Colfax General LTC
Springer, New Mexico · CCN 32E032
13 surveys since 2010, 4 of them producing a finding at harm level or worse.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 71
- Surveys
- 13
- Harm or worse
- 4
- Immediate jeopardy
- 1
Findings at the most serious level CMS records.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 33
- Ownership
- For profit - Partnership
- Chain
- Independent
- County
- Colfax · rural
- Medicare-certified since
- 1980
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 5
- Health inspection
- 5
- Staffing
- 3
- Quality measures
- 2
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Since 2021, this facility recorded somewhat fewer weighted findings than its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 17 facilities with fewer than 66 beds in New Mexico.
Last survey on record
Apr 23, 2025
565 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 2.60 | 3.52 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.77 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 67.9% | 60.0% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G13.8% | H27.7% | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D934.6% | E623.1% | F830.8% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C— |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F8124×
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F5802×
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
- F7612×
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
- F5611×
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
- F5781×
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Colfax General LTC, in the surveyor’s own words.
- Actual harm, patternF600Jul 13, 2023
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to prevent neglect for 1 (R #1) of 3 (R #'s 1, 2, and 3) residents by: 1. Delay in sending R #1 to emergency room for evaluation and treatment after sustaining an injury 2. Not closely monitoring the injured site for changes in condition 3. Provider not completing a thorough physical assessment of the injury These deficient practices likely resulted in R #1's delayed transfer to the Emergency Department (ED) and receiving critical care required for an arm fracture. If the facility is not monitoring for residents' change in condition, properly assessing residents with significant injuries, or communicating with providers effectively, then residents are likely at risk of inadequate or delayed treatment. The findings are: A. […]
- Actual harm, patternF697Jul 13, 2023
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to effectively manage pain for 1 (R #1) of 2 (R #'s 1 and 2) residents reviewed for pain by not assessing for pain and providing pain treatment. This deficient practice likely resulted in R #1 experiencing significant (long) periods of pain without sufficient relief for a fractured arm. The findings are: A. Record review of R #1's face sheet revealed R #1 was admitted into the facility on [DATE] with the following diagnoses: 1. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (persistent respiratory symptoms like progressive breathlessness and cough) 2. Hypertension (high blood pressure) 3. Atrial Fibrillation (an irregular and often very rapid heart rhythm that can lead to blood clots in the heart) 4. […]
- Actual harm, isolatedF740Feb 28, 2023
Based on record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure that 1 (R #30) of 1 (R #30) resident reviewed was receiving the necessary behavioral health care services to meet the residents needs. This deficient practice likely resulted in resident not getting the care and assistance he needed, resulting in R #30 assaulting a staff member and being transferred to jail. The findings are: A. Record review of R #30's face sheet revealed R #30 was admitted into the facility on [DATE] with the following psychiatric diagnoses: 1. MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER 2. BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER 3. MILD COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT (the stage between the expected decline in memory and thinking that happens with age) B. Record review of care plan date (OVERDUE) revealed the following: 1. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Apr 23, 2025
Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to store and serve food under sanitary conditions when staff failed to ensure: 1. Food items were labeled and dated in the kitchen refrigerator and freezer. 2. Food was stored appropriately and not left open to air in the kitchen freezer. These deficient practices are likely to affect all 32 residents listed on the resident census list provided by the Administrator on 04/21/25 and are likely lead to foodborne illnesses in residents if food is not being stored properly and safe food handling practices are not adhered to. The findings are: A. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jan 30, 2025
Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to store and serve food under sanitary conditions when staff failed to ensure: 1. Food items were labeled and dated in the kitchen refrigerator and freezer. 2. Kitchen refrigerators were free from dietary staff personal food. 3. Food was stored appropriately and not left open to air in the kitchen. 4. Salad was stored on ice prior to meal service. These deficient practices are likely to affect all 32 residents listed on the resident census list provided by the Administrator on 01/27/25 and are likely lead to foodborne illnesses in residents if food is not being stored properly and safe food handling practices are not adhered to. The findings are: A. […]
Read 21 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 21 of 71 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Apr 23, 2025Complaint4 findings
- Jan 30, 2025Standard and complaint5 findings
- Jan 19, 2024Standard3 findings
- Jul 13, 2023Complaint6 findings · 2 harm
- Feb 28, 2023Standard and complaint12 findings · 1 harm
- Feb 2, 2022Standard6 findings
- Nov 10, 2020Standard9 findings
- Jun 19, 2019Standard7 findings
Show the 5 earlier surveys
- Apr 18, 2018Standard7 findings
- Feb 8, 2017Standard2 findings
- Jan 26, 2015Standard2 findings
- Nov 2, 2011—5 findings · 1 harm
- Sep 10, 2010—3 findings
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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