Fort Bayard Medical Center has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. Its staffing is strong at 5 out of 5 stars and 6.41 hours per resident day, above the federal benchmark of 4.1, but its health inspection rating is lower at 2 out of 5 stars and it has had $83,501 in fines in the last 24 months, including a recent federal penalty.
Last inspection: July 10, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $83,501recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 6.4142.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
1.26
Licensed practical nurses
0.56
Nurse aides
4.60
Weekend nursing
5.35
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 40%
Registered nurse turnover: 14%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
18.7%25%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.9%0.9%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
10.1%7.1%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
9.8%10.9%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
2.9%3.6%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
1%0%Improving
Residents needing more help with daily activities
25.5%23.2%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
16.3%20.7%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
22.1%23.4%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
6.8%3.4%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
30.7%14.9%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.4%1.1%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.1%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
99%90.1%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—65.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
52.4%46.4%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited June 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: K
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited June 2024 — limited pattern, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: H
The nursing home failed to post its nurse staffing information every day, so families could not easily see daily staffing levels. Cited August 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 732 — 42 CFR §483.35(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited August 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure meals and menus were planned, updated, and followed to meet residents’ nutritional needs. Cited June 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 803 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $83,501 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $83,501 in total fines · 2 payment denials.
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jun 11, 2024
13 days
Federal fine
Jun 11, 2024
$83,501
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jun 1, 2023
7 days
Operator & ownership
Ownership
Government - State
Occupancy
120.2 residents on an average day (60% of 200 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 16 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.