Nursing Homes in Otero County, New Mexico

Otero County is served by 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes, averaging 1.3 out of 5 overall among rated providers. Provider profiles below include CMS ratings, inspections, staffing, and ownership.

Browse: Nursing Homes in New Mexico · all care types in Otero County · Cities: Alamogordo, Mescalero

Nursing Homes profiles in Otero County

Nursing Home · For profit - Limited Liability company Betty Dare Wellness & Rehabilitation LLC Alamogordo, NM 88310 CMS rating 2.0 / 590 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Corporation Casa Arena Healthcare LLC Alamogordo, NM 88310 CMS rating 1.0 / 5117 beds Nursing Home · Non profit - Other Mescalero Care Center Mescalero, NM 88340 CMS rating 1.0 / 540 beds

Cities in Otero County

Alamogordo, NM 2 facilities Mescalero, NM 1 facilities

Choosing a nursing home in Otero County

To compare nursing homes, look past the star rating to the health inspection findings themselves, review nurse staffing levels and turnover, and ask about rehabilitation, memory care, and how care plans get reviewed.

Think of ratings as a beginning, not a final word. Look at the inspection findings, staffing levels, and quality measures that sit behind each score, and verify that the services you actually need are available.

For families in Otero County, the key questions are Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, how care plans are set, and how problems are escalated overnight or on weekends. A personal visit plus direct questions is still the surest way to judge whether a provider fits.

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes does Otero County have?

According to current CMS data, Otero County, New Mexico has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes, with an average overall CMS rating of 1.3 out of 5 among rated providers.

Which cities in Otero County offer nursing homes?

Based on the current data, Alamogordo, Mescalero have Medicare-certified nursing homes.

Data sources

Data source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. Data as of 2026-10-06.

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