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Fort Bayard Medical Center
Nursing home Santa Clara, NM
41 Fort Bayard Road, Santa Clara, NM 88026 · (575) 537-8604
Overall rating 3
Health inspections 2
Staffing 5
Quality of resident care 3
Certified beds200
Residents on an average day127
OwnershipGovernment - State
Medicare-certified sinceJun 20, 2009
Ratings compared with New Mexico and the U.S. average
| Measure | This provider | New Mexico average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3 | 2.9 | 3.0 |
| Health inspections | 2 | 2.7 | 2.8 |
| Staffing | 5 | 2.9 | 2.9 |
| Quality of resident care | 3 | 3.8 | 3.6 |
Nurse staffing compared with New Mexico and the U.S.
| Measure | This provider | New Mexico average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 6.27 | 3.54 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 1.21 | 0.63 | 0.69 |
| Nursing staff turnover (lower is better) | 33.1% | 53.3% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover (lower is better) | 9.7% | 53.6% | 42.9% |
Fines and payment denials (last 3 years)
- Fines: 1, total $83,501
- Payment denials: 1
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Ratings describe past performance reported to CMS and can change. Confirm insurance, availability and services directly with the provider, and talk to your doctor or care team. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing homes - Provider Information (released Sep 30, 2026).