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Santa Fe Care Center
Nursing Home, Palliative Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Santa Fe, NM
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Santa Fe Care Center

Nursing Home, Palliative Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Santa Fe, NM
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
635 Harkle Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Santa Fe Care Center

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Santa Fe Care Center is a skilled nursing facility in Santa Fe, New Mexico. It is owned and operated by Kerlab Health Care Management. The 120-bed home is in a car-dependent area outside the main downtown corridor, so the surrounding neighborhood requires a vehicle for most errands. The community accepts both Medicare and private pay. Residents stay an average of 57 days, including post-acute rehabilitation patients and those on longer-term care.

The facility has licensed 24-hour nursing staff. Total nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 13 minutes per resident each day. They are supported by nursing aides and licensed practical nurses. This staffing is in place so the home can provide 24-hour monitoring and hands-on care from skilled nursing residents.

Clinically, Santa Fe Care Center focuses on rehabilitation and medical support. The home offers restorative rehabilitation services, physical and occupational therapy, and wound care. There are also disease-management programs to prevent hospital readmission. Residents have access to on-site physician visits, vision and dental care, and dietary counseling. The home’s individualized care plan is tailored to each resident’s clinical needs and provides assistance with activities of daily living, housekeeping, and laundry.

State inspections have cited issues around medication management accuracy, care documentation completeness, infection control practices, and timely communication of resident changes to providers. Families evaluating the facility should ask about this during a tour.

The residents’ dining program includes monthly Chef’s Selection Dinners featuring gourmet cuisine. The facility’s current occupancy rate is 54%, with 65 of its 120 beds occupied.

Facility Direct Line (505) 982-2574
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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.
▼ 65.6% Below NM avg. ▼ 65.6% Below NM avg.NM average: 2.9Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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.
▼ 28.7% Below NM avg. ▼ 28.7% Below NM avg.NM average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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.
▼ 63.7% Below NM avg. ▼ 63.7% Below NM avg.NM average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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.
▼ 17.5% Below NM avg. ▼ 17.5% Below NM avg.NM average: 3.6Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

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 45th out of 52 homes in New Mexico for nurse hours. 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.
3h 13m per day
Rank #45 / 52Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 45th out of 52 homes in New Mexico for Nurse Hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the New Mexico average, with a ranking across 52 New Mexico facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New Mexico that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility New Mexico avg (4h 1m per day)
vs New Mexico avg
-20%

3 of 3 metrics below state avg

Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
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. 2m per day ▼ 95% 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. 18m per day ▼ 87% State avg: 2h 14m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing 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. 2h 26m per day ▼ 22% State avg: 3h 7m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
57 days
Bed community size
120-bed community Rank #15 / 145Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 15th out of 145 homes in New Mexico for Bed Count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other New Mexico facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New Mexico that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 0 / 100 Rank #186 / 207Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 186th out of 207 homes in New Mexico for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across New Mexico facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New Mexico that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
78%
Rank #67 / 109Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 67th out of 109 homes in New Mexico for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the New Mexico average, with its Statewide rank out of 109. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New Mexico that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Similar to the New Mexico average: 78.9%
Occupied beds
93 / 120
Average occupied beds in New Mexico homes 82 beds

Awards

2018 Bronze National Quality Award from the American Health Care Association

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
CMS Certification Number325030

Ownership & Operating Entity

Santa Fe Care Center is administered by Dave Armijo.

Owner NameDiamond Care Santa Fe, LLC

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax(505) 988-1942

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Licensed Nurses On-Site 24/7
Wound Care
Physician Visits
Dietary And Nutritional Counseling
Restorative Rehabilitation
Vision And Dental Care
Disease Management And Early Intervention
Hospital Readmission Reduction Program
Individualized Resident Care Plans
Assistance With Activities Of Daily Living
Housekeeping And Laundry Services

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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.

Since 2022 · 4 years of data 56 deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New Mexico state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2022 vs. New Mexico state average
Overall vs. NM average 2 Worse Metrics worse than New Mexico average:
• Total deficiencies (87% above)
• Deficiencies per year (87% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection November 25, 2025 Annual Inspection

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityNM Averagevs. NM Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 5630 This facility has 87% more total deficiencies than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (56 vs. NM avg 30).↑ 87% worse
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2022. 147.5 This facility has 87% more deficiencies per year than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (14 vs. NM avg 7.5).↑ 87% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • November 25, 2025 inspection found 2 deficiencies including failure to provide ordered fall mats and incomplete monthly pharmacy medication reviews for five residents.
  • October 25, 2024 complaint investigation substantiated failures to notify providers of injury, inadequate wound care causing hospitalization, and incomplete medical records for three residents.
  • July 11, 2024 routine inspection identified 14 deficiencies including medication errors, incomplete care plans, infection control lapses, and missing therapy evaluations.
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Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2023
Total health inspections 8

New Mexico average 6.8

Last Health inspection on Apr 2025

Total health citations
57 Rank #36 / 53Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 36th out of 53 homes in New Mexico for Health Citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the New Mexico State average, with a ranking across all 53 NM facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New Mexico that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

New Mexico average 48.6

Citations per inspection
7.12 Rank #27 / 53Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 27th out of 53 homes in New Mexico for Citations Per Inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the New Mexico mean across 53 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New Mexico that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

New Mexico average 7.31

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

36 of 57 citations resulted from standard inspections; 19 of 57 resulted from complaint investigations; and 2 of 57 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical health citations
1
9% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 1.1

Serious health citations
5
285% worse than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 1.3

1 critical citation New Mexico average: 1.1
5 serious citations New Mexico average: 1.3
51 moderate citations New Mexico average: 45.6
0 minor citations New Mexico average: 0.6
Citations history (last 3 years)
Care Planning moderate citation Apr 08, 2025
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Oct 25, 2024
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Oct 25, 2024
Corrected
Quality of Care serious citation Oct 25, 2024
Corrected

Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.

