White Sands Healthcare
Nursing Home · Hobbs, NM
CMS certification number325040
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).
Contact & location
5715 North Lovington HighwayHobbs, NM 88240
Lea County
- Phone
- (575) 392-6845
- ZIP code
- 88240 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 118
- Residents per day
- 106.4 (90% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- White Sands Healthcare LLC
- Chain
- Opco Skilled Management (66 facilities, avg 2.3★)
- Medicare certified since
- April 17, 1985
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.16 (state 3.53 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.53 (state 0.63 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.72 (state 0.70 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.91 (state 2.21 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.78 (state 3.10 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 46.6 (state 53.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 30.8 (state 53.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 4 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- March 12, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 15.0 (state 17.8 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 4
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 36 health · 13 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-24 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. F0561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-03-12 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. F0605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-13 |
| 2026-03-12 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-13 |
| 2026-03-12 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-13 |
| 2026-03-12 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-13 |
| 2026-03-12 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-13 |
| 2026-03-12 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-13 |
| 2026-03-12 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-13 |
| 2026-03-12 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. F0700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-13 |
| 2026-03-12 | Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-13 |
| 2026-03-12 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-13 |
| 2026-03-12 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-13 |
| 2025-11-18 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
L Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2025-09-30 |
| 2025-11-18 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
L Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2025-09-30 |
| 2025-11-18 | Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training. F0728 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-24 |
| 2025-07-16 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-08-22 |
| 2025-05-23 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-20 |
| 2025-05-23 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-20 |
| 2025-05-23 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-20 |
| 2025-01-13 | Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency. F0575 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-10 |
| 2025-01-13 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-10 |
| 2025-01-13 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-10 |
| 2025-01-13 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-10 |
| 2025-01-13 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-10 |
| 2025-01-13 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. F0700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-10 |
| 2025-01-13 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-10 |
| 2025-01-13 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-10 |
| 2025-01-13 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-10 |
| 2025-01-13 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-10 |
| 2024-03-01 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-27 |
| 2024-03-01 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-27 |
| 2024-03-01 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-27 |
| 2024-03-01 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-27 |
| 2024-03-01 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. F0806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-27 |
| 2024-03-01 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. F0808 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-27 |
| 2024-03-01 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. F0577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-27 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
2 penalties in the last three years, including $21,528 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-18 | Fine | $13,250 |
| 2025-07-16 | Fine | $8,278 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| 5715 N Lovington Hwy NM, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Adirondack Trust (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bighorn Trust (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Blue Ridge HC Trust (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Continuum Rehab Group, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ftnm Propco Holdings, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gibraltar Trust (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hansen Hunter LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Opco Ca Skilled Mgmt INC. (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Opco NM Skilled Mgmt, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stolarczyk, Lisa (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| The Wright Group Consulting, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Zemmin, Kristin (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Garetz, David (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| 5715 White Sands Opco Holdings, LLC (organization) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Oxford Square LLC (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pintada Trust (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rimpau Holdings Trust (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sasem Investments LLC (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wellington HC Partners LLC (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Davidovich, Niv (individual) | Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gurwitz, Solomon (individual) | Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hagins, Elizabeth (individual) | Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kaplan, Esther (individual) | Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kaplan, Mordechai (individual) | Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mindle, Adam (individual) | Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sternshein, Jennifer (individual) | Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Unger, Jeffrey (individual) | Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Zimmerman, Caroline (individual) | Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Garetz, David (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stolarczyk, Lisa (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Zemmin, Kristin (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of White Sands Healthcare?
White Sands Healthcare has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.9-star average in New Mexico.
How many beds does White Sands Healthcare have?
It has 118 certified beds and cares for about 106 residents per day.
Has White Sands Healthcare been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $21,528 in the last three years.
Who owns White Sands Healthcare?
It is part of Opco Skilled Management and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of White Sands Healthcare?
(575) 392-6845. The facility is located at 5715 North Lovington Highway, Hobbs, NM 88240.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.