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Aztec Healthcare
500 Care Lane, Aztec, NM 87410
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 112 beds, Aztec Healthcare serves Aztec in San Juan County, New Mexico and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1992.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the New Mexico median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 1 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 37 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (11, 8, 18 by cycle, most recent first), 6 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 33.0 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 47.5.
CMS lists 5 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $105K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 2.7 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the New Mexico median of 3.4; nursing staff turnover is 72.1%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon and has not had a standard health inspection in more than two years.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | San Juan Co. median | New Mexico median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 37 | 37 | 49 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 33.0 | 32.0 | 47.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 2.7 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 72.1% | 54.8% | 52.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $105,228 | $73,226 | $19,971 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (6 in the county, 68 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: New Mexico average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 7 Jun 2024, 10 Feb 2023.
Severity mix: J ×3 G ×3 D ×15 E ×12 F ×4
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0578 | 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. | J | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint investigation | 26 Mar 2026 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Mar 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | J | Complaint investigation | 1 Dec 2024 |
| 18 Dec 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J | Complaint investigation | 1 Dec 2024 |
| 10 Sep 2024 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Jul 2024 |
| 7 Jun 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 22 Jun 2024 |
| 7 Jun 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Complaint investigation | 22 Jun 2024 |
| 7 Jun 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Complaint investigation | 22 Jun 2024 |
| 7 Jun 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Complaint investigation | 22 Jun 2024 |
| 7 Jun 2024 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jun 2024 |
| 7 Jun 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jun 2024 |
| 5 Mar 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 8 Mar 2024 |
| 5 Mar 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Mar 2024 |
| 10 Feb 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2023 |
| 10 Feb 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2023 |
| 10 Feb 2023 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2023 |
| 10 Feb 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2023 |
| 10 Feb 2023 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2023 |
| 7 Jan 2022 | F0800 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | F | Standard survey | 18 Feb 2022 |
| 7 Jan 2022 | F0803 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 18 Feb 2022 |
| 7 Jan 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 18 Feb 2022 |
| 7 Jan 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 18 Feb 2022 |
| 7 Jan 2022 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | E | Standard survey | 18 Feb 2022 |
| 7 Jan 2022 | F0578 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 18 Feb 2022 |
| 7 Jan 2022 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 18 Feb 2022 |
| 7 Jan 2022 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 18 Feb 2022 |
| 7 Jan 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 18 Feb 2022 |
| 7 Jan 2022 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Standard survey | 18 Feb 2022 |
| 7 Jan 2022 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 18 Feb 2022 |
| 7 Jan 2022 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 18 Feb 2022 |
| 7 Jan 2022 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 18 Feb 2022 |
| 7 Jan 2022 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 18 Feb 2022 |
| 7 Jan 2022 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 18 Feb 2022 |
| 7 Jan 2022 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Standard survey | 18 Feb 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Apr 2026 | Fine | $19,615 | |
| 18 Sep 2025 | Payment denial | — | 37 days |
| 18 Sep 2025 | Fine | $17,345 | |
| 18 Dec 2024 | Fine | $15,931 | |
| 7 Jun 2024 | Fine | $52,337 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the New Mexico average. Turnover: nursing staff 72.1%, RNs 72.7%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | New Mexico median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 4.2% | 10.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 4.7% | 10.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.0% | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 12.2% | 13.5% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Aztec Healthcare Llc. Chain: Opco Skilled Management (66 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Creek Healthcare, LLC | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/07/2019 |
| Oxford Square LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/07/2019 |
| Sasem Investments LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/07/2019 |
| Wellington Hc Partners LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/07/2019 |
| Canyon Creek Healthcare, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/07/2019 |
| Hansen Hunter LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2024 |
| 500 Care Lane Nm, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/07/2019 |
| Continuum Rehab Group LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/07/2019 |
| First Texas Propco, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/07/2019 |
| Hansen Hunter LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/03/2025 |
| Larchmont Realty, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/07/2019 |
| Opco Ca Skilled Mgmt Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/07/2019 |
| Opco Nm Skilled Mgmt, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/07/2019 |
| The Wright Group Consulting, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2024 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in San Juan County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Ridge Inn | Farmington | 101 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 29 | 28.7 | $35K | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Farmington Wellness & Rehabilitation | Farmington | 50 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 16 | 32.0 | — | 8 May 2026 |
| San Juan Care Center | Farmington | 93 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 23 | 24.7 | — | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Bloomfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Bloomfield | 95 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 44 | 46.3 | $73K | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Life Care Center of Farmington | Farmington | 144 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 44 | 30.6 | $99K | 3 Jun 2026 |
All 6 facilities in San Juan County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Aztec Healthcare been cited for?
37 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 6 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The New Mexico median is 49 per facility.
Has Aztec Healthcare been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $105K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Aztec Healthcare compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 2.7 hours per resident per day against a New Mexico median of 3.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Aztec Healthcare?
It is part of the Opco Skilled Management chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Canyon Creek Healthcare, LLC, Oxford Square LLC and Sasem Investments LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Aztec Healthcare last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 9 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 7 Jun 2024.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.