Life Care Center Of Farmington
Farmington, NM · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 325103) · 144 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 3 totaling $99,247 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (505) 326-1600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Care Center of Farmington holds a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the New Mexico state average of 2.85. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Life Care Center of Farmington reports total nurse staffing of 3.40 hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.0%.
Life Care Center of Farmington has 3 federal fines on record totaling $99,247.00, plus 1 payment denial. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the CMS data provided.
About this facility
Life Care Center of Farmington is a 144-certified-bed skilled nursing facility in Farmington, San Juan County, New Mexico, with an average daily census of 118.7 residents. The facility is operated as a for-profit corporation and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved for participation on July 6, 1995.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the state average of 2.85 for New Mexico. Component ratings are: health inspection 3 stars, quality measures 4 stars, and staffing 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 3.40 hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $99,247.00, and 1 payment denial associated with this facility. No abuse icon is flagged in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated.
This facility is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.4 stars. There is no indication in the CMS data that ownership changed within the past 12 months, so current ratings should reflect the present operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the New Mexico state average of 2.85.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.40 hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours, with staffing rated 4 out of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 33.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $99,247.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 144 beds with an average daily census of 118.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain, which includes 194 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on July 6, 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (3 stars), staffing (4 stars), and quality measures (4 stars) — which combine into the overall 3-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The CMS data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 5053261600 or 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 5053261600 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/325103?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.