Mescalero Care Center

Inspection history (62)

Records from June 2023 to December 2025.

• May 19, 2025 · D

  Citation F0655

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-19 under CMS tag F0655 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted. 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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• May 19, 2025 · E

  Citation F0842

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-19 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 2025-07-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• May 19, 2025 · E

  Citation F0712

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-19 under CMS tag F0712 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. 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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• May 19, 2025 · D

  Citation F0943

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-19 under CMS tag F0943 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. 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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• May 19, 2025 · D

  Citation F0552

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-19 under CMS tag F0552 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. 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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• May 19, 2025 · E

  Citation F0628

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-19 under CMS tag F0628 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. 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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• May 19, 2025 · D

  Citation F0689

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-19 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. 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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• May 19, 2025 · E

  Citation F0658

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-19 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 2025-07-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• May 19, 2025 · E

  Citation F0945

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-19 under CMS tag F0945 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program. 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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• May 19, 2025 · F

  Citation F0801

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-19 under CMS tag F0801 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. 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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• May 19, 2025 · F

  Citation F0812

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-19 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 2025-07-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• May 19, 2025 · E

  Citation F0941

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-19 under CMS tag F0941 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members. 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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• May 19, 2025 · E

  Citation F0944

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-19 under CMS tag F0944 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. 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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• February 27, 2025 · E

  Citation F0561

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-02-27 under CMS tag F0561 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-12-17. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• May 22, 2024 · D

  Citation F0919

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-05-22 under CMS tag F0919 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-08-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• May 22, 2024 · F

  Citation F0812

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-05-22 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 2024-08-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• May 22, 2024 · E

  Citation F0657

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-05-22 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 2024-08-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• May 22, 2024 · D

  Citation F0636

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-05-22 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 2024-08-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• May 22, 2024 · E

  Citation F0688

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-05-22 under CMS tag F0688 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-08-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• May 22, 2024 · D

  Citation F0684

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-05-22 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-08-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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Penalties

Total fines on file: $0

Staffing

Latest: 3.87 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)

Ownership

Non profit

1. Parent organization: Mescalero Apache Tribe

   parent · PAC 1951211432

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1. Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "Non profit".

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2. Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "Non profit - Other".

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3. Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "Non profit".

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4. Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "Non profit - Other".

   Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)

5. Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "Non profit".

   Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)