Desert Springs Health Care LLC
1701 N Turner Street, Hobbs, NM 88240
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
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Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Desert Springs Health Care LLC Compares
Desert Springs Health Care LLC is a 80-bed for-profit nursing facility in Hobbs, New Mexico. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the New Mexico average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (6.8%) is above the New Mexico average of 3.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 80 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Hobbs, the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. New Mexico average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 5.7% — better than the New Mexico average of 14.5% (61% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 6.8% — worse than the New Mexico average of 3.6% (87% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.2% — better than the New Mexico average of 5.4%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 23.6% — worse 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 Desert Springs Health Care LLC
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Desert Springs Health Care LLC with other nursing homes in Hobbs.
What keeps Desert Springs Health Care LLC'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 practices help Desert Springs Health Care LLC keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 5.7% here versus 14.5% across New Mexico. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Desert Springs Health Care LLC doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 6.8% here versus 3.6% across New Mexico. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Desert Springs Health Care LLC maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 80 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Desert Springs Health Care LLC?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Desert Springs Health Care LLC's rating advantage in Hobbs?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Hobbs
Hobbs sits in Lea County, where adults 65 and older make up about 11.1% of the population — a lower share of seniors than New Mexico as a whole (17.4% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 7,792 (11.1%)
- Median age
- 32.0 years
- Median household income
- $61,867
- Median home value
- $138,600
Demographics for Lea County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Hobbs.
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