New Mexico State Veterans Home
Truth Or Consequences, NM · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 325092) · 131 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $44,226
Phone: (575) 894-4200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
New Mexico State Veterans Home has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the New Mexico state average of 2.85 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
New Mexico State Veterans Home reports total nurse staffing of 6.02 hours per resident per day, including 0.53 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 84.1%.
New Mexico State Veterans Home has 1 federal fine on record totaling $44,226.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
New Mexico State Veterans Home is a government-owned (State) nursing facility located in Truth Or Consequences, Sierra County, New Mexico. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since January 25, 1994, and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility is certified for 131 beds, with an average of 125.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the state average of 2.85 for New Mexico. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 6.02 hours per resident per day, including 0.53 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 84.1%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $44,226.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS has not applied an abuse icon to this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
This facility is not identified as part of a multi-facility chain in the data provided. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, per CMS records.
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?
The overall rating is 3 stars, which is at the New Mexico state average of 2.85 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 6.02 hours per resident per day, including 0.53 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 84.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 1 fine totaling $44,226.00, and there are no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 131 beds with an average of 125.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by the State government of New Mexico, and the data provided does not indicate it is part of a chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since January 25, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which for this facility are all 3 stars.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the available data; contact the facility at 5758944200 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 5758944200 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/325092?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.