Silver City Care Center, Silver City
3514 Fowler Avenue, Silver City, NM 88061 · 6.6 mi
2 of 5 CMS overall · Below average
- Inspections2/5
- Staffing3/5
- Quality4/5
- 100 beds
- For-profit
Nursing Home in Santa Clara, NM · CMS Data August 2026
Fort Bayard Medical Center
How Does Fort Bayard Medical Center Rate?
Fort Bayard Medical Center is a 200-bed government-owned nursing home in Santa Clara, NM. CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 3 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 3 for quality measures. Residents got an average of 6.3 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on August 9, 2024, cited 13 health deficiencies.
- CMS overall rating
- 4 of 5
- Nursing per resident per day
- 6.3 hours
- Deficiencies at last inspection
- 13
- Certified beds
- 200
41 Fort Bayard Road
Santa Clara, NM 88026
4 of 5 CMS overall · Above average
From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.
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CMS Star Ratings
| Rating | Stars | CMS label |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4 of 5 | Above average |
| Health inspections | 3 of 5 | Average |
| Staffing | 5 of 5 | Much above average |
| Quality measures | 3 of 5 | Average |
| Quality for long-stay residents | 1 of 5 | Much below average |
| Quality for short-stay residents | 4 of 5 | Above average |
CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.
Staffing and Turnover
| Measure | This home | National median |
|---|---|---|
| Total nursing hours per resident per day | 6.3 hours | 3.7 hours |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 1.2 hours | 0.6 hours |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 4.4 hours | 2.2 hours |
| Total nursing hours per resident on weekends | 5.1 hours | 3.3 hours |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 33% | 45% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 9.7% | 42% |
Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.
Inspections and Penalties
| Last standard health inspection | August 9, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited at that inspection | 13 |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle) | 1 |
| Fines in the past 3 years | 1 totaling $83,501 |
| Payment denials in the past 3 years | 1 |
The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.
Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents
The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Fort Bayard Medical Center who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):
| Residents who | This home | National median | Compared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Received an antipsychotic medication | 25% | 13% | Higher than the national median |
| Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 25% | 18% | Higher than the national median |
| Had a fall with major injury | 1.1% | 2.8% | Lower than the national median |
| Have pressure ulcers | 10% | 4.2% | Higher than the national median |
| Lost too much weight | 3.7% | 4.7% | Lower than the national median |
| Were physically restrained | 0.2% | 0.0% | Higher than the national median |
| Have depressive symptoms | 2.7% | 3.6% | Lower than the national median |
| Needed more help with daily activities over time | 22% | 13% | Higher than the national median |
Lower is better for each measure. Antipsychotic use matters most for residents with dementia: what families should know.
About the Home
| Certified beds | 200 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 127 |
| Ownership | Government - State |
| Legal business name | STATE OF NEW MEXICO |
| Certified for | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified | June 2009 |
| Councils | Resident council |
Before you choose, visit at different times of day and ask about openings, costs and Medicaid beds. How to choose a nursing home has CMS's checklist, and New Mexico's Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (1-866-451-2901) can answer questions about residents' rights. See all nursing homes and senior care in New Mexico.
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