Mescalero Care Center
Mescalero, Otero County, New Mexico · CCN 325116 · Non-profit (Other) · not part of a chain
CMS rates Mescalero Care Center 1 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 40 certified beds, 38 residents a day on average. 63 citations on record from the current inspection cycles; no fines on record.
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 | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 3 / — of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | CMS withheld this rating (footnote 25) |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-10 complaint survey |
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0628 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-07-01 |
| 2025-12-05 complaint survey |
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0568 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-01-15 |
| 2025-12-05 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 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-01-15 |
| 2025-12-05 complaint survey |
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 2026-01-15 |
| 2025-12-05 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 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-01-15 |
| 2025-05-19 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0801 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-18 |
| 2025-05-19 | 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 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-18 |
| 2025-05-19 | 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 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-18 |
| 2025-05-19 | 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 2025-07-18 |
| 2025-05-19 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0628 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-18 |
| 2025-05-19 | 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 2025-07-18 |
| 2025-05-19 | 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 2025-07-18 |
| 2025-05-19 | 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 2025-07-18 |
| 2025-05-19 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0679 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-18 |
| 2025-05-19 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0712 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-18 |
| 2025-05-19 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0730 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-18 |
| 2025-05-19 | 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 2025-07-18 |
| 2025-05-19 | 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 2025-07-18 |
| 2025-05-19 | 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 2025-07-18 |
| 2025-05-19 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0941 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-18 |
| 2025-05-19 | Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0942 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-18 |
| 2025-05-19 | Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0944 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-18 |
| 2025-05-19 | Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0945 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-18 |
| 2025-05-19 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0947 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-18 |
| 2025-05-19 | 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 2025-07-18 |
| 2025-05-19 | 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 2025-07-18 |
| 2025-05-19 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0637 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-18 |
| 2025-05-19 | 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 2025-07-18 |
| 2025-05-19 | 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 2025-07-18 |
| 2025-05-19 | 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 2025-07-18 |
| 2025-05-19 | 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 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-18 |
| 2025-05-19 | 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 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-18 |
| 2025-05-19 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0943 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-18 |
| 2025-05-19 | Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0949 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-18 |
| 2025-02-27 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 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Past Non-Compliance 2024-12-17 |
| 2024-05-22 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0727 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-05 |
| 2024-05-22 | 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 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-05 |
| 2024-05-22 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0867 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-05 |
| 2024-05-22 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-05 |
| 2024-05-22 | 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 2024-08-05 |
| 2024-05-22 | 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 2024-08-05 |
| 2024-05-22 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0712 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-05 |
| 2024-05-22 | 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 2024-08-05 |
| 2024-05-22 | 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 2024-08-05 |
| 2024-05-22 | Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0949 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-05 |
| 2024-05-22 | 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 2024-08-05 |
| 2024-05-22 | 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 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-05 |
| 2024-05-22 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-05 |
| 2024-05-22 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0919 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-05 |
| 2023-06-15 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0726 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-08-31 |
| 2023-06-15 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0727 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-08-31 |
| 2023-06-15 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0730 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-08-31 |
| 2023-06-15 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0851 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-08-31 |
| 2023-06-15 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0947 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-08-31 |
| 2023-06-15 | 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 2023-08-31 |
| 2023-06-15 | 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 2023-08-31 |
| 2023-06-15 | 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 2023-08-31 |
| 2023-06-15 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0745 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-08-31 |
| 2023-06-15 | 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 2023-08-31 |
| 2023-06-15 | 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 2023-08-31 |
| 2023-06-15 | 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 2023-08-31 |
| 2023-06-15 | 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 2023-08-31 |
| 2023-06-15 | 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 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-08-31 |
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials on record since 2023.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mescalero Apache Tribe Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 2003-12-01 |
| Mescalero Apache Tribe Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2003-12-01 |
| Esquibel, Carol Individual | corporate director | — | 2020-06-29 |
| Cervantes, Nelva Individual | corporate officer | — | 2020-06-29 |
| Esquibel, Carol Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2020-06-29 |
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 Otero County.