Desert Springs Health Care Llc
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0689
F 0689 Level of Harm - Actual harm
digit fracture.2. R #81 underwent surgery to repair the fractures on 12/29/25.G. On 01/29/26 at 2:30 pm,
during an interview with the Administrator (ADM), she confirmed that R #81 was transferred to a rehabilitation facility (a facility designed to help people recover and regain abilities after an injury or surgery)
after being discharged from the hospital and has not returned to the facility yet.
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
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Desert Springs Health Care LLC in Hobbs, NM inspection on recent inspection.
Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.
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 Hobbs, 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 Desert Springs Health Care LLC or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.