Silver City Care Center

3514 Fowler Avenue, Silver City, NM 88061

Operator

Provider number (CCN): 325091
Certification: Medicare and Medicaid
Ownership: For profit - Corporation
Certified beds: 100
Phone: (575) 388-3127
CMS data as of: August 1, 2026

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stable

Staffing 0% · Deficiencies +11% over tracking period

What the records show

CMS rates Silver City Care Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 of 5 for health inspections, 3 of 5 for staffing, 4 of 5 for quality measures. Federal inspectors cited 70 health deficiencies across the last three survey cycles, most recently surveyed in 2026, 3 at actual-harm level or higher, 2 still recorded as uncorrected. CMS enforcement records list 1 fine totalling $21,200 and 1 payment denial.

Facility Assessment 2 federal violations at this facility remain unresolved. Inspectors recorded 3 citations at the actual-harm level or worse in the last three survey cycles. This facility staffs below 0.55 RN hours per resident day — the level the 2024 federal rule, repealed in February 2026, would have required.

Reviews, Ratings and Official Records

This page reviews Silver City Care Center using federal government records — CMS star ratings, health-inspection findings, staffing data and enforcement actions. NursingHomeGrade does not collect, host or publish resident or family testimonials, and no star rating below is a consumer review score.

Below the repealed 0.55 hr benchmark — review the inspection and enforcement records below for the safety history behind the grade.

Ratings and Grade Breakdown

RN Staffing Registered nurse time each resident receives daily. 2024 federal benchmark: 0.55 hrs. Repealed February 2026.	0.47 — Below the repealed 0.55 hr benchmark
The 0.55 hour RN standard was repealed effective February 2, 2026 and is not currently enforced. We still grade against it. Why
Health Deficiencies (last 3 survey cycles) Violations found during federal inspections, with how many remain open and how many involved actual harm.	Total 70 Outstanding 2 Actual harm or worse (G–L) 3
CMS Ratings Federal five-star ratings published by CMS. These are regulatory ratings, not consumer review scores.	Overall: ★★☆☆☆ (2/5) Health inspection: ★★☆☆☆ (2/5) Quality: ★★★★☆ (4/5) Staffing: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
NursingHomeGrade Score	27/100

Loaded into NursingHomeGrade on September 5, 2026. This is the load date, not the date CMS published the underlying survey data — see release dates.

CMS scores each facility from one to five stars — one is in the bottom fifth of facilities in its state on health inspections, five is in the top tenth. Our own A–F grade is a separate 0–100 score built from staffing hours, inspection citations, and the severity and correction status of those citations, weighted as described in our grading methodology.

Staffing Compared With State and National Levels

Registered nurse hours per resident per day compared with state and national levels
This facility	0.47 hrs
NM median	0.59 hrs
National average	0.69 hrs

Registered nurse turnover: 50.0% · Total nursing staff turnover: 51.9%

Staffing figures are the values CMS published in its file processed August 1, 2026, drawn from payroll-based journal reporting.

Inspection Records Covered

Most recent standard health survey: January 13, 2026.
Citations shown below span 3 recorded inspection cycles.
Survey dates on file range from September 19, 2023 to June 10, 2026.

Source records: CMS Care Compare profile for provider 325091 ↗ · the federal files we load and when.

Inspection Deficiencies

Health inspections identify violations of federal standards. Severity ranges from no actual harm (A–F) to immediate jeopardy (J–L).

