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Facility profile · CCN 325105

Taos Healthcare

87 federal citations on record .

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
87
Total citations
60
Last 3 years
0
Actual harm+
0
Federal penalties
$0
Total fines
2
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Most common F-tags at this facility

Citation history

87 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Nov 14, 2025F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint
Nov 14, 2025F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Dec 4, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FComplaint
Dec 4, 2024F761Ensure 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.DComplaint
Dec 4, 2024F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.EComplaint
Dec 4, 2024F622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.DComplaint
Dec 4, 2024F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint
Dec 4, 2024F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint
Dec 4, 2024F559Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.EComplaint
Sep 26, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint
Sep 26, 2024F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.FComplaint
Sep 26, 2024F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.EComplaint
Sep 26, 2024F947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.EStandard
Sep 26, 2024F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.DStandard
Sep 26, 2024F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.EStandard
Sep 26, 2024F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DStandard
Sep 26, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard
Sep 26, 2024F740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.EStandard
Sep 26, 2024F691Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.DStandard
Sep 26, 2024F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.EStandard
Sep 26, 2024F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.EStandard
Sep 26, 2024F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.EStandard
Sep 26, 2024F576Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.EStandard
Sep 26, 2024F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DStandard
May 10, 2024F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DComplaint
May 10, 2024F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.EComplaint
Sep 21, 2023F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.EComplaint
Sep 21, 2023F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.EComplaint
Sep 21, 2023F774Help the resident with transportation to and from laboratory services outside of the facility.DComplaint
Sep 21, 2023F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.EComplaint
Sep 21, 2023F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.EComplaint
Sep 21, 2023F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.EComplaint
Sep 21, 2023F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint
Sep 21, 2023F585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.EComplaint
Sep 21, 2023F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint
Sep 21, 2023F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DComplaint
Aug 15, 2023F947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.EStandard
Aug 15, 2023F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.FStandard
Aug 15, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard
Aug 15, 2023F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.DStandard
Aug 15, 2023F809Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.FStandard
Aug 15, 2023F807Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.FStandard
Aug 15, 2023F803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.FStandard
Aug 15, 2023F761Ensure 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.EStandard
Aug 15, 2023F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.EStandard
Aug 15, 2023F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.EStandard
Aug 15, 2023F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.FStandard
Aug 15, 2023F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard
Aug 15, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard
Aug 15, 2023F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.EStandard
Aug 15, 2023F660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.DStandard
Aug 15, 2023F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.EStandard
Aug 15, 2023F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.EStandard
Aug 15, 2023F585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.EStandard
Aug 15, 2023F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DStandard
Aug 15, 2023F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.DStandard
Jul 20, 2023F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.FComplaint
Jul 20, 2023F624Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.DComplaint
Jul 20, 2023F622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.DComplaint
Jul 20, 2023F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint
Mar 17, 2023F803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.FComplaint
Mar 17, 2023F742Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.DComplaint
Mar 17, 2023F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.DComplaint
Mar 17, 2023F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.EComplaint
Mar 17, 2023F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.EComplaint
Mar 17, 2023F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DComplaint
Mar 17, 2023F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint
Mar 17, 2023F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.EComplaint
Mar 17, 2023F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DComplaint
May 12, 2022F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard
May 12, 2022F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard
May 12, 2022F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.FStandard
May 12, 2022F802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.FStandard
May 12, 2022F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.DStandard
May 12, 2022F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DStandard
May 12, 2022F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.FStandard
May 12, 2022F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.DStandard
May 12, 2022F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.EStandard
May 12, 2022F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard
May 12, 2022F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.EStandard
May 12, 2022F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
May 12, 2022F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DStandard
May 12, 2022F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DStandard
May 12, 2022F585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.EStandard
May 12, 2022F565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.EStandard
May 12, 2022F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.DStandard
May 12, 2022F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.EStandard
About this record A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.

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