Colfax General LTC
615 Prospect Avenue, Springer, NM 87747
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
Lower is better
Lower is better
How Colfax General LTC Compares
Colfax General LTC is a 33-bed for-profit nursing facility in Springer, 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 health inspections (5 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (0.0%) is below the New Mexico average of 5.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 33 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% occupied.
By the numbers vs. New Mexico average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 16.2% — worse than the New Mexico average of 14.5%.
- Falls with major injury: 6.9% — worse than the New Mexico average of 3.5% (96% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.0% — better than the New Mexico average of 5.2% (100% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against New Mexico averages across 68 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Colfax General LTC
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Colfax General LTC with other nursing homes in Springer.
How is Colfax General LTC addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Colfax General LTC doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 6.9% here versus 3.5% across New Mexico. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Colfax General LTC keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 0.0% here versus 5.2% across New Mexico. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Colfax General LTC maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% occupancy across 33 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Colfax General LTC?
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 Colfax General LTC?
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 Springer
Springer sits in Colfax County, where adults 65 and older make up about 27.7% 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+
- 3,351 (27.7%)
- Median age
- 50.3 years
- Median household income
- $36,937
- Median home value
- $108,900
Demographics for Colfax County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Springer.
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