White Sands Healthcare, Hobbs, New Mexico
- 36
- Citations from health inspectionsNew Mexico average: 50 a home
- 3
- Residents harmed or put in dangerNew Mexico average: 2.0 a home
- $21,528
- Fines from the federal governmentNew Mexico average: $45,849 a home
- 2 out of 5
- Overall rating in starsNew Mexico average: 2.9
The figures come from Medicare Care Compare files released October 8, 2026 by CMS, the federal Medicare agency. The citations span each home's three most recent inspection cycles plus their complaint visits, going back to March 2017 at the earliest; the fines span about three years, beginning September 2023. Browse the CMS files
Seven inspection visits produced 36 citations. Residents were in immediate danger in two findings. Residents were found hurt in one case. Federal fines came to $21,528 (two fines).
The CMS abuse icon is shown for this home. Care Compare adds it after a citation for abuse or neglect. Either a resident was harmed recently, or harm could have resulted over two inspections in a row.
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- The home's overall star rating
- 2 out of 5
- Rating for health inspections
- 2 out of 5
- Rating for staffing
- 2 out of 5
- Rating for quality of care
- 3 out of 5
- Nurse time for each resident
- 3.16 hours each dayThe New Mexico average is 3.54 hours
- Time from registered nurses
- 0.53 hours each dayThe New Mexico average is 0.63 hours
- Nursing staff who left during one year
- 46.6%against the New Mexico average of 53.3%
- Beds that are certified
- 118
- Ownership
- Corporation (for profit)
- Chain
- Opco Skilled Management, with 68 homes
- Street address
- 5715 North Lovington Highway, Hobbs, New Mexico 88240
- County
- Lea
Each inspection's citations
Every citation marks a federal rule inspectors found broken, along with its seriousness and the number of residents affected.
One citation dated June 24, 2026
- F561 Respect Resident Choices and Self Determination: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
11 citations dated March 12, 2026
- F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F761 Labeling and Locking Up Medicines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F732 Post Daily Nurse Staffing Information: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F700 Safe Use of Bed Rails: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F695 Breathing and Oxygen Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F657 Updating the Care Plan on Time: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F655 Baseline Care Plan at Admission: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F645 Screening for Mental Illness or Intellectual Disability: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F641 Accurate Resident Assessments: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F605 Avoid Unnecessary Sedating or Psychiatric Drugs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
Three citations dated Nov. 18, 2025
- F728 Trained and Competent Nurse Aides: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
- F609 Reporting Suspected Abuse: immediate danger to residents, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
- F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: immediate danger to residents, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
One citation dated July 16, 2025
- F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: residents were harmed, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
Three citations dated May 23, 2025
- F842 Medical Records and Privacy: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F761 Labeling and Locking Up Medicines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F760 Significant Medication Errors: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
10 citations dated Jan. 13, 2025
- F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F761 Labeling and Locking Up Medicines: minimal risk to residents, widespread.
- F759 Medication Error Rate of 5 Percent or More: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F700 Safe Use of Bed Rails: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F695 Breathing and Oxygen Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F656 A Complete Care Plan: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F645 Screening for Mental Illness or Intellectual Disability: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F584 A Safe, Clean, Homelike Room: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F575 Post Agency Contacts and Complaint Rights: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F550 Dignity and Resident Rights: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
Seven citations dated March 1, 2024
- F808 Doctor Ordered Special Diets: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F806 Food That Meets Allergies and Preferences: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F658 Care That Meets Professional Standards: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F657 Updating the Care Plan on Time: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F578 The Right to Refuse Treatment: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F577 Access to Inspection Results and Advocates: minimal risk to residents, widespread.
- F550 Dignity and Resident Rights: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
Payment Denials and Fines
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 18, 2025 | Fine | $13,250 |
| July 16, 2025 | Fine | $8,278 |
Ownership and Management of the Home
- The direct owner is 5715 White Sands Opco Holdings, LLC.
- Owns a share through another company: Oxford Square LLC.
- Owns a share through another company: Pintada Trust.
- Owns a share through another company: Rimpau Holdings Trust.
- Owns a share through another company: Sasem Investments LLC.
- Owns a share through another company: Wellington Hc Partners LLC.
The CMS Care Compare files, updated every month, provide provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, and ownership. The CMS certification number is 325040. Other homes in New Mexico.