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Lovington Healthcare LLC
1600 West Avenue I, Lovington, NM 88260
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.
Lovington Healthcare LLC is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Lovington, New Mexico, certified for 62 beds and caring for about 56 residents a day.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the New Mexico median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 2 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 32 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (10, 16, 6 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 51.6 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 47.5.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.1 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the New Mexico median of 3.4; nursing staff turnover is 57.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Lea Co. median | New Mexico median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 32 | 34 | 49 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 51.6 | 42.5 | 47.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 57.7% | 51.6% | 52.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $17,215 | $19,971 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 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 May 2025, 29 Mar 2024.
Severity mix: D ×14 E ×9 F ×7 C ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov 2025 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | F | Complaint investigation | 19 Dec 2025 |
| 25 Nov 2025 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 19 Dec 2025 |
| 25 Nov 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Complaint investigation | 19 Dec 2025 |
| 7 May 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2025 |
| 7 May 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2025 |
| 7 May 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2025 |
| 7 May 2025 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2025 |
| 7 May 2025 | 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 | 6 Jun 2025 |
| 7 May 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2025 |
| 7 May 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2025 |
| 10 Apr 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Apr 2025 |
| 13 Feb 2025 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Complaint investigation | 4 Jun 2024 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 4 Jun 2024 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Jun 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | F | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | E | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | E | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2024 |
| 29 Mar 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 | 6 Jun 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0790 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2024 |
| 9 Jan 2024 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 23 Feb 2023 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2023 |
| 23 Feb 2023 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | C | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the New Mexico average. Turnover: nursing staff 57.7%, RNs 33.3%; 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 | 7.0% | 10.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.9% | 3.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 4.1% | 10.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.3% | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 9.6% | 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: Lovington Healthcare Llc. Chain: Opco Skilled Management (66 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1600 Lovington Opco Holdings, 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 |
| 1600 W Ave I Nm, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/07/2019 |
| Continuum Rehab Group LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/07/2019 |
| Ftnm Propco Holdings, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/07/2019 |
| Hansen Hunter LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2024 |
| 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 Lea County
| 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 |
| White Sands Healthcareabuse icon | Hobbs | 118 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 36 | 30.5 | $22K | 24 Jun 2026 |
All 3 facilities in Lea County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Lovington Healthcare LLC been cited for?
32 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The New Mexico median is 49 per facility.
Has Lovington Healthcare LLC been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Lovington Healthcare LLC compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.1 hours per resident per day against a New Mexico median of 3.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Lovington Healthcare LLC?
It is part of the Opco Skilled Management chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include 1600 Lovington Opco Holdings, LLC, Oxford Square LLC and Sasem Investments LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Lovington Healthcare LLC last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 25 Nov 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 7 May 2025.
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.