All citations for Mescalero Care Center

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

May 19, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 37 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0801, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of May 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 18, 2025).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of May 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 18, 2025).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2025).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2025).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0354, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2025).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0628, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of June 10, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2026).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0568, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of December 5, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2026).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of December 5, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2026).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of December 5, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2026).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0580, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 18, 2025).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0605, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of May 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 18, 2025).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0628, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 18, 2025).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 18, 2025).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 18, 2025).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 18, 2025).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0679, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 18, 2025).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0712, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 18, 2025).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0730, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 18, 2025).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0756, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of May 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 18, 2025).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0791, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 18, 2025).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 18, 2025).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0941, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of May 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 18, 2025).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0942, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 18, 2025).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0944, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of May 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 18, 2025).

  25. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0945, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of May 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 18, 2025).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.