Sierra Health Care Center

1400 North Silver Street, T Or C NM, 87901


Resident Review Score
8.1
|
Loved

Starting price

$3,995

For this area
$$$

Sierra Health Care Center is a nursing home in T Or C, NM, with 90 certified beds. In addition to being a nursing home, this facility provides assisted living and memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or some other form of dementia. The community also has an independent living option. This facility may offer respite stays. If this is something you need, you will need to find out if there are any additional restrictions on this option. Sierra Health Care Center offers additional therapy services to its residents, including occupational therapists (in-house).

Costs at this community start at $3,995 and range up to $6,500 per month. The average price in the community is $5,248, which is lower than the average price of $5,414 in the area. The cost of nursing home care in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost. This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

When considering a nursing home, it's important to understand how much time nurses spend with each resident and what type of nurse provides care. The total time nurses spend with residents in this community is 3.1 hours daily per resident. This time is made up of 0.9 hours with licensed nurses (0.5 by an RN and 0.4 by an LPN) and 2.2 hours with non-licensed nurse aides.

Special diet meals are not always available. This community provides no or low-sodium meals. Residents need to have a scheduled, structured activity every day. See our amenity list below for more information.

The closest hospital within 25 miles of Sierra Health Care Center is Sierra Vista Hospital, which is 0.3 miles away.

This nursing home has an overall rating of 3, which is an average rating of all facilities reviewed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This nursing home has an average health inspection rating of 4. The ratings for quality are poor (rating of 1) and the staff ratings are average, with a rating of 3.

Some of the key amenities available at Sierra Health Care Center are:

  • Pet Friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Activity Center


For personalized guidance, current availability, and help scheduling a tour, call our senior living advisors at1 (844) 240-4458 or reach the community directly at(575) 894-7855

Pricing for Sierra Health Care Center

$5,414Avg. Local Starting Price
Sierra Health Care Center$3,995

Starting price

  • Within 25 Miles$5,299
  • In Albuquerque-Santa Fe$5,414
  • In NM$5,352

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Resident Review Score
8.1
|
Loved
#1 in T Or C, NM

Aggregated reviews in this score
Most Loved10
Loved1
Good0
Average0
Below Average3

Reviews

Residents and their families say:

This community is frequently praised for its exceptional care, attentive staff, and high-quality food, making it a highly recommended facility for both short and long-term care. Many commend the nursing and physical therapy staff for their professionalism and dedication, noting significant improvements in health and self-sufficiency due to their efforts. The kitchen staff received special mentions for their delicious, well-prepared meals that cater to various dietary needs, enhancing the overall living experience in the community.
However, there were a few instances of perceived initial chaos, likely due to the complexity of managing a diverse group of residents with varying levels of needs. Despite this, the reviewers recognized the staff's capability and commitment to providing excellent care under challenging circumstances. The community is also appreciated for its clean environment and the personal touch employees add by going the extra mile for residents, contributing to a home-like atmosphere. A common sentiment among the reviewers is a deep appreciation for the community, evidenced by statements of trust and recommendations to others seeking a compassionate and caring living situation for themselves or their loved ones.

AI generated summary of real reviews

ANNUAL DATA

Sierra Health Care Center


Availability

Each community has a certified number of beds that are available.

certified beds

90

Ratings

User ratings are a trustworthy source of information about a community.

overall

3

health inspection

4

quality

1

staff

2

Incidents

Incidents within a community must be reported and documented.

facility reported

0

infection control citations

0

fines

3

amount of fines

$14,633

Staff Hours (per resident per day)

licensed staff hours

1

total nurse hours

3

weekend nurse hours

3

weekend rn hours

0

Staff Turnover (per year)

nursing staff

0

registered nurses

0

administrators who left

1

Facility Details

  • Legal name

    SIERRA HEALTH CARE CENTER

  • Ownership type

    Non profit - Corporation

  • Federal Provider Number

    325062

  • Provider SSA county code

    250

  • Certification

    Medicare and Medicaid

  • Medicaid start date

    June 01, 1992

  • Type of council

    Resident

  • Ownership change in last 12 months

    Yes

  • Health inspection in last 2 years

    No

  • Located in hospital

    No

  • Continuing Care Retirement Community

    No

Amenities

Sierra Health Care Center


Pet Friendly
Housekeeping
Activity Center

Complaints


0 Health Complaint Deficienceis

0 Payment Denials

17 Health Standard Deficiencies

17 Total Deficiencies Reported

1 Penalties Imposed

1 Total Fines Imposed

1 Total Incidents Reported

2 Total Complaints Reported

$3900 In Fines Imposed

Occupancy


88 Current Occupants

90 Total Units

Activities & Fitness


Activity Centre

Tv / Movie Nights

Care


Assisted Living

Diabetic

Hospice

Independent Living

Laundry / Dry Cleaning

Memory Care

Nurses

Occupational Therapy

Offers Resident/family Counciling

Pain Management

Speech Therapy

Additional Features


Certified By Medicare And Medicaid

Medicare Participant Since 06/01/1992

Dining & Nutrition


Gluten / Allergen Free

Kosher Available

Low Sodium

Meals Provided

Vegetarian Available

Accommodations


Housekeeping

Library & Computer Lounge

Outdoor Areas

Pet Friendly

Washer & Dryer In Unit

Hospitals


Sierra Vista Hospital

800 East Ninth Avenue

Distance: 0.3 miles

Churches


Church of Christ

1500 East 3rd Avenue, Truth or Consequences

Distance: 0.7 miles

New Hope Revival Church

800 East 3rd Avenue, Truth or Consequences

Distance: 0.7 miles

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses

175 West 9th Avenue, Truth or Consequences

Distance: 0.7 miles

Resident Review Score
7.3
|
Loved
New Mexico State Veterans Home

Preferred Provider

New Mexico State Veterans Home

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Starting at

$3,200

For this area
$$$

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