Truth or Consequences, NM · Medicare-certified · 131 beds
Needs attention
Government-run
Data as of July 1, 2026·
★★★★★3 of 5 overall
New Mexico State Veteran's Home in Truth or Consequences has a 3 out of 5 star overall rating, with 3-star scores for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Reported nurse staffing is above the federal benchmark (6.02 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day), but the home has had $44,226 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent federal penalty.
Last inspection: May 14, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $44,226recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 6.0222.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.53
Licensed practical nurses
1.03
Nurse aides
4.47
Weekend nursing
5.50
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 84%
Registered nurse turnover: 67%
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
17%23.9%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0.9%4.8%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.7%14.3%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%1.6%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
6.1%11.1%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
9.6%17.1%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
6.5%24.4%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
12.2%13.7%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—6.5%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%1.5%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
10.2%12.5%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.8%5.2%Worsening
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
—91%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
75.9%93.5%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—48.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
50%39.1%Worsening
What the inspectors found
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 June 2022 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: K
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited June 2022 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: K
The home failed to ensure staff provided basic life support, including CPR, before emergency medical personnel arrived. Cited June 2022 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 678 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(3) — S/S: K
The home failed to provide appropriate treatment and support for a resident with mental health, adjustment, or trauma-related needs. Cited May 2026 — limited pattern, actual harm.
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F-Tag 742 — 42 CFR §483.40 — S/S: H
The nursing home failed to ensure residents received the behavioral health care and services they needed. Cited June 2022 — limited pattern, actual harm.
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F-Tag 740 — 42 CFR §483.40 — S/S: H
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $44,226 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 13 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $44,226 in total fines.
Federal fine
Dec 27, 2024
$44,226
Operator & ownership
Ownership
Government - State
Occupancy
125.9 residents on an average day (96% of 131 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 32 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.