Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Most new residents arrive under Medicaid (90% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 7 - 8 months.
The Laguna Rainbow Nursing Center, a 58-bed facility in Casa Blanca, is strategically designed for functional dichotomy: accommodating both acute short-term rehabilitation and the prolonged demands of skilled long-term care. However, the physical placement at 240 Casa Blanca Road introduces a critical logistical constraint: its distinct car-dependence, which will invariably depress the practical accessibility for families and external medical coordination.
Analyzing the utilization data, the current occupancy rate is 57% (33 of 58 beds), a figure that is secondary to the more salient operational metric: an average patient stay of 224 days; approximately 7.5 months. This extended temporal commitment is statistically irregular within the skilled nursing paradigm. It signifies that the patient cohort leans heavily toward stable chronic conditions or gradual functional attenuation, distinguishing the facility from high-throughput, post-acute recovery centers.
The staffing matrix presents a compelling case. The facility mandates nearly 6.5 total hours of daily nursing care per resident. This is meticulously structured: 1 hour and 10 minutes from RNs, 40 minutes from LPNs, and nearly 3 hours dedicated by nursing aides. Quantitatively, these metrics are demonstrably superior to industry minimums, particularly the substantial aide-to-resident allocation. This elevated hands-on support translates directly into a higher capacity for intensive assistance with Activities of Daily Living and robust mobility intervention.
Operationally, they deploy a restorative nursing model for sustained functional maintenance, complemented by on-site access to physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Furthermore, the provision of respite care offers a pragmatic solution for mitigating caregiver burnout.
The cultural embedding is highly intentional: the dining framework foregrounds traditional Native American meals while strictly observing special dietary needs, and cultural/wellness initiatives are integrated across all programming. This is a clear delineation of service philosophy, moving beyond mere clinical necessity to address holistic resident context. Financially, the inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay creates a comprehensive and accessible pathway for most potential families.
Crucially, the inspection record establishes a flawless track record. A complete absence of documented deficiencies or substantive regulatory findings across four years of oversight is a non-negotiable data point for assessing the facility’s fundamental operational integrity and compliance stability.
Laguna Rainbow Nursing Center is administered by Juanita Correa.
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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NM Average | vs. NM Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 38 | 30 | This facility has 27% more total deficiencies than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (38 vs. NM avg 30).↑ 27% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
| 9.5 | 7.5 | This facility has 27% more deficiencies per year than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (9.5 vs. NM avg 7.5).↑ 27% worse |
State average N/A
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
State average N/A
State average N/A
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
21 of 34 citations resulted from standard inspections; 10 of 34 resulted from complaint investigations; and 3 of 34 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
State average: N/A
State average: N/A
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
5,179 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 22 | 22 | 44 | 9,482 | 92 | 100% | 10 |
| Registered Nurse | 3 | 20 | 23 | 2,525 | 92 | 100% | 10.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 7 | 1 | 8 | 2,289 | 79 | 86% | 9.8 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,195 | 76 | 83% | 10.8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 500 | 60 | 65% | 8.3 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 58 | 63% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 440 | 55 | 60% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 351 | 42 | 46% | 8.3 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 184 | 23 | 25% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 108 | 23 | 25% | 4.7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 73 | 31 | 34% | 2.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 47 | 26 | 28% | 1.8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 47 | 18 | 20% | 2.6 |
| Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff | 0 | 1 | 1 | 44 | 10 | 11% | 4.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 40 | 7 | 8% | 5.6 |
Includes penalties issued in 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)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Dec 20, 2024 · $25K
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
8% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
1% of new residents, often for short stays.
90% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Laguna Rainbow Nursing Center from 2022–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Most new residents arrive under Medicaid (90% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 7 - 8 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Casa Blanca's city center to Laguna Rainbow Nursing Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the New Mexico Department of Health, Division of Health Improvement.
| Retirement Ranch | NH HOS MC RC SNF | Clovis | - | 104 | A+ | 14 | - |
| Advanced Health Care of Albuquerque | NH SNF | Albuquerque (Duke City Industrial Area) | - | 47 | - | 62 | - |
| San Juan Care Center | NH PC SNF | Farmington | - | 93 | - | 71 | - |
| Clayton Nursing and Rehab Center | NH MC PC RC SNF | Clayton | - | 45 | - | 63 | - |
| Laguna Rainbow Nursing Center | NH PC RC SNF | Casa Blanca (Paraje) | - | 58 | - | 15 | - |
Laguna Rainbow Nursing Center is in the Paraje neighborhood of CASA BLANCA.
Laguna Rainbow Nursing Center is legally operated by Laguna Rainbow Corp., and administered by Juanita Correa.
Laguna Rainbow Nursing Center has a walk score of 15. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Laguna Rainbow Nursing Center's occupancy is 57%.
No, Laguna Rainbow Nursing Center has a no-pet policy.
Laguna Rainbow Nursing Center is registered as a non-profit in NM.
Juanita Correa is the administrator of Laguna Rainbow Nursing Center.
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