Life Care Center of Farmington sits at 1101 W. Murray Drive in Farmington, New Mexico, and it's a place for seniors who need different types of care, whether that's skilled nursing, rehabilitation, memory care, or long-term support, and this means folks recovering from surgery, needing daily help, or living with dementia can find services there, and because they've got a licensed staff that includes an Executive Director, Director of Nursing, Registered Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, social services, and a Dietitian, someone is always around to handle medical needs, personal care, or nutrition plans, with everyone having up-to-date training in safe patient transfers and emergency drills, dementia care, handwashing, customer service, and infectious disease precautions like for COVID, and staff hold certifications for CPR, first aid, and dementia care, so families can be sure their loved ones are in hands that know what they're doing.
The building stays locked 24/7 and the front desk always watches who comes in or out, with a separate secured section for people with dementia or Alzheimer's disease to help prevent wandering, though because this memory care unit has limited spots usually there's a waiting list, and families can talk with Life Care Center staff about move-in procedures or to get on that list. Safety is a big part of how they run things, so besides the locked doors, you'll find safety and handicap features, a sprinkler system, and they run regular fire and elopement drills so everyone's prepared if there's a problem. People living there get care plans after moving in, usually within 48 hours, with meetings every ten days for folks who just arrived and then every few months for those staying longer, and if anything changes-maybe a medicine dose or a health issue-the staff let the family know right away.
A big part of feeling at home is eating well, so the dining team cooks meals based on each person's medical needs, allergies, or food likes, plus there's always an "Always Available" menu if someone doesn't want what's planned, and these menus change every six weeks to help keep things fresh. They welcome comments and concerns, with cards to fill out and a clear way for issues to be handled by supervisors or the Executive Director. The programs at Life Care Center of Farmington encourage both physical and mental health, with group exercise, recreation, arts, crafts, and educational activities, and there's also a social services team to help with counseling or support groups.
Seniors and their families can choose short-term, respite, or long-term stays, with semi-private rooms going for $8,719.99 for thirty days and private rooms at $10,061.67, and they'll talk about insurance options including long-term care insurance during the admissions process. The nursing home has skilled nursing care day and night, hospice care for those facing terminal illness, and help for those who need rehab after a hospital stay with physical, occupational, and speech therapy-both inpatient and outpatient. The property has a dining room, cable TV, wifi, a fitness room, a game room, washers and dryers, a salon/barbershop, kitchens or kitchenettes, guest parking, and regular housekeeping, along with transportation and help with laundry and dry cleaning for appointments or errands.
A pet policy allows vaccinated pets to visit but not to live with residents, and for health, they provide in-house COVID, flu, and pneumonia shots or let families take residents out for vaccinations. A team approach means nurses, social workers, therapists, and dietitians all work together to make sure care plans fit each resident's needs, focusing on helping folks stay independent, comfortable, and involved in their care while preserving dignity and respect. Life Care Center of Farmington is run by Life Care Centers of America and is licensed by the state, so the standards must meet healthcare requirements, and with a rating of 2.5 stars from 11 reviews, families may want to visit, ask questions, or consider waiting time for certain services, especially in memory care. The community hopes to give each person a safer, more comfortable daily life with the right mix of support, privacy, and activities for their needs.
