Worth Considering
0
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Belen, New Mexico
0 of 1 nursing homes in Belen (0%) meet our strict criteria. The New Mexico statewide average is 29%.
0 recommended · 0 caution · 1 avoid · data
City Average
3.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
120
across 1 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
0 Grade F
$22,750 in combined fines
Zero Fines
0
/1
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
26 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why No Recommendations?
The nursing home market in Belen, New Mexico, is poor, with only one facility available. Families should be cautious, as the Belen Meadows Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center has received fines totaling $22,750 and holds a low rating of 3 stars.
The other 1 Belen facility didn't qualify — 1 carries Grade D or F ratings and 1 has fines totaling $22K.
Recommended
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 1?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Facilities with fines
- 1 Have fines totaling $22,750
- Low-scoring facilities
- 1 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
Questions Belen Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Belen's city average is 3.0 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
1 of 1 Belen facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Belen avg is 26 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Belen facilities average 49.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Belen at a Glance
Good News
- No facilities currently meet our strict recommendation criteria
Be Aware
- $22K in total fines across 1 facility
- Worst facility has $22K in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 46.0
- 100% for-profit, 0% non-profit, 0% government
- 49.0 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Belen, NM are recommended?
0 of 1 nursing homes in Belen (0%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
Why are there no recommended nursing homes in Belen?
Our criteria are intentionally strict. While Belen has 1 nursing homes, none currently achieve both a Trust Grade of B+ or better AND zero fines. We list all facilities with honest assessments to help you make informed decisions.
What makes a nursing home in Belen "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Belen?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.