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Mescalero Care Center

454 Lipan Avenue · Mescalero, NM 88340 · 40 certified beds

5754644802

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Public record

CMS Care Compare · Updated Jul 2026

Certification

  • Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)

Ratings

1.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-06-01.GOV

Staffing rating

1.0

Quality-measure rating

Not published

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

48

Inspection history (62)

  • May 22, 2024 · F

    Citation F0727

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-05-22 under CMS tag F0727 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-08-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-05-22.GOV
  • May 22, 2024 · E

    Citation F0791

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

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-05-22.GOV
  • May 22, 2024 · D

    Citation F0656

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

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-05-22.GOV
  • May 22, 2024 · F

    Citation F0867

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-05-22 under CMS tag F0867 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-08-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-05-22.GOV
  • May 22, 2024 · E

    Citation F0949

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-05-22 under CMS tag F0949 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, 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 2024-08-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-05-22.GOV
  • May 22, 2024 · E

    Citation F0712

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

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  • May 22, 2024 · F

    Citation F0880

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-05-22 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. 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 F0842

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

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  • June 15, 2023 · F

    Citation F0730

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-06-15 under CMS tag F0730 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, 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 2023-08-31. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • June 15, 2023 · E

    Citation F0761

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-06-15 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 2023-08-31. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • June 15, 2023 · F

    Citation F0947

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-06-15 under CMS tag F0947 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, 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 2023-08-31. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • June 15, 2023 · F

    Citation F0851

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-06-15 under CMS tag F0851 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-08-31. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • June 15, 2023 · E

    Citation F0695

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-06-15 under CMS tag F0695 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-08-31. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • June 15, 2023 · F

    Citation F0727

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-06-15 under CMS tag F0727 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-08-31. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-06-15.GOV
  • June 15, 2023 · D

    Citation F0655

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-06-15 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 2023-08-31. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-06-15.GOV
  • June 15, 2023 · D

    Citation F0842

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-06-15 under CMS tag F0842 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, 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 2023-08-31. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-06-15.GOV
  • June 15, 2023 · E

    Citation F0636

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-06-15 under CMS tag F0636 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, 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 2023-08-31. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • June 15, 2023 · E

    Citation F0640

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-06-15 under CMS tag F0640 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, 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 2023-08-31. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • June 15, 2023 · F

    Citation F0726

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-06-15 under CMS tag F0726 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-08-31. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • June 15, 2023 · E

    Citation F0812

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-06-15 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, 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 2023-08-31. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-06-15.GOV

Penalties

Total fines on file: $0

Staffing

Staffing data not yet published for this provider.

Ownership

Non profit - Other

  1. Parent organization: Mescalero Apache Tribe

    parent · PAC 1951211432

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Typical cost

Genworth Cost of Care Survey · 2024

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Nursing Homes

Median · NM$8,858/mo
See full NM cost breakdownSource: Genworth Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2024

Nursing Homes

Median · NM$9,125/mo
See full NM cost breakdownSource: Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2025

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