White Sands Healthcare in Hobbs, NM

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White Sands Healthcare in Hobbs, NM

White Sands Healthcare is a nursing home community in Hobbs, NM.

Information last verified:

5715 North Lovington Highway, Hobbs, NM 88240

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.3 from 97 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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Overall Review of White Sands Healthcare

common 4 reviews mention this

Activities help residents stay engaged

Residents describe activities that help keep them engaged and happy.

Multiple families mention the community encourages residents to take part in activities, and that programming helps with day-to-day engagement. Some specifically call out residents enjoying activities like group events and bingo. Others describe coordinated experiences such as road trips and staff involvement during parties, including visits and seasonal celebrations. Even when there were room-level frustrations, at least one resident was still enjoying the activities.

differentiator 3 reviews mention this

Dementia and memory support stands out

Families describe strong support for residents with dementia.

Several reviews connect positive experiences to dementia or memory-related needs. One family says moving a loved one into a locked unit was a “blessing” from the start. Another review mentions the memory care unit and describes staff as caring and compassionate. A separate review describes a resident with severe dementia as being very happy there, with the family emphasizing how well the staff handled that challenge.

common 5 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and maintenance feel handled

Residents and families comment that the facility is generally clean.

More than one family notes the building and shared areas were clean, and they observed residents looking well cared for. Other reviews mention the facility being well maintained and clean even for its age, and that staff addressed problems when reported. There are also a few darker notes about rooms or laundry problems, but the overall pattern includes repeated observations of cleanliness and responsiveness to issues.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Communication and coordination need clarity

Some families report trouble getting consistent updates or coordinated care.

A recurring concern is difficulty getting clear timelines or updates about patient progress, alongside frustrations around visitor policies. Another review points to gaps between room staff and physical therapy, describing teams as not being on the same page. Separately, at least one family mentions the need for better phone coverage, suggesting responsiveness can be uneven during calls.

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Features

Housing

  • 118 resident community capacity 118 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Lea County Regional (5 miles away) Lea County Regional (5 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Covenant Medical Group Women’s Health (0.2 miles)
  • Mukeshbhai Patel MD (0.4 miles)
  • Lea County Children's Clinic (0.4 miles)
  • Hobbstetrics & Gynecology (0.4 miles)
  • Sherif Pediatrics Clinic (0.4 miles)
  • Premier OB-Gyn (0.4 miles)
  • Quality Pediatrics (3.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Lea Regional Medical Center (0.2 miles)
  • Lea Regional Hospital (0.2 miles)
  • Va Outpatient Clinic (4.3 miles)
  • Nor-Lea Hospital District (5.9 miles)

Restaurants

  • Denny's (0.7 miles)
  • Babe's Sports Page Bar & Grill (0.8 miles)
  • McAlister's Deli (2.2 miles)
  • Chili's Grill & Bar (2.2 miles)
  • Rosa's Café & Tortilla Factory (2.2 miles)
  • IHOP (2.4 miles)
  • Tia Juana's (2.4 miles)

Parks

  • Harry McAdams State Park (1.2 miles)
  • City of Hobbs Parks Department (5.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Faith Assembly of God Church (1.6 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (3.2 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (3.5 miles)
  • Belvue Baptist Church (3.8 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (4 miles)
  • Iglesia Bautista Betesda (4.6 miles)
  • Eternal Life Assembly of God (5.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.2 miles)
  • Crave the Cup (5.1 miles)

Theaters

  • Eagle 9 - Allen Theatres (2.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (2.9 miles)
  • Sav-On Pharmacy (3.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.6 miles)
  • Michael's Prescription Corner (15.8 miles)
  • Nowell Prescription (16 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (4.8 miles)
  • U-Haul Moving & Storage (5.7 miles)
  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car (15.7 miles)

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