Miners Colfax Medical Center
900 South 6th Street, Raton, NM 87740
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
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How Miners Colfax Medical Center Compares
Miners Colfax Medical Center is a 37-bed government-owned nursing facility in Raton, 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, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (0.0%) is below the New Mexico average of 14.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 37 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 65% occupied.
By the numbers vs. New Mexico average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 0.0% — better than the New Mexico average of 14.5% (100% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.1% — better than the New Mexico average of 3.6% (41% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.4% — better than the New Mexico average of 5.4% (57% 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 Miners Colfax Medical Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Miners Colfax Medical Center with other nursing homes in Raton.
What keeps Miners Colfax Medical Center's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Miners Colfax Medical Center keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 0.0% here versus 14.5% across New Mexico. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Miners Colfax Medical Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.1% here versus 3.6% across New Mexico. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Miners Colfax Medical Center's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 65% occupancy across 37 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 Miners Colfax 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 Miners Colfax 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 Raton
Raton 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 Raton.
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