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Nursing homes in Lea County, New Mexico
There are 3 certified nursing homes in Lea County, New Mexico, with 260 beds between them.
33% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (49%). Inspectors recorded 102 health deficiencies over three cycles, 39.2 per 100 beds against 49.4 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $39K across 3 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Lea County | New Mexico | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 3 | 68 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 33% | 49% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 39.2 | 49.4 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $39K | $2.8M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Springs Health Care LLC | Hobbs | 80 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 42.5 | $17K | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Lovington Healthcare LLC | Lovington | 62 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 32 | 51.6 | — | 25 Nov 2025 |
| White Sands Healthcareabuse icon | Hobbs | 118 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 36 | 30.5 | $22K | 24 Jun 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | 6 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 5 |
| F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | 5 |
| F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | 5 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 5 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 3 |
Chains present: Opco Skilled Management (3).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Lea County, New Mexico?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 260 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Lea County have the highest CMS ratings?
Desert Springs Health Care LLC (5 stars), Lovington Healthcare LLC (3 stars), White Sands Healthcare (2 stars)
How do Lea County nursing homes compare with New Mexico?
33% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 49% statewide; citations run at 39.2 per 100 beds against 49.4 statewide.