CMS data shows Silver City Care Center earning a D grade with a score of 40/100, placing it below most facilities in New Mexico. Prospective residents and families should carefully review the specific areas of concern detailed below.
Staffing levels are a potential concern at Silver City Care Center, with 2.97 total nursing hours per resident per day — below the national average of 3.8 hours. Lower staffing can impact care quality and staff responsiveness.
Recent CMS inspections identified 77 deficiencies at Silver City Care Center, including 2 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: provide and implement an infection prevention and control program..
Score Breakdown
🏥 Staffing Details
| Staff Type | Hours/Resident/Day | National Avg | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Nursing | 2.97 | 3.8 | Below Average |
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 0.52 | 0.7 | Below Average |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 0.39 | 0.7 | Below Average |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.06 | 2.4 | Below Average |
| Weekend Total Nursing | 2.68 | 3.8 | Below Average |
| Weekend RN Hours | 0.26 | 0.7 | Below Average |
🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
- Tag 0880 Severity FProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Nov 6, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
- Tag 0908 Severity FKeep all essential equipment working safely.Nov 6, 2025 · Environmental Deficiencies
- Tag 0583 Severity DKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Nov 6, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Tag 0657 Severity EDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Aug 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Tag 0687 Severity EProvide appropriate foot care.Aug 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
📊 Resident Outcome Measures
Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.
| Measure | This Facility | Nat'l Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents with pressure ulcers | 8.4% | 4.5% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury | 7.7% | 3.0% | Worse |
| On antipsychotic medication | 10.9% | 14.5% | Better |
| Urinary tract infections | 0.0% | 2.5% | Better |
| ADL decline (daily activities) | 11.8% | 14.0% | Better |
| Excessive weight loss | 8.6% | 7.5% | Worse |
| New/worsened incontinence | 25.6% | 45.0% | Better |
⚠️ Penalties & Fines
1 penalty recorded by CMS
Total fines: $21,200
How This Grade Was Calculated
This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 40 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:
- Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
- Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
- Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
- Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
- Penalty deductions: -5 pts
- Fine deductions: -2 pts
Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40
Facility Details
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