ElderGrade
B

75/100

Above average

Taos Healthcare

1340 Maestas Road, Taos, NM 87571

CMS 4/5 stars (575) 758-2300
Certified beds
102
Occupancy
92%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

20/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -10 for 52 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

15/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.33 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.59 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 14% against weekdays

Staff stability

15/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 33% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 2.96 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.59 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 2.55 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 33.30%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 76 citations

Last standard health inspection: January 15, 2026 (7 months ago).

E Jan 15, 2026 F0565

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jan 15, 2026 F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jan 15, 2026 F0658

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jan 15, 2026 F0730

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jan 15, 2026 F0759

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jan 15, 2026 F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure 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...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jan 15, 2026 F0806

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jan 15, 2026 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of OPCO SKILLED MANAGEMENT, which operates 68 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
ARROYO HEALTHCARE LLC Organization DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
KENWOOD TRUST Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
OXFORD SQUARE LLC Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
RIMPAU HOLDINGS TRUST Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
SASEM INVESTMENTS LLC Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
WELLINGTON HC PARTNERS LLC Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
GARETZ, DAVID Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
ARROYO HEALTHCARE LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
HANSEN HUNTER LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
GARETZ, DAVID Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
GURWITZ, SOLOMON Individual INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE O...
HAGINS, ELIZABETH Individual INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE O...

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Common questions about Taos Healthcare

What is the ElderGrade for Taos Healthcare? +

Taos Healthcare holds an ElderGrade of B (75 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Taos Healthcare? +

Residents receive an average of 2.96 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Taos Healthcare been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 76 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Taos Healthcare accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Taos Healthcare is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.