All citations for New Mexico State Veterans Home

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 14, 2026

Showing 26 to 50 of 62 citations

  1. 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 August 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 6, 2023).

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

    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

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

    Health citation F-0758, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of August 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 6, 2023).

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

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

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

    Health citation F-0759, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of August 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 6, 2023).

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

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

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

    Health citation F-0806, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of August 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 6, 2023).

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

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 15, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home has a plan to correct it (August 7, 2026).

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

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 14, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2026).

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

    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0552, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 14, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2026).

  8. 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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0628, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 14, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2026).

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

    Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0636, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 14, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2026).

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

    Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0638, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 14, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2026).

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

    Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0640, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 14, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2026).

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

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 14, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2026).

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

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0679, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 14, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2026).

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

    Provide appropriate foot care.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0687, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 14, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2026).

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

    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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of May 14, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2026).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of May 14, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2026).

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

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0883, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of May 14, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2026).

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

    Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0887, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of May 14, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2026).

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

    Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0572, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of December 27, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 6, 2025).

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

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0623, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of December 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 6, 2025).

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

    Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0625, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of December 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 6, 2025).

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

    Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0640, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of December 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 6, 2025).

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

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of December 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 6, 2025).

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

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of December 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 6, 2025).

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

    Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0660, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of December 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 6, 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.