Silver City Care Center
Silver City, NM · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 325091) · 100 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $21,200 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (575) 388-3127 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Silver City Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New Mexico state average of 2.85. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Silver City Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.24 hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.9%.
Silver City Care Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $21,200.00, along with 1 payment denial. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Silver City Care Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Silver City, New Mexico, first approved for certification in February 1994. The facility is certified for 100 beds and reports an average of 70.7 residents. It is operated as a for-profit corporation and is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which includes 184 facilities nationwide with an average chain rating of 2.4 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Silver City Care Center holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the New Mexico state average of 2.85. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of approximately 3.24 hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $21,200.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility.
CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated under the CMS Special Focus Facility program.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare 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?
Silver City Care Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New Mexico state average of 2.85.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.24 hours per resident per day, with 0.47 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing rating of 3 stars. Nursing staff turnover is 51.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $21,200.00 and 1 payment denial.
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 currently in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 100 beds with an average of 70.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which has 184 facilities with an average rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on February 1, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility's ratings are 2, 2, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at (575) 388-3127 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not address tour details; contact the facility at (575) 388-3127 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/325091?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.