Miners Colfax Medical Center
900 South 6th Street, Raton, NM 87740 · (575) 445-4544
Government - State · 37 certified beds
Miners Colfax Medical Center has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2025, found 6 citations (the New Mexico average is 17.9). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on May 15, 2025 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.May 15, 2025 · F0756 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.May 15, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.May 15, 2025 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.May 15, 2025 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.May 15, 2025 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.May 15, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | New Mexico average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.66 | 3.54 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.68 | 0.63 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.44 | 0.70 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.54 | 2.20 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 44.4% | 53.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - State |
| Certified beds | 37 |
| Average residents per day | 24.3 |
| Inside a hospital | Yes |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Colfax General LTC Springer · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- The NM Behavioral Health Institute at Las Vegas Las Vegas · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- La Vida Buena Healthcare Las Vegas · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Miners Colfax Medical Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.