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Spanish Trails Rehab: Daily Care Failures - NM

Healthcare Facility
Spanish Trails Wellness & Rehabilitation
Albuquerque, NM  ·  3/5 stars

The resident, identified in inspection records as Resident 2, had diarrhea and required frequent brief changes. A registered nurse at the facility acknowledged during the inspection that she was aware the resident's brief was not being changed as often as it should be. She connected that failure directly to the redness that had developed in the resident's groin area, describing it as a sign of prolonged contact with a soiled brief.

The facility's own Interim Director of Nursing confirmed the standard: briefs should be checked and changed every two hours, and more often as needed. She identified the redness as Moisture-Associated Skin Damage, a condition she said is typically caused by incontinence. Then she confirmed what the records showed had actually happened: the resident was being changed only one to two times in a full 24-hour period.

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That's once or twice a day, for a resident with diarrhea.

The inspection was conducted on November 13, 2025, in response to a complaint. Federal inspectors classified the violation under F0677, which covers basic personal hygiene and grooming, and rated the level of harm as minimal harm or potential for actual harm, with some residents affected.

The Interim Director of Nursing did not dispute the finding. Neither did the nurse who had watched the redness develop and said nothing had changed.

Full Inspection Report

The details above represent a summary of key findings. View the complete inspection report for Spanish Trails Rehabilitation Suites from 2025-11-13 including all violations, facility responses, and corrective action plans.

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Data source: Official federal inspection data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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Last verified: August 5, 2026  ·  Our methodology

Quick Answer

Spanish Trails Wellness & Rehabilitation in Albuquerque, NM was cited for violations during a health inspection on November 13, 2025.

The resident, identified in inspection records as Resident 2, had diarrhea and required frequent brief changes.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened at Spanish Trails Wellness & Rehabilitation?
The resident, identified in inspection records as Resident 2, had diarrhea and required frequent brief changes.
How serious are these violations?
Violation severity varies from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the inspection report for specific deficiency codes and scope. All violations must be corrected within required timeframes and are subject to follow-up verification inspections.
What should families do?
Families should: (1) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (2) Request to see the follow-up inspection report verifying corrections, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspection reports, (4) Compare this facility's ratings with other nursing homes in Albuquerque, NM, (5) Report any new concerns directly to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
The complete inspection report is available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request a copy directly from Spanish Trails Wellness & Rehabilitation or from the state Department of Health. The report includes specific deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines. This facility's federal provider number is 325131.
Has this facility had violations before?
To check Spanish Trails Wellness & Rehabilitation's history, visit Medicare.gov's Care Compare and review their inspection history, quality ratings, and staffing levels. Look for patterns of repeated violations, especially in critical areas like abuse prevention, medication management, infection control, and resident safety.


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