The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
The Suites Rio Vista
Rio Rancho, NM · Medicare-certified · 136 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
The Suites Rio Vista in Rio Rancho has a 2-star overall rating, with a 2-star health inspection rating and a recent abuse citation. Staffing is 3 stars with 3.50 nurse hours per resident per day, below the 4.1 federal benchmark, and it had $17,215 in fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.4983 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: February 19, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $17,215recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.4983.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.64
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.80
- Nurse aides
- 2.06
- Weekend nursing
- 3.19
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 68%
Registered nurse turnover: 78%
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).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
7.3%7.1%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.2%3.5%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
8.3%6.2%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%1.8%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
0%0%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
8.3%18%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
4.2%9.8%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
20.4%13.7%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
5.4%15%Worsening
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).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—99.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited November 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to properly screen residents for mental health or intellectual disability needs before or during admission. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 645 — 42 CFR §483.20 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $17,215 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 14 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $17,215 in total fines.
- $17,215
Federal fine
Feb 11, 2026
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · May 1, 2018
Now operated by The Suites Rio Vista, previously The Rio at Cabezon.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of EDURO HEALTHCARE · 35 homes · 2.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 80.1 residents on an average day (59% of 136 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 11 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.