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HomeNew MexicoLa Vida Buena Healthcare

La Vida Buena Healthcare

2301 Collins Drive, Las Vegas, NM 877015054259362
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
102
certified
8 fine(s) totaling $96,079

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 2/5 stars (below average)

• Has 102 certified beds with an average of 88 residents per day (86% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 34 deficiencies (inspected Jun 21, 2024)

• Has been fined a total of $96,079 across 8 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 2.28 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 34.4%

• Part of the Opco Skilled Management chain (51 facilities)

La Vida Buena Healthcare is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Las Vegas, New Mexico with 102 certified beds. It has been operating since 1992. The facility scored below average compared to New Mexico facilities.

Beds
102
Avg Residents/Day
88
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Mar 1, 1992
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
San Miguel
Last Inspection
Jun 21, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
34
Weighted Score
281.3
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (73)

F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Dec 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Jul 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Jul 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0585Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jul 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Jul 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Jul 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Jul 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Jul 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Jul 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Jul 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0726Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jul 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0728Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jul 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0561Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Survey: Apr 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Apr 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Apr 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0561Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Survey: Jun 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0569Potential for Harm

Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

Survey: Jun 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jun 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0637Potential for Harm

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Survey: Jun 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0655Potential for Harm

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Survey: Jun 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Jun 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Jun 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Actual Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Jun 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jun 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Jun 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0697Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Jun 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0740Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Survey: Jun 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0756Potential for Harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: Jun 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0758Potential for Harm

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 limited.

Survey: Jun 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jun 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1

+ 43 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$96,079
Number of Fines
8
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
9

Penalty History

FineAug 7, 2023
$1,764
FineAug 14, 2023
$2,117
FineAug 21, 2023
$2,470
FineAug 28, 2023
$2,823
FineJul 17, 2023
$3,174
FineSep 11, 2023
$10,586
FineOct 31, 2024
$12,048
FineJun 21, 2024
$61,097
Payment DenialJun 21, 2024
21 days denied

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.37 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.32 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.60 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing2.28 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total1.91 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.08 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
34.4%
RN Turnover
30.8%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (4)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
HANSEN HUNTER LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AApr 1, 2024
MEADOWS HEALTHCARE LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AApr 17, 2023
GARETZ, DAVIDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 22, 2023
GARETZ, DAVIDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 1, 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for La Vida Buena Healthcare?▾
La Vida Buena Healthcare has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has La Vida Buena Healthcare had any health inspection violations?▾
La Vida Buena Healthcare had 34 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jun 21, 2024). The facility has been fined a total of $96,079 across 8 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at La Vida Buena Healthcare?▾
La Vida Buena Healthcare provides 2.28 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours, 0.32 LPN hours, and 1.37 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 34.4%.
How many beds does La Vida Buena Healthcare have?▾
La Vida Buena Healthcare has 102 certified beds with an average of 88 residents per day, resulting in approximately 86% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Opco Skilled Management chain.
Are there other nursing homes near La Vida Buena Healthcare?▾
Yes, there are 1 other nursing home in Las Vegas, New Mexico with an average rating of 2/5. You can compare all facilities on the Las Vegas nursing homes page.

Part of Opco Skilled Management

This chain operates 51 facilities. View all →