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Mescalero Care Center

Mescalero, NM, 88340

454 Lipan Avenue

Telephone 5754644802

CMS certification number (CCN) 325116

Ownership, as reported by CMS: Non profit - Other

Last verified: 2026-09-30

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Professional snapshot

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Facility scale

Certified beds
40
Average number of residents per day
38.1

Measurement period: 2026-01-01 through 2026-03-31

Workforce hours

Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day
Not reported in this source
Reported RN hours per resident per day
Not reported in this source
Reported LPN hours per resident per day
Not reported in this source
Reported nurse aide hours per resident per day
Not reported in this source

Weekend RN hours and weekend total nurse hours are listed in the workforce section, not in this snapshot.

Stability

Total nursing staff turnover
Not reported in this source
RN turnover
Not reported in this source
Administrators who left
Not reported in this source

CMS regulatory history is in this record. It is listed below as separate inspections, deficiencies, penalties, and survey summaries. This is not a regulatory score.

Provider Information processing date: 2026-08-01. The Provider Information processing date is separate from the staffing period and the turnover period.

Source: CMS Provider Information (4pq5-n9py). Periods above are the stored measurement dates, not the processing date.

“Not reported in this source” is not zero, not none, and not a finding about this facility.

Workforce snapshot

These are reported hours per resident per day, not nurse-to-patient ratios.

“Not reported in this source” is not zero, not none, and not a finding about this facility.

Census

Certified beds
40

Why this may matter

Bed count reported for this nursing home on the CMS snapshot.

Number of certified beds on the CMS Provider Information file. This is not available beds and not a daily census.

Source: CMS Provider Information (4pq5-n9py)

Last update: 2026-09-30; CMS processing date 2026-08-01

Average number of residents per day
38.1

Measurement period: 2026-01-01 through 2026-03-31

Why this may matter

Resident census CMS used with the staffing hours for this period.

CMS census for the staffing measurement period. This is not current occupancy and not available beds.

Source: CMS Provider Information (4pq5-n9py)

Last update: 2026-09-30; CMS processing date 2026-08-01

Reported hours

Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day
Not reported in this source
Reported RN hours per resident per day
Not reported in this source
Reported LPN hours per resident per day
Not reported in this source
Reported nurse aide hours per resident per day
Not reported in this source
Reported RN hours per resident per day on the weekend
Not reported in this source
Reported total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend
Not reported in this source

Workforce stability

Historical measures give context and do not predict an individual’s experience.

Administrators who left is a count, not a turnover rate.

“Not reported in this source” is not zero, not none, and not a finding about this facility.

Total nursing staff turnover
Not reported in this source
RN turnover
Not reported in this source
Administrators who left
Not reported in this source

Regulatory history

Inspections, health deficiencies, fire-safety findings, survey-summary counts, and penalties are separate CMS records. A deficiency is not proof of ongoing unsafe conditions. A penalty is not a deficiency. An inspection is not a deficiency.

A complaint-survey mark means CMS reported that the deficiency came from a complaint survey. It does not say the complaint was substantiated. Standard survey is shown only when CMS reported yes or no for that deficiency.

Inspections

Survey dates and survey types reported by CMS. An inspection date is not a deficiency.

  • Health Complaint · 2026-06-10

    Survey cycle 1

    Source: CMS Inspection Dates (svdt-c123). Last update: 2026-09-29; CMS processing date 2026-08-01.

  • Health Complaint · 2025-12-05

    Survey cycle 1

    Source: CMS Inspection Dates (svdt-c123). Last update: 2026-09-29; CMS processing date 2026-08-01.

  • Fire Safety Standard · 2025-05-19

    Survey cycle 1

    Source: CMS Inspection Dates (svdt-c123). Last update: 2026-09-29; CMS processing date 2026-08-01.

  • Health Standard · 2025-05-19

    Survey cycle 1

    Source: CMS Inspection Dates (svdt-c123). Last update: 2026-09-29; CMS processing date 2026-08-01.

