Clayton Nursing and Rehab Center
419 Harding Street, Clayton, NM 88415
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Clayton Nursing and Rehab Center Compares
Clayton Nursing and Rehab Center is a 45-bed for-profit nursing facility in Clayton, 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 long-stay antipsychotic medication use (28.1%) is above the New Mexico average of 14.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 45 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 72% occupied.
By the numbers vs. New Mexico average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 28.1% — worse than the New Mexico average of 14.5% (93% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 0.9% — better than the New Mexico average of 3.6% (76% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.8% — better than the New Mexico average of 5.4% (66% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 7.0% — better than the New Mexico average of 20.9% (67% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against New Mexico averages across 68 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Clayton Nursing and Rehab Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Clayton Nursing and Rehab Center with other nursing homes in Clayton.
What keeps Clayton Nursing and Rehab Center'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 Clayton Nursing and Rehab Center doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 28.1% here versus 14.5% across New Mexico. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Clayton Nursing and Rehab Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.9% 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 Clayton Nursing and Rehab Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Clayton Nursing and Rehab Center?
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 Clayton
Clayton sits in Union County, where adults 65 and older make up about 21.1% of the population — a higher share of seniors than New Mexico as a whole (17.4% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 865 (21.1%)
- Median age
- 38.9 years
- Median household income
- $35,484
- Median home value
- $93,800
Demographics for Union County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Clayton.
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