Nursing Care Index

New Mexico State Veterans Home

Truth Or Consequences, Sierra County, New Mexico · CCN 325092 · Government (State) · not part of a chain

CMS rates New Mexico State Veterans Home 3 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 131 certified beds, 126 residents a day on average. 57 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 2 involving actual harm; 1 fine totalling $44,226.

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★★★☆☆ 3 of 5
Health inspections★★★☆☆ 3 of 5
Staffing★★★☆☆ 3 of 5
Quality measures★★★☆☆ 3 of 5
Quality: long-stay / short-stay3 / — of 5

Staffing

Total nurse staffing6.02218 hours per resident per day
Registered nurses0.52515 hours per resident per day
Weekend total5.4981 hours per resident per day
Nursing staff turnover84.1% (registered nurses 66.7%)
Administrators who left0

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.

SurveyFindingSeverityStatus
2026-05-14
complaint survey
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0742
H Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-06-16
2026-05-14 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
2026-06-28
2026-05-14 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
2026-06-28
2026-05-14 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
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-06-28
2026-05-14 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0756
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-06-28
2026-05-14 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
2026-06-28
2026-05-14 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
2026-06-28
2026-05-14 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
2026-06-28
2026-05-14 Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0552
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-06-28
2026-05-14 Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0628
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-06-28
2026-05-14 Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0636
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-06-28
2026-05-14 Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0638
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-06-28
2026-05-14 Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0640
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-06-28
2026-05-14 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-06-28
2026-05-14 Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0679
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-06-28
2026-05-14 Provide appropriate foot care.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0687
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-06-28
2026-05-14 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
2026-06-28
2026-05-14 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
2026-06-28
2026-05-14 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0883
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-06-28
2026-05-14 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.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0887
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-06-28
2026-05-14 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
2026-06-28
2026-05-14 Post nurse staffing information every day.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0732
C No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-06-28
2024-12-27 Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0742
H Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-01-17
2024-12-27 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
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-03-06
2024-12-27
complaint survey
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
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-03-06
2024-12-27 Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0791
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-03-06
2024-12-27
complaint survey
Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0572
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-03-06
2024-12-27 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0623
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-03-06
2024-12-27 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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0625
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-03-06
2024-12-27 Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0640
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-03-06
2024-12-27 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0641
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-03-06
2024-12-27 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-03-06
2024-12-27 Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0660
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-03-06
2024-12-27 Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0661
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-03-06
2024-12-27 Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0685
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-03-06
2024-09-10
complaint survey
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-10-25
2024-09-10
complaint survey
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
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-10-25
2024-05-08
complaint survey
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0636
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-07-23
2024-05-08
complaint survey
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
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-07-23
2024-05-08
complaint survey
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0760
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-07-23
2023-08-25 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0725
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-06
2023-08-25 Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0552
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-06
2023-08-25 Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0636
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-06
2023-08-25 Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0640
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-06
2023-08-25 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
2023-10-06
2023-08-25 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
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-06
2023-08-25 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
2023-10-06
2023-08-25
complaint survey
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-06
2023-08-25 Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0688
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-06
2023-08-25 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0756
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-06
2023-08-25 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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0758
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-06
2023-08-25 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
2023-10-06
2023-08-25 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
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-06
2023-08-25 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
2023-10-06
2023-08-25 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0558
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-06
2023-08-25
complaint survey
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0580
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-06
2023-08-25 Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0740
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-06

Fines and payment denials

DatePenaltyAmount
2024-12-27Fine$44,226

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.

NameRoleShareSince
State Of New Mexico
Organization
adp of the snf2025-09-17
State Of New Mexico
Organization
operational/managerial control2024-11-01
State Of New Mexico
Organization
trustee of the snf2024-11-01
Shull, Kenneth
Individual
adp of the snf2025-07-23
Hatley, Brent
Individual
operational/managerial control2025-01-01
Shull, Kenneth
Individual
operational/managerial control2025-01-01

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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 Sierra County.