A recent article examining nursing home care in New Mexico highlights serious concerns about staffing shortages and the impact they can have on resident safety and quality of care.
According to the article, New Mexico nursing homes average 17.8 health citations per facility—nearly twice the national average—and almost a quarter of the state’s nursing homes received a one-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Industry representatives, state officials, and nursing home abuse attorneys point to staffing shortages, Medicaid reimbursement rates, and other systemic challenges as factors contributing to the problem.
As New Mexico’s population continues to age, the debate over staffing standards and how to ensure nursing home residents receive safe, appropriate care is becoming increasingly important.
Read the full article to learn more about the challenges facing New Mexico nursing homes and the efforts being discussed to improve resident care. Please note that the article may require a subscription to access.