Spanish Trails Rehabilitation Suites in Albuquerque, NM was fined $111,222 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 45 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Spanish Trails Rehabilitation Suites (Albuquerque, NM) — $111,222 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Spanish Trails Rehabilitation Suites in Albuquerque, NM was fined $111,222 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 45 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.


• Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.


• Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.


• Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.


• Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.


• Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.


• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.


• Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.