  • Health Complaint · 2025-02-27

    Survey cycle 2

    Source: CMS Inspection Dates (svdt-c123). Last update: 2026-09-29; CMS processing date 2026-08-01.

  • Fire Safety Standard · 2024-05-22

    Survey cycle 2

    Source: CMS Inspection Dates (svdt-c123). Last update: 2026-09-29; CMS processing date 2026-08-01.

  • Health Standard · 2024-05-22

    Survey cycle 2

    Source: CMS Inspection Dates (svdt-c123). Last update: 2026-09-29; CMS processing date 2026-08-01.

  • Fire Safety Standard · 2023-06-15

    Survey cycle 3

    Source: CMS Inspection Dates (svdt-c123). Last update: 2026-09-29; CMS processing date 2026-08-01.

Showing the 8 most recent rows in this snapshot. 9 rows are indexed.

Health deficiencies

Health citations from the CMS health deficiencies file. A deficiency is not proof of ongoing unsafe conditions.

  • Tag 0628 · 2026-06-10

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    • Survey type: Health
    • Scope and severity code: E
    • Complaint survey: Yes
    • Standard survey: No
    • Infection-control inspection deficiency: No
    • Deficiency corrected, as reported by CMS: Deficient, Provider has date of correction
    • Correction date: 2026-07-01

    Source: CMS Health Deficiencies (r5ix-sfxw). Last update: 2026-09-29; CMS processing date 2026-08-01.

  • Tag 0568 · 2025-12-05

    Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

    • Survey type: Health
    • Scope and severity code: E
    • Complaint survey: Yes
    • Standard survey: No
    • Infection-control inspection deficiency: No
    • Deficiency corrected, as reported by CMS: Deficient, Provider has date of correction
    • Correction date: 2026-01-15

    Source: CMS Health Deficiencies (r5ix-sfxw). Last update: 2026-09-29; CMS processing date 2026-08-01.

  • Tag 0600 · 2025-12-05

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    • Survey type: Health
    • Scope and severity code: E
    • Complaint survey: Yes
    • Standard survey: No
    • Infection-control inspection deficiency: No
    • Deficiency corrected, as reported by CMS: Deficient, Provider has date of correction
    • Correction date: 2026-01-15

    Source: CMS Health Deficiencies (r5ix-sfxw). Last update: 2026-09-29; CMS processing date 2026-08-01.

  • Tag 0609 · 2025-12-05

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    • Survey type: Health
    • Scope and severity code: D
    • Complaint survey: Yes
    • Standard survey: No
    • Infection-control inspection deficiency: No
    • Deficiency corrected, as reported by CMS: Deficient, Provider has date of correction
    • Correction date: 2026-01-15

    Source: CMS Health Deficiencies (r5ix-sfxw). Last update: 2026-09-29; CMS processing date 2026-08-01.

  • Tag 0658 · 2025-12-05

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    • Survey type: Health
    • Scope and severity code: E
    • Complaint survey: Yes
    • Standard survey: No
    • Infection-control inspection deficiency: No
    • Deficiency corrected, as reported by CMS: Deficient, Provider has date of correction
    • Correction date: 2026-01-15

    Source: CMS Health Deficiencies (r5ix-sfxw). Last update: 2026-09-29; CMS processing date 2026-08-01.

  • Tag 0552 · 2025-05-19

    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    • Survey type: Health
    • Scope and severity code: D
    • Complaint survey: No
    • Standard survey: Yes
    • Infection-control inspection deficiency: No
    • Deficiency corrected, as reported by CMS: Deficient, Provider has date of correction
    • Correction date: 2025-07-18

    Source: CMS Health Deficiencies (r5ix-sfxw). Last update: 2026-09-29; CMS processing date 2026-08-01.

