Aztec Healthcare
Aztec, NM · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 325071) · 112 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 4 totaling $105,228 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (505) 334-9445 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Aztec Healthcare has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the New Mexico state average of 2.85. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Aztec Healthcare reports 2.75 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.33 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 72.1%.
Aztec Healthcare has 4 federal fines on record totaling $105,228.00, plus 1 payment denial. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, so families should review the details of the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Aztec Healthcare is a for-profit nursing home in Aztec, San Juan County, New Mexico, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since August 1992. The facility has 112 certified beds with an average of 106.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Aztec Healthcare has an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the New Mexico state average of 2.85. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating 2 out of 5, quality measures (QM) rating 5 out of 5, and staffing rating 1 out of 5.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 2.75 hours per resident per day, including 0.33 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is high, at 72.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 4 federal fines totaling $105,228.00, and 1 payment denial for this facility.
CMS displays its abuse icon for Aztec Healthcare, meaning families should review the facility's inspection record directly on Care Compare for details of the underlying finding.
Aztec Healthcare is part of the Opco Skilled Management chain, which operates 66 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.3 out of 5. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the operator currently in place.
This profile is based on data published by CMS Care Compare; families should confirm current details on the official Care Compare listing before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Aztec Healthcare has an overall rating of 2 out of 5, below the New Mexico state average of 2.85.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Aztec Healthcare is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 2.75 hours per resident per day, including 0.33 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 and nursing turnover of 72.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 4 fines totaling $105,228.00 and 1 payment denial for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse icon for Aztec Healthcare; the data provided does not indicate a Special Focus designation.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Aztec Healthcare has 112 certified beds and an average of 106.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Opco Skilled Management chain, which operates 66 facilities with an average rating of 2.3 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Aztec Healthcare has been certified since August 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); Aztec Healthcare scores 2, 2, 1, and 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 5053349445 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5053349445 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/325071?state=NM.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.