About Lovington Healthcare LLCLovington Healthcare Llc is located at 1600 West Avenue I, Lovington, NM, reachable at (575) 396-5212. This For profit – Corporation facility operates 62.0 certified beds and serves an average of 59 residents per day. It is part of the Opco Skilled Management network (52 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1991-12-01. The facility currently holds a above average (4-star) overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
#9584 of 14703 nationally – #37 of 68 in New Mexico
Who Is This Facility Best For?
Lovington Healthcare Llc is a strong choice for families in the Lovington, NM area seeking a well-inspected, high-quality care environment. It is particularly well-suited for long-term residents based on its Quality Measure scores. Families should inquire about nurse-to-resident ratios, as the CMS Staffing Rating is currently 2 out of 5. Its clean five-year compliance record adds confidence for families making this important decision.
Overall Rating 2022-2026
Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026
Current Ratings (2026)
Overall Rating
★★★★★4 / 5
Health Inspection
★★★★★4 / 5
Staffing Rating
★★★★★2 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)
★★★★★4 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★3 / 5
5-Year Rating Trends
Overall Rating
Health Inspection Rating
Quality of Care (QM)
Staffing Rating
Average Residents per Day
Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)
Staffing InsightLovington Healthcare Llc currently provides 2 hours 51 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 26 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 2 out of 5 is below average — a point worth discussing with facility management before admission. Total nursing staff turnover is high at 56.0%, which can affect care continuity.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Total Nurse Staffing2 hours 51 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours1 hour 37 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours48 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours26 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours10 minutes
National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day
Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Weekend Total Nurse Hours2 hours 26 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours18 minutes
Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.
5-Year Staffing Trends
Total Nurse Hours/Day
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day
Nurse Aide Hours/Day
Total Staff Turnover %
Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %
Compliance SummaryLovington Healthcare Llc has received zero fines across all five years of available data (2022–2026), reflecting a strong regulatory compliance record. 2 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Nationally, Lovington Healthcare Llc ranks 9584th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 67.0/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within NM, it ranks 37th out of 68 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #13,611 nationally and RN hours rank #10,266 nationally (#50 in NM).
Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
NM State Rank
Note
2022
3.62
#6,915 / 14,703
#25 / 68
Above average
2023
3.05
#11,627 / 14,703
#54 / 68
⚠️ Bottom 25%
2024
3.00
#12,520 / 14,703
#54 / 68
⚠️ Bottom 25%
2025
2.86
#13,502 / 14,703
#55 / 68
⚠️ Bottom 10%
2026
2.84
#13,611 / 14,703
#63 / 68
⚠️ Bottom 10%
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
NM State Rank
Note
2022
0.64
#6,094 / 14,703
#33 / 68
Above average
2023
0.53
#7,541 / 14,703
#38 / 68
Below average
2024
0.49
#8,402 / 14,703
#45 / 68
Below average
2025
0.55
#7,388 / 14,703
#35 / 68
Below average
2026
0.43
#10,266 / 14,703
#50 / 68
Below average
Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
Lovington Healthcare Llc is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1991-12-01. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (575) 396-5212 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
Lovington Healthcare Llc holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (4★), Staffing (2★), and Quality of Resident Care (4★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 67.0/100, placing it #9584 of 14703 facilities nationally and #37 of 68 in New Mexico. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.
Each resident at Lovington Healthcare Llc receives a reported average of 2 hours 51 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 26 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 48 minutes; Nurse Aide — 1 hour 37 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 2 hours 26 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 2 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 56.0%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.
Lovington Healthcare Llc has received zero fines across all five years of available data (2022–2026), reflecting a strong regulatory compliance record. 2 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 102.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Nationally, Lovington Healthcare Llc ranks 9584th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 67.0/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within NM, it ranks 37th out of 68 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #13,611 nationally and RN hours rank #10,266 nationally (#50 in NM). Our composite quality score of 67.0/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Lovington, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/new_mexico/lovington/
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