate up to $250-$500; annual application required.

Benefits
Tax rebate (~$250-$500/year) to offset housing costs

Frequently Asked Questions about Casa Arena Healthcare LLC

Is Casa Arena Healthcare LLC in a walkable area?

Casa Arena Healthcare LLC has a walk score of 65. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at Casa Arena Healthcare LLC?

Casa Arena Healthcare LLC's occupancy is 87%.

Who is the administrator of Casa Arena Healthcare LLC?

Leah Kight is the administrator of Casa Arena Healthcare LLC.

How many beds does Casa Arena Healthcare LLC have?

Casa Arena Healthcare LLC has 117 beds.

What is the address of Casa Arena Healthcare LLC?

Casa Arena Healthcare LLC is located at 205 MOONGLOW.

What is the phone number of Casa Arena Healthcare LLC?

(575) 434-4510 will put you in contact with the team at Casa Arena Healthcare LLC.

Is Casa Arena Healthcare LLC Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Yes — Casa Arena Healthcare LLC is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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