Fort Bayard Medical Center
Santa Clara, NM · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 325120) · 200 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $83,501 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (575) 537-8604 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Fort Bayard Medical Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the New Mexico state average of 2.85. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Fort Bayard Medical Center reports 6.27 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.21 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.1%.
Fort Bayard Medical Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $83,501.00, along with 1 payment denial. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available CMS data.
About this facility
Fort Bayard Medical Center is a government (state)-owned nursing home in Santa Clara, New Mexico, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility is certified for 200 beds and reports an average of 127 residents. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since June 20, 2009.
According to CMS Care Compare, Fort Bayard Medical Center holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the New Mexico state average of 2.85. Its four component ratings are: health inspection 3 stars, quality measures 3 stars, and staffing 5 stars, alongside the overall rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing of 6.27 hours per resident per day, including 1.21 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.1%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $83,501.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility. No abuse icon is indicated in the data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed for this facility.
There is no chain affiliation listed in the data provided. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to CMS records.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly at the Care Compare listing before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Fort Bayard Medical Center has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the New Mexico state average of 2.85.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 6.27 hours per resident per day, including 1.21 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars. Nursing turnover is 33.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $83,501.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 200 beds and reports an average of 127 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a state government entity, and no chain affiliation is listed in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 20, 2009.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine into the overall score; here they are 3, 5, and 3 stars respectively, with an overall of 4.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the available data; please contact the facility at 575-537-8604 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 575-537-8604 to arrange a visit and verify details on Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/325120?state=NM.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.