Based on record review and interview, the following was identified: 1. A resident to resident altercation between R #7 and R #9 resulted in R #7 pushing R #9 resulting in a [CONDITION(S)]. 2. A resident (R #7) with known behaviors (hitting and pushing) pushed another resident (R #9) to the floor causing a hip fracture, this same resident (R #7) exhibited continued behaviors after medication adjustments and monitoring interventions were placed in care plan. No new interventions were implemented after 3 additional instances of abusive behaviors towards other dementia residents, on 08/09/21 of verbal abuse towards R #15, 09/07/21 throwing of roommate's items around room, and 10/12/21 striking resident R #15 3. …
F741 citations in New Mexico
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
Against expectation — 2024
New Mexico cites F741 more often than its own record predicts
2.06 times the share F741 takes of citations nationally.
Of every deficiency written in New Mexico in 2024, this is the portion that was F741.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What New Mexico surveyors wrote
F741 findings written in New Mexico, one from each severity band recorded here, most serious first.
Severity is as the surveyor wrote it. Some findings had already been corrected before the survey.
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure that staff received the appropriate behavioral health training and have the skills to provide behavioral health services for 1 (R #21) of 1 (R #21) residents reviewed for behavioral health concerns. This deficient practice is likely to result in residents not getting the care and assistance they need. The findings are: A. Record review of R #21's progress notes, revealed the following: 1. On 01/26/24, R #21 was attempting to break into the ashtray in the smoking area using a metal fork, knife, and toenail clippers. R #21 was found taking things from other residents rooms and staff belongings. When staff discussed with R #21, he stated, I hate it here and want to leave, just let me leave out the door. …
The short window
Recent years
| Year | Share of New Mexico citations | vs expected |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0.37% | 7.46× |
| 2024 | 0.10% | 2.06× |
Shares of citations, not counts: earlier years hold fewer inspections.
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