Staffing Data

Reporting period: July 1 – September 30, 2025 (Q3 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 33
Employees 0
Contractors 33
Staff to resident ratio 0.38 : 1
76% fewer staff per resident than New Mexico average
New Mexico average ratio: 1.55 : 1 New Mexico average ratio: 1.55 : 1See full New Mexico ranking
Avg staff/day 3
Average shift 12.7 hours
48% better than New Mexico average
New Mexico average: 8.6 hours New Mexico average shift: 8.6 hoursSee full New Mexico ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 3,020

Nursing staff breakdown

Q3 2025 · Jul 1 – Sep 30 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering July 1 – September 30, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info No RN Staff reported this quarter. 0
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. —
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 3 LPN Staff are contractors. 3
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 12 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 28 CNA Staff are contractors. 28
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 12 hours

Contractor staffing

Q3 2025 · Jul 1 – Sep 30 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering July 1 – September 30, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

100%

3,020 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 28 Licensed Practical Nurse: 3 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 1

Staff by category

Q3 2025 · Jul 1 – Sep 30 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering July 1 – September 30, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant028282,6407190%12
Licensed Practical Nurse0332401823%12
Occupational Therapy Aide011881215%7.3
Medical Director011521316%4
28 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 90%
3 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 23%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 15%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 16%
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Penalties and fines

Includes penalties issued in 2023-2024

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 (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $114K Rank #38 / 53Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 38th out of 53 homes in New Mexico for Federal Fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the New Mexico average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 53 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New Mexico that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
33% higher than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: $86K

Number of fines 13
396% more fines than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 2.6

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 0.5

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $114K
New Mexico average $86K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

2 penalties in the past 3 years

Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Oct 25, 2024
$12K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Nov 21, 2023
$13K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 14.3
49% worse than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 9.6

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 28.9
58% worse than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 18.3

Long-stay resident measures
Below average New Mexico avg: 3.8 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 26.4%
69% worse than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 15.6%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 29.4%
61% worse than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 18.3%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 30.8%
47% worse than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 21.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 6.3%
89% worse than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 3.3%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 5.5%
5% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 5.8%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.8%
18% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 1.0%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.0%
32% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 5.8%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 1.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 10.9%
15% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 12.7%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
In line with New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 97.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 94.6%
In line with New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 98.7%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.09
30% worse than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 1.61

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 4.67
77% worse than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 2.64

Short-stay resident measures
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 95.9%
11% 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 3.1%
131% 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 73.2%
15% worse than 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. 28.9%
36% 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. 31.8%
100% 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. 3.7%
381% worse 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. 63.9%
19% 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. 62.1%
23% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 50.6%

Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

31% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 25 days

Private pay

69% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 87
Medicare
16
18.4% of residents
Medicaid
39
44.8% of residents
Private pay or other
32
36.8% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

For-profit
Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$9.2M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$3.2M
For-profit Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$9.2M Rank #31 / 53Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 31st out of 53 homes in New Mexico for Revenue. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the New Mexico average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New Mexico that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$3.2M
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$2.8M
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #19 / 53Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 19th out of 53 homes in New Mexico for Payroll. 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New Mexico that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$6.1M 66% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #11 / 53Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 11th out of 53 homes in New Mexico for Payroll %. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the New Mexico average. Well-run New Mexico facilities typically land around 53–59% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New Mexico that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$6.4M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$12.4M
How we calculate these figures

This home is administered by Dave Armijo.

This home is owned by Kerlab Health Care Management LLC

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 325030

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Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (69% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 2 - 3 months.

Admissions
421 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 31%
Private pay 69%
Discharges
417 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 32%
Private pay 68%

Admissions and discharges reflect care patterns over time — they are not used to rate this facility.

How we assess these insights

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New Mexico

Santa Fe Care Center is located in SANTA FE, 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

Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Fe Care Center

Who is the owner of Santa Fe Care Center?

Santa Fe Care Center is legally operated by Diamond Care Santa Fe, LLC, and administered by Dave Armijo.

What is the occupancy rate at Santa Fe Care Center?

Santa Fe Care Center's occupancy is 78%.

Are pets allowed at Santa Fe Care Center?

No, Santa Fe Care Center has a no-pet policy.

Does Santa Fe Care Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Santa Fe Care Center is registered as a for-profit in NM.

Who is the administrator of Santa Fe Care Center?

Dave Armijo is the administrator of Santa Fe Care Center.

How many beds does Santa Fe Care Center have?

Santa Fe Care Center has 120 beds.

What is the address of Santa Fe Care Center?

Santa Fe Care Center is located at 635 Harkle Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505.

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