Nursing homeActive
Desert Springs Health Care LLC
1701 N Turner Street, Hobbs, NM 88240575397087080 certified beds · 75 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
4
since 2024
Deficiencies
34
● 1● 31● 2
Penalties · 3 yrs
$17,215
1 fine
Last survey
2026-01-30
Standard
CMS overall
5 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 5/5
Health 4
Staffing 3
Quality 5
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · New Mexico Division of Health Improvement · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-30 | Standard | 0111 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-11-20 | Standard | 110 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-05-17 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-01-26 | Standard | 0190 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · New Mexico Division of Health Improvement publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2026-02-25Record 325129-20260130-F689
F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-25Record 325129-20260130-F561
F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-25Record 325129-20260130-F578
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-25Record 325129-20260130-F641
F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-25Record 325129-20260130-F655
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-25Record 325129-20260130-F656
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-25Record 325129-20260130-F657
F687Provide appropriate foot care.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-25Record 325129-20260130-F687
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-25Record 325129-20260130-F695
F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-25Record 325129-20260130-F757
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-25Record 325129-20260130-F842
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-25Record 325129-20260130-F880
F700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-20Record 325129-20241120-F700
F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Staffing
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-20Record 325129-20241120-F732
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2024-04-06Record 325129-20240517-F689
F568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-21Record 325129-20240126-F568
F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-21Record 325129-20240126-F623
F625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-21Record 325129-20240126-F625
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-21Record 325129-20240126-F641
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-21Record 325129-20240126-F656
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-21Record 325129-20240126-F657
F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-21Record 325129-20240126-F679
F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-21Record 325129-20240126-F685
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningFalls
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-21Record 325129-20240126-F689
F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-21Record 325129-20240126-F698
F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-21Record 325129-20240126-F726
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-21Record 325129-20240126-F756
F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-21Record 325129-20240126-F758
F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-21Record 325129-20240126-F761
F770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.Scope/severity EStandard
Records
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-21Record 325129-20240126-F770
F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-21Record 325129-20240126-F791
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-21Record 325129-20240126-F812
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-21Record 325129-20240126-F883
F887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-21Record 325129-20240126-F887
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-30 | Civil money penalty | $17,215 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.53
Facility
New Mexico
National
New Mexico 0.63 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.57
Facility
New Mexico
National
New Mexico 3.53 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.05
Facility
New Mexico
National
New Mexico 3.10 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover52%
Facility
New Mexico
National
New Mexico 53% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover17%
Facility
New Mexico
National
New Mexico 54% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | New Mexico | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 3.9% | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 3.9% | 3.5% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 4.9% | 14.5% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 10.2% | 11.3% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 0.4% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 19.5% | 14.7% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garetz, David Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| 1701 Desert Springs Opco Holdings, LLC Organization | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| 1701 N Turner Street Nm, LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Adirondack Trust Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bighorn Trust Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Blue Ridge Hc Trust Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Continuum Rehab Group LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Davidovich, Niv Individual | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Embudo Trust Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ftnm Propco Holdings, LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Garetz, David Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gibraltar Trust Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gurwitz, Solomon Individual | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hagins, Elizabeth Individual | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hansen Hunter LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Jones, Amy Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kaplan, Esther Individual | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kaplan, Mordechai Individual | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mindle, Adam Individual | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Opco Ca Skilled Mgmt Inc. Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Opco Nm Skilled Mgmt, LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Oxford Square LLC Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rimpau Holdings Trust Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sasem Investments LLC Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sternshein, Jennifer Individual | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stolarczyk, Lisa Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| The Wright Group Consulting, LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Unger, Jeffrey Individual | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wellington Hc Partners LLC Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Zimmerman, Caroline Individual | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Opco Skilled Management — 66 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or New Mexico.
No county cost figures on file for Lea.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Sands Healthcare Hobbs | 4.0 mi | 2026-06-24 | 2313 |
| Lovington Healthcare LLC Lovington | 20.3 mi | 2025-11-25 | 0300 |
| Shinnery Oaks Community Denver City | 25.2 mi | 2025-12-11 | 040 |
| Memorial Health Care Center Seminole | 27.9 mi | 2025-08-21 | 0140 |
| Permian Residential Care Center Andrews | 43.7 mi | 2025-12-12 | 061 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |