Complaint Investigation

Artesia Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Llc

September 23, 2025 · Artesia, NM · 1402 West Gilchrist Ave

Citations 1

CMS Rating 3/5

Beds 65

Provider ID 325128

Healthcare Facility

Artesia Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Llc

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Source Document

Official CMS Inspection Report (Medicare.gov)

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Inspection Summary

Artesia Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, LLC in Artesia, NM — inspection on September 23, 2025.

Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

Inspection Findings

FF0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

the dishwasher, the ADMIN (Administrator) operated the dishwasher: 1. On the first demonstration, the temperature of the water was 110 F; the PPM after the final rinse measured at 0 [sanitizing test tape is used to measure sanitizing solutions left on a surface, the indicator can range from 0-500 PPM, recommendation standards should be at least 50 PPM].2. On the second demonstration, the temperature of the water reached 125 F; PPM measured 0.3. On the third demonstration, the temperature of water reached 135 F; PPM measured 0. F. On 09/23/25 at 10:55 am during an interview, the ADMIN confirmed the concentration of sanitizer remaining after rinse cycle is not adequate for proper sanitization of any kitchenware and should be operated according to the manufacturing guidelines.Food Temperature MonitoringG.

Record review of the facility's food temperature log dated September 2025, revealed the following: 1. On 09/04/25, staff did not document dinner temperatures.2. On 09/05/25, staff did not document dinner temperatures.3. On 09/06/25, staff did not document breakfast temperatures.4. On 09/07/25, staff did not document breakfast and lunch temperatures.5. On 09/14/25, staff did not document breakfast and lunch temperatures.6. On 09/17/25, staff did not document breakfast and lunch temperatures.7. On 09/18/25, staff did not document breakfast and lunch temperatures.8. On 09/19/25, staff did not document breakfast and lunch temperatures.9. On 09/20/25, staff did not document lunch and dinner temperatures.10. On 09/21/25, staff did not document breakfast and lunch temperatures.11. On 09/22/25, staff did not document breakfast and lunch temperatures.H. On 09/23/25 at 8:10 AM, during an interview with ADM, she confirmed the temperatures were not logged daily and should be filled out with every meal.I. On 09/23/25 at 8:52 am, during an observation of the breakfast food trays, the food trays were on large open-to-air mobile rack to be delivered to the residents in their rooms.

The plates were only covered in plastic wrap.

The temperature of the cooked scrambled eggs on the mobile rack measured 96.7 F. J. On 09/23/25 at 8:56 am, during interview with ADMIN, he confirmed the temperature of the scrambled eggs on the mobile rack, being delivered on trays to the resident rooms were too cold. He also confirmed the preferred transfer method should be food covered with heat preserving dome covers not plastic wrap.

Kitchen Cleansing Solution TestingK.

Record review of the facility's Food & Nutrition: Sanitizer Test Strip log [log that is used to test the concentration of chemicals in wash water to clean dishes and/or kitchen countertops and workspaces], dated August and September 2025, revealed the following:1. On 08/30/25, staff did not document that testing of the sanitizing solution had been completed. 2. On 08/31/25, staff did not document that testing of the sanitizing solution had been completed.3. On 09/17/25, staff did not document that testing of the sanitizing solution had been completed.4. On 09/18/25, staff did not document that testing of the sanitizing solution had been completed.5. On 09/19/25, staff did not document that testing of the sanitizing solution had been completed.6. On 09/20/25, staff did not document that testing of the sanitizing solution had been completed.7. On 09/21/25, staff did not document that testing of the sanitizing solution had been completed.8. On 09/22/25, staff did not document that testing of the sanitizing solution had been completed.L. On 09/23/25 at 8:17 am, during an interview with the ADM, she stated the sanitizing solution should be checked daily, and parameters are confirmed using testing tape, this number is logged in daily on the Sanitizing Strip log.

She confirmed this process had not been done consistently and should be checked to make sure enough sanitizer is used to kill potential bacteria.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?

F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.

Were these violations corrected?

Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.

How often do nursing home inspections happen?

CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.

What should families do about these violations?

Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in Artesia, NM, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.

Where can I see the full inspection report?

Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from Artesia Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, LLC or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.

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About This Inspection Report

Source: This inspection report was downloaded directly from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) via Medicare.gov. CMS releases nursing home inspection reports in bulk. The findings reflect what state surveyors documented in the official Form CMS-2567 Statement of Deficiencies on the date of the inspection.

Plan of correction not included: The CMS report we receive does not include the facility's plan of correction. Facilities submit plans of correction separately to their state survey agency and those responses may not appear in CMS public data at the time of release. The absence of a plan of correction in this report does not mean one was not filed. Readers who want information about corrective steps taken by the facility are encouraged to contact the facility or their state survey agency directly.

Corrections may have been made: This report reflects conditions observed on the date of the survey. The facility may have implemented staffing changes, additional training, policy revisions, or other corrective actions since this report was issued. We publish what CMS provides and encourage readers to seek current information from the facility.