  • Tag 0580 · 2025-05-19

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    • Survey type: Health
    • Scope and severity code: E
    • Complaint survey: No
    • Standard survey: Yes
    • Infection-control inspection deficiency: No
    • Deficiency corrected, as reported by CMS: Deficient, Provider has date of correction
    • Correction date: 2025-07-18

    Source: CMS Health Deficiencies (r5ix-sfxw). Last update: 2026-09-29; CMS processing date 2026-08-01.

  • Tag 0605 · 2025-05-19

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    • Survey type: Health
    • Scope and severity code: E
    • Complaint survey: No
    • Standard survey: Yes
    • Infection-control inspection deficiency: No
    • Deficiency corrected, as reported by CMS: Deficient, Provider has date of correction
    • Correction date: 2025-07-18

    Source: CMS Health Deficiencies (r5ix-sfxw). Last update: 2026-09-29; CMS processing date 2026-08-01.

Showing the 8 most recent rows in this snapshot. 63 rows are indexed.

Fire-safety findings

Fire-safety citations. These are not health deficiencies.

  • Tag 0291 · 2025-05-19

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    • Survey type: Fire Safety
    • Scope and severity code: F
    • Complaint survey: No
    • Standard survey: Yes
    • Infection-control inspection deficiency: No
    • Deficiency corrected, as reported by CMS: Deficient, Provider has date of correction
    • Correction date: 2025-06-30

    Source: CMS Fire Safety Deficiencies (ifjz-ge4w). Last update: 2026-09-29; CMS processing date 2026-08-01.

  • Tag 0324 · 2025-05-19

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    • Survey type: Fire Safety
    • Scope and severity code: F
    • Complaint survey: No
    • Standard survey: Yes
    • Infection-control inspection deficiency: No
    • Deficiency corrected, as reported by CMS: Deficient, Provider has date of correction
    • Correction date: 2025-06-30

    Source: CMS Fire Safety Deficiencies (ifjz-ge4w). Last update: 2026-09-29; CMS processing date 2026-08-01.

  • Tag 0354 · 2025-05-19

    Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

    • Survey type: Fire Safety
    • Scope and severity code: F
    • Complaint survey: No
    • Standard survey: Yes
    • Infection-control inspection deficiency: No
    • Deficiency corrected, as reported by CMS: Deficient, Provider has date of correction
    • Correction date: 2025-06-30

    Source: CMS Fire Safety Deficiencies (ifjz-ge4w). Last update: 2026-09-29; CMS processing date 2026-08-01.

  • Tag 0291 · 2024-05-22

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    • Survey type: Fire Safety
    • Scope and severity code: F
    • Complaint survey: No
    • Standard survey: Yes
    • Infection-control inspection deficiency: No
    • Deficiency corrected, as reported by CMS: Deficient, Provider has date of correction
    • Correction date: 2024-07-06

    Source: CMS Fire Safety Deficiencies (ifjz-ge4w). Last update: 2026-09-29; CMS processing date 2026-08-01.

  • Tag 0293 · 2024-05-22

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    • Survey type: Fire Safety
    • Scope and severity code: F
    • Complaint survey: No
    • Standard survey: Yes
    • Infection-control inspection deficiency: No
    • Deficiency corrected, as reported by CMS: Deficient, Provider has date of correction
    • Correction date: 2024-07-06

    Source: CMS Fire Safety Deficiencies (ifjz-ge4w). Last update: 2026-09-29; CMS processing date 2026-08-01.

  • Tag 0324 · 2024-05-22

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    • Survey type: Fire Safety
    • Scope and severity code: E
    • Complaint survey: No
    • Standard survey: Yes
    • Infection-control inspection deficiency: No
    • Deficiency corrected, as reported by CMS: Deficient, Provider has date of correction
    • Correction date: 2024-07-06

    Source: CMS Fire Safety Deficiencies (ifjz-ge4w). Last update: 2026-09-29; CMS processing date 2026-08-01.

