Kelly Armijo
May 2026
Quiet and peaceful. Areas were clean patients looked in good health.
1 / 5Quick Facts
- Total units
- 118
- Medicare rating
- 2 of 5
- Ownership
- For profit, Corporation
- Certified beds
- 118
- Inspections
- View history (48 citations)
- Room amenities
- Private rooms include televisions and phones
- Discharge support
- Arranges home health services for transition home
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Reviewers largely describe White Sands Healthcare as a clean, quiet skilled nursing facility where CNAs and nursing staff provide attentive, compassionate care and encourage residents to stay engaged. One family raised serious concerns about privacy and a legal dispute involving a resident's power of attorney, which stands out amid otherwise positive feedback.
The Good
- CNAs and nurses praised for attentive, compassionate care
- Facility described as clean and peaceful
- Staff encourage residents to join activities
- Physical therapy team called out for outstanding care
The Bad
- One report of serious privacy and power-of-attorney concerns
- No published pricing information available
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
White Sands Healthcare is a senior living community in Hobbs, New Mexico offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Housekeeping and Laundry Service. Families rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 99 reviews.
About White Sands Healthcare
White Sands Healthcare is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in Hobbs, New Mexico, offering both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care services.
The facility provides 24-hour nursing care with doctor-recommended rehabilitation designed to help patients recover from surgery, injury, or illness and return home. Spacious private rooms include televisions and phones, and the center's rehabilitation and nursing team assists residents throughout their recovery process.
White Sands Healthcare offers a continuum of care that extends beyond the facility itself. When residents are ready to return home, the team may arrange home health services and other programs to support a safe transition. The center also provides palliative and supportive care services as part of its comprehensive offerings.
Types of Care at White Sands Healthcare
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Emergency Call System
- Private Bathroom
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
- Restaurant style Dining Room
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of White Sands Healthcare
4.3overall · 99 ratings combined
4.3★ on Google (99)
Kathryn Muetzel
Mar 2026
Beware of who you your love one puts of POA!!! Beware of White sands Nursing Home!!!!! Beware of APO!!!!!! They are all together for money and lies!!!!! They will lie, lie , lie!!!!! Beware, sitting in the front room. There is listening device, and EVERY THING you say to your loved one…… they HEAR It!!!!!! And us it against you!!!!! And Love One!!!!! My mom wants to come home…. They say she can’t make her own decisions. My mom’s So called POA has put my mom’s house up for sale, banking account is questionable! Donated my mom’s house household possessions!!!!!!! And this is ok, by Adult PS. And nursing home. The POA actually had a realtor walk through my mom’s home. Told us we’d have to leave, it rental regrememt wasn’t ment. Be careful of the shady POS and Adult services, And Facilities!!!!!!
Norma Mendoza
Feb 2026
Shoutout to “White Sands Healthcare”administrative staff, nurses, CNA’s and physical therapy team for their outstanding care and professionalism. 10/10”
Anabel Gomez
Nov 2025
The Gómez family would like to say thank you so much to all the CNA’s and HA’s for all the Great care they give to our dad and for always making his Birthday so special
Leslie Evans
May 2025
My grandmother has been a resident at White Sands Nursing Home for some time now, and our family has been very pleased with the care she’s received. The staff are attentive, kind, and make sure she is always clean, comfortable, and well cared for. They also encourage her to participate in activities, which has made a big difference in keeping her engaged and happy. It’s reassuring to know she’s in a safe and supportive environment. Thank you to everyone at White Sands for the compassion you show every day!
Government Inspection History
7 inspection visits in the last three years, 48 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Mar 12, 2026Health Standard11 citations
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 13, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 13, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 13, 2026
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 13, 2026
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 13, 2026
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 13, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 13, 2026
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 13, 2026
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 13, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 13, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 13, 2026
Nov 18, 2025Health Complaint3 citations
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity L of L: immediate jeopardy, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 30, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity L of L: immediate jeopardy, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 30, 2025
Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 24, 2025
Jul 16, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 22, 2025
May 23, 2025Health Complaint3 citations
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 20, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 20, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 20, 2025
Jan 13, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard12 citations
Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 10, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 10, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 10, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 10, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 10, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 10, 2025
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 10, 2025
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 17, 2025
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 17, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 10, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 10, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 10, 2025
Mar 1, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard14 citations
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 27, 2024
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 27, 2024
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 27, 2024
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 27, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 27, 2024
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 27, 2024
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 27, 2024
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 27, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 27, 2024
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 27, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 27, 2024
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 27, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 27, 2024
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 27, 2024
Apr 21, 2023Fire Safety Standard4 citations
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 25, 2023
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 25, 2023
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 25, 2023
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 25, 2023
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does White Sands Healthcare offer?
White Sands Healthcare offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is White Sands Healthcare located?
White Sands Healthcare is located at 5715 North Lovington Highway in Hobbs, New Mexico.
What do families say about White Sands Healthcare?
Reviewers largely describe White Sands Healthcare as a clean, quiet skilled nursing facility where CNAs and nursing staff provide attentive, compassionate care and encourage residents to stay engaged. One family raised serious concerns about privacy and a legal dispute involving a resident's power of attorney, which stands out amid otherwise positive feedback.
How did White Sands Healthcare do on recent health and safety inspections?
White Sands Healthcare had 7 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 48 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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