2 immediate jeopardy, 1 actual harm issues found among 70 total deficiencies. 68 corrected. — 2 still outstanding

Most recent inspection (November 7, 2025)

D Potential harm — isolated F0658 Status: Outstanding — Plan Filed

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has plan of correction, corrected July 3, 2026

D Potential harm — isolated F0580 Status: Outstanding — Plan Filed

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 — Deficient, Provider has plan of correction, corrected July 3, 2026

F Potential harm — widespread F0908 Status: Corrected

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Environmental Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 9, 2026

F Potential harm — widespread F0880 Status: Corrected

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 9, 2026

E Potential harm — pattern F0730 Status: Corrected

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 5, 2026

D Potential harm — isolated F0947 Status: Corrected

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 — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 5, 2026

F Potential harm — widespread F0812 Status: Corrected

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 5, 2026

E Potential harm — pattern F0756 Status: Corrected

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 — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 5, 2026

D Potential harm — isolated F0684 Status: Corrected

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 5, 2026

D Potential harm — isolated F0695 Status: Corrected

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 5, 2026

D Potential harm — isolated F0791 Status: Corrected

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 5, 2026

E Potential harm — pattern F0687 Status: Corrected

Provide appropriate foot care.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 12, 2025

D Potential harm — isolated F0677 Status: Corrected

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 12, 2025

E Potential harm — pattern F0657 Status: Corrected

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 — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 5, 2026

E Potential harm — pattern F0842 Status: Corrected

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 — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 5, 2026

D Potential harm — isolated F0641 Status: Corrected

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 5, 2026

D Potential harm — isolated F0658 Status: Corrected

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 5, 2026

E Potential harm — pattern F0657 Status: Corrected

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 — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 12, 2025

E Potential harm — pattern F0842 Status: Corrected

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 — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 12, 2025

D Potential harm — isolated F0558 Status: Corrected

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 5, 2026

D Potential harm — isolated F0583 Status: Corrected

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 9, 2026

Inspection cycle 2 (January 28, 2025)

J Immediate jeopardy — isolated F0835 Status: Corrected

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Administration Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 1, 2025

J Immediate jeopardy — isolated F0610 Status: Corrected

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 1, 2025

C No harm — widespread F0732 Status: Corrected

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 31, 2024

F Potential harm — widespread F0812 Status: Corrected

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 31, 2024

E Potential harm — pattern F0677 Status: Corrected

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 1, 2025

E Potential harm — pattern F0684 Status: Corrected

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 1, 2025

D Potential harm — isolated F0695 Status: Corrected

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 31, 2024

E Potential harm — pattern F0657 Status: Corrected

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 — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 1, 2025

D Potential harm — isolated F0638 Status: Corrected

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 31, 2024

D Potential harm — isolated F0640 Status: Corrected

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 31, 2024

D Potential harm — isolated F0645 Status: Corrected

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 31, 2024

D Potential harm — isolated F0657 Status: Corrected

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 — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 31, 2024

G Actual harm — isolated F0550 Status: Corrected

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 1, 2025

E Potential harm — pattern F0623 Status: Corrected

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 — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 1, 2025

E Potential harm — pattern F0625 Status: Corrected

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 — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 1, 2025

Inspection cycle 3 (September 19, 2023)

F Potential harm — widespread F0908 Status: Corrected

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Environmental Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 31, 2023

E Potential harm — pattern F0609 Status: Corrected

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 21, 2024

D Potential harm — isolated F0712 Status: Corrected

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 31, 2023

F Potential harm — widespread F0812 Status: Corrected

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 21, 2024

D Potential harm — isolated F0808 Status: Corrected

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 — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 21, 2024

E Potential harm — pattern F0812 Status: Corrected

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 31, 2023

E Potential harm — pattern F0758 Status: Corrected

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 — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 21, 2024

E Potential harm — pattern F0755 Status: Corrected

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 31, 2023

E Potential harm — pattern F0756 Status: Corrected

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 — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 31, 2023

E Potential harm — pattern F0758 Status: Corrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 31, 2023

E Potential harm — pattern F0761 Status: Corrected

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 — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 31, 2023

E Potential harm — pattern F0740 Status: Corrected

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 21, 2024

E Potential harm — pattern F0745 Status: Corrected

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 21, 2024

D Potential harm — isolated F0741 Status: Corrected

Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 21, 2024

C No harm — widespread F0689 Status: Corrected

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 21, 2024

E Potential harm — pattern F0679 Status: Corrected

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.