Total Health inspections
8
18% above New Mexico average
New Mexico average:
6.8
Last Health inspection on Apr 2025
Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Santa Fe Care Center
Santa Fe Care Center is a Nursing Home in New Mexico
Santa Fe Care Center is a Nursing Home in New Mexico
Santa Fe Care Center
Santa Fe Care Center is a Nursing Home in New Mexico
Santa Fe Care Center is a Nursing Home in New Mexico
Santa Fe Care Center offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation services in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The center provides a safe and healthy environment where residents receive comprehensive care with dignity. Amenities include social activities, beauty services, and a monthly gourmet dinner.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
120
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
54%
Residents per day (avg)
93
Occupancy rate
54%
Residents per day (avg)
93
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery
Temporary care
Transitional stays
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
31% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
25 days
Private pay
69% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
2 - 3 months
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Partnership
Home revenue
$12.4M
Operating loss
-$448.1K
Proprietary home
Partnership
Home revenue
$12,413,421.00
Operating loss
$-448,059.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$5.3M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$7.6M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$12.9M
120-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
About this community
Facility Type
Nursing Home
Additional licensing details
CMS Certification Number:
325030
Awards:
2018 Bronze National Quality Award from the American Health Care Association
Ownership & operating entity
Santa Fe Care Center is administrated by DAVE ARMIJO.
Owner name:
DIAMOND CARE SANTA FE, LLC
Safety & Compliance
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Contact Information
Fax:
(505) 988-1942
Additional Policies & Features
Pets Allowed
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, Specialty Services, Amenities, Social Activities
Dining & Nutrition
Food Description
Santa Fe Care Center provides a Chef’s Selection Dinner each month, showcasing gourmet cuisine from around the world.
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The information below is reported by the New Mexico Department of Health, Division of Health Improvement.
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SNF
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AL
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54.0%
$9,624,466.00
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SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
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72.5%
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SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
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91.2%
$9,558,894.00
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$5,464,377.00
42%
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2
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64.1 miles from city center
SANTA FE, NM 87505
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
105
Total Staff
69
Employees
36
Contractors
28,798
Total Hours (Quarter)
30
Avg Staff/Day
10.6
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 12.2 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 16 | 12.4 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 51 | 11.7 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
85 staff
11.7hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
3 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
7 staff
6.8hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
1 staff
7hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
2 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
4 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
8.8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
20.5%
of total hours from contractors
5,898 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 6
Certified Nursing Assistant: 29
Medical Director: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 22 | 29 | 51 | 11,631 | 91 | 100% | 11.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 10 | 6 | 16 | 4,128 | 91 | 100% | 12.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 0 | 9 | 3,573 | 91 | 100% | 12.2 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,670 | 73 | 80% | 11.7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,155 | 90 | 99% | 8.4 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,042 | 74 | 81% | 8.5 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 968 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 3 | 0 | 3 | 888 | 66 | 73% | 7.6 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 546 | 62 | 68% | 8.8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 533 | 65 | 71% | 7.8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 380 | 54 | 59% | 7 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 322 | 56 | 62% | 5.8 |
| Respiratory Therapist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 197 | 28 | 31% | 7 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 104 | 13 | 14% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 102 | 22 | 24% | 4.7 |
Health Inspection History
Total Health citations
57
17% above New Mexico average
New Mexico average:
48.6
7.12 citations per inspection (avg)
Citations origin
Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.
Standard inspections
38 citations
Complaint investigations
21 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations
1
9% below New Mexico average
New Mexico average:
1.1
Serious Health citations
5
285% above New Mexico average
New Mexico average:
1.3
Moderate Health citations
51
Minor Health citations
0
Citations history (last 3 years)
Care Planning moderate citation
Apr 08, 2025
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Oct 25, 2024
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Oct 25, 2024
Corrected
Quality of Care serious citation
Oct 25, 2024
Corrected
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
87
Total Residents
Medicare
16
(18.4%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
39
(44.8%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
32
(36.8%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
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
14.3
49% worse than New Mexico average
New Mexico average:
9.6
Functional decline score
28.9
58% worse than New Mexico average
New Mexico average:
18.3
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
26.4%
69% above New Mexico average.
Walking Ability Worsened
29.4%
61% above New Mexico average.
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
30.8%
47% above New Mexico average.
Safety & clinical stability
Falls with Major Injury
6.3%
89% above New Mexico average.
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
5.5%
5% below New Mexico average.
Urinary Tract Infection
0.8%
18% below New Mexico average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing
Depressive Symptoms
0.0%
100% below New Mexico average.
Antipsychotic Use
10.9%
15% below New Mexico average.
Preventive care
Pneumococcal Vaccine
100.0%
3% above New Mexico average.
Influenza Vaccine
94.6%
4% below New Mexico average.
Nutrition & physical health
Lost Too Much Weight
4.0%
32% below New Mexico average.Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
95.9%
11% better than New Mexico average
Antipsychotic medication increase
3.1%
131% worse than New Mexico average
Influenza Vaccine
73.2%
15% worse than New Mexico average Penalties and fines
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
$114K
This home paid 33% more in fines than the state average.
New Mexico average:
$86K
Number of Fines
13
This home received 396% more fines than the state average.
New Mexico average:
2.6
Payment Denials
0
This home had 100% fewer payment denials than the state average.
New Mexico average:
0.5
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Oct 25, 2024
$12K
Civil Money Penalty
Nov 21, 2023
$13K
Civil Money Penalty
May 26, 2023
$34K
Civil Money Penalty
Feb 21, 2023
$5K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Santa Fe Care Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
54.0%
↑ 1.4pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$448,059
↑ ~$1.0M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$7,056,782
↑ ~$1.4M vs 2022
Profit Margin
-4.7%
↑ 14.5pp vs 2022
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