What Verdica's 850 score means for Clayton Nursing and Rehab Center
Clayton Nursing and Rehab Center has achieved Verdica's maximum composite score of 850 out of 850, placing it in the "excellent" band (800–850). This score reflects performance across three regulated dimensions: inspection and deficiencies, quality measures, and enforcement history—all three of which earned perfect or near-perfect marks.
A score at this level indicates the facility has demonstrated compliance with federal and state nursing home standards as measured by CMS data. It means the provider has not accumulated significant deficiencies during recent inspections, maintains quality outcomes within or above regulatory benchmarks, and has not been subject to enforcement actions that would lower confidence in its operations. For a business owner, consumer, or referral partner evaluating this facility, an 850 score signals low regulatory risk based on available public data.
It is important to note that this score reflects only CMS inspection records and quality measures—the data sources that drive Verdica's algorithm. No independent customer reviews have been indexed yet for this entity, so the score does not account for patient or family feedback, complaints to ombudsmen, or satisfaction surveys. A complete picture of provider quality would ideally include both regulatory compliance and experiential feedback from those who have used the facility's services.
How the sub-scores break down
Inspection & Deficiencies (850). This sub-score reflects the results of state and federal inspections conducted under CMS Conditions of Participation. Inspectors assess compliance with licensing rules, staffing ratios, infection control, medication management, resident rights, and safety standards. A perfect or near-perfect score in this dimension indicates the facility has not been cited for significant violations, or has resolved any cited deficiencies promptly. High scores in this category typically mean lower turnover of regulatory citations and better adherence to documented policies during inspections.
Quality Measures (850). CMS publishes standardized quality metrics for nursing homes, including rates of hospital readmissions, pressure injuries, urinary tract infections, use of antipsychotic medications, and staff turnover. These measures are risk-adjusted and benchmarked against national and state averages. An 850 score suggests Clayton's reported outcomes in these areas are consistent with or exceed regulatory expectations. It does not mean the facility has zero adverse events—all healthcare facilities experience some level of clinical variation—but rather that their reported metrics fall within acceptable or strong performance bands.
Enforcement History (850). This sub-score aggregates the absence of or minimal history of regulatory enforcement actions such as fines, sanctions, license restrictions, or corrective action plans issued by state or federal regulators. A perfect score here means the facility has not been subject to significant penalties or enforcement escalation, suggesting it has maintained compliance voluntarily or resolved issues before enforcement became necessary.
What regulators in NM track for healthcare providers
CMS and the New Mexico Department of Health monitor nursing homes through several mechanisms. Annual or unannounced inspections assess compliance with 16 broad Conditions of Participation covering areas like governance, staffing, infection prevention, care planning, nutrition, and resident rights. Inspectors document deficiencies at three severity levels: isolated, widespread, and systemic. Quality measures are reported quarterly by facilities and published on CMS's Care Compare portal. These measures reflect both process compliance (e.g., timely assessments) and outcome data (e.g., readmission rates). Enforcement actions—including civil monetary penalties, license suspension, or mandatory receivership—are triggered by repeated deficiencies, serious violations, or failure to correct cited issues within required timeframes. State surveyors also respond to complaints filed by residents, families, or advocates.
Bottom line
Clayton Nursing and Rehab Center's maximum composite score indicates strong compliance standing based on available regulatory data. Anyone considering referral or partnership should supplement this score by reviewing recent inspection reports in detail on CMS Care Compare, speaking directly with current residents or families if possible, and monitoring for any future inspection results or enforcement actions.