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Aztec Healthcare

Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.

500 Care Lane, Aztec, NM 87410112 bedsLicensed & Active
3/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.6/5

based on 112 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Aztec Healthcare is widely recognized for its cleanliness and friendly atmosphere, making it a comfortable environment for many residents. However, because multiple families have reported delays in basic care and inconsistent responsiveness, we strongly recommend that you visit during off-hours and ask specifically about their staffing ratios and call-light response protocols.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

112 reviews on Google
Aztec Healthcare receives high praise for its clean facility, friendly staff, and effective rehabilitation services. However, families should be aware of recurring reports regarding inconsistent response times for basic care needs and occasional issues with food quality and administrative communication.

Quality Themes

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Food5.0Staff8.0Clean9.0Activities7.0Meds4.0MemoryN/AComms6.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Clean, well-maintained facility
  • Friendly and compassionate nursing staff
  • Effective rehabilitation and therapy programs
  • Professional and welcoming front-desk personnel

Concerns

  • Slow response times for basic assistance (e.g., changing briefs, call buttons) (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Inconsistent or poor quality of food (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Neglect of personal belongings or hygiene standards (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2345.02020(1)1.02021(1)4.22022(5)4.82023(13)4.32024(24)4.82025(47)5.02026(6)

Distribution · 97 analyzed

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4
14
3
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5

How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard wonderful things about how clean and well-maintained the facility is; could you show us around the common areas and the dining room?
  • 2With the high praise for your therapy programs, can you tell us more about how the rehabilitation process works for new residents?
  • 3How do you ensure that call buttons are answered promptly, especially during the busier night shifts or meal times?
  • 4Can you walk us through your specific protocols for medication management to ensure everything is handled accurately and on schedule?
  • 5What is your process for ensuring that residents' personal belongings and hygiene needs are consistently attended to every day?
  • 6Could you tell us a bit about the daily activity calendar and how you keep residents engaged with the community?

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Key Review Excerpts

My 75 year old mother was put in there seven days ago. She sometimes has to wait up to an hour for somebody to come and change her brief... everything else is really great. The food is great even though they’re always late bringing it out And the building is clean.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★

The staff has been amazing. They are always polite and courteous. The nursing staff and cna's have made my wife very comfortable and seem to have been invested in her stroke recovery.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★

My father lived in this nursing home for approximately 5 years. His care was doable at best. My father passed away a few days ago and I reached out to the nursing home to pick up his belongings. It is absolutely totally and completely pathetic the way they deal with their deceased residents.

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★☆☆☆
Source: 112 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.46hrs
61%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
2.93hrs
71%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
62%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
54%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

10

measures

Worse Than Avg

3

measures

Mixed Results

4

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.4%
Better than Avg
Here
0.4%
US
12.1%
NM
1.9%
San juan
5.9%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.8%
Better than Avg
Here
5.8%
US
15.3%
NM
13.7%
San juan
9.0%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.7%
Better than Avg
Here
6.7%
US
14.4%
NM
13.0%
San juan
10.7%
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility12.9%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
12.9%
US
19.5%
NM
14.4%
San juan
5.7%
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility25.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
25.2%
US
19.4%
NM
20.3%
San juan
22.0%
⚖️

Residents who lost too much weight

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
10.0%
US
5.3%
NM
4.8%
San juan
6.3%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility83.0%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
83.0%
US
79.8%
NM
86.4%
San juan
90.5%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility85.5%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
85.5%
US
81.8%
NM
86.1%
San juan
91.8%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.5%
Better than Avg
Here
0.5%
US
1.6%
NM
1.2%
San juan
0.5%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

11deficiencies
4penalties
Near state avg (16.6)
14 complaint-triggered
$68,268 in fines

Families have filed 9 complaint reports against this facility, leading to findings of abuse protection failures, inadequate care treatment, and safety hazards. The most recurring problems involve care planning and assessment, medication management, and nutrition services. While the facility corrects deficiencies when cited, issues persist across multiple surveys from 2022 through 2024, suggesting ongoing systemic care quality concerns.

Apr 9, 2026Complaint
3
0578Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Jan 28, 2026Complaint
2
0686Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Dec 18, 2024Complaint
2
0580Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

0684Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Sep 10, 2024Complaint
1
0676Potential for harm · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Jun 7, 2024Routine
5
0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0355Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0712Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0554Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Jun 7, 2024Complaint
4
0600Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

0609Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0658Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0689Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Sep 18, 2025

$26,685

Payment Denial

Sep 18, 2025

37-day denial

Fine

Dec 18, 2024

$15,931

Fine

Jun 7, 2024

$52,337

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Aztec Healthcare

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Opco Skilled Management

Chain Size

66 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.4/5 · Rank 35 of 52

Ownership & Management

Owners

Canyon Creek Healthcare, LLC

Owner · Organization

Bryn Mawr Trust

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Kenwood Trust

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Oxford Square LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Sasem Investments LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Wellington Hc Partners LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Gurwitz, Solomon

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Hagins, Elizabeth

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Kaplan, Esther

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Kaplan, Mordechai

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Mindle, Adam

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Unger, Jeffrey

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Key personnel

Garetz, DavidOfficer / DirectorCanyon Creek Healthcare, LLCManagerHansen Hunter LLCManagerAnderson, JonathanManagerGaretz, DavidManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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