nursing home in Hobbs, NM

White Sands Healthcare

5715 North Lovington Highway, Hobbs, NM 88240 · (575) 392-6845

★★★★★2
Below average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★2
  • Staffing★★★★★2
  • Quality measures★★★★★3
  • Abuse citation

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

White Sands Healthcare at a glance

White Sands Healthcare is a 118-bed for-profit nursing home in Hobbs, New Mexico (Lea County).

CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the New Mexico average of 2.9.

Residents receive about 3.2 hours of nursing care per day (0.5 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.5 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (March 12, 2026) found 15 health citations. The New Mexico average is 17.6.

Federal regulators fined it 2 times in the past three years, totaling $21,528.

Nursing staff turnover is 46.6% per year (state average 53.3%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Corporation
Beds
118
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
Opco Skilled Management
Medicare-certified since
April 17, 1985
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Lea County
CMS Certification Number
325040

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityNew Mexico avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 52.9 / 53 / 5Worse
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 52.7 / 52.8 / 5Worse
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 52.9 / 52.9 / 5Worse
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 53.8 / 53.6 / 5Worse
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)5 / 54 / 53.8 / 5Better
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)2 / 53.6 / 53.3 / 5Worse

Staffing

This facility3.16 hrsNew Mexico average3.54 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. New Mexico and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNew Mexico avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)3.16 hrs3.54 hrs3.86 hrsWorse
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.53 hrs0.63 hrs0.69 hrsWorse
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)1.91 hrs2.20 hrs2.32 hrsWorse
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.78 hrs3.10 hrs3.42 hrsWorse
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)46.6%53.3%45.8%Average
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)30.8%53.6%42.9%Better
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)411Worse

Inspections

This facility15New Mexico average18U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. New Mexico and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNew Mexico avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)15189Worse
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)453Worse
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)119160.280.6Worse

Penalties

This facility2New Mexico average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. New Mexico and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNew Mexico avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)211Worse
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$21,528$45,849$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)221Worse

Size

MeasureThis facilityNew Mexico avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds118101107
Average residents per day1068586
Occupancy90.2%84.5%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility5.3%New Mexico average3.5%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. New Mexico and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNew Mexico avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)5.3%3.5%3.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)1.4%5.2%4.6%Better
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)14.3%14.5%15.4%Better
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)0.2%0.9%1.6%Better
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0%0.9%0.8%Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)4.3%11.3%13.9%Better
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)4.9%11.7%14.1%Better
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)6.4%4%5.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)0.3%2%12.8%Better
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)0%0%0.1%Better
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)31.7%14.7%19.5%Worse
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)26.3%20%19%Worse
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)99.1%98.7%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)99%96.7%93.6%Better

Short-stay residents

This facility1.1%New Mexico average1.1%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. New Mexico and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNew Mexico avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)1.1%1.1%1.6%Better
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)88.5%86.4%79.8%Better
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)86.9%85.9%82%Better

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 36 health deficiencies and 13 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 3 citations involved actual harm, including 2 rated "immediate jeopardy".

