Fort Bayard Medical Center
41 Fort Bayard Road, Santa Clara, NM 88026
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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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 Fort Bayard Medical Center Compares
Fort Bayard Medical Center is a 200-bed government-owned nursing facility in Santa Clara, New Mexico. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the New Mexico average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (10.1%) is above the New Mexico average of 5.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 200 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 60% occupied.
By the numbers vs. New Mexico average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 22.8% — worse than the New Mexico average of 14.5% (57% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.4% — better than the New Mexico average of 3.6% (62% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 10.1% — worse than the New Mexico average of 5.4% (87% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 8.6% — better than the New Mexico average of 20.9% (59% 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 Fort Bayard Medical Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Fort Bayard Medical Center with other nursing homes in Santa Clara.
How is Fort Bayard Medical Center addressing its health inspections 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 Fort Bayard Medical Center doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 22.8% here versus 14.5% across New Mexico. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Fort Bayard Medical Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.4% here versus 3.6% across New Mexico. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Fort Bayard Medical Center's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 60% occupancy across 200 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Fort Bayard Medical 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 Fort Bayard Medical 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 Santa Clara
Santa Clara sits in Grant County, where adults 65 and older make up about 27.2% 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+
- 7,453 (27.2%)
- Median age
- 46.5 years
- Median household income
- $37,453
- Median home value
- $127,100
Demographics for Grant County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Santa Clara.
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