Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Life Care Center of Farmington
Farmington, NM · 144 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey May 16, 2025
CMS Certification Number 325103 · first certified July 1995
Ownership
Operated by LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · For profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within NM
33 citations — more than 84% of the 68 certified nursing homes in NM. Compared within NM rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 27 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 3. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
Well past the typical window (June 2026 to August 2026), and past the point by which nine in ten NM facilities have been surveyed. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was May 2025. Facilities in NM are typically surveyed 13–15 months after the last one (median 14), measured over 65 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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1 inspection-and-testing tag has been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
3 of the 33 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
5 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 33 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in NM, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the NM figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 33 |
| Median facility in NM | 14 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| October 21, 2022 | 4 |
| February 2, 2024 | 2 |
| May 16, 2025 | 27 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 2 | 2025-05-16 |
| K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | 2 | 2025-05-16 |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | 2 | 2025-05-16 |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | 1 | 2025-05-16 |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | 1 | 2025-05-16 |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | 1 | 2025-05-16 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 1 | 2025-05-16 |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | 1 | 2025-05-16 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 12
- Egress Deficiencies 6
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 5
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 4
- Other 6
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 12 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 6 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 5 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 4 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 3 |
| Services Deficiencies | 2 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
May 16, 2025 — 27 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0030 | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 9, 2025) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 9, 2025) |
| K-0100 | Meet other general requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 9, 2025) |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 17, 2025) |
| K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 17, 2025) |
| K-0223 | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 9, 2025) |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 17, 2025) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 9, 2025) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 17, 2025) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 9, 2025) |
| K-0325 | Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 9, 2025) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 22, 2025) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 9, 2025) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 11, 2025) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 9, 2025) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 9, 2025) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 9, 2025) |
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 9, 2025) |
| K-0531 | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 25, 2025) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 9, 2025) |
| K-0753 | Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 11, 2025) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 9, 2025) |
| K-0781 | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 9, 2025) |
| K-0911 | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 9, 2025) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 9, 2025) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 9, 2025) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 9, 2025) |
February 2, 2024 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0007 | Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 2, 2024) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 2, 2024) |
October 21, 2022 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 8, 2022) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 10, 2022) |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 7, 2022) |
| K-0927 | Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 7, 2022) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.