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New Mexico Department of Health
Our mission is to promote health and wellness, improve health outcomes, and assure safety net
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Our mission is to promote health and wellness, improve health outcomes, and assure safety net services for all people
in New Mexico.
Cabinet Secretary
“I am passionate about all levels of prevention, from primary to quaternary, because the return on
investment is high, both in reducing health care costs and improving health outcomes.”
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Health Equity in New Mexico Report 2015 Assessment and Planning - Report
February 1, 2016
The purpose of this report (formerly the Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities Report) is to identify important health
disparities in New Mexico so that diverse organizations and agencies, in…
Strategic Plan for the Primary Prevention of Sexual Violence 2015-2020 Sexual
Violence Prevention - Plan
January 11, 2016
This plan serves as a path toward ending sexual violence. It is meant to be used by agencies, organizations,
universities, community coalitions, policy‐makers, prevention professionals, an…
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Birth Record Search Application Renter's Guide Death Record Search Application Certificate of
Exemption from Immunization School & Daycare Immunization Requirements 2015-2016
RHCPTC Tax Credit Application 2015 Primary Care & Rural Health - Form
February 8, 2016
Rural health care practitioner tax credit program application.…
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Child Death in New Mexico 2014 Injury Prevention - Injury Prevention
February 2, 2016
The 2014 Child Fatality Review Annual Report summarizes and analyzes information about circumstances
surrounding the deaths of New Mexico residents < 18 years whose deaths from 2011 through …
Highlights of New Mexico Vital Statistics, 2014 Vital Records - Newsletter
December 14, 2015
This report presents basic birth and death facts for 2014 with comparisons to national data. The New Mexico statistics
in this report are based on information from birth and death certifica…
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Selected Health Statistics 2013 New Mexico Substance Abuse State Epidemiology Profile 2014
Vaccine Exemptions for NM Public School District in 2014-2015 School Year New Mexico
Substance Abuse State Epidemiology Profile 2013 Drug Abuse Patterns and Trends in New
Mexico
Animal Rabies Cases in New Mexico in 2015 Zoonotic Diseases - Infectious Disease
February 3, 2016
Map of animal rabies cases in New Mexico by county.…
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First Human West Nile Virus Case in New Mexico for 2015 May 29, 2015 - Zoonotic Diseases Disease
Hantavirus Death of McKinley County Man December 4, 2014 - Zoonotic Diseases - Disease
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Veterans' Home
992 South Broadway
Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
575-894-4200 (Phone)
800-964-3976 (Toll-Free)
575-894-4270 (Fax)
Admission Coordinator
Carol Wilson
575-894-4297
New Mexico State Veterans' Home
Thank for you taking the time to inquire about the New Mexico
State Veterans' Home (NMSVH), New Mexico's only nursing facility for our country's veterans.
We are proud to serve those that have served us. We welcome your inquiries and encourage you
to visit us anytime.
Centrally located in southwestern New Mexico, half way between Albuquerque and El Paso.
Nestled in the Rio Grande Valley, we are situated on 12 beautifully landscaped acres,
overlooking one of the southwest's outstanding retirement communities.
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Mission Statement
The NMSVH strives to provide integrated services in an atmosphere that promotes the physical,
social and emotional well-being of every resident. Every effort is made to continuously improve
care while safely assisting residents to live as independently as possible and as they choose,
thereby assuring dignity and respect at all times.
We will make an individual and team commitment to demonstrate professionalism and pride in
all our actions, maintaining an environment of accountability and responsibility to residents and
each other.
Vision Statement
Working together to provide the highest quality of care and the best quality of life for veterans
and their families.
Admissions
Please examine the eligibility information below, then fill out the Admission Application for
New Mexico State Veterans' Home if you are interested in our home.
Who is Eligible?
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Honorably discharged veterans with 90 days or more of service and their spouses are
eligible for admission.
Preference is given to New Mexico residents when there is a waiting list – but every
veteran is welcome to apply. We are not restricted to New Mexico veterans only.
Gold Star Parents, who have lost children in the service of their country, are also eligible.
Certain members of a reserve component of the US Armed Forces who meet the legal
residence requirements.
Who is not?
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A person whose only separation from one of the US Armed Forces was other than
honorable.
A person ordered to report to an induction station who was not actually inducted into the
military service.
A person who was convicted of subversive activities against the US after 9/1/1959.
Eligibility shall be reinstated if a pardon is granted by the President of the US.
A person with medical or mental conditions beyond the Home's capability to care for
them.
A person with a history of violent crime, substance abuse, sexual offenses or who is
currently charged with one or more of the above.
Financial Details
Fees and charges for services are established by the New Mexico State Veterans’ Home and are
subject to change in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and policies.
Ability to Pay
This is the process of assessing residents’ income and determining a liability for services
provided by the facility.
Maintenance Charge
This is the full amount to be charged to the resident based on the resident’s income and
resources. Should the resident become a Medicaid recipient, the amount of the maintenance fee
shall be the same as the Medical Care Credit. If the resident is not a Medicaid recipient, the
maintenance fee shall be determined by the regulation as outlined under this policy. These
regulations will utilize Medicaid guidelines to the extent possible.
Financial Payment Contract
Upon admission, the Admission Coordinator will complete a payment contract for services
provided by the facility, based on the residents ability to pay.
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Job Opportunities
The New Mexico State Veterans' Home is part of the Department of Health, Facilities Division.
Therefore, all employment opportunities at our facility are posted by the State Personnel Office
(SPO).
You can view the Job Opportunities at New Mexico State Veterans' Home on the SPO website
today!
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