Casa del Sol Center

Casa del Sol Center is a Nursing Home in New Mexico

Casa del Sol Center is a Nursing Home in New Mexico

Casa del Sol Center

2905 Missouri Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88011 View Map

Casa del Sol Center is a Nursing Home in New Mexico

Casa del Sol Center is a Nursing Home in New Mexico

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Overview of Casa del Sol Center

Casa del Sol Center, located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, is an exceptional senior care facility that upholds the highest nursing home quality measures. Here, they go above and beyond to ensure that residents receive the utmost care and attention. They continuously monitor and assess their performance across various quality measures, striving for continuous improvement in all aspects of care delivery.
From medication management to infection control, fall prevention to resident satisfaction, Casa del Sol Center excels in meeting and exceeding these measures, ensuring the well-being and safety of their residents. The nursing home also met the qualifications for Medicare. Their commitment to meeting Medicare’s stringent criteria is a testament to their unwavering dedication to providing the highest level of care and services to their residents.

(575) 522‑0404

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.61/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
3/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 62

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the New Mexico average
Occupancy rate 93.7%
Residents per day (avg) 57
Occupancy rate
93.7%
Residents per day (avg)
57

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

39% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 29 days

Private pay

50% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

12% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 - 4 years

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$7.9M
Profit
$1.2M
Proprietary home Corporation
Home revenue
$7,909,280.00
Profit
$1,207,881.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.0M
37.7% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$3.7M
Total costs $6.7M
Bed community size
62-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 50 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

License Status
Active
Facility Type
Nursing Home
License Expiration
August 31, 2026

Additional licensing details

Awards: Bronze AHCA Quality Award

Ownership & operating entity

Casa del Sol Center is legally operated by PEAK MEDICAL LAS CRUCES, LLC, and administrated by WENDY SMITH.

Safety & Compliance

Safety Features: Alarm system to aid in the security of residents with cognitive deficits

Care Services

Accepts Medicaid
Accepts Medicare
Doctor on Staff
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

ShortStay care
LongTerm care
Palliative care
Rehabilitation therapy

Contact Information

Fax: (575) 532-1238

Amenities & Lifestyle

Private and Semi-Private Rooms
Private bathroom
Fully air conditioned
Individual climate control
Activity room
Fitness room
Beautiful Garden(s) / Courtyard(s)
Conveniently Located
Beauty Salon / Barber Services
Cable Television
Dining Room
Alarm system to aid in the security of residents with cognitive deficits
Complimentary laundry facility on-site
Housekeeping
Laundry facility on-site
Mail and Newspaper Service
Pharmaceutical delivery service
Phone service
Telephone

Programs & Activities

Activities
Cultural, educational, religious and social activities; Recreation activities
Specific Programs
ShortStay care, LongTerm care, Palliative care, Rehabilitation therapy, Physical therapy, Occupational therapy, Speech therapy, Orthopedic Rehabilitation, VA Contracted, On-site Medical Director, On-site Nurse Practitioner, Attending Physicians, Registered Nurses, IV Therapy, Colostomy care, Dental care, Personal care, Podiatry care, Psychiatric services, Wound care, X-ray, Hospice care, Case management, Dietary and nutrition needs management, Discharge planning, Individual treatment plans, Medication management, Coordinated transportation, Cultural, educational, religious and social activities, Recreation activities, Interpreter services

Types of Care at Casa del Sol Center

Nursing Home
Contact Casa del Sol Center

Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

Medicaid Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.

Medicare Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicaid Medicare

Compare Nursing Homes around Las Cruces

The information below is reported by the New Mexico Department of Health, Division of Health Improvement.
Casa del Sol Center
SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Las Cruces
62
No
50
SMITH, WENDY
93.7%
$7,906,502.00
$2,985,669.00
37.8%
57.20
3/5
3.6100
3/5
2/5
4/5
1
Mesilla Valley Hospice & Palliative Care
AL

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

HC

Hospice Care

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Las Cruces
-
No
59
MESILLA VALLEY HOSPICE, INC
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Address 3.7 miles from city center

Address 2905 Missouri Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88011

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

97
Total Staff
89
Employees
8
Contractors
22,343
Total Hours (Quarter)
34
Avg Staff/Day
7.2
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse97.6 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse147.5 No
Certified Nursing Assistant297.2 No
Staff by Category
Administration
5 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
63 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
4 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Therapy Services
15 staff
6.3hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
4 staff
7hs shift avg
Dietary Services
5 staff
7hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
1%
of total hours from contractors
228 contractor hours this quarter
Registered Nurse: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 4 Medical Director: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant290299,28291100%7.2
Licensed Practical Nurse140143,58691100%7.5
Medication Aide/Technician4041,0108897%8.5
Registered Nurse8199317886%7.6
Other Dietary Services Staff5059228695%7.1
RN Director of Nursing3038786571%5.4
Nurse Aide in Training4046656066%7.2
Physical Therapy Aide3036616976%5.2
Administrator4045766369%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician2025356369%8.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist2024906167%7.9
Speech Language Pathologist2024836470%7.4
Other Social Services Staff1014656470%7.3
Qualified Social Worker3034526369%6.8
Nurse Practitioner2024245459%7.9
Physical Therapy Assistant2023975257%7.5
Mental Health Service Worker1013625156%7.1
Occupational Therapy Aide0221543437%3.6
Occupational Therapy Assistant044481112%4.3
Medical Director0112444%6

Health Inspection History

Total Health inspections 3
56% below New Mexico average
New Mexico average: 6.8

Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

Total Health citations 46
5% below New Mexico average
New Mexico average: 48.6

15.33 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

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

Standard inspections 45 citations
Complaint investigations 1 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 46

Minor Health citations 0
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Mar 18, 2025
Corrected

Administration moderate citation Mar 18, 2025
Corrected

Environmental moderate citation Mar 18, 2025
Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Mar 18, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Part of: Genesis Healthcare
Resident Census by Payment Source
57 Total Residents
Medicare 7 (12.3%)
Medicaid 40 (70.2%)
Private Pay/Other 10 (17.5%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Nurse Aide Training
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 8.5
12% better than New Mexico average
New Mexico average: 9.6
Functional decline score 22.3
22% worse than New Mexico average
New Mexico average: 18.3
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 15.9%
1% above New Mexico average.

Walking Ability Worsened 19.4%
6% above New Mexico average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 31.5%
50% above New Mexico average.
Safety & clinical stability

Falls with Major Injury 2.4%
27% below New Mexico average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 4.2%
28% below New Mexico average.

Urinary Tract Infection 0.5%
48% below New Mexico average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Depressive Symptoms 0.5%
70% below New Mexico average.

Antipsychotic Use 13.1%
3% above New Mexico average.
Preventive care

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%
3% above New Mexico average.

Influenza Vaccine 98.3%
0% below New Mexico average.
Nutrition & physical health

Lost Too Much Weight 0.5%
91% below New Mexico average.
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine 89.6%

Near New Mexico average
Antipsychotic medication increase 1.0%

28% better than New Mexico average
Influenza Vaccine 93.6%

8% better than New Mexico average

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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.

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