San Juan County, New Mexico · Nursing home
Aztec Healthcare
2 of 5 overall from CMS
500 Care Lane, Aztec, NM 87410
At a glance
- Overall rating 2 of 5 Below the state average of 2.9
- Nurse time per resident, per day 2.75 hours Below the state average of 3.54
- Nursing staff who left in a year 72.1% Above the state average of 53.3%
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 37 6 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $312,178 5 fines
- Certified beds in use 94.7% of 112 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Aztec Healthcare is a 112-bed nursing home in Aztec, New Mexico (San Juan County). CMS rates it 2 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 2.75 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the New Mexico average of 3.54. CMS lists 5 fines totaling $312,178 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 112
- Residents per day (average)
- 106.1
- Certified since
- 1992 (34 yrs)
For profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Opco Skilled Management (68 homes)CMS abuse citation icon: Yes
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
- Abuse citation icon. CMS assigns this icon when a home was cited for abuse where residents were found to be harmed, on its most recent standard inspection or on a complaint or infection-control inspection in the past 12 months, or was cited for abuse with potential harm in that period and again in the period before. Signs of abuse and how to report it
These labels are shown as CMS publishes them. They describe the inspection record, not what has changed since.
Terms used on this page
- CMS
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
- Certified beds
- The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
- Deficiency or citation
- A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
- Actual harm
- Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
- Immediate jeopardy
- Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
- Inspection cycle
- A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
- Special Focus Facility (SFF)
- A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program
Questions to ask Aztec Healthcare
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists 5 fines totaling $312,178 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- Nursing staff turnover is 72.1%, above the New Mexico average of 53.3%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data
- Registered nurse time is 0.33 hours per resident per day; the New Mexico average is 0.63. Is an RN on site overnight?RN staffing in CMS data
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 2 of 5 New Mexico average 2.9
- Health inspections 2 of 5 New Mexico average 2.7
- Staffing 1 of 5 New Mexico average 2.9
- Quality measures 5 of 5 New Mexico average 3.8
The vertical line marks the New Mexico average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 2.75 h New Mexico average 3.54
- Nurse aides 1.83 h New Mexico average 2.20
- Licensed practical nurses 0.59 h New Mexico average 0.70
- Registered nurses 0.33 h New Mexico average 0.63
- All staff, weekends 2.62 h New Mexico average 3.10
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 7 hours. The vertical line marks the New Mexico average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover72.1%
- New Mexico average53.3%
- Registered nurse turnover72.7%
- New Mexico average53.6%
- Administrators who left1
Quality measures
CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the New Mexico and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This home | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 4.2% | 11.3% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.6% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.9% | 2.0% | 12.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.2% | 3.5% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 90.8% | 96.7% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 4.7% | 11.7% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 10.3% | 14.7% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% | 98.7% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.0% | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 21.9% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 12.2% | 14.5% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.60 | 1.65 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.74 | 2.81 | 1.78 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This home | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 83.0% | 85.9% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.6% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 83.0% | 86.4% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 10.3% | 22.0% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 19.3% | 15.7% | 12.0% |
Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 37 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 3 were at the immediate jeopardy level and 3 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 14 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Apr 9, 2026: Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2024 | 11 | 3 |
| Feb 10, 2023 | 8 | 2 |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 18 | 3 |
New Mexico homes averaged 17.9 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.
Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (37)
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JImmediate jeopardy, isolated
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 10, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 10, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Complaint investigation · Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 10, 2026)
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GActual harm, isolated
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 26, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 26, 2026)
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JImmediate jeopardy, isolated
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Past Non-Compliance (Dec 1, 2024)
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JImmediate jeopardy, isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Past Non-Compliance (Dec 1, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Past Non-Compliance (Jul 1, 2024)
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GActual harm, isolated
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 22, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 22, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 22, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 22, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 22, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 22, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Complaint investigation · Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 8, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 8, 2024)
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GActual harm, isolated
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 12, 2023)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 12, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 12, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 12, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 12, 2023)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 18, 2022)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 18, 2022)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 18, 2022)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 18, 2022)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 18, 2022)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 18, 2022)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 18, 2022)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 18, 2022)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 18, 2022)
Showing the 30 most recent of 37.
What severity letters A to L mean
Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".
Penalties, past three years
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2026 | Fine | $12,750 |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Fine | $213,815 |
| Sep 18, 2025 | Fine | $17,345 |
| Sep 18, 2025 | Payment Denial | 37 days |
| Dec 18, 2024 | Fine | $15,931 |
| Jun 7, 2024 | Fine | $52,337 |
New Mexico homes averaged 1.3 fines and $45,849 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within New Mexico
- Size29 of 68 by certified beds
- New Mexico average residents per day84.9
- ChainOpco Skilled Management
- Chain average overall rating2.3 of 5
- Resident or family councilNone
- Homes in San Juan County6
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Aztec Healthcare?
Aztec Healthcare has an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 2, staffing is 1 and quality measures is 5.
How many beds does Aztec Healthcare have?
Aztec Healthcare has 112 certified beds. It averages 106.1 residents per day, about 94.7% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Aztec Healthcare?
The home reports 2.75 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.33 hours from registered nurses. The New Mexico average is 3.54 hours and 0.63 hours from registered nurses.
Has Aztec Healthcare been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 5 fines totaling $312,178 in the past three years. It also lists 1 payment denial.
Does Aztec Healthcare accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Guides for families looking at this home
- Understanding the recordWhat to ask on a nursing home tourQuestions that turn a home's public record into a useful conversation when you tour, plus what to look for yourself.
- Understanding the recordInspection severity letters A to LHow inspectors grade each deficiency by harm and by how many residents were affected.
- Understanding the recordHow to read CMS star ratingsWhat the overall, health inspection, staffing and quality measure ratings cover, and what they leave out.
Nearest nursing homes
- 3 of 5 Bloomfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 95beds 81.7%in use 2.98nurse hours a day
- 5 of 5 Cedar Ridge Inn 101beds 93.3%in use 3.14nurse hours a day
- 5 of 5 San Juan Care Center 93beds 96.6%in use 3.16nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in San Juan County
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 325071. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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