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Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
2301 Collins Drive · Las Vegas, NM 87701 · 102 certified beds
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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.
CMS Care Compare · Source data August 2026
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3.0Quality-measure rating
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Staffing rating
2.0Quality-measure rating
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Staffing rating
3.0Quality-measure rating
5.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
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Records from March 2022 to March 2026.
April 18, 2023 · F
Citation F0812Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-04-18 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 2023-05-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
March 4, 2022 · D
Citation F0685Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-03-04 under CMS tag F0685 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, 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 2022-04-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
March 4, 2022 · F
Citation F0812Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-03-04 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 2022-04-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
March 4, 2022 · D
Citation F0698Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-03-04 under CMS tag F0698 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-04-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
March 4, 2022 · D
Citation F0849Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-03-04 under CMS tag F0849 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, 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 2022-04-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
March 4, 2022 · D
Citation F0657Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-03-04 under CMS tag F0657 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, 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 2022-04-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
March 4, 2022 · E
Citation F0609Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-03-04 under CMS tag F0609 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-04-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
March 4, 2022 · E
Citation F0584Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-03-04 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 2022-04-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
March 4, 2022 · C
Citation F0732Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-03-04 under CMS tag F0732 (CMS scope/severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for Post nurse staffing information every day. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-04-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
March 4, 2022 · E
Citation F0761Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-03-04 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-04-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
March 4, 2022 · D
Citation F0558Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-03-04 under CMS tag F0558 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-04-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
March 4, 2022 · G
Citation F0697Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-03-04 under CMS tag F0697 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual harm) for Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-04-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
March 4, 2022 · D
Citation F0677Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-03-04 under CMS tag F0677 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, 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 2022-04-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
March 4, 2022 · F
Citation F0880Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-03-04 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, 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 2022-04-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
March 4, 2022 · E
Citation F0711Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-03-04 under CMS tag F0711 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-04-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
March 4, 2022 · F
Citation F0841Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-03-04 under CMS tag F0841 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-04-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
March 4, 2022 · E
Citation F0656Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-03-04 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 2022-04-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
March 4, 2022 · E
Citation F0758Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-03-04 under CMS tag F0758 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, 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 2022-04-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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).
October 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).
June 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).
June 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).
September 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).
August 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).
August 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).
August 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).
August 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).
July 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).
Latest: 2.78 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)
Staffing trend (5 periods)
Most recent period is higher than 2025Q4 (+0.20 hrs/resident/day). Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.
For profit
CMS Care Compare chain: Opco Skilled Management
Chain ID 773 · 66 facilities in chain (CMS)
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A separate ownership filing names a different organization for this listing. We are not publishing that name while the two government records disagree.
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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)
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Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · 2025
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