Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Taos Healthcare
Taos, NM · 100 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey September 26, 2024
CMS Certification Number 325105 · first certified August 1996
Ownership
Operated by OPCO SKILLED MANAGEMENT · For profit - Corporation
- Ownership changed December 1, 2021 (change of ownership)from TAOS LIVING CENTER LLC
Position within NM
8 citations — more than 18% 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 2 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 (October 2025 to December 2025), and past the point by which nine in ten NM facilities have been surveyed. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was September 2024. 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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Physical environment (health survey)
7 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 8 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0584 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0921 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
- F-0919 Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
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 | 8 |
| Median facility in NM | 14 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| May 12, 2022 | 4 |
| August 15, 2023 | 2 |
| September 26, 2024 | 2 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2023-08-15 |
| 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. | 1 | 2024-09-26 |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | 1 | 2022-05-12 |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | 1 | 2022-05-12 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 1 | 2024-09-26 |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 1 | 2022-05-12 |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | 1 | 2023-08-15 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 5
- Egress Deficiencies 2
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 5 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 2 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
September 26, 2024 — 2 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 (October 29, 2024) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 29, 2024) |
August 15, 2023 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (October 19, 2023) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 19, 2023) |
May 12, 2022 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 23, 2022) |
| 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 (June 23, 2022) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 23, 2022) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 23, 2022) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.