San Juan Care Center
Scout 87Farmington, NM · 93 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Farmington's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,830–$11,200/mo
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Life Care Center of Farmington
1101 West Murray Drive, Farmington, NM 87401 · San Juan County
Our highly skilled, compassionate associates provide skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to the residents of Farmington, NM.
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StrongHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates strong.
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Availability outlookModerate availability
Typically 83% full — openings are usually available.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Farmington
Life Care Center of Farmington is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Farmington, NM, with 144 certified beds and an average of about 120 residents per day. It operates as part of the Life Care Centers of America network.
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.44 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.78 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 26%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 14 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 3 federal fines totaling $108,231 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.44 hrs/resident/day)
- •14 deficiencies at last survey
- •$108,231 in federal fines
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Farmington for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 144
- Avg. residents/day
- 120
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Life Care Centers of America
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 325103
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $8,830–$11,200/mo (median $9,740) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Farmington prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.44
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.78
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 26%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 14
- Federal fines
- 3 ($108,231)
- Total penalties
- 4
- Last standard survey
- 2025-05-16
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (43 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-03-03Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
2025-11-20Severity J — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintPharmacy 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, compar…
2025-11-20Severity F — potential for harmFrom a complaintInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-11-20Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
2025-11-20Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
2025-11-20Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
2025-11-20Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
2025-11-20Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-20 | Fine | $23,404 |
| 2025-05-16 | Fine | $26,685 |
| 2025-05-16 | Payment denial | — |
| 2024-07-12 | Fine | $58,142 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ 24-hour staff
Location
1101 West Murray Drive, Farmington, NM
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Life Care Center of Farmington
How much does Life Care Center of Farmington cost?
Life Care Center of Farmington does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Farmington, NM area typically runs $8,830–$11,200 per month (median $9,740, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Life Care Center of Farmington's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Life Care Center of Farmington 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Life Care Center of Farmington?
Staff provide about 3.44 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 26% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Life Care Center of Farmington?
Life Care Center of Farmington has 43 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-05-16). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Life Care Center of Farmington have availability?
Typically 83% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Life Care Center of Farmington offer?
Life Care Center of Farmington in Farmington, NM offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 144 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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