Life Care Center of Farmington

Life Care Center of Farmington is a Nursing Home in New Mexico

Life Care Center of… is a Nursing Home in New Mexico

Life Care Center of Farmington

FARMINGTON, NM 87401 View Map

Life Care Center of Farmington is a Nursing Home in New Mexico

Life Care Center of… is a Nursing Home in New Mexico

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Overview of Life Care Center of Farmington
Life Care Center of Farmington is located in Farmington, NM, and offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. The facility provides individualized care plans and a variety of specialized services, including Alzheimer's and dementia care. Residents can enjoy a homelike atmosphere with various amenities and activities.
(505) 326-1600

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 4.28/day New Mexico avg: 4.01/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
3/5
New Mexico avg: 2.9/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3/5
New Mexico avg: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
New Mexico avg: 2.8/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5
New Mexico avg: 3.6/5

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 144

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the New Mexico average
Occupancy rate 87.7%
Residents per day (avg) 113
Occupancy rate
87.7%
Residents per day (avg)
113

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

34% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 20 days

Private pay

35% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 27 days

Medicaid

31% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 7 - 8 months

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$11.3M
Profit
$1.1M
Proprietary home Other
Home revenue
$11,275,261.00
Profit
$1,109,611.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$5.7M
50.6% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.5M
Total costs $10.2M
Bed community size
144-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: 325103

Ownership & operating entity

Life Care Center of Farmington is administrated by JASON NORMAN.

Owner name: FARMINGTON OPERATIONS, LLC

Safety & Compliance

Secured Perimeter
Emergency Systems: 24-hour security and fire safety systems.
Safety Features: Grab bars available.

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax: (505) 326-4513

Amenities & Lifestyle

24-hour skilled nursing care
in-house nurses and therapists
secured Alzheimer's and dementia care unit
beauty salon and barber shop
complimentary wireless Internet
daily activity schedule
landscaped grounds and courtyards
library
transportation services.

Programs & Activities

Activities
Daily activity schedule available.
Specific Programs
Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, Alzheimer's & Dementia Care, Independent & Assisted Living
Religious Services
Yes

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Fine dining program with a certified dietitian.

Compare Nursing Homes around New Mexico

The information below is reported by the New Mexico Department of Health, Division of Health Improvement.
Life Care Center of Farmington
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

NM 87401
117
No
MARTIN, JOSHUA
87.7%
$11,250,763.00
$5,710,725.00
50.8%
112.60
3/5
4.2840
3/5
4/5
4/5
3
37
4
+39%
+7%
+11%
Betty Dare Wellness & Rehabilitation LLC
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

NM 88310
90
No
BRECHTELSBAUER, DAVID
53.5%
$7,296,528.00
$2,639,608.00
36.2%
53.90
3/5
3.5035
3/5
2/5
3/5
-
52
-
+18%
-13%
-32%
Belen Meadows Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, LLC
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

NM 87002
120
No
WILSON, EMMANUEL
88.7%
$12,095,676.00
$5,045,924.00
41.7%
111.40
3/5
3.4380
3/5
2/5
3/5
2
44
1
+20%
-14%
+12%
Artesia Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Llc
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

NM 88210
65
No
ARTESIA HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER, LLC
72.5%
$6,343,725.00
$3,860,972.00
60.9%
46.00
1/5
3.8218
2/5
4/5
1/5
-
35
1
+23%
-5%
-8%
Aztec Healthcare, LLC
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

NM 87410
86
No
-
91.2%
$9,558,894.00
$4,849,416.00
50.7%
81.80
1/5
3.2043
2/5
1/5
4/5
3
33
4
-34%
-20%
+16%

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Address FARMINGTON, NM 87401

