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White Sands Healthcare
5715 North Lovington Highway, Hobbs, NM 88240
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.
White Sands Healthcare, in Hobbs, New Mexico, is certified for 118 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Opco Skilled Management chain.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the New Mexico median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 2 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 36 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (15, 14, 7 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 30.5 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 47.5.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $22K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the New Mexico median of 3.4; nursing staff turnover is 46.6%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Lea Co. median | New Mexico median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 36 | 34 | 49 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 30.5 | 42.5 | 47.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 46.6% | 51.6% | 52.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $21,528 | $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: 12 Mar 2026, 13 Jan 2025.
Severity mix: L ×2 G ×1 D ×14 E ×15 F ×2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jun 2026 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | E | Standard survey | 13 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 13 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | E | Standard survey | 13 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 13 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 13 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | 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 | 13 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 13 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard survey | 13 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Standard survey | 13 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 13 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 13 Apr 2026 |
| 18 Nov 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | L | Complaint investigation | 30 Sep 2025 |
| 18 Nov 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | L | Complaint investigation | 30 Sep 2025 |
| 18 Nov 2025 | F0728 | Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training. | F | Complaint investigation | 24 Dec 2025 |
| 16 Jul 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 22 Aug 2025 |
| 23 May 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | Complaint investigation | 20 Jun 2025 |
| 23 May 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 | 20 Jun 2025 |
| 23 May 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 20 Jun 2025 |
| 13 Jan 2025 | F0575 | Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency. | F | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2025 |
| 13 Jan 2025 | F0584 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2025 |
| 13 Jan 2025 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | E | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2025 |
| 13 Jan 2025 | 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 | 10 Feb 2025 |
| 13 Jan 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2025 |
| 13 Jan 2025 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | E | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2025 |
| 13 Jan 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2025 |
| 13 Jan 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2025 |
| 13 Jan 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2025 |
| 13 Jan 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. | C | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2025 |
| 1 Mar 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Mar 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Mar 2024 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Mar 2024 | 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 | 27 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Mar 2024 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Mar 2024 | F0808 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | D | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Mar 2024 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | C | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov 2025 | Fine | $13,250 | |
| 16 Jul 2025 | Fine | $8,278 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the New Mexico average. Turnover: nursing staff 46.6%, RNs 30.8%; 4 administrators 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 | 4.3% | 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 | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.3% | 3.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 4.9% | 10.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.4% | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 14.3% | 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: White Sands Healthcare Llc. Chain: Opco Skilled Management (66 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5715 White Sands 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 |
| 5715 N Lovington Hwy 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 | 07/25/2025 |
| 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 |
| Lovington Healthcare LLC | Lovington | 62 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 32 | 51.6 | — | 25 Nov 2025 |
All 3 facilities in Lea County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has White Sands Healthcare been cited for?
36 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The New Mexico median is 49 per facility.
Has White Sands Healthcare been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $22K in the period covered.
How does staffing at White Sands Healthcare compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day against a New Mexico median of 3.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates White Sands Healthcare?
It is part of the Opco Skilled Management chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include 5715 White Sands Opco Holdings, LLC, Oxford Square LLC and Sasem Investments LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was White Sands Healthcare last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 24 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 12 Mar 2026.
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.