White Sands Healthcare
Hobbs, NM · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 325040) · 118 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 2 totaling $21,528
Phone: (575) 392-6845 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
White Sands Healthcare in Hobbs, NM has an overall CMS 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 2 stars.
White Sands Healthcare reports total nurse staffing of 3.16 hours per resident per day, including 0.53 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.6%.
White Sands Healthcare has 2 federal fines on record totaling $21,528.00, with no payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
White Sands Healthcare is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Hobbs, Lea County, New Mexico, first approved for certification on April 17, 1985. The facility is certified for 118 beds and reports an average daily population of 106.4 residents. It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Opco Skilled Management chain, which operates 66 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.3 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, White Sands Healthcare holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the New Mexico state average of 2.85. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, its quality measure rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.159 per resident per day, including 0.534 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 46.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $21,528.00, and no payment denials on file. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; families are advised to review the detailed inspection record on Care Compare for specifics regarding this designation.
This profile reflects data published by CMS Care Compare and should be verified directly with the facility or on the Care Compare website for the most current information.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
White Sands Healthcare has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the New Mexico state average of 2.85.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, White Sands Healthcare is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.159 hours per resident per day, including 0.534 RN hours, with a nursing turnover rate of 46.6% and a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $21,528.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays an abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus program status is listed in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
White Sands Healthcare is certified for 118 beds and has an average daily population of 106.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Opco Skilled Management chain, which operates 66 facilities with an average rating of 2.3 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on April 17, 1985.
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; White Sands Healthcare scores 2, 2, 2, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at (575) 392-6845 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not include tour details; contact the facility at (575) 392-6845 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current CMS data for White Sands Healthcare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/325040?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.