Nursing homes in Lea County, New Mexico
CMS data lists 3 certified nursing homes across 2 cities in Lea County. Compare their CMS overall ratings, inspection records, federal penalties, and staffing signals below.
At a glance
- Certified nursing homes
- 3
- across 2 cities
- Average CMS overall
- 2.67
- New Mexico avg 2.87
- 1-star overall (CMS)
- 0
- CMS abuse icon shown
- 1
- Federal penalty records
- $45,878
- Payment denial records
- 0
- Higher-severity citations
- 5
How Lea County compares
The county's CMS overall rating profile against New Mexico, on the same scale.
CMS overall rating distribution
How Lea County's certified nursing homes spread across the CMS five-star overall rating, compared with New Mexico.
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| Rating | Providers | Share | New Mexico |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMS overall rating 5 | 0 | 0.0% | 17.6% |
| CMS overall rating 4 | 1 | 33.3% | 20.6% |
| CMS overall rating 3 | 0 | 0.0% | 14.7% |
| CMS overall rating 2 | 2 | 66.7% | 22.1% |
| CMS overall rating 1 | 0 | 0.0% | 23.5% |
| Not rated | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Total | 3 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
County shares are calculated from the 3 CMS-certified nursing homes in Lea County; New Mexico shares from all 68 in the state. CMS star ratings are shown exactly as CMS publishes them and summarize past data, not current conditions. Facilities CMS does not rate are counted separately and never treated as zero.
CMS-reported data
Where facilities are concentrated
The cities holding the largest share of Lea County nursing homes.
The 2 largest cities hold 100% of the county’s 3 nursing homes.
Facilities in Lea County
Open in search →Search, filter, and sort the 3 nursing homes in Lea County. Calculated from CMS records included in this dataset.
| Facility | Location | CMS overall | CMS abuse icon | Federal penalty records |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lovington Healthcare LLC CCN 325057 | Lovington, NM | CMS overall rating: 2 out of 52 | Not shown | None in data |
| White Sands Healthcare CCN 325040 | Hobbs, NM | CMS overall rating: 2 out of 52 | Shown | $28,663 |
| Desert Springs Health Care LLC CCN 325129 | Hobbs, NM | CMS overall rating: 4 out of 54 | Not shown | $17,215 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many nursing homes are in Lea County, New Mexico?
This dataset includes 3 CMS-certified nursing homes in Lea County, New Mexico, from the official CMS Provider Information file, across 2 cities. Of these, 0 have a 1-star CMS overall rating and 1 currently shows the CMS abuse icon.
What is the average CMS rating in Lea County?
The average CMS overall star rating across the 3 nursing homes in Lea County is 2.67, compared with the New Mexico average of 2.87. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about any individual facility.
How can I compare nursing homes in Lea County?
Use the table on this page or the search filters to compare facilities on the same CMS fields — CMS overall rating, federal penalty records, payment denials, and the CMS abuse icon. See the guide on how to compare nursing homes.
How do I verify a nursing home in Lea County with official sources?
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