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Socorro Wellness & Rehabilitation

SOCORRO, NM 87801 View Map

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Socorro Wellness & Rehabilitation is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center located in Socorro, NM. It provides 24/7 skilled nursing and long-term care, focusing on helping patients regain their independence. The facility offers a range of services including rehabilitation, dietary management, and social services.

(575) 835-2724 info@socorrowellness.com

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating

3/5

Health Inspection

3/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 61

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

58.8%

145 days

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

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

Might be optimal for

Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

16% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 29 days

Private pay

26% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

58% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 7 months

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$4.6M

Operating deficit

-$741.8K

Voluntary non-profit home Church

Home revenue

$4,640,971.00

Operating deficit

$-741,833.00

Payroll costs

$1.8M

37.8% of revenue

Other operating costs

$3.6M

Total costs $5.3M

61-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

Facility Type

Nursing Home

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 325073

Ownership & operating entity

Socorro Wellness & Rehabilitation is administrated by JERRY AMERMAN.

Owner name: SOCORRO WELLNESS & REHABILITATION LLC

Care Services

Doctor on Staff

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Skilled Nursing

24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax: (575) 835-4378

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Health Care, Activities, Social Services, Wound Care, Rehabilitation, Dietary and Nutritional Needs Management

Operating Hours

24/7

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description

Dietary and nutritional needs management is provided, ensuring meals are nutritionally balanced.

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Betty Dare Wellness & Rehabilitation LLC

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: NM 88310

Bed Count: 90

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: BRECHTELSBAUER, DAVID

CCN: 325061

Occupancy: 53.5%

Home Revenue: $7,296,528.00

Payroll Costs: $2,639,608.00

Payroll %: 36.2%

Avg Residents/Day: 53.90

Overall Rating: 3/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.5035

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 2/5

QM Rating: 3/5

Socorro Wellness & Rehabilitation

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: NM 87801

Bed Count: 65

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: METZLER, ERIC

CCN: 325073

Occupancy: 58.8%

Home Revenue: $4,512,654.00

Payroll Costs: $1,752,247.00

Payroll %: 38.8%

Overall Rating: 3/5

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Artesia Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Llc

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: NM 88210

Bed Count: 65

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: ARTESIA HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER, LLC

CCN: 325128

Occupancy: 72.5%

Home Revenue: $6,343,725.00

Payroll Costs: $3,860,972.00

Payroll %: 60.9%

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Community: NM 87410

Bed Count: 86

Pets Allowed: No

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Payroll Costs: $4,849,416.00

Payroll %: 50.7%

Avg Residents/Day: 81.80

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Health Insp Rating: 2/5

Staffing Rating: 1/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Number of Fines: 3

Casa Arena Healthcare LLC

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: NM 88310

Bed Count: 117

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: CASA HEALTHCARE, LLC

CCN: 325043

Occupancy: 82.7%

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Payroll Costs: $5,464,377.00

Payroll %: 42%

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Adj Nurse Hours: 3.0343

Health Insp Rating: 1/5

Staffing Rating: 1/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Number of Fines: 2

SOCORRO, NM 87801

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132

Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

23,997

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

8.5

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	9	9.1	Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse	7	9.8	Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant	53	8.5	Yes

Staff by Category

Administration

2 staff

9.4hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

99 staff

9hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

2 staff

8.4hs shift avg

Therapy Services

11 staff

6.7hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

3 staff

3.3hs shift avg

Social Services

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Dietary Services

15 staff

8.1hs shift avg

Other Services

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

11.2%

of total hours from contractors

2,691 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 36 Registered Nurse: 5 Nurse Aide in Training: 1 Licensed Practical Nurse: 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	17	36	53	7,694	91	100%	8.5
Nurse Aide in Training	21	1	22	3,053	90	99%	9.3
Medication Aide/Technician	7	0	7	2,765	91	100%	9.9
Other Dietary Services Staff	14	0	14	1,939	81	89%	8.3
Licensed Practical Nurse	4	3	7	1,854	90	99%	9.8
Registered Nurse	4	5	9	1,645	91	100%	9.1
Physical Therapist	3	0	3	1,534	91	100%	8.1
Administrator	2	0	2	691	71	78%	9.4
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	613	73	80%	8.4
Clinical Nurse Specialist	1	0	1	561	67	74%	8.4
Dietitian	1	0	1	449	62	68%	7.2
Physical Therapy Aide	2	0	2	382	49	54%	7.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician	4	0	4	346	63	69%	4.5
RN Director of Nursing	1	0	1	239	30	33%	8
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist	3	0	3	156	47	52%	3.3
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	39	7	8%	5.6
Physical Therapy Assistant	1	0	1	38	21	23%	1.8

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Total Health inspections 6

12% below New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 6.8

Last Health inspection on Dec 2024

Total Health citations 49

Near New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 48.6

8.17 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 41 citations

Complaint investigations 8 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 1.1

Serious Health citations 0

100% below New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 1.3

Moderate Health citations 49

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Dec 13, 2024

Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Dec 13, 2024

Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Dec 13, 2024

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Aug 29, 2024

Corrected

Ownership: Non-Profit - Other Nonprofit

Part of: Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan So

Resident Census by Payment Source

43 Total Residents

Medicare 2 (4.7%)

Medicaid 34 (79.1%)

Private Pay/Other 7 (16.3%)

Specialized Care Beds

16 Total Specialty Beds

24.6% of Bed Capacity

Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds

24.6%

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 12.0

24% worse than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 9.6

Functional decline score 22.0

20% worse than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 18.3

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 18.6%

19% above New Mexico average.

