Lovington Healthcare LLC – Lovington, NM

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Lovington Healthcare LLC

1600 West Avenue I, Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 396-5212
62 beds
All Lovington facilities
4.0*
Overall
4.0*
Health Inspection
4.0*
Quality Care
2.0*
Staffing
67.0
Score /100
#9584
National Rank

#9584
of 14703 facilities
National
34.8% position
#37
of 68 in NM
State Rank
#1
of 3 in Lea
County Rank
#1
of 1 in Lovington
City Rank
#1
of 1 in ZIP 88260
ZIP Rank






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).
Facility

Lovington Healthcare LLC

Address

1600 West Avenue I, Lovington, NM 88260

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 62 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Corporation
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: OPCO SKILLED MANAGEMENT

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
✅ Above Average (4★) overall rating
Health Inspection
✅ Above Average (4★) health inspection
Staffing
⚠️ Below Average (2★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Above Average (4★) quality of care
Compliance
⚠️ 0 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Declining over 5 years
67.0
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#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.
Number of Fines (current period) 0
Total Fines Amount $0.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 0
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 102.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#9,584
of 14,703
National
Bottom 35%
#37
of 68
NM State
Bottom 46% in NM
#1
of 3
️ Lea County
Best in county
#1
of 1
️ Lovington
Best in city
#1
of 1
ZIP 88260
Best in ZIP

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).

How do we calculate these rankings?

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/

Contact and Location

ADR
Address

1600 West Avenue I, Lovington, NM 88260
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Legal Name

LOVINGTON HEALTHCARE LLC

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 62
Average Residents / Day 59 (95% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Lea County, NM
City Lovington, NM
ZIP Code 88260
Approved Since December 1, 1991
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 325057
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
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