nursing home in Raton, NM
Miners Colfax Medical Center
900 South 6th Street, Raton, NM 87740 · (575) 445-4544
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★5
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Miners Colfax Medical Center at a glance
Miners Colfax Medical Center is a 37-bed government nursing home in Raton, New Mexico (Colfax County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the New Mexico average of 2.9.
Residents receive about 4.7 hours of nursing care per day (1.7 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.5 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (May 15, 2025) found 6 health citations. The New Mexico average is 17.6.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 44.4% per year (state average 53.3%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Government - State
- Beds
- 37
- Certified for
- Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- March 31, 1974
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Colfax County
- CMS Certification Number
- 32E027
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | New Mexico avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | New Mexico avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.66 hrs | 3.54 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.68 hrs | 0.63 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.54 hrs | 2.20 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.14 hrs | 3.10 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 44.4% | 53.3% | 45.8% | Average |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 70% | 53.6% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | New Mexico avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 6 | 18 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 5 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 45 | 160.2 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | New Mexico avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $45,849 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | New Mexico avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 37 | 101 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 24 | 85 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 65.7% | 84.5% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | New Mexico avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1.1% | 3.5% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 2.3% | 5.2% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 14.5% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0% | 0.9% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 12.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 11.1% | 11.3% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 6.8% | 11.7% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 2.2% | 4% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 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) | 4.3% | 14.7% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 9.3% | 20% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 98.7% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 96.7% | 93.6% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 16 health deficiencies and 7 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 Fire safety | Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0354 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 11, 2025 |
| May 15, 2025 Standard | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 18, 2025 |
| May 15, 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 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 18, 2025 |
| May 15, 2025 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 18, 2025 |
| May 15, 2025 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 18, 2025 |
| May 15, 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 18, 2025 |
| May 15, 2025 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 18, 2025 |
| April 25, 2024 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 10, 2024 |
| April 25, 2024 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 3, 2024 |
| April 25, 2024 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 29, 2024 |
| April 25, 2024 Standard | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 17, 2024 |
| April 25, 2024 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 17, 2024 |
| April 25, 2024 Standard | 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 17, 2024 |
| April 25, 2024 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 17, 2024 |
| April 25, 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 May 17, 2024 |
| March 3, 2023 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 30, 2023 |
| March 3, 2023 Fire safety | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0293 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 30, 2023 |
| March 3, 2023 Fire safety | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0291 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 30, 2023 |
| March 3, 2023 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 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 7, 2023 |
| March 3, 2023 Standard | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 7, 2023 |
| March 3, 2023 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 7, 2023 |
| March 3, 2023 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 7, 2023 |
| March 3, 2023 Standard | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0565 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected April 7, 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 no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| ownership data not available |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Miners Colfax Medical Center's rating?
Miners Colfax Medical Center has 5 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 Miners Colfax Medical Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 6 citations, compared with a New Mexico average of 17.6. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Miners Colfax Medical Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Miners Colfax Medical Center?
It is government - state. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Miners Colfax Medical Center and how do I contact it?
Miners Colfax Medical Center is at 900 South 6th Street, Raton, NM 87740. Phone: (575) 445-4544.
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.