DBelow average · score 40/100 · #50 of 68 in New Mexico
White Sands Healthcare
5715 North Lovington Highway, Hobbs, NM 88240 · 118 certified beds · For profit - Corporation
Staffing 3.2 nurse hours per resident-daybelow median in New Mexico
15 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 120)above median
$21,528 in fines in 3 years
Why White Sands Healthcare is graded D
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against New Mexico nursing homes in the same size band (medium, 118 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
White Sands Healthcare at a Glance
D
40/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.16 h.
36<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 120.
58<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 3.
19<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $21,528 fines, 0 denials.
49<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
2/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: New Mexico, medium facilities · CMS record 325040 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address5715 North Lovington Highway, Hobbs, NM 88240
Phone5753926845
CountyLea
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Certified beds118
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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- Staffing 3.6 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in New Mexico
- 12 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 76) — top quarter
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- Staffing 3.9 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in New Mexico
- 11 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 76) — top quarter
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Gallup Nursing & Rehabilitation Llc - Gallup, NM · 62 beds
- Staffing 3.3 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in New Mexico
- 6 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 36) — top 10%
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