Santa Fe, NM · 118 beds
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A Santa Fe skilled nursing community awaiting a federal rating.
Est. $9,940–$12,620/mo
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Santa Fe Care Center
635 Harkle Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505 · Santa Fe County
Santa Fe Care Center offers the convenience of location in Santa Fe, New Mexico combined with our excellent skilled and caring clinical and rehabilitation staff. Recovering from a recent surgery or illness? Our comprehensive rehabilitation team and state-of-the-art equipment is the key to a rapid recovery. Looking for…
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Availability outlookModerate availability
Typically 78% 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 low federal rating — review the details closely
Santa Fe Care Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Santa Fe, NM, with 120 certified beds and an average of about 93 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 1/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
On the safety record, CMS notes 17 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 2 federal fines totaling $25,562 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 1-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •17 deficiencies at last survey
- •$25,562 in federal fines
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Santa Fe options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 120
- Avg. residents/day
- 93
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 325030
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 | $9,940–$12,620/mo (median $10,970) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Santa Fe prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 17
- Federal fines
- 2 ($25,562)
- Total penalties
- 2
- Last standard survey
- 2024-07-11
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (57 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-04-09Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
2026-04-09Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
2025-11-25Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2025-11-25Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
2025-04-08Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
2024-10-25Severity G — actual 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.
2024-10-25Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2024-10-25Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-25 | Fine | $12,255 |
| 2023-11-21 | Fine | $13,307 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Wellness programs
- ✓ Housekeeping & laundry
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ 24/7 staff
Location
635 Harkle Road, Santa Fe, 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 Santa Fe Care Center
How much does Santa Fe Care Center cost?
Santa Fe Care Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Santa Fe, NM area typically runs $9,940–$12,620 per month (median $10,970, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Santa Fe Care Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Santa Fe Care Center 1 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 1/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
What did inspectors find at Santa Fe Care Center?
Santa Fe Care Center has 57 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-07-11). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Santa Fe Care Center have availability?
Typically 78% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Santa Fe Care Center offer?
Santa Fe Care Center in Santa Fe, NM offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 120 beds.
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