Laguna Rainbow Nursing Center
Casa Blanca, NM · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 325214) · 58 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $24,570
Phone: (505) 552-6034 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Laguna Rainbow Nursing Center an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New Mexico state average of 2.85. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Laguna Rainbow Nursing Center reports 4.6 total nurse hours per resident per day, including about 0.94 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 70.2%.
Laguna Rainbow Nursing Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $24,570.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Laguna Rainbow Nursing Center is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Casa Blanca, Cibola County, New Mexico, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since November 12, 2012. The facility is certified for 58 beds, with an average of 41.0 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Laguna Rainbow holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the New Mexico state average of 2.85. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 4.60985 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.93765 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 70.2%.
On penalties: CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $24,570.00, and 0 payment denials.
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating a citation related to abuse has been recorded; families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare for details before making a decision. No Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in this data.
Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so the current ratings reflect the present operator. No chain affiliation is indicated in this data.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Laguna Rainbow Nursing Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the New Mexico state average of 2.85.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.61 hours per resident per day, including about 0.94 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5; nursing staff turnover is 70.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $24,570.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility; there is no Special Focus Facility designation noted in this data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 58 beds with an average of 41.0 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation, and no chain affiliation is indicated in this data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since November 12, 2012.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Laguna Rainbow scores 2, 2, 4, and 4 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 5055552034 (call 505-552-6034) or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 505-552-6034 and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/325214?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.