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Nursing Home in New Mexico

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

Farmington Wellness & Rehabilitation

Nursing Home in New Mexico

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

Farmington Wellness & Rehabilitation

201 NELSON AVENUE, FARMINGTON, NM 87401 View map
Overview of Farmington Wellness & Rehabilitation
Farmington Wellness & Rehabilitation provides 24/7 skilled nursing care to residents in Farmington, NM. The facility offers private rooms and a range of rehabilitation services to assist in recovery from surgery, injury, or illness. The team is dedicated to creating a warm and caring environment for both short-term and long-term residents.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
5/5
New Mexico average: 2.9/5
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
5/5
New Mexico average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
4/5
New Mexico average: 2.9/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
4/5
New Mexico average: 3.6/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
5h 38m per day

This home provides 44% more nursing time per resident than the New Mexico average.

New Mexico average: 3h 55m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 50

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the New Mexico average
Occupancy rate 42.9%
Residents per day (avg) 28
Occupancy rate
42.9%
Residents per day (avg)
28

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

90% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 19 days

Private pay

10% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 16 days

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$5.9M
Operating loss
-$1.6M
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$5,894,781.00
Operating loss
$-1,608,245.00
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
50.3% 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 $7.5M
Bed community size
50-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home

Additional Licensing Details

CMS Certification Number325133

Ownership & Operating Entity

Farmington Wellness & Rehabilitation is administrated by Richard Samuelson.

Owner NameFARMINGTON WELLNESS & REHABILITATION LLC

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax(505) 436-2763

Amenities & Lifestyle

0 amenities
Specific ProgramsHealth Care, Activities, Social Services, Wound Care, Rehabilitation, Dietary and Nutritional Needs Management
Operating Hours24/7

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionNutritionally balanced meals managed by a certified dietitian.
Meals IncludedYes
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Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

New Mexico average 6.8


Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

Total health citations 7

New Mexico average 48.6

Citations per inspection
2.33

New Mexico average 7.31


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

All 7 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 1.1


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 1.3

0 critical citations More info New Mexico average: 1.1

0 serious citations More info New Mexico average: 1.3

7 moderate citations More info New Mexico average: 45.6

0 minor citations More info New Mexico average: 0.6
Citations history (last 3 years)
Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Mar 07, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Mar 07, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Dec 07, 2023
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Dec 07, 2023
Corrected

Compare Nursing Homes around New Mexico The information below is reported by the New Mexico Department of Health, Division of Health Improvement.

5 facilities compared · CMS & NM Dept. of Health data · Updated Apr 2026

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Farmington Wellness & Rehabilitation
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

FARMINGTON
50
42.9%
-46%
5.64
+66%
+40%
0
7
2.3
0
28
-
Welbrook Senior Living Llc
$5.9M
$3.0M
50.3%
325133
Betty Dare Wellness & Rehabilitation LLC
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

ALAMOGORDO
90
53.5%
-32%
3.50
+18%
-13%
0
52
8.7
0
54
-
Brechtelsbauer, David
$7.3M
$2.6M
36.2%
325061
Belen Meadows Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, LLC
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

BELEN
120
88.7%
+12%
3.44
+20%
-14%
2
44
7.3
1
111
-
Wilson, Emmanuel
$12.1M
$5.0M
41.7%
325068
Artesia Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Llc
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

ARTESIA
65
72.5%
-8%
3.82
+23%
-5%
0
35
5.0
1
46
-
Artesia Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Llc
$6.3M
$3.9M
60.9%
325128
Aztec Healthcare, LLC
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

AZTEC
86
91.2%
+16%
3.20
-34%
-20%
3
33
5.5
4
82
A+
-
$9.6M
$4.8M
50.7%
325071

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 88
Employees 75
Contractors 13
Staff to resident ratio 2.93:1
96% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average ratio: 1.50:1

Avg staff/day 31
Average shift 7.4 hours
14% worse than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 8.6 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 20,875
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 17
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.7 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 7
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 12.4 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 26
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.6 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

7.8%

1,623 contractor hours this quarter

Registered Nurse: 7 Licensed Practical Nurse: 2 Medical Director: 1 Certified Nursing Assistant: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant251268,10791100%7.6
Registered Nurse107172,65491100%8.7
Licensed Practical Nurse5272,00191100%12.4
Physical Therapy Aide7071,3528290%6.1
Medication Aide/Technician3031,2538492%9.7
Speech Language Pathologist9091,1218189%5.4
Respiratory Therapy Technician5051,0688189%6.4
Administrator2025166268%7.9
Physical Therapy Assistant2024967582%5.8
RN Director of Nursing1014866369%7.7
Dietitian1014656470%7.3
Dental Services Staff1014575864%7.9
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist1014056571%6.2
Nurse Practitioner1013314246%7.9
Occupational Therapy Aide011956470%1.5
Occupational Therapy Assistant011251112%2.3
Medical Director011242426%1
Qualified Social Worker202222224%0.9
26 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
17 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
7 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
7 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 90%
3 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 92%
9 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 89%
5 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 89%
2 Administrator
% of Days 68%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 82%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 69%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 70%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 64%
1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
% of Days 71%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 46%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 70%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 12%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 26%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 24%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
30 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
15 residents (50%)
Private pay or other
15 residents (50%)

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.9%
15% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 86.1%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.4%
6% worse than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 1.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 88.4%
In line with New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 86.4%

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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.