Taos Healthcare in Taos, NM has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. It has no fines in the last 24 months, but its reported nurse staffing is 3.19 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and recent inspection citations included staffing and food-service issues.
Last inspection: January 15, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.1938.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.72
Licensed practical nurses
0.73
Nurse aides
1.74
Weekend nursing
2.79
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 38%
Registered nurse turnover: 42%
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
7.5%16%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.6%3.9%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4%0%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.3%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
10.9%1.5%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
7.9%1.5%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
18.3%2.5%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
12.1%10.4%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2%1.6%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.9%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
33.1%17.9%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
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
—98.8%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%83.1%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—83.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
92.6%78.6%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited December 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to provide enough nursing staff each day and ensure a licensed nurse was in charge on every shift. Cited September 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure meals and menus were planned, updated, and followed to meet residents’ nutritional needs. Cited August 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 803 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure residents got enough drinks to meet their needs and preferences and stay properly hydrated. Cited August 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 807 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure residents were served meals and snacks at times that fit their needs, preferences, and requests. Cited August 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 809 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 16 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of OPCO SKILLED MANAGEMENT · 64 homes · 2.4 stars avg
Occupancy
91.1 residents on an average day (89% of 102 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 29 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.