Health Inspection

Mescalero Care Center

May 19, 2025 · Mescalero, NM · 454 Lipan Avenue

Citations 1

CMS Rating 1/5

Beds 40

Provider ID 325116

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Mescalero Care Center

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Source Document

Official CMS Inspection Report (Medicare.gov) · 76 pages

Downloaded from CMS/Medicare.gov. Reflects what state inspectors documented and does not include the facility's plan of correction, which is submitted separately. Facilities may have taken corrective actions since this report was released.

Inspection Summary

Mescalero Care Center in Mescalero, NM — inspection on May 19, 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

FF0500

Minimal harm or Few 1. R #9's religion to include information on her distinct beliefs and practices. affected

F-F0500, interview for activity preferences.

How important is it to you to participate in religious services or practices? staff documented 1, very important

potential for actual harm I.

Record review of R #9's care plan, initiated on 09/23/24, revealed staff did not document the following:

Religious services and practices are very important to R #9.

J. On 05/19/25 at 2:49 PM, during an interview, the MDS Coordinator confirmed the following:

Per documentation of the Activities Review and MDS Activities section R #9 did inform facility staff regarding the importance of her religion and religious practices.

2. R #9's care plan did not include her religion and religious preference or what specific activities R #9 could and could not participate in.

3. R #9's religious information should be included in her comprehensive care plan.

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325116

Form Approved OMB

STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.

Building 325116 B.

Wing 05/19/2025

NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Mescalero Care Center 454 Lipan Avenue Mescalero, NM 88340

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 Mescalero, 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 Mescalero Care 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.