BGood · score 63/100 · #18 of 68 in New Mexico
Fort Bayard Medical Center
41 Fort Bayard Road, Santa Clara, NM 88026 · 200 certified beds · Government - State
Staffing 6.3 nurse hours per resident-daytop 10% in New Mexico
13 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 100)above median
$83,501 in fines in 3 years, 1 payment denials
Why Fort Bayard Medical Center is graded B
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against New Mexico nursing homes in the same size band (large, 200 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.
Fort Bayard Medical Center at a Glance
B
63/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 6.27 h.
96<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: 100.
71<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.
29<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $83,501 fines, 1 denials.
38<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.
4/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: New Mexico, large facilities · CMS record 325120 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address41 Fort Bayard Road, Santa Clara, NM 88026
Phone5755378604
CountyGrant
OwnershipGovernment - State
Certified beds200
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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