Fort Bayard Medical Center
CMS rates Fort Bayard Medical Center 3 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 107 citations across 11 inspections in the last three years, with $83,501 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.
Public record summary
About this facility — Fort Bayard Medical Center
Fort Bayard Medical Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Santa Clara, New Mexico. It is licensed for 200 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in New Mexico (102 beds).
It is one of 1 senior care facility in Santa Clara and 68 skilled nursing facilities across New Mexico. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
Federal inspectors have cited Fort Bayard Medical Center 107 times across 11 inspections in the last three years, including 3 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $83,501 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.
This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.
Facility background
Inspection record
Quality of care & staffing
Cited more than once
The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.
- F-0842 4 inspections. Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- F-0550 4 inspections. Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- F-0657 4 inspections. Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- K-0324 3 inspections. Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- K-0353 3 inspections. Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- K-0712 3 inspections. Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
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Who to contact in New Mexico
- Licensing: New Mexico Health Care Authority, Division of Health Improvement, Health Facility Licensing and Certification (District Operations)
- File a complaint: 800-752-8649 · Online
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 866-451-2901. A free advocate for residents and families.
- Adult Protective Services: 866-654-3219. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
- Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.
Nearest emergency hospitals
- Gila Regional Medical Center, about 6.6 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
- Mimbres Valley Medical Center, about 42 miles.
- Three Crosses Regional Hospital Llc, about 85 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Nearby facilities with inspection records
- Silver City Care Center, Silver City, about 6.6 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
- Luna Wellness Rehabilitation, Deming, about 42 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
- New Mexico State Veterans Home, Truth or Consequences, about 57 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
- Paloma Springs Healthcare, T or C, about 58 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
- Casa De Oro Center, Las Cruces, about 79 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
