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 (76% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Clayton Nursing and Rehab Center sits at 419 Harding Street in downtown Clayton, a rural seat of Union County in northeastern New Mexico. Operated by 419 Harding Street Operations LLC under administrator Carolyn Kear, it is a 45-bed skilled nursing facility built around short-term post-acute care. Amenities include an in-house pharmacy, professional podiatry and vision services, a beauty and barber shop, an open courtyard, and a named Family Cares Program designed to keep family members engaged in care decisions. The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, and its doors are open to adults 18 and older who need skilled nursing or specialized rehabilitation.
The clinical lineup here is what you’d expect from a facility whose admitted population is predominantly Medicare-covered: orthopedic rehab, stroke and neuro recovery, cardiac care, sub-acute management, wound care, IV therapy, pulmonary care, and bariatric care are all listed services. Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology are represented in the staffing mix. Total nursing care runs 3 hours and 48 minutes per resident per day across a 24-hour staffing model, with 50 total staff including 8 registered nurses, 5 LPNs, and 15 certified nursing assistants. A nurse practitioner and a mental health service worker are also on the payroll, a pairing that’s not universal in facilities this size.
Thirty-one of 45 beds are currently filled, an occupancy rate of 69%, which suggests placement is generally available without a waitlist. The average stay runs about 280 days, a figure that reflects a mix: some residents cycle through quickly on Medicare rehabilitation stays, while others settle into longer Medicaid-covered tenure.
The Walk Score of 63 places the surrounding area in moderately walkable territory. Clayton’s city center and the facility’s address are essentially the same point, which makes access straightforward for families coming in from town.
State inspections over the four-year data window have been conducted by the New Mexico Department of Health’s Division of Health Improvement. The inspection record shows no critical or serious citations during that period; findings have been confined to moderate categories covering areas such as infection control, nutrition, and quality of life standards.
For adults leaving a hospital after surgery, cardiac events, or neurological episodes, Clayton Nursing and Rehab Center offers a focused short-stay rehabilitation model in a small-town facility with direct access to a diversified clinical team.
Clayton Nursing and Rehab Center is administered by Carolyn Kear.
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
| 17 | 30 | This facility has 43% fewer total deficiencies than a typical New Mexico nursing home (17 vs. NM avg 30).↓ 43% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 5.7 | 2.7 | This facility has 111% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Mexico nursing home (5.7 vs. NM avg 2.7).↑ 111% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | NM Average | vs. NM Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 3 | 11 | This facility has had 73% fewer total inspections than the New Mexico average (3 vs. NM avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 73% fewer |
State average 6.8
Last Health inspection on Oct 2024
State average 48.6
State average 7.31
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 17 citations resulted from standard inspections.
State average: 1.1
State average: 1.3
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
1,116 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 15 | 0 | 15 | 4,718 | 92 | 100% | 9.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1,659 | 92 | 100% | 10.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1,321 | 88 | 96% | 7.7 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,144 | 74 | 80% | 9.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 557 | 75 | 82% | 6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 483 | 58 | 63% | 8.3 |
| Other Social Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 468 | 66 | 72% | 7.1 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 58 | 63% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 58 | 63% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 363 | 49 | 53% | 7.4 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 324 | 48 | 52% | 6.8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 296 | 37 | 40% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 200 | 49 | 53% | 4.1 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 52 | 13 | 14% | 4 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 49 | 10 | 11% | 4.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 25 | 9 | 10% | 2.8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 12 | 13% | 1.7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1% | 1.1 |
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.
76% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
16% of new residents, often for short stays.
8% 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
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Clayton Nursing and Rehab Center from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
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 (76% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Clayton's city center to Clayton Nursing and Rehab Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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| Cedar Ridge Inn | NH SNF | Farmington | 101
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#34 / 107 | +16% | 3.77
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27
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48.6
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6.8
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7.3
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71
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71
NM AVG
48
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#37 / 186 | Farmington Operations Holdings LLC | $10.8M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | $4.5M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | 41.7%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | 325113 | ||||
| Clayton Nursing and Rehab Center | NH MC PC RC SNF | Clayton | 45
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45
NM AVG
68
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68.9%
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68.9%
NM AVG
77.2
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#81 / 107 | -11% | 3.79
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3.79
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4.01
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#14 / 46 | +36% | -6% | $0
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$0
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$83.5k
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#1 / 47 | 17
Facility
17
NM AVG
48.6
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#3 / 47 | 5.7
Facility
5.7
NM AVG
7.3
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#13 / 47 | - | 31 | - |
63
Facility
63
NM AVG
48
Rank
#60 / 186 | Carolyn Kear | $4.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
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$4.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NM AVG
$11.8M
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#42 / 43 | $1.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$1.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NM AVG
$5.9M
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#43 / 43 | 34.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
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34.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NM AVG
51.5%
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#43 / 43 | 325100 | ||||
| Gallup Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC | NH PC SNF | Gallup | 62
Facility
62
NM AVG
68
Rank
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91.9%
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91.9%
NM AVG
77.2
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#28 / 107 | +19% | 3.50
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3.50
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41
NM AVG
48.6
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10.3
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79
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79
NM AVG
48
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#13 / 186 | - | $7.5M*Fiscal year ending 08/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | $2.8M*Fiscal year ending 08/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | 36.9%*Fiscal year ending 08/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | 325118 |
Clayton Nursing and Rehab Center is legally operated by 419 Harding Street Operations LLC, and administered by Carolyn Kear.
Clayton Nursing and Rehab Center has a walk score of 63. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Clayton Nursing and Rehab Center's occupancy is 69%.
No, Clayton Nursing and Rehab Center has a no-pet policy.
Clayton Nursing and Rehab Center is registered as a for-profit in NM.
Carolyn Kear is the administrator of Clayton Nursing and Rehab Center.
Clayton Nursing and Rehab Center has 45 beds.
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