Complaint Investigation

Belen Meadows Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center

November 18, 2025 · Belen, NM · 1831 Camino Del Llano

Citations 1

CMS Rating 2/5

Beds 120

Provider ID 325068

Healthcare Facility

Belen Meadows Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center

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Source Document

Official CMS Inspection Report (Medicare.gov)

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Inspection Summary

Belen Meadows Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Belen, NM — inspection on November 18, 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

FF0552

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

done during day shift only. E. On 09/19/25 at 10:00 am, during an interview, the Director of Nursing (DON) stated R #123 was difficult and refused care a lot.

She stated if a resident verbalized they did not want wound care done at a certain time, then staff should get a hold of team lead, the wound care nurse, or the physician to tell them.

The DON stated if the wound dressing was missing or soiled, then wound care would have to be done.

She stated if it was the resident's preference to change the wound care time, then her expectation would be to accommodate the resident and have it done earlier, not at night.

The DON stated some residents did not mind receiving wound care during the evening or night shift. F. On 09/19/25 at 10:15 am, during an interview, Unit Manager (UM) #2 stated R #123 was non-compliant with wound care and did not want it done at night.

She stated they addressed the issue with the resident, but she could not remember how they addressed it. G.

Record review of R #123's electronic medical record revealed the record did not contain any documentation in the progress notes, care plan, or in the orders regarding a discussion or a completion of a change in the time of R #123's wound care.

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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 Belen, 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 Belen Meadows Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 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.