Comprehensive Review: Calibre Post Acute

• Location & Overview

• Care services offered
  • Skilled nursing care
  • Rehabilitation services
  • Specialized programs
• Amenities & features
  • Residence options
  • Property features
  • Additional amenities
• Daily activities & programs
  • Social & recreational
  • Health & wellness
• Resident experiences & testimonials
  • Critical feedback
  • Documented incidents
• Pricing & financial information
  • Monthly costs
  • Payment options
  • Cost comparison
• Comparison with other facilities in Las Cruces
  • Similar facilities
  • Ratings comparison
  • Value assessment
• Management & staff
  • Staffing information
  • Regulatory issues
• Unique programs & initiatives
  • Specialized care focus
• Facility reputation & recognition
  • Regulatory standing
  • Community perception
• Conclusion

Location & overview

Calibre Post Acute is a 120-bed nursing home at 2029 Sagecrest Avenue, Las Cruces, NM 88011. The for-profit facility provides short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care. It is certified for Medicare and Medicaid patients and has been Medicaid-certified since 1984.

Care services offered

Skilled nursing care

• 24/7 registered nurse coverage (staffing levels have been noted as a concern)
• Personalized care plans updated based on residents' changing conditions
• Daily living assistance including bathing, dressing, and eating
• Safety measures to prevent wandering, particularly for residents with dementia
• Long-term residential care for those needing ongoing medical supervision

Rehabilitation services

• Physical therapy for both short-term and long-term patients
• Occupational therapy to help residents with daily activities like dressing, bathing, cooking, and hobbies. Therapists create individualized plans to improve mobility, cognitive function, and independence.
• Speech therapy services
• CPM (continuous passive motion) therapy
• Pain therapy and management programs

Specialized programs

• Wound care program
• Respiratory therapy
• Diabetic care management
• IV therapy
• Medication management
• Post-hospitalization rehabilitation services

Amenities & features

Residence options

• Semi-private rooms with shared bathrooms
• 120 certified beds total

Property features

• Outdoor areas for resident use
• Activity center for programs and gatherings
• Located within a residential housing development

Additional amenities

• Housekeeping services
• Clubs and community activities
• Limited outdoor space with minimal landscaping or shade

Daily activities & programs

Social & recreational

• Daily activities for socialization
• Monthly outings

• Social clubs and community groups

Health & wellness

• Nursing staff provides approximately 3.7 hours of care daily per resident
• Licensed nurses provide 1.1 hours daily (0.3 hours RN, 0.8 hours LPN)
• Nursing aides provide about 2.6 hours of care daily per resident

Resident experiences & testimonials

Critical feedback

Available testimonials are largely negative.

• In October 2012, Rhea described her sister's experience at Sagecrest Nursing and Rehabilitation (now Calibre Post Acute) as disappointing. Her sister had a semi-private room shared with two other residents. Rhea said staff seemed unaware of what was happening with residents, she had to push for answers, and requests for help were often ignored. She also noted the central patio had no views and no shade.
• Staffing levels are a concern and may affect care quality.

Documented incidents

The facility has documented cases of inadequate care:

• Untreated bedsores from neglect
• Residents not receiving medication on time
• Failures in care planning and maintaining a safe environment

Pricing & financial information

Monthly costs

• Starting price: $8,254 per month
• Price range: $5,693 to $9,575 per month
• Average price: $8,914 per month

Payment options

• Accepts Medicare
• Accepts Medicaid
• Certified for both programs

Cost comparison

• At $8,914 per month average, the facility costs nearly twice the Las Cruces nursing home average of $4,682
• The starting price of $8,254 is also substantially above the local average

Comparison with other facilities in Las Cruces

Similar facilities

• Las Cruces Post-Acute Care & Rehabilitation of Cascadia: $5,693–$8,833 per month
• Hacienda Senior: $1,971–$8,833 per month

Ratings comparison

Calibre Post Acute's CMS ratings are significantly lower than most competitors:

• Overall CMS Rating: 1 out of 5 stars (bottom 20% of all facilities)
• Health Inspection Rating: 1 out of 5 stars
• Quality Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
• Staff Rating: 3 out of 5 stars (improved from 2 out of 5 previously)

Value assessment

Given its high cost relative to the area and low quality ratings, the facility offers below-average value compared to regional competitors.

Management & staff

Staffing information

• Total nursing time: 3.7 hours daily per resident (4 hours per more recent data)
• Licensed staff hours: 1 hour per resident daily (below the local average of 1.3 hours)
• RN time: 0.3 hours per resident daily
• No RNs on weekends, raising concerns about weekend care
• Nursing staff turnover: 40% annually (better than the local average of 52.7%)
• RN turnover: 60% annually (similar to the local average)

Regulatory issues

• CMS closely monitored the facility between 2022 and 2023 due to consistently poor care
• Received federal fines totaling $28,293 over the last 3 years
• Has had 3 facility-reported incidents and 7 infection control citations
• One Medicare payment denial in the last 3 years
• Unique programs & initiatives

Specialized care focus

Emphasis on wound care therapy

• Specialized respiratory therapy programs
• Personalized care plans for residents with varying cognitive abilities
• Facility reputation & recognition

Regulatory standing

The facility has a concerning regulatory history with low CMS ratings

• It has faced close monitoring due to care quality issues
• No notable awards or recognitions were found
• Community perception

Based on available reviews and regulatory records, the facility has a troubled reputation stemming from:

History of violations related to inadequate staffing

• Poor sanitation issues
• Failures to provide necessary medical care
• Low ratings across multiple quality measures
• Conclusion

Calibre Post Acute offers skilled nursing care, rehabilitation therapy, and specialized wound care and respiratory therapy programs. The facility has 120 beds and accepts Medicare and Medicaid.

The facility has significant drawbacks. Its CMS rating is 1 out of 5 stars overall, and it has a documented history of regulatory violations. Monthly costs average $8,914—nearly twice the Las Cruces area average—which raises serious questions about value given the quality concerns.

Before considering Calibre Post Acute, families should visit in person, speak with current residents and families if possible, and compare it carefully with other facilities in the Las Cruces area that have higher ratings. Ask directly about staffing levels and ratios, especially coverage on nights and weekends. Confirm whether the facility's wound care and respiratory specialties match the specific medical needs involved.

Staffing directly affects the quality of care. Adequate staffing means residents get timely help with daily activities and better health monitoring. Understaffing leads to delayed responses, rushed care, and increased risks of accidents or neglect. High turnover is also a red flag—consistent caregivers build relationships and provide more familiar, effective care.

1. Calibre Post Acute may be suitable for specific residents needing advanced wound or respiratory care. However, its high costs combined with quality concerns mean families should weigh the risks carefully.
2. Speak directly with current residents and their families if possible
3. Staffing levels are a crucial factor in the quality of care residents receive. When a facility has enough staff, residents typically get more personalized attention, timely assistance with daily activities, and better monitoring of their health. Conversely, understaffing can lead to delayed responses, rushed care, and increased risks of accidents or neglect. Families should inquire about staff-to-resident ratios and how the facility ensures adequate staffing, especially during nights and weekends. High staff turnover can also be a red flag, as consistent caregivers often lead to better relationships and more familiar, effective care.
4. Compare with other facilities in the Las Cruces area, particularly those with higher quality ratings
5. Consult with healthcare providers about whether the facility’s specialties in wound care and respiratory therapy align with specific needs

Calibre Post Acute might suit some residents, especially those needing specialized wound or respiratory care. However, its high costs and quality concerns mean families should consider it carefully before deciding.