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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Public record
CMS Care Compare · Updated Jul 2026
Certification
- Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)
Ratings
Staffing rating
5.0Quality-measure rating
3.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
37
Staffing rating
Not publishedQuality-measure rating
Not publishedInspections on record
Not published
Cited deficiencies
Not published
Inspection history (48)
March 3, 2022 · F
Citation F0812Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-03-03 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-04-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0761Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-03-03 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-04-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2022-03-03.GOVMarch 3, 2022 · D
Citation F0791Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-03-03 under CMS tag F0791 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-04-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2022-03-03.GOVMarch 3, 2022 · D
Citation F0740Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-03-03 under CMS tag F0740 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-04-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2022-03-03.GOVMarch 3, 2022 · F
Citation F0576Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-03-03 under CMS tag F0576 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-04-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2022-03-03.GOVMarch 3, 2022 · F
Citation F0881Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-03-03 under CMS tag F0881 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-04-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0550Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-03-03 under CMS tag F0550 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-04-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0842Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-03-03 under CMS tag F0842 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-04-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Penalties
Total fines on file: $83,501
Staffing
Latest: 6.41 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026-06-01)
Staffing trend (2 periods)
- 2025Q46.41 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-06-016.41 hrs/resident/day
Most recent period is about the same as 2025Q4. Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.
Ownership
Government - State
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Typical cost
Genworth Cost of Care Survey · 2024
This provider doesn't publish a specific price to us. Below is the typical NM range for the care type(s) it offers. Use it as context, not a quote.
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Median · NM$8,858/moNursing Homes
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