LIFE CARE CENTER OF FARMINGTON Nursing Home


LIFE CARE CENTER OF FARMINGTON (CCN: 325103) is a For profit - Individual facility located in FARMINGTON, NM (87401). The facility has an overall rating of 4/5, health inspection rating of 4/5, and a staffing rating of 4/5. It offers 144 certified beds and maintains an average of 105. residents per day. The nursing staff includes Nurse Aides, LPNs, and RNs working 3.33932 total hours per resident per day. It has been certified since July 6, 1995 and the last listed health inspection was on October 21, 2022, The facility is located in San Juan county and provides senior and nursing home care.

LIFE CARE CENTER OF FARMINGTON Summary


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Provider Name: LIFE CARE CENTER OF FARMINGTON

Address: 1101 WEST MURRAY DRIVE, FARMINGTON, NM 87401

Phone: (505) 326-1600

County: San Juan (220)

Ownership Type: For profit - Individual

Certified Beds: 144

Average Residents Per Day: 105. ()

Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid, Resides in Hospital: No

Legal Business Name: FARMINGTON OPERATIONS LLC

First Approved Date: July 6, 1995

Affiliated Entity: LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA (311)

Retirement Community: N, Special Focus Status:

Ownership Change in Last 12 Months: N

Resident Family Council: Resident

Sprinkler System Status: Yes

Overall Rating: 4 ()

Health Inspection Rating: 4 ()

QM Rating: 3 ()

Long Stay QM Rating: 3 ()

Short Stay QM Rating: 2 ()

Staffing Rating: 4 ()

Staffing Report Note:

PT Staffing Note:

Nurse Aide Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.20177, LPN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.5607, RN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.5768, Licensed Staff Hours Per Day: 1.1375

Total Nurse Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.33932

Weekend Nurse Staff Hours: 3.03280, Weekend RN Staff Hours: 0.5627

PT Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 0.0463

Nurse Staff Turnover: 34.9, Nurse Turnover Note:

RN Turnover: 33.3, RN Turnover Note:

Admin Left Number: 1, Admin Turnover Note:

Case Mix Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 1.8702, Case Mix LPN Hours Per Day: 0.6218, Case Mix RN Hours Per Day: 0.2705

Adjusted Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.39842, Adjusted LPN Hours Per Day: 0.6654, Adjusted RN Hours Per Day: 0.8033

Total Adjusted Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.81008

Adjusted Weekend Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.46035

Health Survey Dates and Scores: Cycle 1: 2022-10-21 (Score: 76), Cycle 2: 2021-07-29 (Score: 150), Cycle 3: 2019-11-08 (Score: 4)

Total Weighted Health Score: 88.667

Reported Incidents: 0, Substantiated Complaints: 5

Infection Control Citations:

Fines and Penalties: Number of Fines: 1, Total Fines in Dollars: 24625.25, Payment Denials Number: 0, Total Penalties Number: 1

Location and GPS: 1101 WEST MURRAY DRIVE,FARMINGTON,NM,87401 (36.7272, -108.226)

Process Date: 2024-03-01


Health Inspection Citations Details

Each record details specific health deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2023-12-20

Type: Health, Deficiency: Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2024-01-19

Citation on 2022-10-21

Type: Health, Deficiency: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-11-14

Citation on 2022-10-21

Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-11-14

Citation on 2022-10-21

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-11-14

Citation on 2022-10-21

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-11-14

Citation on 2022-10-21

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-11-14

Citation on 2022-10-21

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-11-14

Citation on 2022-10-21

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-11-14

Citation on 2022-10-21

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-11-14

Citation on 2022-10-21

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-11-14

Citation on 2022-10-21

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-11-14

Citation on 2023-02-02

Type: Health, Deficiency: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Severity: J - Level 4: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-03

Citation on 2023-02-02

Type: Health, Deficiency: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-03

Citation on 2022-03-03

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-03-28

Citation on 2022-03-03

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-03-28

Citation on 2021-07-29

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-08-19

Citation on 2021-07-29

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-08-19

Citation on 2021-07-29

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-08-19

Citation on 2021-07-29

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-08-19

Citation on 2021-07-29

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-08-19

Citation on 2021-07-29

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-08-19

Citation on 2021-07-29

Type: Health, Deficiency: Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-08-19

Citation on 2019-11-08

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: C - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-12-13

Citation on 2019-11-08

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-12-13


Fire Safety Citations Details

Each record details specific fire safety deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2022-10-18

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0222, Version: New

Description: Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-11-08

Citation on 2022-10-18

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0324, Version: New

Description: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-11-10

Citation on 2022-10-18

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0521, Version: New

Description: Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-11-07

Citation on 2022-10-18

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0927, Version: New

Description: Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-11-07

Citation on 2021-07-28

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0004, Version: New

Description: Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-08-19

Citation on 2021-07-28

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0007, Version: New

Description: Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-08-19

Citation on 2021-07-28

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0037, Version: New

Description: Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-08-19

Citation on 2021-07-28

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0211, Version: New

Description: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-09-30

Citation on 2021-07-28

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0271, Version: New

Description: Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-09-30

Citation on 2021-07-28

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0521, Version: New

Description: Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-08-19

Citation on 2021-07-28

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0927, Version: New

Description: Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-08-19

Citation on 2019-11-05

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0007, Version: New

Description: Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-12-13

Citation on 2019-11-05

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0025, Version: New

Description: Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-12-13

Citation on 2019-11-05

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0032, Version: New

Description: Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-12-13

Citation on 2019-11-05

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0036, Version: New

Description: Establish emergency prep training and testing.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-12-13

Citation on 2019-11-05

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0211, Version: New

Description: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-12-13

Citation on 2019-11-05

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0345, Version: New

Description: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-12-13

Citation on 2019-11-05

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0521, Version: New

Description: Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-12-13

Citation on 2019-11-05

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0761, Version: New

Description: To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-12-13

Citation on 2019-11-05

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0911, Version: New

Description: Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-12-13