Taos Healthcare
Taos, NM · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 325105) · 100 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (575) 758-2300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Taos Healthcare holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the New Mexico state average of 2.85 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Taos Healthcare reports 2.96 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 33.3% and a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.
Taos Healthcare has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in CMS's Special Focus program.
About this facility
Taos Healthcare is a 100-bed skilled nursing facility in Taos, New Mexico, with an average daily census of 93.8 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved for federal certification on August 5, 1996.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Taos Healthcare holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, placing it above the New Mexico state average of 2.85. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, staffing rating of 3 stars, and quality measure rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing levels average 2.96 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.3%.
On the penalty front, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged by CMS for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which targets nursing homes with a history of persistent poor performance and subjects them to increased inspection frequency.
Taos Healthcare is part of the Opco Skilled Management chain, which operates 66 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.3 stars — notably lower than this individual facility's rating. There has been no ownership change reported in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare 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?
Taos Healthcare has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the New Mexico state average of 2.85 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Taos Healthcare is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 2.96 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 33.3% and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Taos Healthcare is certified for 100 beds and has an average daily census of 93.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Opco Skilled Management chain, which operates 66 facilities with an average rating of 2.3 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on August 5, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Taos Healthcare scores 4, 3, 3, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 5757582300 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 5757582300 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details for Taos Healthcare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/325105?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.