Walking Ability Worsened 25.1%

37% above New Mexico average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 22.3%

6% above New Mexico average.

Falls with Major Injury 5.4%

62% above New Mexico average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 2.9%

50% below New Mexico average.

Urinary Tract Infection 0.0%

100% below New Mexico average.

Depressive Symptoms 2.1%

18% above New Mexico average.

Antipsychotic Use 8.5%

33% below New Mexico average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

3% above New Mexico average.

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

1% above New Mexico average.

Lost Too Much Weight 8.0%

37% above New Mexico average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 91.0%

6% better than New Mexico average

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than New Mexico average

Influenza Vaccine 86.4%

Near New Mexico average

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Socorro Wellness & Rehabilitation based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 58.8% ↓ 1.4pp vs 2022

Net Income -$741,833 ↑ ~$75K vs 2022

Total Payroll $3,505,748 ↑ ~$38K vs 2022

Profit Margin -16.4% ↓ 0.0pp vs 2022

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	80.4%	77.3%	82.1%	82.4%	78.1%	89.8%	86.6%	91.1%	90.8%	82.1%	62.5%	60.2%	58.8%
Beds	66	66	66	65	65	61	61	61	61	61	61	65	65
Net Income	-$34,044	$374,397	$432,166	$51,525	$4,535	-$125,890	$65,184	$167,690	-$296,650	$699,718	-$757,482	-$816,509	-$741,833
Gross Revenue	$4,037,742	$4,078,115	$4,446,896	$4,563,588	$4,423,496	$4,940,123	$5,142,303	$5,723,231	$5,743,014	$6,991,177	$4,908,275	$4,973,262	$4,512,654
Operating Expenses	$3,255,109	$3,102,821	$3,345,181	$3,583,536	$3,393,375	$3,547,505	$3,570,158	$3,905,294	$4,494,399	$4,926,005	$5,052,436	$5,051,365	$5,343,200
Net Patient Revenue	$3,190,349	$3,428,335	$3,640,233	$3,509,059	$3,375,038	$3,594,344	$3,600,517	$4,059,370	$4,195,217	$5,693,069	$4,367,795	$4,325,587	$4,507,387
Total Payroll	$2,319,609	$2,143,428	$2,275,821	$2,363,822	$2,278,040	$2,367,233	$2,550,785	$2,764,468	$3,195,035	$3,151,887	$3,551,112	$3,468,180	$3,505,748
Profit Margin %	-0.8%	9.2%	9.7%	1.1%	0.1%	-2.6%	1.3%	2.9%	-5.2%	10.0%	-15.4%	-16.4%	-16.4%
Medicare %	2.0%	2.8%	3.4%	4.1%	6.1%	4.1%	5.1%	5.2%	4.7%	5.8%	4.4%	3.5%	3.3%
Medicaid %	71.8%	73.7%	77.3%	78.2%	78.8%	87.1%	84.6%	88.8%	88.5%	77.5%	80.8%	81.8%	86.8%
Private %	26.3%	23.5%	19.3%	17.7%	15.0%	8.8%	10.3%	6.1%	6.8%	16.7%	14.8%	14.7%	9.9%
Revenue/Day	$165	$184	$184	$179	$182	$179	$187	$200	$208	$311	$314	$303	$323
Cost/Day	$168	$166	$169	$183	$183	$177	$185	$192	$222	$269	$363	$354	$383
Avg Length of Stay	222.7 days	148.1 days	176.5 days	163.0 days	174.7 days	299.3 days	224.3 days	241.6 days	652.0 days	142.1 days	252.9 days	198.3 days	145.3 days

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Centennial Care Community Benefit

NM Medicaid Centennial Care

General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Managed care model; rural outreach efforts.

New Mexico Caregiver Support Program

NM NFCSP Respite

General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), New Mexico resident.

Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits: Not applicable.

NM Specifics: Limited slots; rural focus due to sparse population.

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

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

General: Age 55+, 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 Specifics: Available in Bernalillo, Sandoval, Valencia Counties via InnovAge.

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

New Mexico Older Americans Act Services

General: Age 60+, 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 Specifics: Two AAAs (Albuquerque vs. Non-Metro); services vary by region.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

New Mexico Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: No asset test; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

New Mexico LIHEAP

General: Age 60+ prioritized, NM resident, low-income household.

Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.

NM Specifics: Covers oil, gas, electric, wood; emergency aid available.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

New Mexico SCSEP

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, NM resident.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

NM Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

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

New Mexico VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics: High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Property Tax Rebate for Seniors

New Mexico Property Tax Rebate

General: Age 65+, NM resident, homeowner or renter, paid property taxes.

Income Limits (2025): ~$36,000/year (individual, projected).

Asset Limits: Not assessed.

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

Socorro Wellness & Rehabilitation

Socorro Wellness & Rehabilitation is a Nursing Home in New Mexico

Socorro Wellness & Rehabilitation is a Nursing Home in New Mexico

Socorro Wellness & Rehabilitation

Socorro Wellness & Rehabilitation is a Nursing Home in New Mexico

Socorro Wellness & Rehabilitation is a Nursing Home in New Mexico

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Who this home usually serves

Mostly long-term care residents

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Finances and operations

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Amenities & Lifestyle

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Health Inspection History

Breakdown of citations

Citations history (last 3 years)

Facility Characteristics

Resident Census by Payment Source

Specialized Care Beds

Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Financial Aid for New Mexico Seniors

Centennial Care Community Benefit

New Mexico Caregiver Support Program

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

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

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

Property Tax Rebate for Seniors

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