Cedar Ridge Inn
800 Saguaro Trail, Farmington, NM 87401
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Cedar Ridge Inn Compares
Cedar Ridge Inn is a 101-bed for-profit nursing facility in Farmington, New Mexico. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the New Mexico average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (1.9%) is below the New Mexico average of 5.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 101 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 89% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Farmington, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. New Mexico average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 16.8% — worse than the New Mexico average of 14.5%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.7% — better than the New Mexico average of 3.6% (53% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.9% — better than the New Mexico average of 5.4% (66% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 17.8% — better than the New Mexico average of 20.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against New Mexico averages across 68 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Cedar Ridge Inn
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Cedar Ridge Inn with other nursing homes in Farmington.
What keeps Cedar Ridge Inn's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is Cedar Ridge Inn doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 16.8% here versus 14.5% across New Mexico. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Cedar Ridge Inn keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.7% here versus 3.6% across New Mexico. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Cedar Ridge Inn?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Cedar Ridge Inn's rating advantage in Farmington?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.3 stars across 4 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Cedar Ridge Inn?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Farmington
Farmington sits in San Juan County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.8% of the population — a lower share of seniors than New Mexico as a whole (17.4% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 18,599 (14.8%)
- Median age
- 36.1 years
- Median household income
- $47,643
- Median home value
- $155,000
Demographics for San Juan County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Farmington.
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