White Sands Healthcare
Hobbs, New Mexico · CCN 325040
19 surveys since 2011. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2016.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 113
- Surveys
- 19
- Harm or worse
- 9
- Immediate jeopardyall corrected before survey
- 6
Findings at the most serious level CMS records. All were recorded as past non-compliance — corrected before the survey.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 118
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- OPCO SKILLED MANAGEMENT
- County
- Lea · rural
- Medicare-certified since
- 1985
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 2
- Health inspection
- 2
- Staffing
- 2
- Quality measures
- 3
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 23 for-profit facilities of 100–127 beds in New Mexico.
Last survey on record
Jun 24, 2026
138 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 | 3.16 | 3.18 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.53 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 46.6% | 51.3% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
- Fines
- $21,528 across 2 penalties
- Abuse icon
- Flagged by CMS on Care Compare
Federal civil money penalties and remedies as CMS currently publishes them. Amounts may still be under appeal.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L25.6% |
| Actual harm | G12.8% | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D1438.9% | E1541.7% | F25.6% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C25.6% |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F7613×
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.
- F5502×
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- F6452×
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
- F6572×
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- F6952×
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at White Sands Healthcare, in the surveyor’s own words.
- Immediate jeopardy, widespreadF600Nov 18, 2025
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to keep a resident free from abuse for 1(R #4) of 8(R #1-8) residents reviewed for abuse when Nurse Aide in Training (NAIT) #2 was verbally and physically abusive to R #4 when providing care. This deficient practice likely resulted (based upon the reasonable person standard) in R #4 experiencing emotional distress and trauma. The findings are:A. Record review of R #4's face sheet revealed he was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with the following diagnoses:1. Dementia (a group of conditions characterized by impairment of at least two brain functions, such as memory loss and judgment),2. Anxiety (feelings of fear or apprehension) disorder,3. Legal blindness (inability to see),4. […]
- Immediate jeopardy, widespreadF609Nov 18, 2025
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to report an allegation of abuse for 1(R #4) of 8(R #1-8) residents reviewed for abuse, when staff waited 7 days to report witnessed staff to resident abuse. If the staff fail to report allegations of abuse to the facility administration, then corrective measured may not be acted on and the facility would be unable to assure residents are free from abuse. The findings are:Cross reference findings for F600A. Record review of R #4's complaint report dated 08/29/25 revealed on 08/22/25 an alleged incident of abuse had occurred as follows:- Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) #1 had witnessed NAIT (Nurse Aide in Training) #2 cover R #4's mouth with hand, tap his mouth with her hand, and told R #4 to shut up.-The incident was reported to the… […]
- Actual harm, isolatedF689Jul 16, 2025
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to prevent an accident for 1 (R #1) of 1 (R #1) resident reviewed for falls, when the facility failed to ensure staff used a mechanical lift as required.This deficient practice resulted in R #1 falling and sustaining a Subarachnoid hemorrhage (bleeding in the space between the brain and the tissue covering the brain) was identified on (Computed Tomography; a medical imaging procedure that uses x-rays to create detailed cross-sectional images of the body) CT that required treatment at a hospital for higher level of care.A. Record review of R #1's face sheet revealed R #1 was admitted into the facility on [DATE] and currently has the following diagnoses:1. Type 2 Diabetes.2. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF728Nov 18, 2025
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a Nurse Aide in Training (NAIT) completed a Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP) or a Competency Evaluation Program (CEP) within four months of being employed at the facility. This deficient practice is likely to affect all 108 residents residing at the facility by allowing untrained staff to provide direct care to residents. The findings are:A. Record review of NAIT #1's personnel record reviewed the following:1. NAIT #2's hire date was 11/15/24.2. NAIT #2 became a Nurse Aid in training on 02/16/25.3. NAIT #2's date of Certified Nurse Aide certification was 8/26/25.B. Record review of NAIT #2's timesheet revealed NAIT #2 worked a total of 99 shifts between 02/16/25 and 08/26/25.C. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF575Jan 13, 2025
Based on interview, record review, and observation the facility failed to ensure residents received information on how to contact the State Survey Agency to file a complaint. This deficient practice could likely affect all 110 residents residing in the facility as identified on the census provided by the Administrator (ADM) on 01/05/25. The findings are: A. On 01/05/25 at 12:15 pm during a random observation of the facility, signs or posters regarding filing a complaint with the state survey agency were not visible throughout the facility. B. On 01/07/25 at 10:58 am during an interview with the Resident Council (RC; R #9, R #28, R #29, R #36, R #46, R #73, R #77, R #86, and R #97), they stated they were unaware they could contact the State Survey Agency to file a complaint. C. […]
Read 26 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 26 of 113 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Jun 24, 2026Complaint1 finding
- Mar 12, 2026Standard11 findings
- Nov 18, 2025Complaint3 findings · 2 harm
- Jul 16, 2025Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
- May 23, 2025Complaint3 findings
- Jan 13, 2025Standard10 findings
- Mar 1, 2024Standard7 findings
- Apr 21, 2023Standard and complaint14 findings
Show the 11 earlier surveys
- Apr 22, 2022Standard3 findings
- May 7, 2021Standard4 findings
- Dec 12, 2019Standard6 findings
- Jan 17, 2019Standard11 findings
- Oct 27, 2017Standard9 findings · 1 harm
- May 11, 2017Complaint10 findings · 3 harm
- Nov 16, 2016Standard and complaint9 findings · 2 harm
- Feb 5, 2016Standard4 findings
- Dec 5, 2013—1 finding
- Jan 11, 2013—4 findings
- Jan 28, 2011—2 findings
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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