Life Care Center of Farmington
1101 West Murray Drive, Farmington, NM 87401
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Life Care Center of Farmington Compares
Life Care Center of Farmington is a 144-bed for-profit nursing facility in Farmington, 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 quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (20.1%) is above the New Mexico average of 14.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 144 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 83% 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: 20.1% — worse than the New Mexico average of 14.5% (38% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.9% — better than the New Mexico average of 3.6%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.0% — worse than the New Mexico average of 5.4% (29% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 21.7% — 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 Life Care Center of Farmington
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Life Care Center of Farmington with other nursing homes in Farmington.
How is Life Care Center of Farmington 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 Life Care Center of Farmington doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 20.1% here versus 14.5% across New Mexico. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Life Care Center of Farmington keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.9% 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 Life Care Center of Farmington?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Life Care Center of Farmington lag behind other Farmington options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.3 stars across 4 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Life Care Center of Farmington?
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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