New Mexico State Veterans Home
Owned by Deason, Donna
Truth Or Consequence, NM • Nursing home ID 325092
What Families Need to Know
| Registered nurse staffing |
0.49 hours per resident daily
NM average: 0.55 hours daily
-10.0% less RN time than other NM facilities
Ranked #51 of 68 NM nursing homes for RN care
More RN time than 25% of NM facilities |
|---|---|
| Total nursing care |
7.14 hours per resident daily
NM average: 3.26 hours daily
119.0% more total care than other NM facilities
Ranked #1 of 68 NM nursing homes for total care
More total staffing than 98% of NM facilities |
| Quality & safety record |
Quality rating: 1 out of 5 stars
29 problems found during recent inspections
Lower quality rating
More problems
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How to read this: RN hours focus on registered nurses (medical care). Total hours include all nursing staff.
A facility can have high total hours but low RN hours—these measure different things.
Overall Score
29
Out of 100 (compared to other NM nursing homes)
Below average performance
Based on staffing levels, quality ratings, and inspection results
What Families Should Look For
Good nursing homes typically have:
- More registered nurse hours
- Higher quality ratings (4–5 stars)
- Fewer inspection problems
- Strong total staffing (more day-to-day attention)
Why this matters: Better staffing and quality scores are linked to safer, more attentive care for residents—and more support for families.
Better-Staffed Nursing Homes Nearby
Other NM nursing homes with more registered nurse hours per resident:
Better-staffed facilities in NM
Nursing homes in NM with higher registered nurse hours per resident per day
- Miners Colfax Medical Center 1.75 RN hrs/res/day
- Luna Wellness Rehabilitation LLC 1.28 RN hrs/res/day
- Mescalero Care Center 1.28 RN hrs/res/day
- The Village at Northrise - Desert Willow I 1.27 RN hrs/res/day
- Grants Wellness & Rehabilitation LLC 1.25 RN hrs/res/day
Understanding Nursing Home Terms
Registered Nurses (RNs): The most skilled nursing staff who can give medications and manage complex care.
HPRD: “Hours Per Resident per Day”—how much staff time each resident gets, on average.
Quality rating (stars): A 1–5 rating based on clinical outcomes and resident health.
Inspection problems: Issues found during official inspections—from minor paperwork to serious safety concerns.
LPNs / CNAs: Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants—vital hands-on care roles with different training levels.
Data sources: Official federal datasets from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and PBJ (Payroll-Based Journal). Updated monthly. This information is for educational purposes and should not replace professional advice about care decisions.
Questions about this data? Learn how we calculate these scores or report an error.