Mescalero Care Center
454 Lipan Avenue, Mescalero, NM 88340
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 Mescalero Care Center Compares
Mescalero Care Center is a 40-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Mescalero, New Mexico. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the New Mexico average of 2.9 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is staffing at 1 star. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (7.8%) is above the New Mexico average of 5.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 40 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% occupied.
By the numbers vs. New Mexico average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 9.1% — better than the New Mexico average of 14.5% (37% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.2% — better than the New Mexico average of 3.5%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.8% — worse than the New Mexico average of 5.2% (50% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against New Mexico averages across 68 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Mescalero Care Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Mescalero Care Center with other nursing homes in Mescalero.
How is Mescalero Care 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 practices help Mescalero Care Center keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 9.1% here versus 14.5% across New Mexico. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Mescalero Care Center doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 7.8% here versus 5.2% across New Mexico. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Mescalero Care Center maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 95% occupancy across 40 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Mescalero Care 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 Mescalero Care 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 Mescalero
Mescalero sits in Otero County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.2% of the population — a share of seniors in line with 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+
- 11,481 (17.2%)
- Median age
- 36.2 years
- Median household income
- $45,032
- Median home value
- $120,800
Demographics for Otero County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Mescalero.
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