Farmington Wellness & Rehabilitation
Nursing Home · New Mexico, NM
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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 · New Mexico, NM
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
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Farmington Wellness & Rehabilitation accepts Medicare and private pay.

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.
▲ 73.6% Above NM avg.
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.
▲ 81.2% Above NM avg.
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.
▲ 37.0% Above NM avg.
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.
▲ 10.2% Above NM avg.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to New Mexico state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 4th out of 53 homes in New Mexico.

Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
5h 38m per day
Rank #4 / 53Nurse hours — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 4th out of 53 homes in New Mexico.Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the New Mexico average, with a ranking across 53 New Mexico SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.
This facility New Mexico avg (3h 55m per day)
vs New Mexico avg
+44%

1 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Physical Therapist is +300% above state avg
Staff typeHours / dayvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 1h 11m per day ▲ 92% State avg: 37m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 35m per day ▼ 19% State avg: 43m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 2h 56m per day ▲ 31% State avg: 2h 14m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 5h 26m per day ▲ 75% State avg: 3h 7m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 20m per day ▲ 300% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 1h 2m per day ▲ 121% State avg: 28m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

This home usually has availability

Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.

Lower occupancy than the New Mexico average: 78.9%
Occupancy rate 42.9% Rank #49 / 54Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 49th out of 54 homes in New Mexico.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the New Mexico average, with its statewide rank out of 54. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay 19 days
Occupancy rate
42.9% Rank #49 / 54Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 49th out of 54 homes in New Mexico.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the New Mexico average, with its statewide rank out of 54. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay
19 days

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.

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
$5.9M Rank #50 / 54Revenue — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 50th out of 54 homes in New Mexico.Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the New Mexico SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.
Operating loss
-$1.6M
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #45 / 54Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 45th out of 54 homes in New Mexico.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the New Mexico average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
$3.5M
59.9% of revenue Rank #15 / 54Payroll % — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 15th out of 54 homes in New Mexico.Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the New Mexico average. Well-run SNFs often land around 55–65%. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.0M
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.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 71 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
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

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax(505) 436-2763

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsHealth Care, Dietary and Nutritional Needs Management
Operating Hours24/7

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionNutritionally balanced meals managed by a certified dietitian.

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Inspection History

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.

Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.

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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 Rank #1 / 54Health citations — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 54 homes in New Mexico.Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the New Mexico state average, with a ranking across all 54 NM SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.

New Mexico average 48.6

Citations per inspection
2.33 Rank #1 / 54Citations per inspection — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 54 homes in New Mexico.Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the New Mexico mean across 54 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.

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 4 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 4 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

Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in New Mexico

Farmington Wellness & Rehabilitation is located in FARMINGTON, New Mexico.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in New Mexico.

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Centennial Care Community Benefit

NM Medicaid Centennial Care

Age 65+ or disabled
General New Mexico resident, Medicaid- eligible, long-term care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
NM

Managed care model; rural outreach efforts.

Benefits
In-home care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$65/day) Medical services

New Mexico Caregiver Support Program

NM NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General New Mexico resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
NM

Limited slots; rural focus due to sparse population.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$65/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

New Mexico PACE (e.g., InnovAge New Mexico PACE)

Age 55+
General NM resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
NM

Available in Bernalillo, Sandoval, Valencia Counties via InnovAge.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

New Mexico Older Americans Act Services

Age 60+
General NM resident (or spouse of any age); no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025) None; sliding scale fees may apply for some services.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NM

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

Benefits
Meals (home-delivered or group, ~$5-$7/meal value) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (5 days/year) Adult day care ($50/day)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

New Mexico Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General NM resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits None in NM unique among states
NM

No asset test; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

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

New Mexico VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General NM resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
NM

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Property Tax Rebate for Seniors

New Mexico Property Tax Rebate

Age 65+
General NM resident, homeowner or renter, paid property taxes.
Income Limits (2025) ~$36,000/year individual, projected
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NM

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

Benefits
Tax rebate (~$250-$500/year) to offset housing costs

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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 residents 30
Medicare
15
50% of residents
Private pay or other
15
50% of residents

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
Above average New Mexico avg: 3.3 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
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%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 25.0%
17% worse than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 21.3%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 19.1%
20% worse than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 15.9%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.6%
17% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 82.4%
54% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 65.4%
29% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 50.6%

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

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

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

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AL

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Frequently Asked Questions about Farmington Wellness & Rehabilitation

Who is the owner of Farmington Wellness & Rehabilitation?

The legal owner and operator of Farmington Wellness & Rehabilitation is Farmington Wellness & Rehabilitation Llc.

Is Farmington Wellness & Rehabilitation in a walkable area?

Farmington Wellness & Rehabilitation has a walk score of 71. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Who is the administrator of Farmington Wellness & Rehabilitation?

Richard Samuelson is the administrator of Farmington Wellness & Rehabilitation.

How many beds does Farmington Wellness & Rehabilitation have?

Farmington Wellness & Rehabilitation has 50 beds.

Are there photos of Farmington Wellness & Rehabilitation?

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What is the address of Farmington Wellness & Rehabilitation?

Farmington Wellness & Rehabilitation is located at 201 NELSON AVENUE.

What is the phone number of Farmington Wellness & Rehabilitation?

(505) 675-4545 will put you in contact with the team at Farmington Wellness & Rehabilitation.

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