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

142
Total Staff
134
Employees
8
Contractors
43,494
Total Hours (Quarter)
58
Avg Staff/Day
8.2
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse237.7 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse1810.4 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant688.2 No
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
115 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
5 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
11 staff
6.1hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Dietary Services
7 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
2.2%
of total hours from contractors
961 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 2 Registered Nurse: 2 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Other Physician: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant6806822,68391100%8.2
Licensed Practical Nurse162185,37991100%10.4
Registered Nurse212234,70791100%7.7
Medication Aide/Technician4041,7097886%8.3
Other Dietary Services Staff6061,58491100%7.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist3031,4386673%8
RN Director of Nursing2021,0386470%9.2
Speech Language Pathologist3038416673%6.6
Administrator1015206571%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician2025027279%6.3
Dental Services Staff1014966167%8.1
Nurse Practitioner1014886167%8
Dietitian1014886268%7.9
Mental Health Service Worker1014676066%7.8
Physical Therapy Aide2024536774%4.4
Physical Therapy Assistant1013765156%7.4
Occupational Therapy Aide0111462123%6.9
Qualified Social Worker1011041314%8
Occupational Therapy Assistant0224733%11.8
Other Physician0112933%9.5

Health Inspection History

Total Health inspections 8
18% above New Mexico average
New Mexico average: 6.8

Last Health inspection on May 2025

Total Health citations 37
24% below New Mexico average
New Mexico average: 48.6

4.62 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

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

Standard inspections 24 citations
Complaint investigations 14 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations 2
82% above New Mexico average
New Mexico average: 1.1
Serious Health citations 2
54% above New Mexico average
New Mexico average: 1.3
Moderate Health citations 33

Minor Health citations 0
Citations history (last 3 years)
Administration moderate citation May 16, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation May 16, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation May 16, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation May 16, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: Life Care Centersof America
Resident Census by Payment Source
110 Total Residents
Medicare 8 (7.3%)
Medicaid 94 (85.5%)
Private Pay/Other 8 (7.3%)
Specialized Care Beds
24 Total Specialty Beds
20.5% of Bed Capacity
24
Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds
20.5%
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

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

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 8.6
11% better than New Mexico average
New Mexico average: 9.6
Functional decline score 17.3
5% better than New Mexico average
New Mexico average: 18.3
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 12.4%
21% below New Mexico average.

Walking Ability Worsened 11.6%
36% below New Mexico average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 28.0%
34% above New Mexico average.
Safety & clinical stability

Falls with Major Injury 1.8%
48% below New Mexico average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 5.3%
9% below New Mexico average.

Urinary Tract Infection 0.8%
20% below New Mexico average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Depressive Symptoms 3.7%
111% above New Mexico average.

Antipsychotic Use 17.1%
34% above New Mexico average.
Preventive care

Pneumococcal Vaccine 88.3%
9% below New Mexico average.

Influenza Vaccine 98.1%
1% below New Mexico average.
Nutrition & physical health

Lost Too Much Weight 12.0%
106% above New Mexico average.
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine 65.1%

24% worse than New Mexico average
Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than New Mexico average
Influenza Vaccine 72.6%

16% 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 $127K
This home paid 48% more in fines than the state average.
New Mexico average: $86K
Number of Fines 3
This home received 14% 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 May 16, 2025
$44K
Civil Money Penalty Jul 12, 2024
$58K
Civil Money Penalty Feb 2, 2023
$25K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Financial Aid for New Mexico Seniors

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Centennial Care Community Benefit

NM Medicaid Centennial Care

Age 65+ or disabled, New Mexico resident, Medicaid- eligible, long-term care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).

Managed care model; rural outreach efforts.

New Mexico Caregiver Support Program

NM NFCSP Respite

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

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

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)

Age 55+, NM resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.

Available in Bernalillo, Sandoval, Valencia Counties via InnovAge.

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

New Mexico Older Americans Act Services

Age 60+, NM resident (or spouse of any age); no income/asset limits.

None; sliding scale fees may apply for some services.

Not assessed.

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

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

New Mexico Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, NM resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

None in NM (unique among states).

No asset test; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

New Mexico LIHEAP

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

~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed; income-focused.

Covers oil, gas, electric, wood; emergency aid available.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

New Mexico SCSEP

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

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

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

New Mexico VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, NM resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Property Tax Rebate for Seniors

New Mexico Property Tax Rebate

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

~$36,000/year (individual, projected).

Not assessed.

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