Mescalero Care Center
Mescalero, NM · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 325116) · 40 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (575) 464-4802 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Mescalero Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the New Mexico state average of 2.85 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
CMS has not reported specific total nurse hours per resident per day, RN hours, or turnover percentage for Mescalero Care Center in the available data. The facility's overall CMS staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
Mescalero Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials according to CMS data. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Mescalero Care Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Mescalero, Otero County, New Mexico. The facility is certified for 40 beds and reports an average of 38.1 residents, indicating near-full occupancy. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since December 17, 2003, and is operated under a non profit - other ownership structure. There is no indication in the data that ownership changed within the last 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Mescalero Care Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the New Mexico state average of 2.85 stars. The health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, the quality measure (QM) rating is 3 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 1 out of 5. Together, these four component ratings make up the overall CMS star rating.
The data provided does not include specific nurse staffing hours per resident per day, RN hours per resident per day, or nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility; families should consult Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current staffing figures.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show zero fines (num_fines: 0, total_fines: $0.00) and zero payment denials for Mescalero Care Center — no federal fines are on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the data provided. There is no chain affiliation listed in the available data. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on 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?
Mescalero Care Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the New Mexico state average of 2.85 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Mescalero Care Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Specific nurse staffing hours and turnover figures are not included in the available data; the facility's staffing star rating is 1 out of 5. Contact the facility at (575) 464-4802 or check Medicare Care Compare for detailed staffing figures.
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?
The available data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for Mescalero Care Center.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 40 beds and reports an average of 38.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Mescalero Care Center is operated under a non profit - other ownership type; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since December 17, 2003.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Mescalero Care Center scores 1, 2, 1, and 3 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The available data does not specify service types; contact the facility at (575) 464-4802 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The available data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (575) 464-4802 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Mescalero Care Center's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/325116?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.