DateCitationSeverityStatus
June 24, 2026
Complaint
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0561
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 26, 2026
March 12, 2026
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 13, 2026
March 12, 2026
Standard
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0605
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 13, 2026
March 12, 2026
Standard
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 13, 2026
March 12, 2026
Standard
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 13, 2026
March 12, 2026
Standard
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0645
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 13, 2026
March 12, 2026
Standard
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 13, 2026
March 12, 2026
Standard
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 drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 13, 2026
March 12, 2026
Standard
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 13, 2026
March 12, 2026
Standard
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0700
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 13, 2026
March 12, 2026
Standard
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 13, 2026
March 12, 2026
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 13, 2026
November 18, 2025
Complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600
L
Immediate jeopardy, widespread
Corrected September 30, 2025
November 18, 2025
Complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609
L
Immediate jeopardy, widespread
Corrected September 30, 2025
November 18, 2025
Complaint
Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0728
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected December 24, 2025
July 16, 2025
Complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
G
Actual harm, isolated
Corrected August 22, 2025
May 23, 2025
Complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 20, 2025
May 23, 2025
Complaint
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 drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 20, 2025
May 23, 2025
Complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 20, 2025
January 13, 2025
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected January 17, 2025
January 13, 2025
Fire safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected January 17, 2025
January 13, 2025
Standard
Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0575
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected February 10, 2025
January 13, 2025
Standard
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 10, 2025
January 13, 2025
Standard
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 10, 2025
January 13, 2025
Standard
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0645
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 10, 2025
January 13, 2025
Standard
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 10, 2025
January 13, 2025
Standard
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0700
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 10, 2025
January 13, 2025
Standard
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 10, 2025
January 13, 2025
Standard
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 10, 2025
January 13, 2025
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 10, 2025
January 13, 2025
Standard
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 drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected February 10, 2025
March 1, 2024
Fire safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0039
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected March 27, 2024
March 1, 2024
Fire safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected March 27, 2024
March 1, 2024
Fire safety
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0362
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected March 27, 2024
March 1, 2024
Fire safety
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0009
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected March 27, 2024
March 1, 2024
Fire safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0223
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected March 27, 2024
March 1, 2024
Fire safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected March 27, 2024
March 1, 2024
Fire safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected March 27, 2024
March 1, 2024
Standard
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected March 27, 2024
March 1, 2024
Standard
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected March 27, 2024
March 1, 2024
Standard
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0808
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 27, 2024
March 1, 2024
Standard
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 27, 2024
March 1, 2024
Standard
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 27, 2024
March 1, 2024
Standard
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0806
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 27, 2024
March 1, 2024
Standard
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0577
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected March 27, 2024
April 21, 2023
Fire safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected May 25, 2023
April 21, 2023
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected May 25, 2023
April 21, 2023
Fire safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0291
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected May 25, 2023
April 21, 2023
Fire safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0223
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 25, 2023

Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports 2 federal penalties in the past three years, including $21,528 in fines.

DatePenaltyAmount / length
November 18, 2025Fine$13,250
July 16, 2025Fine$8,278

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
5715 N LOVINGTON HWY NM, LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE05/07/2019
ADIRONDACK TRUST
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE05/07/2019
BIGHORN TRUST
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE05/07/2019
BLUE RIDGE HC TRUST
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE05/07/2019
CONTINUUM REHAB GROUP, LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE05/07/2019
FTNM PROPCO HOLDINGS, LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE05/07/2019
GIBRALTAR TRUST
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE05/01/2019
HANSEN HUNTER LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE07/25/2025
OPCO CA SKILLED MGMT INC.
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE05/07/2019
OPCO NM SKILLED MGMT, LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE05/07/2019
STOLARCZYK, LISA
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE02/07/2024
THE WRIGHT GROUP CONSULTING, LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE04/01/2024
ZEMMIN, KRISTIN
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE06/23/2025
GARETZ, DAVID
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE12/16/2020
5715 WHITE SANDS OPCO HOLDINGS, LLC
Organization
direct ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE05/07/2019
OXFORD SQUARE LLC
Organization
indirect ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE05/07/2019
PINTADA TRUST
Organization
indirect ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE05/07/2019
RIMPAU HOLDINGS TRUST
Organization
indirect ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE05/07/2019
SASEM INVESTMENTS LLC
Organization
indirect ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE05/07/2019
WELLINGTON HC PARTNERS LLC
Organization
indirect ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE05/07/2019
DAVIDOVICH, NIV
Individual
individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE07/25/2025
GURWITZ, SOLOMON
Individual
individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE07/25/2025
HAGINS, ELIZABETH
Individual
individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE07/25/2025
KAPLAN, ESTHER
Individual
individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE07/25/2025
KAPLAN, MORDECHAI
Individual
individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE07/25/2025
MINDLE, ADAM
Individual
individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE07/25/2025
STERNSHEIN, JENNIFER
Individual
individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE07/25/2025
UNGER, JEFFREY
Individual
individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE07/25/2025
ZIMMERMAN, CAROLINE
Individual
individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE07/25/2025
GARETZ, DAVID
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE12/16/2020
STOLARCZYK, LISA
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE02/07/2024
ZEMMIN, KRISTIN
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE06/23/2025

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Frequently asked questions

What is White Sands Healthcare's rating?

White Sands Healthcare has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for New Mexico nursing homes is 2.9 stars.

How many inspection citations did White Sands Healthcare receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 15 citations, compared with a New Mexico average of 17.6. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does White Sands Healthcare accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.

Who owns White Sands Healthcare?

It is for profit - corporation and part of Opco Skilled Management. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is White Sands Healthcare and how do I contact it?

White Sands Healthcare is at 5715 North Lovington Highway, Hobbs, NM 88240. Phone: (575) 392-6845.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.