Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Fort Bayard Medical Center
41 Fort Bayard Road · Santa Clara, NM 88026 · Lic. #VA-ATC-2090 (NM) · 200 certified beds
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About Fort Bayard Medical Center
Fort Bayard Medical Center is a nursing home in Santa Clara, New Mexico. Its capacity is 200 beds, above the New Mexico median of 101 for nursing homes. It is run by a government body. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 48 citations, the most recent on April 8, 2026. CMS also lists 2 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 5.77 hours per resident per day. The Department of Veterans Affairs lists it as a veterans long-term care setting. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
3.0Staffing
5.0Quality measures
3.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (48)
Records from March 2022 to April 2026.
April 8, 2026
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 23, 2026.
July 10, 2025
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 24, 2025.
July 10, 2025
Tag F0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 24, 2025.
July 10, 2025
Tag F0605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 24, 2025.
July 10, 2025
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 24, 2025.
January 24, 2025
Tag F0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 1, 2025.
January 24, 2025
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 1, 2025.
August 9, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 25, 2024.
August 9, 2024
Tag F0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 25, 2024.
August 9, 2024
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 25, 2024.
August 9, 2024
Tag F0700Try 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 25, 2024.
August 9, 2024
Tag F0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 25, 2024.
August 9, 2024
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 25, 2024.
August 9, 2024
Tag F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 25, 2024.
August 9, 2024
Tag F0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 25, 2024.
August 9, 2024
Tag F0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is l….
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 25, 2024.
August 9, 2024
Tag F0732Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 25, 2024.
August 9, 2024
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 25, 2024.
August 9, 2024
Tag F0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 25, 2024.
June 11, 2024
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity H: pattern, actual harm. Corrected July 26, 2024.
Penalties (2)
Total fines: $83,501
June 11, 2024 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting July 13, 2024, lasting 13 days (triggered by inspection on June 11, 2024).
June 11, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $83,501 against this nursing home on June 11, 2024.
Staffing
5.77 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 6.41 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
Government - State
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in New Mexico.
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