Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (56% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Artesia Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center LLC, managed by administrator John Stewart at 1402 West Gilchrist Ave in Artesia’s Eddy County, is a 65-bed nursing home that accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private-pay residents. The facility structures its care around rehabilitation, with on-site wound care, diabetic management, IV therapy services, and occupational and physical therapy programming available daily. Twenty-four-hour staffing and around-the-clock RN coverage form the operational baseline.
Nursing hours clock in at 3 hours 49 minutes per resident daily, just slightly below the state average. Weekend RN hours run a notable 4% above state levels, which is unusual; most facilities thin their clinical oversight on weekends. LPN coverage, though, lags significantly: 27 minutes per resident per day against a state average of 43 minutes. The resulting staff-to-resident ratio sits meaningfully lower than comparable facilities, translating to fewer hands per bed overall.
Regulatory inspections since 2023 have surfaced 40 documented deficiencies across eight visits, more frequent than the state norm. Per-inspection deficiency counts average five, roughly double what state facilities record. The facility has avoided critical citations and reported only one serious violation, but the steady volume of moderate-level compliance gaps points to systemic rather than episodic operational friction.
The data on actual resident experience is less forgiving. Long-stay residents declined functionally at significantly elevated rates, and their walking capacity worsened at three times the state prevalence. Major falls affected nearly one in ten residents, against a 3.3% state baseline. The emergency department visit rate doubled the state norm, and depressive symptomatology spiked well beyond comparison.
These metrics sit at the core of the facility’s 1-star overall CMS rating and the markedly below-average quality-measures component. The admission payer mix is 56% Medicare short-stay rehabilitation, balanced against a 27-month average length of stay.
The staffing investment relative to revenue runs highest in the state (75.9% of facility revenue goes to payroll), yet clinical and functional outcomes for residents remain compromised.
Artesia Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Llc is administered by John Stewart.
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
| 40 | 30 | This facility has 33% more total deficiencies than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (40 vs. NM avg 30).↑ 33% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
| 13.3 | 10 | This facility has 33% more deficiencies per year than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (13.3 vs. NM avg 10).↑ 33% worse |
State average N/A
Last Health inspection on Sep 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.
24 of 35 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 11 of 35 resulted from complaint investigations.
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
334 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 26 | 0 | 26 | 9,514 | 92 | 100% | 8.9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,554 | 92 | 100% | 10 |
| Registered Nurse | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,950 | 92 | 100% | 8.9 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,102 | 92 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Respiratory Therapist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 983 | 66 | 72% | 7.8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 569 | 73 | 79% | 7.4 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 532 | 62 | 67% | 7.9 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 424 | 53 | 58% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 400 | 50 | 54% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 312 | 39 | 42% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 214 | 61 | 66% | 3.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 62 | 9 | 10% | 6.9 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 1 | 0 | 1 | 46 | 7 | 8% | 6.6 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 9 | 10% | 3.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 3 | 3% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1% | 4 |
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
56% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
22% of new residents, often for short stays.
22% 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 Artesia Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Llc from 2015–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (56% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
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Estimated distance in miles from Artesia's city center to Artesia Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Llc'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.
| Artesia Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Llc | NH NC | Artesia | - | 65 | - | 60 | - |
| The Neighborhood in Rio Rancho Life Plan Community | NH AL IL MC NC | Rio Rancho (Vista Hills) | - | 72 | - | 8 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Albuquerque Heights Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | NH HC MC PC RC | Albuquerque (Hodgin) | - | 134 | A+ | 73 | - |
| Princeton Place | NH HC MC NC | Albuquerque (La Mesa) | - | 369 | A+ | 48 | - |
| The Village at Northrise – Hallmark | NH AL IL MC | Las Cruces (Northrise Estates) | - | 24 | - | 25 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Artesia Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Llc is legally operated by Artesia Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Llc, and administered by John Stewart.
Artesia Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Llc has a walk score of 60. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Artesia Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Llc's occupancy is 83%.
Artesia Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Llc is registered as a for-profit in NM.
John Stewart is the administrator of Artesia Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Llc.
Artesia Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Llc has 65 beds.
Artesia Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Llc is located at 1402 West Gilchrist Ave, Artesia, NM 88210.
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