Above average — CMS composite of the measures below.
A standard survey is most likely before around October 2026
Estimate from public CMS data, current as of July 2026. Survey timing is at the state agency's discretion.
Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at South Valley Care Center Llc during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
A medication cart was left unlocked and unattended, containing controlled substances and other medications. Additionally, a dropped dose of sertraline was left on the floor and not picked up or documented by an RN, contrary to facility policy.
A resident with glaucoma, dementia, and cataract developed a red, swollen eye with mucus drainage, which staff observed but did not document or report to the physician or DON. The RN wiped the eye but failed to notify appropriate personnel or record the incident, contrary to facility expectations for reporting changes in resident condition.
A resident with Alzheimer's and other conditions refused to eat for an extended period, resulting in significant weight loss. Despite this, the facility failed to notify the physician of these changes. The resident's medical records showed a regular diet, and the MOST form indicated no desire for artificial nutrition. Interviews revealed a lack of communication among staff, with the ADON acknowledging the resident's resistance to eating and the MD stating he was not informed of the resident's condition. The PA was aware of the weight loss but did not notify the MD, deferring to the RD's standards.
Unsecured Medication Cart and Failure to Dispose of Dropped Medication
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Summary
A medication cart located on the East Hall was observed to be unlocked and unattended on two separate occasions. The cart contained various medications, including antidepressants, controlled substances, routine daily medications, and insulin injectable pens. Facility policy required all medication carts to remain locked and secured when not in use. Both the RN and the DON confirmed that it was the responsibility of the floor nurse to ensure the cart was locked at all times. Additionally, a half yellow pill was found on the floor under the same medication cart. The RN admitted to dropping the pill, which was identified as sertraline (Zoloft) prescribed to a resident, and stated she did not pick it up because she was busy. The RN also failed to document the dropped medication on the resident's Medication Administration Record (MAR) or in the progress notes, as required by facility policy. The DON confirmed that dropped medications should be immediately picked up, disposed of in a Sharps container, and documented as not administered.
Failure to Notify Physician and DON of Resident's Eye Condition Change
Penalty
Summary
Staff failed to notify the physician and Director of Nursing (DON) of a change in a resident's eye condition. The resident, who had diagnoses of glaucoma, dementia, and cataract, was observed with a red, swollen left eye with mucus drainage. Despite these visible symptoms and the resident rubbing the affected eye, staff did not provide assistance or perform eye care during the initial observation. Later, the resident's left eye was found closed shut with dried fluid and mucous around the eyelid. There was no documentation in the medical record regarding the eye redness, fluid drainage, or swelling, nor was there any record of physician notification. During interviews, the RN acknowledged observing the resident's eye closed with redness and fluid/mucous, and stated she wiped the eye with a warm washcloth but did not document the condition, notify the DON, or contact the physician. The DON confirmed that her expectation was for RNs to report any resident changes to her and the physician, and stated that staff did not report the eye changes for further assessment and provider notification. The Administrator also stated that the RN should have reported the change in the resident's eye condition to the DON and that staff are expected to communicate any change in residents.
Failure to Notify Physician of Resident's Refusal to Eat and Weight Loss
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to notify a resident's physician when the resident, who had a history of Alzheimer's disease, Type 2 diabetes mellitus, unspecified dementia, and encephalopathy, refused to eat for an extended period and experienced significant weight loss. The resident, admitted to the facility in June 2019, showed a severe cognitive impairment with a BIMS score of seven. Despite the resident's refusal to eat from September 1 to September 17, 2024, and a documented weight loss of 7.8% in one month and 10.13% over six months, the facility did not inform the physician of these critical changes. The resident's medical records indicated a regular diet, and the New Mexico Medical Orders for Scope of Treatment (MOST) form showed the resident was full code but did not want artificial nutrition. The Physician's Progress Notes and nurses' notes documented the resident's poor intake, resistance to care, and eventual hospitalization due to hypoxia and apnea. However, there was no documentation of the physician being notified about the resident's refusal to eat, significant weight loss, or subsequent hospital discharge. Interviews with facility staff, including the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) and the Medical Director (MD), revealed a lack of communication regarding the resident's condition. The ADON acknowledged the resident's resistance to eating and care, while the MD stated he was not informed of the resident's condition and expected to be notified of such significant changes. The Physician Assistant (PA) admitted awareness of the weight loss but did not consider it necessary to inform the MD, deferring instead to the Registered Dietician's standards. This lack of communication and failure to notify the physician contributed to the resident's deterioration and eventual hospitalization.
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