Calibre Post Acute is a nursing home in Las Cruces, New Mexico, that handles post-acute care for people who need short-term or long-term help after a hospital stay, and the facility is for-profit, owned completely by Kenneth Goldblatt. People there get services such as skilled nursing, specialized respiratory therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, CPM therapy, and IV therapy, and they're the only nursing home in the area with an onsite respiratory therapist, which is helpful for certain residents. The staff at Calibre work in a multidisciplinary team, with regular care conferences and physician coordination, so care is managed from different medical angles, and they offer wound care, diabetic care management, pain management groups, and medication and medical management as part of their programs. The nursing facility's 120 certified beds are in different room types, with both private and shared rooms, 2-bedroom apartments, fully furnished accommodations, private bathrooms, kitchenettes, air-conditioning, and internet access, which helps some folks feel a bit more at home even though they're in a medical setting. People living there have help with activities like getting dressed, bathing, eating, mobility and transportation, plus daily activities and monthly outings for those able to participate, and there's a focus on making it feel like a community, with routines that encourage a sense of belonging, even for those with special care needs. Calibre Post Acute keeps a highly protected environment to lower risks like wandering, and they use safety protocols, with a 24-hour security system and emergency call support always on, making sure residents are as safe as possible, and it's got a serene enclosed courtyard as well. Dietary services aim to help with specific needs, giving guidance on nutrition or special diets if needed, and counseling and fitness programs are available too.
However, the facility has a long list of challenges and shortcomings reported by inspectors, such as 74 documented deficiencies, including three related to infection control, and other problems with food safety, nursing, and physician staffing, and not giving adequate daily living assistance. The nurse turnover rate is quite high at over 50 percent, and the staffing ratio sits at about 3.26 nurse hours per resident per day, with an average of 93 residents living there each day. Because of repeated violations and staffing shortages, there's federal oversight, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have given Calibre Post Acute its lowest rating. There's an increased risk of abuse and concerns over whether some residents get their basic rights to safe and respectful care. Despite the stated focus on compassion, individualized attention, and a home-like setting, real problems in the daily operation and quality of care have made it hard for Calibre Post Acute to meet standards expected for nursing homes. The facility remains open and tries to offer various post-acute services, but the history of deficiencies and staffing issues means that families considering Calibre Post Acute should carefully review inspection reports and think about whether the environment and care provided are right for their loved ones.
