In their own words
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The record
CMS Care Compare · Jun 2026| Overall | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
| Health inspection | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
Staffing · hours per resident per day
Medication & safety · share of long-stay residents
| Federal fines | $83,501 · 1 penalty |
| Abuse icon | None |
| Conflict flags in latest reconcile | 5 |
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What the pattern says
Palmelle pattern checks · v1Mixed — a strong record with one number that needs an answer.
- Staffed like a place that cares. Nurses spend 1.6× the national RN time with each resident, and staff turnover is below the U.S. average — the opposite of the churn you see in warehouse facilities.
- No sedation pattern. Sleep-medication use is below national norms. Antipsychotic use is elevated, but paired with high staffing this reads clinical, not custodial — ask the medical director about their reduction program.
- $83,501 in federal fines. 1 penalty in the last 36 months — the citation detail is in the record above.
These checks are computed the same way for every facility. Good patterns and bad ones both print.
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What is the CMS rating for Fort Bayard Medical Center?
Fort Bayard Medical Center has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
Has Fort Bayard Medical Center been cited for resident harm?
Fort Bayard Medical Center has $83,501 in federal fines across 1 penalties in the last 36 months. Details appear in the record above.
What should I ask on a tour?
Ask about staff-to-resident ratios by shift, weekend coverage, and any measure flagged red in the record above — those are the places this facility's numbers leave open questions.