Colfax General Ltc
Springer, NM · Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 32E032) · 33 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (575) 483-3300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Colfax General Ltc has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the New Mexico state average of 2.85 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Colfax General Ltc reports total nurse staffing of about 2.6 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.77 registered nurse hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 67.9%.
Colfax General Ltc has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported to CMS. There is no CMS abuse icon flag and no Special Focus status listed for this facility.
About this facility
Colfax General Ltc is a 33-bed nursing home in Springer, New Mexico, operated as a for-profit partnership and certified since May 1980. The facility currently serves an average of 30.5 residents and participates in the Medicaid program.
According to CMS Care Compare, Colfax General Ltc holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the New Mexico state average of 2.85. This overall rating is built from four component scores: a health inspection rating of 5 stars, a staffing rating of 3 stars, and a quality measure rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 2.60 hours per resident per day, including 0.77 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 67.9%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility — meaning there is no federal fines on record and no history of payment denial for noncompliance in the CMS dataset provided. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus status listed for this facility in this data set. No chain affiliation or recent ownership change is indicated in the provided data.
Families evaluating this facility should note that CMS ratings reflect data collected and reported as of the most recent Care Compare update available; details should be verified directly with the facility and on the Medicare Care Compare website before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Colfax General Ltc has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is above the New Mexico state average of 2.85 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS lists this facility's provider type as Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 2.60 hours per resident per day, with 0.77 RN hours per resident per day, a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars, and nursing turnover of 67.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No — CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is listed for this facility in the CMS data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Colfax General Ltc is certified for 33 beds and has an average of 30.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a for-profit partnership; no chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on May 1, 1980.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS reports an overall rating (5 stars), a health inspection rating (5 stars), a staffing rating (3 stars), and a quality measure rating (2 stars), which combine into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 5754833300 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5754833300 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details for Colfax General Ltc at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/32E032?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.