  • Tag 0353 · 2024-05-22

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    • Survey type: Fire Safety
    • Scope and severity code: E
    • Complaint survey: No
    • Standard survey: Yes
    • Infection-control inspection deficiency: No
    • Deficiency corrected, as reported by CMS: Deficient, Provider has date of correction
    • Correction date: 2024-07-06

    Source: CMS Fire Safety Deficiencies (ifjz-ge4w). Last update: 2026-09-29; CMS processing date 2026-08-01.

  • Tag 0374 · 2024-05-22

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

    • Survey type: Fire Safety
    • Scope and severity code: E
    • Complaint survey: No
    • Standard survey: Yes
    • Infection-control inspection deficiency: No
    • Deficiency corrected, as reported by CMS: Deficient, Provider has date of correction
    • Correction date: 2024-07-06

    Source: CMS Fire Safety Deficiencies (ifjz-ge4w). Last update: 2026-09-29; CMS processing date 2026-08-01.

Showing the 8 most recent rows in this snapshot. 21 rows are indexed.

Survey summary

Category totals from the CMS survey summary. These counts are not the citation list.

  • Inspection cycle 1

    Counts from the CMS survey summary. A count is not a citation narrative.

    • Health survey date: 2025-05-19
    • Fire-safety survey date: 2025-05-19
    • Health deficiencies in this survey summary: 34
    • Fire-safety deficiencies in this survey summary: 3
    • Infection-control deficiencies in this survey summary: 1

    Source: CMS Survey Summary (tbry-pc2d). Last update: 2026-09-29; CMS processing date 2026-08-01.

  • Inspection cycle 2

    Counts from the CMS survey summary. A count is not a citation narrative.

    • Health survey date: 2024-05-22
    • Fire-safety survey date: 2024-05-22
    • Health deficiencies in this survey summary: 15
    • Fire-safety deficiencies in this survey summary: 7
    • Infection-control deficiencies in this survey summary: 1

    Source: CMS Survey Summary (tbry-pc2d). Last update: 2026-09-29; CMS processing date 2026-08-01.

  • Inspection cycle 3

    Counts from the CMS survey summary. A count is not a citation narrative.

    • Health survey date: 2023-06-15
    • Fire-safety survey date: 2023-06-15
    • Health deficiencies in this survey summary: 14
    • Fire-safety deficiencies in this survey summary: 11
    • Infection-control deficiencies in this survey summary: 0

    Source: CMS Survey Summary (tbry-pc2d). Last update: 2026-09-29; CMS processing date 2026-08-01.

Job openings, pay, shifts, satisfaction, reviews, and workplace scores are not in this record. That is a limit of the catalog, not a finding about this facility.

Capacity and workload

Cost-report capacity and historical utilization are not currently available. A cost-report period is not a current census.

Pay and market context

Facility pay is not currently available. A BLS wage, when shown, is local market context and is not what this facility pays.

Contract labor / agencies

Contract labor is not currently available. Dollars, when shown, do not identify an agency.

Workplace safety

No OSHA inspection or severe-injury report is attached. An inspection would not mean the workplace is unsafe.

Legal matters

No federal docket is attached. A filed lawsuit would be an allegation, not a finding that the facility violated the law.

Ownership

CMS source-backed
Non profit - Other
Care Compare ownership category. Not the enrolled legal name.

Community reviews

Community reviews are not currently available.

Community-added information

Community-added factual information is not currently available.

Photos and video

User-submitted media is not currently available.

Sources

No additional professional sources are attached beyond the CMS facility record.

Where this data came from

Source
CMS
Dataset
Provider Information
Last verified
2026-09-30
CMS dataset modified
2026-08-01

Last verified is when CareRecon last included this facility in a successful CMS import. It is not a CMS endorsement of CareRecon. Empty sections are omitted. Missing source values are not shown as “no” or “not offered.”

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