Nursing Homes · Las Vegas, NM
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
La Vida Buena Healthcare
2301 Collins Drive · Las Vegas, NM 87701 · 102 certified beds
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About La Vida Buena Healthcare
La Vida Buena Healthcare is a nursing home in Las Vegas, New Mexico. Its capacity is 102 beds, above the New Mexico median of 101 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Opco Skilled Management. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 78 citations, the most recent on March 10, 2026. CMS also lists 10 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 2.38 hours per resident per day. It is one of 2 nursing homes listed in Las Vegas. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
2.0Staffing
3.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (78)
Records from March 2022 to March 2026.
March 10, 2026
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 27, 2026.
March 10, 2026
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 27, 2026.
March 10, 2026
Tag F0638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 27, 2026.
March 10, 2026
Tag F0640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 27, 2026.
March 10, 2026
Tag F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 27, 2026.
March 10, 2026
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 27, 2026.
March 10, 2026
Tag F0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 27, 2026.
December 12, 2025
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 13, 2026.
July 24, 2025
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.
July 24, 2025
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.
July 24, 2025
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.
July 24, 2025
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.
July 24, 2025
Tag F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.
July 24, 2025
Tag F0585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.
July 24, 2025
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.
July 24, 2025
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.
July 24, 2025
Tag F0728Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.
July 24, 2025
Tag F0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.
July 24, 2025
Tag F0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.
April 8, 2025
Tag F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 5, 2025.
Penalties (10)
Total fines: $112,429
April 29, 2026 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $16,350 against this nursing home on April 29, 2026.
October 31, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $12,048 against this nursing home on October 31, 2024.
June 21, 2024 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting July 31, 2024, lasting 21 days (triggered by inspection on June 21, 2024).
June 21, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $61,097 against this nursing home on June 21, 2024.
September 11, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $10,586 against this nursing home on September 11, 2023.
August 28, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $2,823 against this nursing home on August 28, 2023.
August 21, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $2,470 against this nursing home on August 21, 2023.
August 14, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $2,117 against this nursing home on August 14, 2023.
August 7, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $1,764 against this nursing home on August 7, 2023.
July 17, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $3,174 against this nursing home on July 17, 2023.
Staffing
2.38 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 2.58 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Opco Skilled Management, a chain of 68 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.4 overall, 2.3 for health inspections, 1.7 for staffing, 4.4 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in New Mexico.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Las Vegas.
Deciding between options? Nursing Homes Guide: Skilled Nursing & Long-Term Care
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