Nursing Homes · Las Vegas, NM
The NM Behavioral Health Institute at Las Vegas
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SOURCE DATA AUG 2026
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
La Vida Buena Healthcare
2301 Collins Drive · Las Vegas, NM 87701 · 102 certified beds
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NPI 1891482683. Look this up in the CMS NPPES registry (opens in a new tab)
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About La Vida Buena Healthcare
In Las Vegas, New Mexico, La Vida Buena Healthcare is listed as a nursing home. Public records list 102 beds. Ownership records list a for-profit operator and tie the listing to Opco Skilled Management. It is Medicare certified. We hold 78 inspection citations for this listing, the most recent dated 10 March 2026. CMS also lists 10 fine or payment denial actions against it. Reported staffing works out to 2.78 nurse hours per resident per day. Every fact above comes from the public records listed in the sources section on this page. The newest source file we hold for this listing is dated August 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare · Source data August 2026
Certification
- Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)
Ratings
Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026Q1.GOV
Staffing rating
Not publishedQuality-measure rating
Not publishedInspections on record
Not published
Cited deficiencies
Not published
2.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-07-01.GOV
Staffing rating
3.0Quality-measure rating
5.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
61
Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025Q4.GOV
Staffing rating
Not publishedQuality-measure rating
Not publishedInspections on record
Not published
Cited deficiencies
Not published
2.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-06-01.GOV
Staffing rating
2.0Quality-measure rating
5.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
61
2.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-08-01.GOV
Staffing rating
3.0Quality-measure rating
5.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
61
Inspection history (78)
Records from March 2022 to March 2026.
June 21, 2024 · E
Citation F0584Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-06-21 under CMS tag F0584 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-08-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-06-21.GOVJune 21, 2024 · F
Citation F0802Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-06-21 under CMS tag F0802 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-08-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-06-21.GOVJune 21, 2024 · E
Citation F0677Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-06-21 under CMS tag F0677 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-08-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-06-21.GOVJune 21, 2024 · E
Citation F0756Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-06-21 under CMS tag F0756 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-08-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-06-21.GOVJune 21, 2024 · D
Citation F0697Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-06-21 under CMS tag F0697 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-08-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-06-21.GOVJune 21, 2024 · D
Citation F0740Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-06-21 under CMS tag F0740 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-08-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-06-21.GOVJune 21, 2024 · F
Citation F0812Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-06-21 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-08-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-06-21.GOVApril 18, 2023 · E
Citation F0805Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-04-18 under CMS tag F0805 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-05-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-04-18.GOVApril 18, 2023 · C
Citation F0574Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-04-18 under CMS tag F0574 (CMS scope/severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-05-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-04-18.GOVApril 18, 2023 · E
Citation F0657Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-04-18 under CMS tag F0657 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-05-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-04-18.GOVApril 18, 2023 · E
Citation F0689Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-04-18 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-05-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-04-18.GOVApril 18, 2023 · D
Citation F0807Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-04-18 under CMS tag F0807 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-05-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-04-18.GOVApril 18, 2023 · E
Citation F0656Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-04-18 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-05-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-04-18.GOVApril 18, 2023 · D
Citation F0758Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-04-18 under CMS tag F0758 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is l…. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-05-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-04-18.GOVApril 18, 2023 · E
Citation F0849Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-04-18 under CMS tag F0849 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-05-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-04-18.GOVApril 18, 2023 · E
Citation F0880Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-04-18 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-05-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-04-18.GOVApril 18, 2023 · E
Citation F0692Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-04-18 under CMS tag F0692 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-05-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-04-18.GOVApril 18, 2023 · E
Citation F0806Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-04-18 under CMS tag F0806 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-05-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-04-18.GOVApril 18, 2023 · D
Citation F0810Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-04-18 under CMS tag F0810 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-05-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-04-18.GOVApril 18, 2023 · E
Citation F0685Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-04-18 under CMS tag F0685 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-05-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-04-18.GOV
Penalties (10)
Total fines on file: $112,429
April 29, 2026 · Fine
Citation FINE-138747CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $16,350 against this nursing home on 2026-04-29 (Fine ID: 138747). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-04-29.GOVOctober 31, 2024 · Fine
Citation FINE-93576CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $12,048 against this nursing home on 2024-10-31 (Fine ID: 93576). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-10-31.GOVJune 21, 2024 · Payment Denial
Citation PAYDEN-2024-07-31CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting 2024-07-31, lasting 21 days (triggered by inspection on 2024-06-21). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-06-21.GOVJune 21, 2024 · Fine
Citation FINE-93538CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $61,097 against this nursing home on 2024-06-21 (Fine ID: 93538). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-06-21.GOVSeptember 11, 2023 · Fine
Citation FINE-93390CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $10,586 against this nursing home on 2023-09-11 (Fine ID: 93390). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-09-11.GOVAugust 28, 2023 · Fine
Citation FINE-93382CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $2,823 against this nursing home on 2023-08-28 (Fine ID: 93382). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-08-28.GOVAugust 21, 2023 · Fine
Citation FINE-93376CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $2,470 against this nursing home on 2023-08-21 (Fine ID: 93376). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-08-21.GOVAugust 14, 2023 · Fine
Citation FINE-93370CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $2,117 against this nursing home on 2023-08-14 (Fine ID: 93370). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-08-14.GOVAugust 7, 2023 · Fine
Citation FINE-93366CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $1,764 against this nursing home on 2023-08-07 (Fine ID: 93366). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-08-07.GOVJuly 17, 2023 · Fine
Citation FINE-93353CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $3,174 against this nursing home on 2023-07-17 (Fine ID: 93353). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-07-17.GOV
Staffing
Latest: 2.78 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)
Staffing trend (5 periods)
- 2025Q42.58 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-06-012.58 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-07-012.78 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-08-012.78 hrs/resident/day
- 2026Q12.78 hrs/resident/day
Most recent period is higher than 2025Q4 (+0.20 hrs/resident/day). Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.
Ownership
For profit
CMS Care Compare chain: Opco Skilled Management
Chain ID 773 · 66 facilities in chain (CMS)
- Chain average overall rating: 2.3
- Chain average health inspection rating: 2.2
- Chain average staffing rating: 1.7
- Chain average quality measure rating: 4.3
Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.
A separate ownership filing names a different organization for this listing. We are not publishing that name while the two government records disagree.
Recent changes to this listing
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Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit - Corporation".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)
Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit - Corporation".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)
Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
Ratings, inspections, and penalties are public records, reproduced in plain English without edits to their substance. View source records · What these measures mean.
Typical cost
Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · 2025
This provider doesn't publish a specific price to us. Below is the typical NM range for the care type(s) it offers. Use it as context, not a quote.
Nursing Homes
Median · NM$9,125/moSee full NM cost breakdownSource: Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2025
Nearby alternatives
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Trust & methodology
Where this information came from
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- CMS nursing homes (provider info)as of August 2026
- Chain identifier, Chain name, City, CMS Special Focus status, County, Licensed capacity, Map location, Medicare certification number, Name, Phone number, State, Street address, ZIP code
- CMS nursing homes (ownership)as of July 2026
- Ownership type, Parent organization
- CMS enrollmentas of July 2026
- NPI
- CMS nursing homes (payroll-based journal staffing)as of June 2026
- Staffing hours per resident day
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