La Vida Buena Healthcare
2301 Collins Drive · Las Vegas, NM · 87701 · 5054259362
102 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Opco Skilled Management
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $28,398 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
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Red flags
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.58 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.58 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.65 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.15 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 43% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 9 · $112,429 |
Inspection citations (78 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2026 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2026 · found via complaint
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2026 · found via complaint
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor 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.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure 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.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected May 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected May 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G October 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected November 7, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F August 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected August 21, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| April 29, 2026 | Fine | $16,350 |
| October 31, 2024 | Fine | $12,048 |
| June 21, 2024 | Fine | $61,097 |
| June 21, 2024 | Payment Denial | 21 days |
| September 11, 2023 | Fine | $10,586 |
| August 28, 2023 | Fine | $2,823 |
| August 21, 2023 | Fine | $2,470 |
| August 14, 2023 | Fine | $2,117 |
| August 7, 2023 | Fine | $1,764 |
| July 17, 2023 | Fine | $3,174 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 325065 · certified since March 1, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.