Fort Bayard Medical Center
Santa Clara, New Mexico
41 Fort Bayard Road, Santa Clara, NM, 88026
Fort Bayard Medical Center Quality & Safety Report
Below Average
CMS Official Overall: 3★ / 5
CMS data as of January 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
- Total federal penalties $83,501
CMS data as of January 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 1.38 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.56 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 4.70 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating declined from 4 to 3 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility
- Capacity
- 200 certified beds · ~114 avg residents/day (57% occupancy)
- Ownership
- Government - State
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Fort Bayard Medical Center is a state-owned, 200-bed skilled nursing facility located in Santa Clara, New Mexico. The center maintains a 5-star staffing rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, contributing to an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. Ratings for health inspections and quality measures are currently evaluated at 2 out of 5 stars.
Location
41 Fort Bayard Road, Santa Clara, NM, 88026, Santa Clara, NM
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Fort Bayard Medical Center?
- Fort Bayard Medical Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
- How did Fort Bayard Medical Center score on health inspections?
- Fort Bayard Medical Center received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Fort Bayard Medical Center?
- Fort Bayard Medical Center has a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Fort Bayard Medical Center have?
- Fort Bayard Medical Center has 200 certified beds.
- Does Fort Bayard Medical Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Fort Bayard Medical Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Fort Bayard Medical Center located?
- Fort Bayard Medical Center is located at 41 Fort Bayard Road, Santa Clara, NM, 88026, Santa Clara, New Mexico.
- How can I contact Fort Bayard Medical Center?
- You can reach Fort Bayard Medical Center by phone at +1 575-537-8604.
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