Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Mescalero Care Center
454 Lipan Avenue · Mescalero, NM 88340 · 40 certified beds
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About Mescalero Care Center
Mescalero Care Center is a nursing home in Mescalero, New Mexico. Its reported capacity is 40 beds. Federal records list it as Medicare certified. It is recorded as a nonprofit operator, part of Mescalero Apache Tribe. Our copy of the inspection record holds 62 citations, the newest dated 5 December 2025. No fine or payment denial is on record against it. Staffing reports put it at 3.87 nurse hours per resident per day. Every fact above comes from the public records listed in the sources section on this page. The newest source file we hold for this listing is dated August 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare · Source data August 2026
Certification
- Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)
Ratings
Staffing rating
1.0Quality-measure rating
Not publishedInspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
48
Staffing rating
Not publishedQuality-measure rating
Not publishedInspections on record
Not published
Cited deficiencies
Not published
Staffing rating
1.0Quality-measure rating
3.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
48
Staffing rating
1.0Quality-measure rating
3.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
49
Inspection history (62)
Records from June 2023 to December 2025.
December 5, 2025 · D
Citation F0609Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-05 under CMS tag F0609 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0568Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-05 under CMS tag F0568 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0600Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-05 under CMS tag F0600 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0658Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-05 under CMS tag F0658 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-12-05.GOVMay 19, 2025 · D
Citation F0637Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-19 under CMS tag F0637 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0679Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-19 under CMS tag F0679 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0730Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-19 under CMS tag F0730 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0791Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-19 under CMS tag F0791 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, 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 2025-07-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0949Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-19 under CMS tag F0949 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-05-19.GOVMay 19, 2025 · E
Citation F0657Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-19 under CMS tag F0657 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0580Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-19 under CMS tag F0580 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-05-19.GOVMay 19, 2025 · D
Citation F0638Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-19 under CMS tag F0638 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0636Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-19 under CMS tag F0636 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0641Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-19 under CMS tag F0641 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-05-19.GOVMay 19, 2025 · D
Citation F0656Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-19 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0756Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-19 under CMS tag F0756 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0942Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-19 under CMS tag F0942 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-05-19.GOVMay 19, 2025 · E
Citation F0947Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-19 under CMS tag F0947 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-05-19.GOVMay 19, 2025 · E
Citation F0605Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-19 under CMS tag F0605 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0640Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-19 under CMS tag F0640 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-05-19.GOV
Penalties
Total fines on file: $0
Staffing
Latest: 3.87 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)
Ownership
Non profit
Parent organization: Mescalero Apache Tribe
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Recent changes to this listing
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Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Non profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Non profit - Other".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)
Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Non profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Non profit - Other".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)
Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Non profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
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Typical cost
Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · 2025
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Where this information came from
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- NPI
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- Staffing hours per resident day
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