White Sands Healthcare
Hobbs, Lea County, New Mexico · CCN 325040 · For-profit (Corporation) · part of Opco Skilled Management (66 facilities, chain average 2.3 stars)
CMS rates White Sands Healthcare 2 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 118 certified beds, 106 residents a day on average. 36 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 2 at immediate jeopardy; 2 fines totalling $21,528.
On record
- Abuse icon. CMS marks this facility for a citation of abuse that led to harm, or a repeated potential for it, within the recent inspection cycles.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 5 / 2 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 3.1589 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.53363 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 2.77533 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 46.6% (registered nurses 30.8%) |
| Administrators who left | 4 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-24 complaint survey |
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0561 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-03-12 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0605 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-04-13 |
| 2026-03-12 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0641 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-04-13 |
| 2026-03-12 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0655 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-04-13 |
| 2026-03-12 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-04-13 |
| 2026-03-12 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0645 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-04-13 |
| 2026-03-12 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0657 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-04-13 |
| 2026-03-12 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-04-13 |
| 2026-03-12 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0700 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-04-13 |
| 2026-03-12 | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0732 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-04-13 |
| 2026-03-12 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-04-13 |
| 2026-03-12 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-04-13 |
| 2025-11-18 complaint survey |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0600 |
L Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; widespread | Past Non-Compliance 2025-09-30 |
| 2025-11-18 complaint survey |
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609 |
L Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; widespread | Past Non-Compliance 2025-09-30 |
| 2025-11-18 complaint survey |
Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0728 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-12-24 |
| 2025-07-16 complaint survey |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-08-22 |
| 2025-05-23 complaint survey |
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0760 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-20 |
| 2025-05-23 complaint survey |
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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-20 |
| 2025-05-23 complaint survey |
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0842 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-20 |
| 2025-01-13 | Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0575 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-10 |
| 2025-01-13 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-10 |
| 2025-01-13 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0645 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-10 |
| 2025-01-13 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-10 |
| 2025-01-13 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-10 |
| 2025-01-13 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0700 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-10 |
| 2025-01-13 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0759 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-10 |
| 2025-01-13 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-10 |
| 2025-01-13 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-10 |
| 2025-01-13 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
C No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-10 |
| 2024-03-01 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-03-27 |
| 2024-03-01 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-03-27 |
| 2024-03-01 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0578 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-03-27 |
| 2024-03-01 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0657 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-03-27 |
| 2024-03-01 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0806 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-03-27 |
| 2024-03-01 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0808 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-03-27 |
| 2024-03-01 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0577 |
C No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-03-27 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-18 | Fine | $13,250 |
| 2025-07-16 | Fine | $8,278 |
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5715 N Lovington Hwy Nm, LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2019-05-07 |
| Adirondack Trust Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2019-05-07 |
| Bighorn Trust Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2019-05-07 |
| Blue Ridge Hc Trust Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2019-05-07 |
| Continuum Rehab Group, LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2019-05-07 |
| Ftnm Propco Holdings, LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2019-05-07 |
| Gibraltar Trust Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2019-05-01 |
| Hansen Hunter LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-07-25 |
| Opco Ca Skilled Mgmt Inc. Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2019-05-07 |
| Opco Nm Skilled Mgmt, LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2019-05-07 |
| The Wright Group Consulting, LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2024-04-01 |
| 5715 White Sands Opco Holdings, LLC Organization | direct ownership interest | — | 2019-05-07 |
| Oxford Square LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | — | 2019-05-07 |
| Pintada Trust Organization | indirect ownership interest | — | 2019-05-07 |
| Rimpau Holdings Trust Organization | indirect ownership interest | — | 2019-05-07 |
| Sasem Investments LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | — | 2019-05-07 |
| Wellington Hc Partners LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | — | 2019-05-07 |
| Stolarczyk, Lisa Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2024-02-07 |
| Zemmin, Kristin Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-06-23 |
| Garetz, David Individual | corporate officer | — | 2020-12-16 |
| Davidovich, Niv Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | — | 2025-07-25 |
| Gurwitz, Solomon Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | — | 2025-07-25 |
| Hagins, Elizabeth Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | — | 2025-07-25 |
| Kaplan, Esther Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | — | 2025-07-25 |
| Kaplan, Mordechai Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | — | 2025-07-25 |
| Mindle, Adam Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | — | 2025-07-25 |
| Sternshein, Jennifer Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | — | 2025-07-25 |
| Unger, Jeffrey Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | — | 2025-07-25 |
| Zimmerman, Caroline Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | — | 2025-07-25 |
| Garetz, David Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2020-12-16 |
| Stolarczyk, Lisa Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-02-07 |
| Zemmin, Kristin Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2025-06-23 |
What changed
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Lea County.