White Sands Healthcare is a healthcare facility located in Hobbs, NM that offers both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care services. With a total of 118 beds, it is considered a medium-sized facility with for-profit, individual ownership. The facility participates in both Medicare and Medicaid programs, providing financial assistance to eligible individuals. White Sands Healthcare has received a below-average rating for both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care, based on recent data.
When it comes to post-acute care, White Sands Healthcare has shown a below-average rating, with around 43.2% of residents being able to return home after being discharged. Additionally, the facility has reported a 0.0% rate of residents falling with major injuries and a 5.8% rate of serious infections resulting in hospitalization during short-term rehabilitation stays. Rehospitalizations and emergency room visits are also factors to consider, with 13.8% of residents being rehospitalized and 31.8% needing to visit the ER during their stay.
In terms of daily care and assistance, White Sands Healthcare has been rated below average, with 90.8% of residents maintaining the ability to perform common activities without help. The facility has reported 1.4 hospitalizations per 1000 patient days and 2.6 emergency room visits per 1000 patient days. It is notable that 99.8% of residents received the annual influenza vaccination, and a registered nurse was on site for at least 8 hours on 100% of days.
Despite its facilities and services, White Sands Healthcare has faced several violations during state health inspections, including failing to honor residents' rights, not ensuring proper supervision to prevent accidents, and lacking adequate competencies among staff members. These violations highlight areas where the facility needs improvement to provide better care and services to its residents.